05000334/LER-1981-013-03, /03L-0:on 810121,routine Lab Analysis Showed That Methyl Iodide Removal Efficiency for Bed Had Fallen Below Acceptable Level Resulting in Inoperability of Main Filter Bank 1A.Caused by Worn Out Charcoal Bed.Bank Repacked

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/03L-0:on 810121,routine Lab Analysis Showed That Methyl Iodide Removal Efficiency for Bed Had Fallen Below Acceptable Level Resulting in Inoperability of Main Filter Bank 1A.Caused by Worn Out Charcoal Bed.Bank Repacked
ML20003C115
Person / Time
Site: Beaver Valley
Issue date: 02/20/1981
From: Lacey W
DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
Shared Package
ML20003C105 List:
References
LER-81-013-03L, LER-81-13-3L, NUDOCS 8102260654
Download: ML20003C115 (2)


LER-1981-013, /03L-0:on 810121,routine Lab Analysis Showed That Methyl Iodide Removal Efficiency for Bed Had Fallen Below Acceptable Level Resulting in Inoperability of Main Filter Bank 1A.Caused by Worn Out Charcoal Bed.Bank Repacked
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3341981013R03 - NRC Website

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