Remote vacuum joint concept for fusion reactors

Conference · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Nucl. Technol./Fusion; (United States)

OSTI ID:6263097

Doll, D W; Hager, E R

A remotely operable vacuum duct joint has been designed by GA Technologies, Inc. The concept is applicable to large rectangular vacuum ducts, many of which are required on advanced fusion devices. The duct size chosen for this design is 1m X .4m although it may be scaled up or down for other applications. Shaft driven mechanical linkages provide a large axial force against one flange which is reacted by latch mechanisms that engage the mating flange. Drive shafts are actuated by an impact wrench handled by a remote manipulator. Remote disassembly time is about 3 hours.

• Research Organization: GA Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 85608
• OSTI ID: 6263097
• Report Number(s): CONF-830406-; TRN: 85-002443
• Journal Information: Nucl. Technol./Fusion; (United States), Vol. 4:2; Conference: 5. topical meeting on technology of fusion energy, Knoxville, TN, USA, 26 Apr 1983
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
DUCTS
DESIGN
JOINTS
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE HANDLING
VACUUM SYSTEMS
FLANGES
MANIPULATORS
OPERATION
SHAFTS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
CONTROL
EQUIPMENT
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
MACHINE PARTS
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
REMOTE HANDLING EQUIPMENT
700209* - Fusion Power Plant Technology- Component Development & Materials Testing