05000293/LER-1979-044-03, /03L-0:on 791109 Reactor Coolant Leak Detection Air Sampling Sys Indicated Low Flow.Sample Lines Filled W/ Condensate.Caused by Packing on Isolation Valve of HPCI Sys Allowing Steam to Escape.Valve Backseated & Leak Reduced

/03L-0:on 791109 Reactor Coolant Leak Detection Air Sampling Sys Indicated Low Flow.Sample Lines Filled W/ Condensate.Caused by Packing on Isolation Valve of HPCI Sys Allowing Steam to Escape.Valve Backseated & Leak Reduced

ML19262A980
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	12/06/1979
From:	Whitney G BOSTON EDISON CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19262A974	List: 05000293/LER-1979-044, Forwards LER 79-044/03L-0 05000293/LER-1979-044-03, /03L-0:on 791109 Reactor Coolant Leak Detection Air Sampling Sys Indicated Low Flow.Sample Lines Filled W/ Condensate.Caused by Packing on Isolation Valve of HPCI Sys Allowing Steam to Escape.Valve Backseated & Leak Reduced
References
LER-79-044-03L, LER-79-44-3L, NUDOCS 7912110377
Download: ML19262A980 (1)

LER-1979-044, /03L-0:on 791109 Reactor Coolant Leak Detection Air Sampling Sys Indicated Low Flow.Sample Lines Filled W/ Condensate.Caused by Packing on Isolation Valve of HPCI Sys Allowing Steam to Escape.Valve Backseated & Leak Reduced

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