Techniques for cutting irradiated fuel ducts at FFTF/IEM cell
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OSTI ID:6464869
Two remotely controlled mill-type cutters have been used in the Fast Flux Test Facility Interim Examination and Maintenance Cell to assist in the disassembly of 18 fuel assemblies. These cutters slit the outer duct of the fuel assemblies, which allows the ducts to be removed and provides access to the encased fuel pins. The cutters were developed by Westinghouse Hanford Company and thoroughly tested by cutting prototypic ducts. During actual use, however, occasional loss of cutting depth control occurred. A discussion of the control problems and the operation and design techniques developed for their resolution is presented. 3 refs., 7 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/NE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-87RL10930
- OSTI ID:
- 6464869
- Report Number(s):
- WHC-SA-0924; CONF-901101--41; ON: DE91001288
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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