ML20004C626

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Ro:During Routine Refueling Operations,Reactor Bldg Purge Discovered Not Being Filtered Through Particulate Air Filters & Charcoal Absorbers Contrary to Tech Specs 3.17.B.7.6.Condition Existed for 16-h.No Cause Stated
ML20004C626
Person / Time
Site: Maine Yankee
Issue date: 05/22/1981
From: Wood E
Maine Yankee
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
NUDOCS 8106040348
Download: ML20004C626 (1)


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License No. DPR-36 (Docet No. 50-309)

Dear Sir:

Pursuant to the requirements of Technical Specification 5.9.1.6.b, the Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company hereby submits the following report.

During routine refueling operations 3 while fuel handling was in progress it was discovered that the reactor building purge was 7cc being filtered through the particulate air filters and charcoal absorbers. This 1; contrary to the requirements of Technical Specification 3.17.B.7.b.

This condition existed for approximately 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br />. During the entire period the con-tainment purge trip valves were operable and containment atmosphere was less than M.P.C..

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