05000313/LER-1979-012-03, Leak Rate Testing of Reactor Bldg Purge Valves at Penetration V-1 Indicated Leak Rate in Excess of Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Maladjusted Valve Seat Shims.Leak Rate Test Performed

Leak Rate Testing of Reactor Bldg Purge Valves at Penetration V-1 Indicated Leak Rate in Excess of Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Maladjusted Valve Seat Shims.Leak Rate Test Performed

ML19211A255
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	12/06/1979
From:	Shively C ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML19211A250	List: 05000313/LER-1979-012-03, Leak Rate Testing of Reactor Bldg Purge Valves at Penetration V-1 Indicated Leak Rate in Excess of Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Maladjusted Valve Seat Shims.Leak Rate Test Performed 05000313/LER-1979-021, Forwards LER 79-021/03L-0 & Updated LER 79-012/03X-1 05000313/LER-1979-021-03, /03L-0:on 791115,while Securing Makeup & Purification Sys,Inside Containment Isolation Seal Return Valve Failed to Fully Close on Demand.Caused by Valve Operator Torque Switch Failing to Make Up.Switch Replaced
References
LER-79-012-03X, LER-79-12-3X, NUDOCS 7912170269
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LER-1979-012, Leak Rate Testing of Reactor Bldg Purge Valves at Penetration V-1 Indicated Leak Rate in Excess of Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Maladjusted Valve Seat Shims.Leak Rate Test Performed

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3131979012R03 - NRC Website

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