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Event Report Forms (ERFs) are filed to the IAEA. Sometimes there are multiple event reports, updating the rating, the event description. Here you only see the latest event report

ERF send date: Tue, 23-04-1996
ERF description: This unit experienced steam generator "A" level fluctuation during re-startup in reactor power of 16%. Operator changed the operation mode of feedwater level control from automatic to manual control. However, steam generator level was not stabilized. Reactor was tripped by steam generator level low-low signal. Investigation revealed that extension rod and hand jack guide plate of main feedwater bypass valve were damaged and bent because their position was not adjusted.
There was no release of radioactive materials outside the reactor building and no unplanned exposure to employees.
Justification: As full safety functions were available, the event is rated at level "0" as per user's manual part III, table II, A1.
ERF rating date: 09-04-1996
ERF contact person: JEONG-IL YOO
ERF address: GOVERNMENT COMPLEX II, South Korea
ERF affiliation: NUCLEAR INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT DIV, ATOMIC ENERGY OFFICE, MIN. OF SCIENCE & TECHN.

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