The remote handling compatibility analysis of the ITER generic upper port plug structure

•We describe the remote handling compatibility of the ITER generic upper port plug.•Concepts are presented of specific design solutions to improve RH compatibility.•Simulation in VR of the GUPP DSM replacement indicates possible collisions.•Specific tooling concepts are proposed for GUPP handling eq...

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Published in:Fusion engineering and design 2014-10, Vol.89 (7-8), p.1009-1013
Main Authors: Ronden, D.M.S., Dammann, A., Elzendoorn, B., Giacomin, T., Heemskerk, C., Loesser, D., Maquet, P., van Oosterhout, J., Pak, S., Pitcher, C.S., Portales, M., Proust, M., Udintsev, V.S., Walsh, M.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bolting
Bolts
Compatibility
Design engineering
Diagnostic systems
Diagnostics
Insertion
ITER
Port plug
Ports
Remote handling
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Summary:•We describe the remote handling compatibility of the ITER generic upper port plug.•Concepts are presented of specific design solutions to improve RH compatibility.•Simulation in VR of the GUPP DSM replacement indicates possible collisions.•Specific tooling concepts are proposed for GUPP handling equipment for the hot cell. The ITER diagnostics generic upper port plug (GUPP) is developed as a standardized design for all diagnostic upper port plugs, in which a variety of payloads can be mounted. Here, the remote handling compatibility analysis (RHCA) of the GUPP design is presented that was performed for the GUPP final design review. The analysis focuses mainly on the insertion and extraction procedure of the diagnostic shield module (DSM), a removable cassette that contains the diagnostic in-vessel components. It is foreseen that the DSM is a replaceable component – the procedure of which is to be performed inside the ITER hot cell facility (HCF), where the GUPP can be oriented in a vertical position. The DSM removal procedure in the HCF consists of removing locking pins, an M30 sized shoulder bolt and two electrical straps through the use of a dexterous manipulator, after which the DSM is lifted out of the GUPP by an overhead crane. For optimum access to its internals, the DSM is mounted in a handling device. The insertion of a new or refurbished DSM follows the reverse procedure. The RHCA shows that the GUPP design requires a moderate amount of changes to become fully compatible with RH maintenance requirements.
ISSN:0920-3796
1873-7196
DOI:10.1016/j.fusengdes.2014.03.012