Published 1996
| Version v1
Journal article
Radiation tolerance of components and materials in nuclear robot applications
Creators
- 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