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REACTOR TRIP DUE TO FAILURE OF MAIN FEEDWATER CONTROL VALVE (MFCV)

Ulchin-2 was under full power operation. At 12:07, diaphram of MFCV which controls the main feedwater flow to the SG-2 was damaged. MFCV was closed as designed, SG level "low" signal and "steam/feedwater mismatch" signal caused reactor trip.

Justification: Full safety function availability, the event is rated at level 0 as per user's manual, Part III, Table II, A1.

Location: ULCHIN-2
Event date: Mon, 23-05-1994
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