ML20028E691

Telecopy Ro:On 830110,during Reactor Startup,Fuel Temp Not Tracking Although Normal Temp Indication Displayed.Reactor Shut Down.Caused by Failed Fuel Thermocouple.Reactor Switched to Second Thermocouple

ML20028E691
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Site:	Texas A&M University, 05000128
Issue date:	01/11/1983
From:	Rogers D TEXAS A&M UNIV., COLLEGE STATION, TX
To:	Crossman B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
References
NUDOCS 8301280122
Download: ML20028E691 (1)

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