Published January 1988 | Version v1
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Robot repair solves AGR control rod vibration problems

Creators

Description

Remote controlled machines have been used to modify the control rod guide tubes in the Heysham 2 and Torness AGRS to prevent control rod wear. The units are now at an advanced stage of commissioning. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
402
Series
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Page Range
12-14
ISSN
0029-5507
CODEN
NEINB

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
19063926
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
CONTROL ELEMENTS; HEYSHAM-B REACTOR; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; REPAIR; ROBOTS; TORNESS REACTOR; WEAR
Descriptors DEC
AGR TYPE REACTORS; CARBON DIOXIDE COOLED REACTORS; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; EQUIPMENT; GAS COOLED REACTORS; GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTORS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; POWER REACTORS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTORS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; THERMAL REACTORS