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Remote handling systems at the Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant: an overview

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OSTI ID:5748608
Facility design of the Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant incorporates a combination of remote and contact-maintenance systems. Several unique concepts were employed in the remote-systems design to assure minimal radiation exposure to personnel and operational efficiency. Extensive checkout has been conducted to assess the performance of underwater handling, sampling, hot cell, and specially shielded transfer equipment. Innovative solutions to remoting deficiencies have been applied to enhance plant operating capability.
Research Organization:
Allied-General Nuclear Services, Barnwell, SC (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
ET-78-C-09-1040
OSTI ID:
5748608
Report Number(s):
AGNS--35900-CONF-38
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English