Irradiation target processing system

An irradiation target processing system for insertion and retrieving irradiation targets into and from an instrumentation tube in a nuclear reactor core, the system comprising:

• a target retrieving system comprising a target exit port configured to be coupled to a target storage container and an exhaust system;
• a target insertion system comprising a target filling device, a target retention tubing, a target diverter coupled to the target filling device, the target retention tubing and the target retrieving system, and a target supply junction at the target retention tubing, wherein the target supply junction is configured to be connected to the instrumentation tube;
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• a transport gas supply system comprising a first gas supply tubing, a second gas supply tubing, and a transport gas supply junction coupled to the first and second gas supply tubing, wherein the first gas supply tubing is coupled to the exit port of the target retrieving system, and the second gas supply tubing is configured to be coupled to a junction for supplying gas to the instrumentation tube;
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• wherein the target retrieving system, the target insertion system, and the transport gas supply system are mounted on a movable support.