FFTF/IEM (Fast Flux Test Facility/Interim Examination and Maintenance) Cell fuel pin removal equipment

Conference · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6961671

Greenwell, R K

Disassembly of irradiated fuel assemblies at the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) Interim Examination and Maintenance (IEM) Cell involves removing fuel pins from the pin bundle by sliding the pins from parallel attachment rails after the outer fuel assembly duct has been removed. Special equipment has been developed for the remote removal of fuel pins that significantly reduces pin removal time and provides better control than the previous method of direct removal with a masterslave manipulator (MSM). Remote installation and adaptability to various fuel assembly configurations in the design of this equipment. 7 figs.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-87RL10930
• OSTI ID: 6961671
• Report Number(s): WHC-SA-0092; CONF-8711195-2; ON: DE88013586
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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