Multi-purpose canister closure and welding: Potential automation and impacts
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OSTI ID:127277
- Sandia National Lab., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- TRW Environmental Safety Systems, Vienna, VA (United States)
This paper describes the simulation of robotic closure and welding of multi-purpose canisters (MPCs) loaded with spent fuels. IGRIP simulation software was used to model the dimensional and kinematic characteristics of the robot, equipment, and MPC. A cost/benefit analysis was prepared, comparing manual and remote practices. Simulation of robotic closure and welding indicated the technical feasibility of automation. Benefit/cost analysis indicated the possibility of dose reductions of 6100 Rem and savings up to $274 million over a 30-year operational period with remote methods.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 127277
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9504179-; TRN: 96:004918
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 6. annual international conference on high level radioactive waste management, Las Vegas, NV (United States), 30 Apr - 5 May 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of High level radioactive waste management: Proceedings; PB: 811 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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