REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR PLUTONIUM METAL PRODUCTION

Technical Report · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EST 1951

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4121298· OSTI ID:4121298

Hazen, W C

Design and construction of remote control equipment for plutonium metal production are described. Criteria for the design of the equipment included the following: rubber gloves were to be completely eliminated; all mechanisms were to be built as integral units to facilitate replacement through use of the plastic- bag technique; no accessory equipment such as switches, valves, piping, or cylinders were to be inside the contaminated enclosure unless required to handle the plutonium; and all units were to be tested in mockups before final design. The chemical process, general layout, and operating function are outlined. Descriptions are given of all mechanical units, electrical systems, hydroxide slurry systems, ventilation systems, and chemical tanks and manifolds. (W.L.H.)

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
• NSA Number: NSA-15-002992
• OSTI ID: 4121298
• Report Number(s): LA-1387(Del.)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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PIPES
PLUTONIUM
POLYMERS
PRODUCTION
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SLURRIES
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