05000318/LER-1979-032-03, /03L-0:on 790905,channel D Nuclear Instrumentation Sys Linear Power Range Was Indicating Erratically High. Caused by Inadequate Chassis Ground.Signal Returned to Normal After Cleaning Drawer Rails

/03L-0:on 790905,channel D Nuclear Instrumentation Sys Linear Power Range Was Indicating Erratically High. Caused by Inadequate Chassis Ground.Signal Returned to Normal After Cleaning Drawer Rails

ML19209C009
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	10/04/1979
From:	Davis S, Rizzo P BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
Shared Package
ML19209C000	List: 05000318/LER-1979-032, Forwards LER 79-032/03L-0 05000318/LER-1979-032-03, /03L-0:on 790905,channel D Nuclear Instrumentation Sys Linear Power Range Was Indicating Erratically High. Caused by Inadequate Chassis Ground.Signal Returned to Normal After Cleaning Drawer Rails
References
LER-79-032-03L-01, LER-79-32-3L-1, NUDOCS 7910110391
Download: ML19209C009 (1)

LER-1979-032, /03L-0:on 790905,channel D Nuclear Instrumentation Sys Linear Power Range Was Indicating Erratically High. Caused by Inadequate Chassis Ground.Signal Returned to Normal After Cleaning Drawer Rails

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3181979032R03 - NRC Website

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