05000318/LER-1978-051-03, /03L-0 on 781212:during Normal Operation,The Containment Atmosphere Sampling Pump Tripped,Rendering Both Particulate & Gaseous Radioactivity Monitors Inoperable. Caused by Failed Pump Bearing

/03L-0 on 781212:during Normal Operation,The Containment Atmosphere Sampling Pump Tripped,Rendering Both Particulate & Gaseous Radioactivity Monitors Inoperable. Caused by Failed Pump Bearing

ML19274D218
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	01/11/1979
From:	Carroll J, Miernicki M BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19274D217	List: 05000318/LER-1978-051, Forwards LER 78-051/03L-0 05000318/LER-1978-051-03, /03L-0 on 781212:during Normal Operation,The Containment Atmosphere Sampling Pump Tripped,Rendering Both Particulate & Gaseous Radioactivity Monitors Inoperable. Caused by Failed Pump Bearing
References
LER-78-051-03L-01, LER-78-51-3L-1, NUDOCS 7901160287
Download: ML19274D218 (1)

LER-1978-051, /03L-0 on 781212:during Normal Operation,The Containment Atmosphere Sampling Pump Tripped,Rendering Both Particulate & Gaseous Radioactivity Monitors Inoperable. Caused by Failed Pump Bearing

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