Upgrades of Hanford Engineering Development Laboratory hot cell facilities
The Hanford Engineering Development Laboratory operates the 327 Postirradiation Testing Laboratory (PITL) and the 324 Shielded Materials Facility (SMF). These hot cell facilities provide diverse capabilities for the postirradiation examination and testing of irradiated reactor fuels and materials. The primary function of these facilities is to determine failure mechanisms and effects of irradiation on physical and mechanical properties of reactor components. The purpose of this paper is to review major equipment and facility upgrades that enhance customer satisfaction and broaden the engineering capabilities for more diversified programs. These facility and system upgrades are providing higher quality remote nondestructive and destructive examination services with increased productivity, operator comfort, and customer satisfaction.
- OSTI ID:
- 6929153
- 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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EQUIPMENT
HANFORD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY
HOT CELLS
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
MATERIALS TESTING
MODIFICATIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
POST-IRRADIATION EXAMINATION
PRODUCTIVITY
REMOTE HANDLING EQUIPMENT
SHIELDING
TESTING
US DOE
US ORGANIZATIONS