05000335/LER-1981-018-03, /03L-0:on 810416,after Reactor Trip Due to Transformer Failure,Block Valve VL403 for Power Operated Relief Valve Would Not Close.Possibly Caused by Tight Adjustment to Packing Gland

/03L-0:on 810416,after Reactor Trip Due to Transformer Failure,Block Valve VL403 for Power Operated Relief Valve Would Not Close.Possibly Caused by Tight Adjustment to Packing Gland

ML17266A458
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	05/18/1981
From:	Pace P FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML17209B111	List: 05000335/LER-1981-018, Forwards LER 81-018/03L-0 05000335/LER-1981-018-03, /03L-0:on 810416,after Reactor Trip Due to Transformer Failure,Block Valve VL403 for Power Operated Relief Valve Would Not Close.Possibly Caused by Tight Adjustment to Packing Gland
References
LER-81-018-03L, LER-81-18-3L, NUDOCS 8105270116
Download: ML17266A458 (2)

LER-1981-018, /03L-0:on 810416,after Reactor Trip Due to Transformer Failure,Block Valve VL403 for Power Operated Relief Valve Would Not Close.Possibly Caused by Tight Adjustment to Packing Gland

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