Remote tool development at the Interim Examination and Maintenance (IEM) cell

Conference · Tue Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986

OSTI ID:6047138

Kalk, J J

Tightening fasteners remotely in a hot cell can be a very exasperating experience. In many places, viewing is difficult and work sometimes must be done using mirrors and/or cameras for viewing. If electromechanical manipulators are used, the operator has no ''feel'', which often can result in broken equipment. At the Interim Examination and Maintenance (IEM) Cell, where reactor components from the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) are disassembled, several tools have been developed for tightening fasteners under these conditions. The philosophy used for this tool development is to use inexpensive commercially available tools with minimal modification for in-cell use. This philosophy was adopted after spending several years unsuccessfully trying to develop a special electric impact wrench.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 6047138
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-3514-FP; CONF-861102-48; ON: DE87014371
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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