ML18045A743

LER 80-035/03L-0:on 800830,during Return to Svc After Shutdown,Leakage Discovered Through Pressure Relief Valve. Caused by Loose Spring Guide within Solenoid Assembly Valve Due to Failed Brazed Joint.Guide Brazed Back Onto Plate

ML18045A743
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	09/30/1980
From:	Withrow G CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
Shared Package
ML18045A742	List: ML18045A741 ML18045A743
References
LER-80-035-03L, LER-80-35-3L, NUDOCS 8010070520
Download: ML18045A743 (1)

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! During prei:lar.ations to return the unit to service following a cold shut-down, the PCS was.pressurized to approx. 200 psig to check for lea.ks.

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