05000267/LER-1980-011-03, /03L-0:on 800306-21,reactor Dewpoint Limiting Conditions for Operation Were Exceeded on One Occasion & Operation in Degraded Mode Occurred on Three Occasions. Caused by Problems W/Buffer Helium Sys

/03L-0:on 800306-21,reactor Dewpoint Limiting Conditions for Operation Were Exceeded on One Occasion & Operation in Degraded Mode Occurred on Three Occasions. Caused by Problems W/Buffer Helium Sys

ML19309C374
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Site:	Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	04/02/1980
From:	Gahm J PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML19309C367	List: 05000267/LER-1980-011, Forwards LER 80-011/03L-0 05000267/LER-1980-011-03, /03L-0:on 800306-21,reactor Dewpoint Limiting Conditions for Operation Were Exceeded on One Occasion & Operation in Degraded Mode Occurred on Three Occasions. Caused by Problems W/Buffer Helium Sys
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LER-80-011-03L, LER-80-11-3L, NUDOCS 8004080512
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LER-1980-011, /03L-0:on 800306-21,reactor Dewpoint Limiting Conditions for Operation Were Exceeded on One Occasion & Operation in Degraded Mode Occurred on Three Occasions. Caused by Problems W/Buffer Helium Sys

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