05000296/LER-1981-019, Forwards LER 81-019/01T-0

Forwards LER 81-019/01T-0

ML19347F455
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	05/15/1981
From:	Green H TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML19347F456	List: 05000296/LER-1981-019, Forwards LER 81-019/01T-0 05000296/LER-1981-019-01, /01T-0:on 810423,upper & Lower Gland Seal Condenser Head Gaskets Blew Upon Initiation of HPCI Sys. Caused by Gaskets Stretched Out of Place Due to Overpressurization of Condenser Tube Side.Gaskets Replaced
References
NUDOCS 8105190302
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LER-1981-019, Forwards LER 81-019/01T-0

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2961981019R00 - NRC Website

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Dear Mr. C'Reilly:

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY - BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 3 - DOCKET NO. 50-296 - FACILITY 0PERATING LICENSE DPR REPORTABLE OCCURRENCE REPORT BFRO-50-296/81019 The enclosed report provides details concerning the upper and lower i

high-pressure coolant injection gland seal condenser head gaskets which were blown when the high-pressure coolant injection system was initiated during automatic reactor shutdown. This report is submitted in accordance with Browns Ferry unit 3 Technical Specification 6.7.2.b(2).

Very truly yours, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY H. J. Green Director of Nuclear Power i

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Office of Management Information and Program Control U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Director (40)

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