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In-vessel maintenance concepts for tokamak fusion reactors

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6232753

Concepts for rail-mounted and guided in-vessel handling machines (IVM) for remote maintenance inside tokamak fusion reactors are described. The IVM designs are based on concepts for tethered remotely operated vehicles and feature the use of multiple manipulator arms for remote handling and remote-controlled TV cameras for remote viewing. The concepts include IVMs for both single or dual rail systems located in the top or bottom of the reactor vessel.

Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76FF02170
OSTI ID:
6232753
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-2779-FP; CONF-830406-64; ON: DE83012292
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English