ML17266A073

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LER 79-017/03L-0 on 790509:1B Charging Pump Casing Block Contained Several Internal Cracks Centered Around Pressure Chambers.Caused by Suction Cavitation Resulting in Vibration.Pump Block Replaced
ML17266A073
Person / Time
Site: Saint Lucie NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 06/07/1979
From: SCHOPPMAN M A
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML17206A852 List:
References
LER-79-017-03L, LER-79-17-3L, NUDOCS 7906180555
Download: ML17266A073 (2)


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