1 Scope
This part of ISO 17874 describes requirements concerning devices for remote handling of radioactive materials.
The classification of these devices (categories and different designs within a category)
and the distribution in the different parts are shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
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Categories of remote handling devices and location in all parts of ISO 17874
Concerning the working volume, two principal designs are to be considered.
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a) Fixed remote handling devices:
these devices are fitted in the shielding wall or sometimes in the ceiling of hot
cells and accordingly can function only in a rather limited volume. Such devices are
mechanical master-slave manipulators and remote handling tongs.
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b) Mobile remote handling devices:
these devices are fitted on a transporter (e.g. a moveable bridge or a vehicle on
the ground). The working volume depends mainly on the possible motion of the transporter.
Such devices are electrical master-slave manipulators and power manipulators.
NOTE This part of ISO 17874 is intended to provide assistance to designers of nuclear process plants, as well
as manufacturers, users and licensing authorities.