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Application of robotics in remote fuel fabrication operations

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6894717

The Secure Automated Fabrication (SAF) line, an automated and remotely controlled manufacturing process, is scheduled for startup in 1987 and will produce mixed uranium/plutonium oxide fuel pins for the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF). The application of robotics in the fuel fabrication and supporting operations is described.

Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76FF02170
OSTI ID:
6894717
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-3059-FP; CONF-840916-1; ON: DE84011481
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English