September 22, 2026
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Hanford Waste End Effector Prototype Test Plan

Abstract

This test plan describes the Phase 1 testing program of the Hanford Waste End Effector (HWEE) at the Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) Cold Test Facility (CTF) using a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)-designed testing setup. This task supports Phase 1 development testing of the HWEE to support the informational needs for initial assessment of the HWEE to support Hanford single shell tank A-105 retrieval. This task will install the HWEE on a PNNL-designed robotic gantry system at CTF, install instrumentation to measure reaction forces and process parameters, prepare and characterize simulant materials, and implement the test program. The tests will involve retrieval of water, sludge, and hardpan simulants to determine pumping rate, dilution factors, and screen fouling rate.

Published: September 22, 2026

Citation

Berglin E.J., B.K. Hatchell, and B.E. Wells. 2017. Hanford Waste End Effector Prototype Test Plan. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. PNNL-26549 Rev 1.