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DESIGN OF A ROBOTIC WELDING SYSTEM FOR CLOSURE OF WASTE STORAGE CANISTERS

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/884927· OSTI ID:884927
This work reported here was done to provide a conceptual design for a robotic welding and inspection system for the Yucca Mountain Repository waste package closure system. The welding and inspection system is intended to make the various closure welds that seal and/or structurally join the lids to the waste package vessels. The welding and inspection system will also perform surface and volumetric inspections of the various closure welds and has the means to repair closure welds, if required. The system is designed to perform these various activities remotely, without the necessity of having personnel in the closure cell.
Research Organization:
Yucca Mountain Project, Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
884927
Report Number(s):
NA; MOL.20051109.0501, DC#43914
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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