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In-vessel manipulator for the tokamak fusion test reactor

Conference · · Conf. Remote Syst. Technol., Proc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6824974

The radiation environment within the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor (TFTR) vacuum vessel necessitates the development of a Remote Manipulator System (RMS) to perform required periodic inspection and maintenance tasks. The RMS must be able to perform dexterous operations and handle loads that exceed human capabilities. The limited size of the access ports on the TFTR vacuum vessel and the performance profile, defined by the various handling requirements, present unique design constraints. The design approach and formulation of an RMS configuration that satisfies TFTR requirements is presented.

Research Organization:
Grumman Aerospace Corp., Bethpage, NY
OSTI ID:
6824974
Report Number(s):
CONF-7811120-
Journal Information:
Conf. Remote Syst. Technol., Proc.; (United States), Journal Name: Conf. Remote Syst. Technol., Proc.; (United States) Vol. 26; ISSN CRSTB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English