Remote handling systems help TMI-2 cleanup efforts

As the cleanup at Three Mile Island-2 reactor progresses, the use of remote handling technology will play an important role in the upcoming decontamination of the reactor building basement and the defueling of the reactor. The Remote Reconnaissance Vehicle, Rover, and its use in cleanup tasks are described. Possible concepts for second-generation vehicles are discussed. Earlier less-advanced remote handling equipment used at TMI-2 are also described. Techniques planned for reactor defueling using the Remotely Operated Service Arm, Rosa, and advanced remote handling technology is presented.