05000267/LER-1980-071-03, /03L-0:on 801106,malfunction of Helium Circulator 1B Speed Modifier Caused Loss of Plant Protective Sys Function of High Speed Trips to One of Three Channels.Caused by Resistance Change in Speed Element Cable Assembly

/03L-0:on 801106,malfunction of Helium Circulator 1B Speed Modifier Caused Loss of Plant Protective Sys Function of High Speed Trips to One of Three Channels.Caused by Resistance Change in Speed Element Cable Assembly

ML19351E601
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	12/05/1980
From:	Gahm J PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML19351E596	List: 05000267/LER-1980-071, Forwards LER 80-071/03L-0 05000267/LER-1980-071-03, /03L-0:on 801106,malfunction of Helium Circulator 1B Speed Modifier Caused Loss of Plant Protective Sys Function of High Speed Trips to One of Three Channels.Caused by Resistance Change in Speed Element Cable Assembly
References
LER-80-071-03L, LER-80-71-3L, NUDOCS 8012100509
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LER-1980-071, /03L-0:on 801106,malfunction of Helium Circulator 1B Speed Modifier Caused Loss of Plant Protective Sys Function of High Speed Trips to One of Three Channels.Caused by Resistance Change in Speed Element Cable Assembly

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