Remote replacement of materials open-test assembly specimens at the FFTF/IEM cell
Conference
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· Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)
OSTI ID:7088290
The Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) interim examination and maintenance (IEM) cell is used for the remote disassembly of irradiated fuel and materials experiments. The materials open-test assembly (MOTA) is brought to the IEM cell for materials test specimen removal. The specimens are shipped to the materials laboratory for sorting and installation in new specimen holders and then returned within 10 days to the IEM cell where they are installed in a new MOTA vehicle for further irradiation. Reconstituting a MOTA is a challenging remote operation involving dozens of steps and two separate facilities. Handling and disassembling sodium-wetted components pose interesting handling, cleaning, and disposal challenges. The success of this system is evidenced by its timely completion in the critical path of FFTF outage schedules.
- OSTI ID:
- 7088290
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-901101--
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Journal Volume: 62
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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