ASTM C1615/C1615M-17
Standard Guide for Mechanical Drive Systems for Remote Operation in Hot Cell Facilities

Standard No.

ASTM C1615/C1615M-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1615/C1615M-17(2022)

Latest

ASTM C1615/C1615M-17(2022)

Scope

4.1 Mechanical drive systems operability and long-term integrity are concerns that should be addressed primarily during the design phase; however, problems identified during fabrication and testing should be resolved and the changes in the design documented. Equipment operability and integrity can be compromised during handling and installation sequences. For this reason, the subject equipment should be handled and installed under closely controlled and supervised conditions.

4.2 This standard is intended as a supplement to other standards, and to federal and state regulations, codes, and criteria applicable to the design of equipment intended for this use.

4.3 This standard is intended to be generic and to apply to a wide range of types and configurations of mechanical drive systems.

1.1 Intent: 

1.1.1 The intent of this standard is to provide general guidelines for the design, selection, quality assurance, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical drive systems used in remote hot cell environments. The term mechanical drive systems used herein, encompasses all individual components used for imparting motion to equipment systems, subsystems, assemblies, and other components. It also includes complete positioning systems and individual units that provide motive power and any position indicators necessary to monitor the motion.

1.2 Applicability: 

1.2.1 This standard is intended to be applicable to equipment used under one or more of the following conditions:

1.2.1.1 The materials handled or processed constitute a significant radiation hazard to man or to the environment.

1.2.1.2 The equipment will generally be used over a long-term life cycle (for example, in excess of two years), but equipment intended for use over a shorter life cycle is not excluded.

1.2.1.3 The equipment can neither be accessed directly for purposes of operation or maintenance, nor can the equipment be viewed directly, for example, without radiation shielding windows, periscopes, or a video monitoring system (Guides C1572 and C1661).

1.2.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3 User Caveats: 

1.3.1 This standard is not a substitute for applied engineering skills, proven prac......

ASTM C1615/C1615M-17 Referenced Document

• ANSI/ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
• ASME B17.1 KEYS AND KEYSEATS
• ASME NOG-1 Rules for Construction of Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Multiple Girder)
• ASTM C1533 Standard Guide for General Design Considerations for Hot Cell Equipment
• ASTM C1554 Standard Guide for Materials Handling Equipment for Hot Cells
• ASTM C1572 Standard Guide for Dry Lead Glass and Oil-Filled Lead Glass Radiation Shielding Window Components for Remotely Operated Facilities
• ASTM C1661 Standard Guide for Viewing Systems for Remotely Operated Facilities
• ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials

ASTM C1615/C1615M-17 history

• 2022 ASTM C1615/C1615M-17(2022) Standard Guide for Mechanical Drive Systems for Remote Operation in Hot Cell Facilities
• 2017 ASTM C1615/C1615M-17 Standard Guide for Mechanical Drive Systems for Remote Operation in Hot Cell Facilities
• 2010 ASTM C1615-10 Standard Guide for Mechanical Drive Systems for Remote Operation in Hot Cell Facilities
• 2005 ASTM C1615-05 Standard Guide for Mechanical Drive Systems for Remote Operation in Hot Cell Facilities