Economic justification of robotic systems using graphical simulation as a tool

Conference · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:10115624

Bennett, P C

This paper outlines the simulation and analysis approach taken to address radiation dose reduction using robotic automation from the operational and economic standpoints for the DOE Civilian Radioactive Waste Management system and for the transuranic wave loading facilities within the DOE complex. Simulations of the robotic operations using validated software are described. These simulations provide through-put, capital and operating costs for an economic benefit-cost analysis. Benefit-cost analysis results are also presented.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 10115624
• Report Number(s): SAND-94-0858C; CONF-950232-14; ON: DE95005460; TRN: 95:001531
• Resource Relation: Conference: 6. American Nuclear Society meeting on robotics and remote systems,Monterey, CA (United States),5-10 Feb 1995; Other Information: PBD: [1995]
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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