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LEAKAGE FROM REACTOR CIRCUIT PIPE, DIAMETER 26

It was said on 15.10.92 that Ignalina 2 had been shut down in connection with possible coolant leakage in the drum separator compartment. On 16.10.92 access to this compartment became possible and a crack 3:10 mm length was discovered on the elbow of the pipe of reactor channel 32-34 to the drum separator. On 19.10.92 the damaged part of the pipe was replaced by a new one. The reasons for the crack in basic material of the pipe are under investigation in NPP laboratory.
Basic level of rating: 0 (Table III.2 - A.1)
Final Rating Level: 0.

Location: IGNALINA-2
Event date: Thu, 15-10-1992
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