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Title: A robotics initiative at Commonwealth Edison

Journal Article · · Nuclear News
OSTI ID:508283

Current and planned uses of robotic equipment at Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) nuclear reactors are described. The equipment is used primarily for maintenance activities. Robotics, video, and other forms of remote technology helps ComEd to be cost competitive and lower radiation exposures. A ComEd robotics initiative to further promote robotics is highlighted. ComEd has 12 nuclear reactors at six sites. Three sites operate General Electric boiling water reactors and three sites operate Westinghouse pressurized water reactors.

OSTI ID:
508283
Journal Information:
Nuclear News, Vol. 38, Issue 13; Other Information: PBD: Oct 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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