Headquarters Daily Report
SEPTEMBER 29, 2000
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PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED MORNING REPORT - REGION IV SEP. 29, 2000
Licensee/Facility: Notification:
Arizona Public Service Co. MR Number: 4-00-0016
Palo Verde 3 Date: 09/29/00
Wintersburg,Arizona FROM SENIOR RESIDENT INSPECTOR
Dockets: 50-530
PWR/CE80
Subject: PLANT SHUTDOWN TO REPAIR SECONDARY LEAK
Discussion:
On September 27, 2000, the licensee completed a shutdown of Palo Verde
Nuclear Generating Station Unit 3, to repair a cracked seal weld on a
Steam Generator 2 sample line. The cracked seal weld was on a 3/8-inch
diameter sample line fitting located inside the containment building. The
crack in the weld resulted in a leak from the secondary system of
approximately 8 gallons per hour. The plant is currently in Mode 5 to
repair the cracked weld.
Regional Action:
Resident inspectors will continue to monitor licensee followup activities
associated with the plant shutdown.
Contact: Phil Harrell (817)860-8250
James Moorman (623)386-3638
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