Robotics at PSE&G: The cutting edge
Public Service Electric & Gas Company`s robotics program, which started its momentum in the mid-1980s, has demonstrated a cost-benefit ratio of 1:3 from use of the technology at the utility`s three nuclear power units, Salem-1 and-1, and Hope Creek. During PSE&G`s first five-year nuclear robotics plan, from April 1986 through December 1991, {open_quotes}we spent R1.6 million, but we saved $5.3 million,{close_quotes} declared Harry T. Roman, principal engineer/PSE&G robotics and artificial intelligence program manager. {open_quotes}That`s one buck in, three bucks out.{close_quotes} A third of the savings came from reduced dose, a third from fewer person-hours, and a third from decreased plant down-time. This report discusses the development and nuclear/applications of robots at PSE&G.
- OSTI ID:
- 458682
- Journal Information:
- Nuclear News, Journal Name: Nuclear News Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 35; ISSN NUNWA8; ISSN 0029-5574
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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