05000250/LER-1979-019-03, /03L-0 on 790515:during Power Operation,Fewer than Three Required Intake Cooling Water Pumps Were Operable. Caused by Debris at Pump Suction Well.Pump Backflushed & Tested Satisfactorily

/03L-0 on 790515:during Power Operation,Fewer than Three Required Intake Cooling Water Pumps Were Operable. Caused by Debris at Pump Suction Well.Pump Backflushed & Tested Satisfactorily

ML19241A706
Person / Time
Site:	Turkey Point
Issue date:	06/14/1979
From:	Schoppman M FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML19241A700	List: 05000250/LER-1979-019, Forwards LER 79-019/03L-0 05000250/LER-1979-019-03, /03L-0 on 790515:during Power Operation,Fewer than Three Required Intake Cooling Water Pumps Were Operable. Caused by Debris at Pump Suction Well.Pump Backflushed & Tested Satisfactorily
References
LER-79-019-03L, LER-79-19-3L, NUDOCS 7907090311
Download: ML19241A706 (1)

LER-1979-019, /03L-0 on 790515:during Power Operation,Fewer than Three Required Intake Cooling Water Pumps Were Operable. Caused by Debris at Pump Suction Well.Pump Backflushed & Tested Satisfactorily

Event date:
Report date:
2501979019R03 - NRC Website

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