Automated emplacement and retrieval of hazardous waste

Conference · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1986 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6881851

Slocum, A H; Hou, W M

The design of several dedicated machines to perform simple tasks often results in higher system reliability and efficiency than the design of a single, multifunctional machine. Similarly, a reliable system for emplacement and retrieval of nuclear waste can be realized if emplacement/retrieval operations are decomposed into a well-defined series of independent tasks. The basic methodology is to design a system that eliminates contact between the waste package and the vehicle in the event of machine failure. The disabled vehicle can then be withdrawn to a safe location, repaired, and set back to resume normal operation.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6881851
• Report Number(s): CONF-8711195-
• Journal Information: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 55; ISSN TANSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
DESIGN
ENERGY TRANSFER
FAILURES
HEAT TRANSFER
HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
OPERATION
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS
VEHICLES
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES