ML19209A100

LER 79-039/03L-0:on 790831,noted That Coolant Was Leaking from Discharge Valve & Weld on Discharge Drain Line of Charging Pump.Caused by Cracks in heat-affected Zones of Socket Weld.Pipe Spool & Valve Replaced

ML19209A100
Person / Time
Site:	Calvert Cliffs
Issue date:	09/27/1979
From:	Heibel R, Miernicki M BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19209A097	List: 05000317/LER-1979-039, Forwards LER 79-039/03L-0 05000317/LER-1979-039-03, /03L-0:on 790831,noted That Coolant Was Leaking from Discharge Valve & Weld on Discharge Drain Line of Charging Pump.Caused by Cracks in heat-affected Zones of Socket Weld.Pipe Spool & Valve Replaced ML19209A096
References
LER-79-039-03L, LER-79-39-3L, NUDOCS 7910020355
Download: ML19209A100 (2)

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LER NO. 79-39/3L DOCKET NO. 50-317 REPORT DATE 09/27/79 EVENT DATE 08/31/79 ATTACHMENT CAUSE DESCRIPTION AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

A design modification is under review to install a larger pump discharge dampener and also a suction stabilizer to mini;nize vibration on system due to flow pulsations. (FCR79-1004).

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