IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO EQUIPMENT FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING OR TREATMENT OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

Patent · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1960

OSTI ID:4140872

Dolphin, J R.V.

Improved equipment for handling and treating radioactive and/or toxic substances is described which comprised a circular chamber formed by a domed double-skinned covering, the space between the skins being maintained at low pressure, and having a window and associated glove ports. Within the chamber, there is a rotary table actuated by a motor so that it is moved into position for manipulaions on its surface. The chamber also has an air-tight ioor with an air lock for servicing the equipment from the inside. The advantages of such a chamber over a series of conventional chambers are given. (D.L.C.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-14-025600
• OSTI ID: 4140872
• Report Number(s): GB 847363
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

AIR
COMPOUNDS
ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT
GLOVEBOXES
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
LEAKS
MOTION
MOTORS
PATENT
PLATES
PRESSURE
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIOACTIVITY
REMOTE HANDLING
ROTATION
SURFACES
TOXICITY
VESSELS
WINDOWS