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Robotics & Remote Systems
The Mission of the Robotics and Remote Systems Division is to promote the development and application of immersive simulation, robotics, and remote systems for hazardous environments for the purpose of reducing hazardous exposure to individuals, reducing environmental hazards and reducing the cost of performing work.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
Decommissioning Environmental Sciences and Remote Technology 2024
Technical Session|Sponsored by RRSD|Cosponsored by DESD
Tuesday, November 19, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Merritt 1
Session Chair:
Matt Darois (RSCS)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Adam J. Carroll
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Underwater Cutting Status Monitoring for Robotic Nuclear Decommissioning System
8:00–8:20AM EST
Sungmoon Joo (KAERI), Dongjun Hyun (KAERI), Ikjune Kim (KAERI), JongHwan Lee (KAERI), Jaehyun Ha (KAERI)
Paper
Development of a Material Sampling Miniature Rover for Hanford Double Shell Tank Inspection
8:20–8:40AM EST
Rafael Velasquez (Florida Int'l Univ.), Theophile Pierre (Florida Int'l Univ.), Anthony Abrahao (Florida Int'l Univ.), Mackenson Telusma (Florida Int'l Univ.), Dwayne McDaniel (Florida Int'l Univ.), Leonel Lagos (Florida Int'l Univ.)
Automation and Monitoring of a Peristaltic Pipe Crawler and Mechanized Reel System for the Inspection of Leaks Beneath Single Shell Tanks at the Hanford Site
8:40–9:00AM EST
David Rojas (Florida Int'l Univ.), Rafael Velasquez (Florida Int'l Univ.), Anthony Abrahao (Florida Int'l Univ.), Dwayne McDaniel (Florida Int'l Univ.), Leonel Lagos (Florida Int'l Univ.)
Digital Twin Platform Development for PHWR D&D Project in Korea
9:00–9:20AM EST
Hyung-woo Jung (Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Co.), Hye-jin Kong (Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Co.), Won-taek Kwon (Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Co.), Kee-soo Kang (POMIT), Seol-hui Min (POMIT)
Applied Digital Twin use to Support Aging Asset Management Plans and License Renewal: Metallic Density Modeling to Support Cathodic Protection System Design and Optimization
9:20–9:40AM EST
Theodore Midura (CorrTech), Matt Darois (Radiation Safety & Control Services)
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Robotics for Remote Glovebox Decommissioning
9:40–9:45AM EST
Christian Pilon (AtkinsRealis), Robert Marwood (AtkinsRealis), Paul Townson (AtkinsRealis)
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