ML20077G820

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Telecopy Ro:On 830719,discovered Current from 125-volt Dc Sys Short Circuit Will Result in Temp of Associated Conductors,Exceeding FSAR Value.Sample Boron Concentration Could Not Be Restored within 1 H
ML20077G820
Person / Time
Site: Palisades Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 07/20/1983
From: Krich R
CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
References
NUDOCS 8308040472
Download: ML20077G820 (2)


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