ML19345G177

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AO 73-13:upon Actuation of Test Switch,Msiv 2 Failed to Move.Caused by Faulty Packing Gland.Valve Repacked & Readjusted
ML19345G177
Person / Time
Site: Haddam Neck File:Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co icon.png
Issue date: 12/28/1973
From: Hartley F
CONNECTICUT YANKEE ATOMIC POWER CO.
To: James O'Reilly
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
AO-73-13, CYH-2545, NUDOCS 8103100208
Download: ML19345G177 (1)


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December 28, 1973 CYH-2545 50-813 Mr. James P. O'Reilly, Director Region 1 Directorate of Regulatory Operations U. S. Atomic Energy Commission 631 Park Avenue

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Dear Mr. O'Reilly,

As defined by Technical Specifications for Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Station Section 5.3 the following information involving an unsatisfactory test of one of four main steam isolation valves

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In accordance with Section 4~.9 of the CY Technical Specifications'

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the main steam isolation valves are tested each week for movement of the valve disc through a distance of approximately one and one-half inches. Upon actuation of the test switch for the #2 main steam isolation valve, no valve movement was noted. The valve operated *

--_ _--- -__- --..normally when the. test -switch was actuated the third time. The other three main stean isolation valves were tested satisfactorily. The packing gland on the #2 main steam isolation valve was subsequently readjusted followed by a successful test of the valve. All four main steam isolation valves will be repacked and retested during the forth coming weekend shutdown. A follow up report will be submitted in ter days.

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