Published 1982 | Version v1
Report

Arc saw and its application to decommissioning

  • 1. Rockwell Hanford Operations, Richland, WA

Description

The arc saw is a toothless, circular saw that cuts by arc erosion. A model was built to study the arc saw's usefulness in cutting up radioactively contaminated metal scrap. It was chosen because it cuts with very little contact to the work piece and because cutting is not affected by material hardness. After installation of several improvements it was found it could cut almost any combination of metals and that clamping or fixturing requirements were minimum. Cutting proceeds rapidly and efficiently. 10 figures

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
1982 international decommissioning symposium
Journal Page Range
p. V.60-V.75.
Report number
CONF-821005--

Conference

Title
DOE international decommissioning symposium.
Dates
10-14 Oct 1982.
Place
Seattle, WA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
15003478
Subject category
S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CUTTING; CUTTING TOOLS; DECOMMISSIONING; SOLID WASTES; USES
Descriptors DEC
EQUIPMENT; MACHINING; TOOLS; WASTES