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Radiation hardened telerobotic dismantling system [electronic resource] : A proposal for remediating the UKRITYE encasement at the Chernobyl NPP

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Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Energy, 1993.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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4 pages : digital, PDF file
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States. Department of Energy, and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Summary
A major problem facing those charged with reclaiming the UKRITIYE encasement is the dismembering and removal of the fuel containing masses (FCMs). Due to the intense radiation fields involved, the work must be controlled remotely, so as to minimize exposure to humans. Radiation also quickly damages key components of conventional robots, and thus a successful design must eliminate these vulnerabilities. The authors propose to design and construct a robotic knife to cut through obstructions and reactor debris, including FCMs. To withstand the severe radiation fields typical of high level waste, the robotic system will not rely on electrical motors or actuators, but will utilize pneumatic power for its manipulating and control functions.
Report Numbers
E 1.99:ucrl-id--115456
ucrl-id--115456
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Published through SciTech Connect.
05/01/1993.
"ucrl-id--115456"
"DE94006185"
Wheeler, B.; Pence, J.; Dougan, A.; Kane, R.; Wolford, J.
Type of Report and Period Covered Note
Topical; 05/01/1993 - 05/01/1993
Funding Information
W-7405-ENG-48
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