05000255/LER-1979-039-03, /03L-0:on 790829,pH of Steam Generator a Dropped to 8.08 Following Change in Condensate Demineralizers.Caused by Increase in Demin Resin Level to Correct High Condenser Tube Leakage.Corrective Action Under Evaluation

/03L-0:on 790829,pH of Steam Generator a Dropped to 8.08 Following Change in Condensate Demineralizers.Caused by Increase in Demin Resin Level to Correct High Condenser Tube Leakage.Corrective Action Under Evaluation

ML18043B069
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Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	09/28/1979
From:	CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML18043B068	List: 05000255/LER-1979-039, Forwards LER 79-039/03L-0 05000255/LER-1979-039-03, /03L-0:on 790829,pH of Steam Generator a Dropped to 8.08 Following Change in Condensate Demineralizers.Caused by Increase in Demin Resin Level to Correct High Condenser Tube Leakage.Corrective Action Under Evaluation
References
LER-79-039-03L, LER-79-39-3L, NUDOCS 7910030391
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LER-1979-039, /03L-0:on 790829,pH of Steam Generator a Dropped to 8.08 Following Change in Condensate Demineralizers.Caused by Increase in Demin Resin Level to Correct High Condenser Tube Leakage.Corrective Action Under Evaluation

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