ML17266A091

LER 79-025/03L-0 on 790720:variable High Power Trip Setpoint in Core Protection Calculator Failed to Track Reactor Power. Caused by Power Supply in Core Protection Calculator Failing Due to Filter Capacitor Failure

ML17266A091
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	08/17/1979
From:	Schoppman M FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML17207A322	List: ML17207A321 ML17266A091
References
LER-79-025-03L, LER-79-25-3L, NUDOCS 7908300711
Download: ML17266A091 (1)

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