Simplified equipment for disassembly and examination of irradiated test capsules

Conference · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)

OSTI ID:5485769

Lindgren, J R; Veca, A R ^[1]

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1. General Atomics, San Diego, CA (USA)

Four capsules were fabricated as part of the SP-100 Thermionic Technology Program to investigate the long-term performance of thermionic fuel element components. The testing was carried out in General Atomics' TRIGA Mark-F reactor at typical nuclear space reactor operating conditions. Three of the capsules have been retired from testing, and the initial phase of destructive postirradiation examination (PIE) has been completed. This paper describes the special techniques, procedures, and equipment used to perform the PIE. The work includes the transfer of the capsules to the hot cell and the disassembly and recovery of the thermionic specimens.

• OSTI ID: 5485769
• Report Number(s): CONF-891103--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Journal Volume: 60
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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