ML20084E169

AO 50-244/74-13:on 740702,leak Found in Weld Connecting 3/4-inch Vent Valve Nipple to Weldolet on Charging Pump Filter Bypass Line.Repairs During Cold Shutdown Recommended

ML20084E169
Person / Time
Site:	Ginna
Issue date:	07/03/1974
From:	Platt C ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP.
To:	James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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References
AO-50-244-74-13, NUDOCS 8304140406
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Subject:

Abnormal Occurrence 74-13: Leak in weld on Charging Pumps discharge filter vent valve P iiP ng Ginna Station - Docket #50-244

Dear Mr. O'Reilly:

This is to confirm my phone call on July 3, 1974 to Mr. John Hannon to ,

report Abnormal Occurrence 74-13 at Ginna Station.

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• cJacslay, July 3,1974 : "calth Phy:iciet netie:d 7:per in the charging pump room. Further investigation found the vapor to'be ccming from a leak in the veld that connects the 3/4" vent valve nipple to the 3"' weld-o-let on the charging pump filter bypass line.

The PORC met and recommended that the plant be brought to a cold shutdown condition to make repairs. It was also recommended that the NSARE review the .two 3/4" vent piping weld leaks. The unit was taken off the line at 1700 on July 3,1974.

Very truly yours, 8304140406 740012 #

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