05000352/LER-2020-001, Valid Automatic Actuation of Reactor Protection System with Reactor Critical Due to Closure of One Main Steam Isolation Valve

Valid Automatic Actuation of Reactor Protection System with Reactor Critical Due to Closure of One Main Steam Isolation Valve

ML21012A436
Person / Time
Site:	Limerick
Issue date:	01/12/2021
From:	Sturniolo F Exelon Generation Co
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
LG-21-001 LER 2020-001-00
Download: ML21012A436 (4)

LER-2020-001, Valid Automatic Actuation of Reactor Protection System with Reactor Critical Due to Closure of One Main Steam Isolation Valve

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3522020001R00 - NRC Website

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