Remote Handling projects by IST

Since 1996, IST was involved in the following RH related projects:

• Related with the Transfer Cask System in ITER
  • ERB 5004 CT 96 0127-NET/96-431 (EFDA) - [1996-1997]: Conceptual study on Flexible Guidance and Docking system for ITER Remote Handling Transport Cask (main contractor: IST).
  • 1998 - Design study for an Air Floating System, by AeroGo, with technical assistance of IST and NNC Ltd (main contractor: AeroGo).
  • ERB 5004 CT97 0088-NET/97-460 (EFDA) - [1998]: Geometric Feasibility of ITER Air Cushion Remote Handling Casks and Extensions for Free Roaming Navigation (main contractor: IST).
  • F4E-2008-GRT-016 - [2009-2010] Activities related to the development of an Air Transfer System prototype and Cask Transfer System Virtual Mockup (main contractor: IST).
  • F4E-GRT-276-01 - [2011]: Optimization of Trajectories for the Cask and Plug Remote Handling System in Tokamak Building and Hot Cell (main contractor: IST).
  • F4E-OMF-0577 [2015]: Business case study for the development and supply of the ITER Cask and Plug Remote Handling System (CPRHS)
• Related with the Divertor Remote Handling System in ITER
  • EFDA TASK TW6-TVRWHMAN2 [2008]: DTP2 Gripper and Sliding Table Design (main contractor: VTT - Finland).
• Related with the ex-vessel remote Maintenance Systems in DEMO
  • EUROfusion WPRM Remote Maintenance Systems [2013-...]: develop the design concept and perform prototype testing of ex-vessel transfer casks and servo manipulators.