Published 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

Radiation tolerance of components and materials in nuclear robot applications

  • 1. AEA Technology, Harwell (United Kingdom)
  • 2. Centre d'Etude de l'Energie Nucleaire, Mol (Belgium)

Description

This paper describes the implications of radiation effects on the reliable and safe operation of robotic and manipulator systems in nuclear environments. Radiation effects on typical components are outlined and examples of two systems to which radiation tolerant design rules have been applied are illustrated. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Reliability Engineering and System Safety
Journal Volume
53
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 291-299.
ISSN
0951-8320
CODEN
RESSEP

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
28059382
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
NUCLEAR FACILITIES; RADIATION EFFECTS; RELIABILITY; ROBOTS; SAFETY; USES
Descriptors DEC
EQUIPMENT