05000369/LER-1981-079-03, /03L-0:on 810508,during Fuel Loading,Water Found in Sample Line for Noble Gas Activity Monitor.Caused by Improperly Designed Loop Seal on Sample Line.Monitor Repaired & Mods Being Made to Correct Deficiency

/03L-0:on 810508,during Fuel Loading,Water Found in Sample Line for Noble Gas Activity Monitor.Caused by Improperly Designed Loop Seal on Sample Line.Monitor Repaired & Mods Being Made to Correct Deficiency

ML20009G221
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Site:	McGuire
Issue date:	06/07/1981
From:	Ouellette R DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML20009G216	List: 05000369/LER-1981-079, Forwards LER 81-079/03L-0.Detailed Event Analysis Encl 05000369/LER-1981-079-03, /03L-0:on 810508,during Fuel Loading,Water Found in Sample Line for Noble Gas Activity Monitor.Caused by Improperly Designed Loop Seal on Sample Line.Monitor Repaired & Mods Being Made to Correct Deficiency
References
LER-81-079-03L, LER-81-79-3L, NUDOCS 8108030441
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LER-1981-079, /03L-0:on 810508,during Fuel Loading,Water Found in Sample Line for Noble Gas Activity Monitor.Caused by Improperly Designed Loop Seal on Sample Line.Monitor Repaired & Mods Being Made to Correct Deficiency

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