Headquarters Daily report

                         AUGUST 10, 1994

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PRIORITY ATTENTION REQUIRED  MORNING REPORT - REGION II  AUGUST 10, 1994

Licensee/Facility:                     Notification:

Tennessee Valley Authority             MR Number: 2-94-0074
Browns Ferry 2                         Date: 08/10/94
Decatur,Alabama                                                           
Dockets: 50-260
BWR/GE-4                              

Subject: CONTROL ROD FAILS TO INSERT DURING TESTING                      
                                                                         
Reportable Event Number: N/A

Discussion:

On August 8, 1994, the unit was at 70% power.  While performing a        
surveillance to verify the scram insertion times of 10% of the control   
rods, rod 30-15, located in the center of the core, failed to insert when
given a test signal.  The problem was determined to be due to a failed   
scram pilot solenoid valve.  Initial indications are that the ASCO       
solenoid valve failed to reposition as designed when a test signal was   
generated.  The resident inspectors determined that system design would  
have allowed the control rod to properly insert on an actual scram signal
due to the backup scram valves.  The licensee was able to use the control
rod drive system to fully insert the control rod and then electrically   
disabled it.  The valve was then replaced and the control rod was        
successfully tested and returned to service.  The licensee intends to    
perform a failure analysis of the solenoid valve.  The licensee is aware 
of recent industry experience regarding ASCO solenoid failures due to    
valve internal contamination from thread compound.  Preliminary          
indications are that the licensee uses Teflon tape as a sealant.         

Regional Action:

The resident inspectors will follow these activities.                    

Contact:  Mark S,. Lesser            (404)331-0342