Published January 2008 | Version v1
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Manipulators for inspection and repair

Creators

  • 1. Westinghouse Electric Germany GmbH, Mannheim (Germany)

Description

Manipulator systems with remote control capability play a key role in inspection, maintenance and repair of nuclear power plant components. The variety of challenges posed by this work requires manipulator technology adapted to each specific purpose. The article cites a number of examples to describe the manipulators successfully employed in nuclear power plants by Westinghouse. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Manipulatoren fuer Pruefung und Reparatur

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Atw. Internationale Zeitschrift fuer Kernenergie
Journal Volume
53
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 20-24
ISSN
1431-5254

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
39034570
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
BENDING; FASTENERS; MACHINE TOOLS; MANIPULATORS; OPERATION; PIPES; REMOTE HANDLING; STEAM GENERATORS; SUPPORTS; TESTING
Descriptors DEC
BOILERS; DEFORMATION; EQUIPMENT; LABORATORY EQUIPMENT; MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; REMOTE HANDLING EQUIPMENT; TOOLS; TUBES; VAPOR GENERATORS