Open AccessASBESTOS PIPE-INSULATION REMOVAL ROBOT SYSTEM
Author(s) -
UNKNOWN
Publication year - 2000
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/790701
Subject(s) - asbestos , robot , engineering , field (mathematics) , construction engineering , systems engineering , manufacturing engineering , forensic engineering , mechanical engineering , computer science , artificial intelligence , materials science , mathematics , pure mathematics , metallurgy
This final topical report details the development, experimentation and field-testing activities for a robotic asbestos pipe-insulation removal robot system developed for use within the DOE's weapon complex as part of their ER and WM program, as well as in industrial abatement. The engineering development, regulatory compliance, cost-benefit and field-trial experiences gathered through this program are summarized