Techniques for remote maintenance of in-cell material-handling system in the HFEF/N main cell

Conference · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1974 · Conf. Remote Syst. Technol., Proc., v. 23, pp. 127-137

OSTI ID:4056107

Tobias, D A; Frickey, C A

Operations in the main cell of HFEF/N have required development of remote handling equipment and unique techniques for maintaining the in-cell material-handling system. Specially designed equipment is used to remove a disabled crane or electromechanical manipulator bridge from its support rails and place it on floor stands for repair or maintenance. Support areas for the main cell, such as the spray chamber and hot repair area, provide essential decontamination, repair, and staging areas for the in-cell material-handling- system equipment and tools. A combined engineering and technical effort in upgrading existing master-slave manipulators has definitely reduced the requirements for their maintenance. The cell is primarily for postirradiation examination of LMFBR materials and fuel elements.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., Idaho Falls, ID
• NSA Number: NSA-33-030397
• OSTI ID: 4056107
• Journal Information: Conf. Remote Syst. Technol., Proc., v. 23, pp. 127-137, Journal Name: Conf. Remote Syst. Technol., Proc., v. 23, pp. 127-137; ISSN CRSTB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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