05000317/LER-1981-052-03, /03L-0:on 810702,containment RMS Pump Tripped on Low Flow,Resulting in Loss of Gaseous & Particulate Radiation Monitors.Cause Not Determined.Throttle Valve Adjusted

/03L-0:on 810702,containment RMS Pump Tripped on Low Flow,Resulting in Loss of Gaseous & Particulate Radiation Monitors.Cause Not Determined.Throttle Valve Adjusted

ML20010A354
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Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	07/31/1981
From:	Pavis G, Rizzo P BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML20010A351	List: 05000317/LER-1981-052, Forwards LER 81-052/03L-0 05000317/LER-1981-052-03, /03L-0:on 810702,containment RMS Pump Tripped on Low Flow,Resulting in Loss of Gaseous & Particulate Radiation Monitors.Cause Not Determined.Throttle Valve Adjusted
References
LER-81-052-03L, LER-81-52-3L, NUDOCS 8108110346
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LER-1981-052, /03L-0:on 810702,containment RMS Pump Tripped on Low Flow,Resulting in Loss of Gaseous & Particulate Radiation Monitors.Cause Not Determined.Throttle Valve Adjusted

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