05000395/LER-1982-032-03, /03L-0:on 821029,auxiliary Operator Discovered Nuclear Blowdown Monitor Tank Damaged.Caused by Distorted Diaphragm Blocking Tank Overflow & Vent Paths.Diaphragm Removed & Tank Repaired

/03L-0:on 821029,auxiliary Operator Discovered Nuclear Blowdown Monitor Tank Damaged.Caused by Distorted Diaphragm Blocking Tank Overflow & Vent Paths.Diaphragm Removed & Tank Repaired

ML20028B750
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Site:	Summer
Issue date:	11/24/1982
From:	Koon A SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML20028B730	List: 05000395/LER-1982-032, Forwards LER 82-032/03L-0.Detailed Event Analysis Encl 05000395/LER-1982-032-03, /03L-0:on 821029,auxiliary Operator Discovered Nuclear Blowdown Monitor Tank Damaged.Caused by Distorted Diaphragm Blocking Tank Overflow & Vent Paths.Diaphragm Removed & Tank Repaired
References
LER-82-032-03L, LER-82-32-3L, NUDOCS 8212030202
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LER-1982-032, /03L-0:on 821029,auxiliary Operator Discovered Nuclear Blowdown Monitor Tank Damaged.Caused by Distorted Diaphragm Blocking Tank Overflow & Vent Paths.Diaphragm Removed & Tank Repaired

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