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UNIT NO. 1 REACTOR SCRAM ON PRM HIGH FLUX |
On 10-7-91, reactor scrammed on PRM high flux. PRM high flux was caused due to a spike in reactor pressure up to 75 kg/cm2. The reason of reactor pressure spike could not be established. Malfunctioning of turbine stop valve is suspected to be the reason of the pressure spike.
BASIS FOR RATING: Degradation of defence-in-depth.
Table - 1 A - 1R 0/1
All safety systems/functions were available.
Reactor trip proceeded normally. Rating 0.
DIFFICULTIES IN RATING:
Event date: Wed, 10-07-1991