Secure automated fabrication: remote fabrication of breeder-reactor fuel

Conference · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:6351633

Gerber, E W; Rice, L H; Horgos, R M; Nagamoto, T T; Graham, R A

The Secure Automated Fabrication (SAF) Program was initiated at the Hanford Engineering Development Laboratory (HEDL) to develop and demonstrate an advanced manufacturing line (SAF line) for plutonium oxide breeder reactor fuel pins. The SAF line is to be installed in the Fuels and Materials Examination Facility (FMEF) at Hanford and will utilize technology that focuses on improved safety features for plant operating personnel, the public, and the environment. Equipment and process improvements incorporated by the SAF line will yield significant gains in nuclear materials safeguards, product quality and productivity.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC14-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 6351633
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-2332-FP; CONF-810606-60; ON: DE81024095
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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