ML20085G274

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AO BFAO-7325T:on 731005,HPCI Sys Failed.Caused by Leaking Ruptured Diaphragm.Surveillance Test Initiated Immediately But RCIC Turbine Governor Failed.Rcic Governor Adjusted & Tested
ML20085G274
Person / Time
Site: Browns Ferry, 05000258
Issue date: 10/05/1973
From: Green H
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20085G265 List:
References
BFAO-7325T, NUDOCS 8308240751
Download: ML20085G274 (1)


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BFAO-7325T AT 545AM ON OCTOBER 5 1973 DURING PERFORMANCE TEST OF THE HPCI SYSTEM THE HPCI FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE HPCI SYSTEM ISOLATED AUTOMATICALLY DUE TO A LEAKING EXHAUST 1

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