Light Duty Utility Arm Deployment in Tank WM-188
The Light Duty Utility Arm (LDUA) was successfully deployed in Tank WM-188 during February and March of 1999 at the Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center (INTEC) tank farm at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory. Some equipment problems were identified, but most were indicative of any first time activity. Deployment during cold weather imposed additional equipment risks, but in general, equipment response to the winter conditions was better than expected. Three end effectors were demonstrated during the deployment. All performed as expected, although the limited resolution of the Alternating Current Field Measurement end effector cannot absolutely confirm tank integrity, which is necessary for future tank inspections. Four heel samples were taken with the sampler end effector and a broad spectrum of analyses were performed. A detailed inspection of the tank interior was performed with the High Resolution Stereo Video System end effector. The sample information is proving invaluable to the development of new treatment flowsheets and waste forms. It is expected that the LDUA will be deployed for tank inspections through the next several years to support other Notice of NonCompliance (NON) Consent Order requirements and several other ongoing initiatives.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-99ID13727
- OSTI ID:
- 911499
- Report Number(s):
- INEEL/EXT-99-01302
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ALTERNATING CURRENT
FLOWSHEETS
INEEL
Light Duty Utility Arm
ORDERS
RESOLUTION
SAMPLERS
STORAGE FACILITIES
TANKS
WASTE FORMS
WEATHER
corrosion
end effectors
equipment response
heel samples
heterogeneous
mixed hazardous waste
pitting
tank inspections
treatment flowsheets
waste forms
winter conditions