Temporary hot cell and related method for handling high radiation level sources

A temporary hot cell for handling high level radiation sources comprising:

• wall, ceiling and floor structures comprised at least in part of temporary structures forming an enclosure to reduce to acceptable levels radiation of the surround from high level radiation sources handled within the enclosure;
• at least one manipulator arm extending through a wall structure of the enclosure to permit handling of high level radiation sources within the enclosure by an operator located external to the enclosure, said manipulator arm being removable from the enclosure through the wall structure;
• a window positioned in a wall structure of the enclosure to allow an operator external of the enclosure operating the manipulator arm to view handling of high level radiation sources within the enclosure, said window also reducing to acceptable levels radiation of the surround by high level radiation sources within the enclosure;
• a false floor in the enclosure, as necessary, to prevent high level radiation sources dropped within the enclosure from being out of reach of the manipulator arm;
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• at least one access port in a wall structure of the enclosure to allow transport of tools and materials between the interior and exterior of the enclosure.