Automatic maintenance with robotics of the induction melting plant in a cold crucible

Abstract

The performance of works within the framework of technological operations of the closed nuclear fuel cycle of an industrial power complex is inevitably associated with the effects of an external factors that have a significant impact on the technological process. Thus, human participation should be minimized, mechanical and electromechanical systems should be included in the process, in particular, means of robotics. When creating a deserted technology, the issue of automation of the process comes to the fore, including with the use of robotic systems that solve transport, service, inspection tasks, including tasks directly related to the technological process. Special requirements are also imposed on the materials used. The processing of the vitrification of high-level waste is being considered in this work. Such a glazing site by the IMCC method was created by specialists of JSC «VNIINM». In this work, the analysis of the current technical process of the work of this site is carried out, proposals for optimizing the performance of individual operations are issued, recommendations for retrofitting the site are given. Based on the test results of the demonstration stand, proposals were formulated for the automation of the glazing section, taking into account the environmental factors that take place on a real installation, and taking into account the results obtained as a result of the mock-up tests.