ML19347D440

LER 81-014/01T-0:on 810221,while Preparing for Plant Startup,Weld Leak Occurred in Rcs.Cause of Weld Failure Is Unknown.New Procedure Was Implemented & Instrument Line Relocated.Followup Rept Will Be Provided

ML19347D440
Person / Time
Site:	Beaver Valley
Issue date:	03/09/1981
From:	Lacey W DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
Shared Package
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References
LER-81-014-01T, LER-81-14-1T, NUDOCS 8103170609
Download: ML19347D440 (2)

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CAUSE OESCRIPTION AND CCRRECTIVE ACTIONS h li6o1IThe cause of the veld failure is unknown. To effect repair, a procedure was devised; ii,ig lwhere the RC-ll instrument line was cut off at the nipple between the RCS boundary l

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Attachment To LER 81-14/OlT Beaver Valley Power Station Duquesne Light Company Docket No. 50-334 The cause for the veld failure and the extent of this problem are not known at this time. A follow-up report will be sent addressing these questions as more information becomes available.

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