ML20126B175

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RO 2-80-3/1P:on 800119,Units 2 & 3 of Offgas Radiation Monitoring Sys Were Determined out-of-svc Due to Low Radiation Monitor Readings.Caused by Plugging of Gas Metering Flow Control Valve at Unit 3 & by Operator Error
ML20126B175
Person / Time
Site: Peach Bottom  Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 01/21/1980
From: Ulrich W
PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC
To:
References
NUDOCS 8003060498
Download: ML20126B175 (2)


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Dock-t No. 50-277/278 Pa n c h Pot, tom Un i t s 2 and 3.

Technical Speci fica tion Re ference :

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wkn de t a rr ine rt to tia n u t, of service ban'ad on inw radi nt inn ren t f o r re n d i n gn.

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