ML20004E188

LER 81-012/01T-0:on 810511,3/4-inch Swagelok Union in Remote Reactor Head Vent Line Parted During Test to Assure Operability of Low Power Injection/Rhr Check Valves Prior to Restart.Caused by Improper Installation.Valve Closed

ML20004E188
Person / Time
Site:	Indian Point
Issue date:	05/22/1981
From:	CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO. OF NEW YORK, INC.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
Shared Package
ML20004E184	List: ML20004E183 ML20004E188
References
LER-81-012-01T, LER-81-12-1T, NUDOCS 8106110316
Download: ML20004E188 (2)

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