PWRRM January 2008

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Point Beach Question:
by VANCE, KEVIN 23 Jan '08

23 Jan '08

Do you step control rods to the end-of-travel to verify rod position for a Rod Position Indication outside of limits? If not, what method is used to verify rod position prior to adjusting indication? Background: Point Beach has two control rods that exhibit unusual rod position indication variations. We have shown rod position indication takes step change swings (+/- 20 steps) following control rod shroud fan temperature changes. We have moved the control rod drive shaft of these two rods from bank D control banks to shutdown banks, and the problem has followed the drive shaft. Most other rod position indications vary by +/- 5 steps, with no large "swings." Research into why these two drive shafts exhibit different properties has not been successful. It is believed that these drive shafts have some residual magnetism causing the Rod Position Detectors to indicate erroneously. These jack shafts were replaced in 1998.

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FW: Point Beach Question:
by Tom Tomlinson 16 Jan '08

16 Jan '08

From: Hawes, Mark W [mailto:mwhawes@duke-energy.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:22 AM To: pwrrm-bounces(a)retaqs.com Subject: FW: [Pwrrm] Point Beach Question: At Catawba (Westinghouse-4 loop) we don't have issues with DRPI (rod position indication) associated with rx vessel head ventilation. We do, however, withdraw each control rod beyond "end of travel" . . . hard stop position is 231 Steps Wd at CNS, so rods are withdrawn to indicated position of 235. The rods are then reinserted to specified fully withdrawn (parked) positions. This evolution is performed upon reaching full power following any unit shutdown which required reactor trip breakers to be opened. The acknowledged problem being 1 to 2 steps of uncertainty with regard to where drive rods are engaged, and withdrawn from, when breakers are reclosed. Mark Hawes CNS Reactor Engineering (803) 831-3855 _____ From: Keller, Lee A Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 1:47 PM To: Hawes, Mark W Subject: FW: [Pwrrm] Point Beach Question: Pls address _____ From: pwrrm-bounces(a)retaqs.com [mailto:pwrrm-bounces@retaqs.com] On Behalf Of VANCE, KEVIN Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 4:29 PM To: pwrrm(a)retaqs.com Subject: [Pwrrm] Point Beach Question: Do you step control rods to the end-of-travel to verify rod position for a Rod Position Indication outside of limits? If not, what method is used to verify rod position prior to adjusting indication? Background: Point Beach has two control rods that exhibit unusual rod position indication variations. We have shown rod position indication takes step change swings (+/- 20 steps) following control rod shroud fan temperature changes. We have moved the control rod drive shaft of these two rods from bank D control banks to shutdown banks, and the problem has followed the drive shaft. Most other rod position indications vary by +/- 5 steps, with no large "swings." Research into why these two drive shafts exhibit different properties has not been successful. It is believed that these drive shafts have some residual magnetism causing the Rod Position Detectors to indicate erroneously. These jack shafts were replaced in 1998.

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PWR RE Peer Committee
by aburger＠firstenergycorp.com 15 Jan '08

15 Jan '08

Please add my name to the Peer Committe. Anthony (A.R.) Burger Supervisor, Reactor Engineering FENOC - Beaver Valley Power Station Phone: (724) 682-4108 Cell: (724) 601-3224 FAX: (724) 682-4250 Email: aburger(a)firstenergycorp.com ----------------------------------------- The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.

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