05000366/LER-1979-055-03, /03L-0 on 790618:linear Heat Generation Rate Increased from 87% Limiting Valve to 106% W/Corresponding 3% Increase in Thermal Power During Test.Caused by Rod Withdrawal.Rods Inserted & Rate Lowered to 98%

/03L-0 on 790618:linear Heat Generation Rate Increased from 87% Limiting Valve to 106% W/Corresponding 3% Increase in Thermal Power During Test.Caused by Rod Withdrawal.Rods Inserted & Rate Lowered to 98%

ML19241A744
Person / Time
Site:	Hatch
Issue date:	07/02/1979
From:	Thomas Greene GEORGIA POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML19241A733	List: 05000366/LER-1979-055, Forwards LER 79-055/03L-0 05000366/LER-1979-055-03, /03L-0 on 790618:linear Heat Generation Rate Increased from 87% Limiting Valve to 106% W/Corresponding 3% Increase in Thermal Power During Test.Caused by Rod Withdrawal.Rods Inserted & Rate Lowered to 98%
References
LER-79-055-03L, LER-79-55-3L, NUDOCS 7907090344
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LER-1979-055, /03L-0 on 790618:linear Heat Generation Rate Increased from 87% Limiting Valve to 106% W/Corresponding 3% Increase in Thermal Power During Test.Caused by Rod Withdrawal.Rods Inserted & Rate Lowered to 98%

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