ML20011A685

LER 81-160/03L-0:on 810922,during Investigation of Upper Head Injection Surge Tank Hi/Lo Pressure Alarm,Nitrogen Over Pressure on Upper Head Injection Accumulator Was Found Below Tech Spec.Caused by Weeping Drain Valve.Valve Tightened

ML20011A685
Person / Time
Site:	McGuire
Issue date:	10/22/1981
From:	Nardoci P DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20011A679	List: ML20011A678 ML20011A685
References
LER-81-160-03L, LER-81-160-3L, NUDOCS 8110290285
Download: ML20011A685 (1)

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