05000298/LER-1979-001-03, /03L-0 on 790103:during Operation,Drywell Atmospheric Radiation Monitor Gas Channel (RMV-RM-4C) Failed Downscale.Caused by Detector Failure Caused by Moisture in Detector Chamber.Detector Replaced;Chamber & Lines Dried

/03L-0 on 790103:during Operation,Drywell Atmospheric Radiation Monitor Gas Channel (RMV-RM-4C) Failed Downscale.Caused by Detector Failure Caused by Moisture in Detector Chamber.Detector Replaced;Chamber & Lines Dried

ML19263C923
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Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	01/22/1979
From:	Phillips D NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML19263C920	List: 05000298/LER-1979-001, Forwards LER 79-001/03L-0 05000298/LER-1979-001-03, /03L-0 on 790103:during Operation,Drywell Atmospheric Radiation Monitor Gas Channel (RMV-RM-4C) Failed Downscale.Caused by Detector Failure Caused by Moisture in Detector Chamber.Detector Replaced;Chamber & Lines Dried
References
LER-79-001-03L, LER-79-1-3L, NUDOCS 7903120351
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LER-1979-001, /03L-0 on 790103:during Operation,Drywell Atmospheric Radiation Monitor Gas Channel (RMV-RM-4C) Failed Downscale.Caused by Detector Failure Caused by Moisture in Detector Chamber.Detector Replaced;Chamber & Lines Dried

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