05000331/LER-1981-007-03, /03L-0:on 810219,during Normal Operation,Pressure Differential Across RHR Svc Water Strainer 1S-90B Read High, Resulting in Loop B Inoperability.Caused by Sand Plugged in Strainer Mesh.Strainer Cleaned

/03L-0:on 810219,during Normal Operation,Pressure Differential Across RHR Svc Water Strainer 1S-90B Read High, Resulting in Loop B Inoperability.Caused by Sand Plugged in Strainer Mesh.Strainer Cleaned

ML112410900
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Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	03/11/1981
From:	Rager M IES Utilities, (Formerly Iowa Electric Light & Power Co)
To:	NRC/OI/RGN-III/FO
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ML112410901	List: 05000331/LER-1981-007, Forwards LER 81-007/03L-0 05000331/LER-1981-007-03, /03L-0:on 810219,during Normal Operation,Pressure Differential Across RHR Svc Water Strainer 1S-90B Read High, Resulting in Loop B Inoperability.Caused by Sand Plugged in Strainer Mesh.Strainer Cleaned
References
LER-81-007-03L, LER-81-7-3L, NUDOCS 8103170504
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LER-1981-007, /03L-0:on 810219,during Normal Operation,Pressure Differential Across RHR Svc Water Strainer 1S-90B Read High, Resulting in Loop B Inoperability.Caused by Sand Plugged in Strainer Mesh.Strainer Cleaned

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REGUL ATRY INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (RIDS)

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FACIL:50-331 Duane Arnold Energy Center, Iowa Electric Light & Pow 05000331 AUTHINAME AUTHOR AFFILIATION RAGER!,M.8a Iowa-Electric.Light.& Power Co.

RECIPNAMEZ RECIPIENT AFFILIATION,'

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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company March 11, 1981 DAEC-81-142 Mr. James G. Keppler, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission -

Region III 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 MAR 16 1981

Subject:

Licensee Event Report No.81-007 amanun (30 day)

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Dear Mr. Keppler:

In accordance with Appendix A to Operating License DPR-49, Technical Specifications and Bases for Duane Arnold Energy Center and Regulatory Guide 10.1, please find attached a copy of the subject Licensee Event Report.

(Total of.3 copies transmitted).

Very truly yours, Daniel L. MinecK Chief Engineer Duane Arnold Energy Center Docket 50-331 attachment DLM/MSR/pl cc:

Director, Office of Inspection and Enforcement (30)

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C.

20555 Director, Management Information and Program Control (3)

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20555 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission c/o Document Management Branch Washington, D. C.

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