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LEAK FROM FUELLING MACHINE

Refuelling of channel B-12 was in progress. While boxing up heavy water leak developed from South fuelling machine tail side. About 600 kg heavy water escaped.
BASIS FOR RATING: 1. The event could have resulted in small LOCA.
2. It was a failure of mechanical seal which is in expected category.
3. Safety system availability was full.
4. The event is categorized in 0 category.
DIFFICULTIES IN RATING: None.

Location: RAJASTHAN-2
Event date: Mon, 08-04-1991
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