Published 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

ABB Atom adapts its fuel factory for the future

  • 1. ABB Atom AB, Vaesteraas (Sweden)
  • 2. Combustion Engineering, Inc., Windsor, CT (United States)

Description

ABB Atom is replacing the original equipment at Vasteras, Sweden in the fuel rod production line with a new generation to meet future market needs. Important design principles include: 15 minute set-up time for individual machines; real-time computerized monitoring; 3-day documentation delivery and rejection of rods containing a single off-spec pellet. 2 figs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Europe Worldscan
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
3/4
Series
Nucl. Eur. Worldscan.
Journal Page Range
35-36
ISSN
1016-5975
CODEN
NEWOE

INIS

Country of Publication
Switzerland
Country of Input or Organization
Switzerland
INIS RN
23075758
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
FUEL FABRICATION PLANTS; INSPECTION; NUMERICAL DATA; QUALITY CONTROL; SWEDEN; WELDING
Descriptors DEC
CONTROL; DATA; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EUROPE; FABRICATION; INFORMATION; JOINING; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; SCANDINAVIA