A modern αβγ active handling facility for chemical and allied research and development work

When the opportunity arose (∼ 1980) to build a new remote handling facility a deliberate attempt was made to advance the prevailing technology. The design criteria adopted were critically reviewed and are based on the use of remotely removable containment boxes located within concrete shielded walls. In addition to the high level of containment, this achieves a high degree of flexibility in application and provides means of minimising radiation exposure. This modern facility represents the latest in remote systems technology as applied to post-irradiation examination and to research and development work. (author)