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Purpose
Aims to clarify the use of “nuclear” robots with special reference to one UK contractor (Magnox) and the cost‐effectiveness of its decommissioning programme.
Design/methodology/approach
Goes through the protocol of the use of robots in the disposal of contaminated scrap.
Findings
Justifies the use of a built‐to‐order modular linear (Cartesian) robot system required by Magnox.
Originality/value
Provides valuable advice for handling nuclear materials, especially reactors.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2006
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