Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor
Abstract
Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor are described. In one aspect the system includes a remotely controlled heavy manipulator ("manipulator") operatively coupled to a support structure, and a control station in a non-contaminated portion of a workspace. The support structure provides the manipulator with top down access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor. At least one computing device in the control station provides remote control to perform operations including: (a) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield, the manipulator being provided with automated access to all internal portions of the bioshield; (b) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks from the graphite core and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers; and (c) dispersing, using the manipulator, dust suppression and contamination fixing spray to contaminated matter.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Special Applications Technology, Inc., Loveland, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1162130
- Patent Number(s):
- 8873696
- Application Number:
- 12/967,068
- Assignee:
- Special Applications Technology, Inc. (Loveland, CO)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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G - PHYSICS G21 - NUCLEAR PHYSICS G21C - NUCLEAR REACTORS
G - PHYSICS G21 - NUCLEAR PHYSICS G21D - NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
- DOE Contract Number:
- S-126,321
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2010 Dec 14
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
Citation Formats
Heim, Robert R, Adams, Scott Ryan, Cole, Matthew Denver, Kirby, William E, and Linnebur, Paul Damon. Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor. United States: N. p., 2014.
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title = {Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor},
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abstractNote = {Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor are described. In one aspect the system includes a remotely controlled heavy manipulator ("manipulator") operatively coupled to a support structure, and a control station in a non-contaminated portion of a workspace. The support structure provides the manipulator with top down access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor. At least one computing device in the control station provides remote control to perform operations including: (a) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield, the manipulator being provided with automated access to all internal portions of the bioshield; (b) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks from the graphite core and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers; and (c) dispersing, using the manipulator, dust suppression and contamination fixing spray to contaminated matter.},
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