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Waste Package Transport and Emplacement System

old system image

Original System

Four Vehicles:

  • Transport locomotive
  • Waste package transporter
  • Emplacement gantry
  • Emplacement gantry transporter (not pictured)

Onboard operator needed

 

TEV closeup

new TEV closeup

New System

One vehicle

  • Transport and Emplacement Vehicle (TEV)

No onboard operator needed

 

Simpler - More cost effective - Safer

 

 

 


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