Skip to main content
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Fuel assembly duct cutting in the FFTF/IEM Cell

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5066083
Two mill type slitting cutters are used in the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) Interim Examination and Maintenance (IEM) Cell during the disassembly sequence of a Driver Fuel Assembly. This disassembly is necessary so that selected parts may be examined both in the IEM Cell and elsewhere. The cutters have been in use for two years. During this time eight Driver Fuel assemblies have been taken apart in the IEM Cell. The cutters' operating philosophy and characteristics, as well as lessons learned from a significant equipment failure are presented. 1 ref., 6 figs., 1 tab.
Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76FF02170
OSTI ID:
5066083
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-3339-FP; CONF-851115-23; ON: DE85018475
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English