ML20052G531

LER 82-028/03L-0:on 820410,during Cold Shutdown,While Removing Pipe Insulation to Access RHR Fill Line Valves for Maint,External Corrosion Found on RHR Fill Pump 1P-70 Min Flow Line.Caused by Moisture Retention by Pipe Insulation

ML20052G531
Person / Time
Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	05/10/1982
From:	Hill K IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
Shared Package
ML20052G453	List: ML20052G452 ML20052G531
References
LER-82-028-03L, LER-82-28-3L, NUDOCS 8205180440
Download: ML20052G531 (1)

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