Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor
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.
- Research Organization:
- Special Applications Technology, Inc., Loveland, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- S-126,321
- Assignee:
- Special Applications Technology, Inc. (Loveland, CO)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,873,696
- Application Number:
- 12/967,068
- OSTI ID:
- 1162130
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2010 Dec 14
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
System for performing remotely-controlled manual-like operations in large-area cell of a nuclear facility
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patent | May 1987 |
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