Systems and methods for dismantling a nuclear reactor

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A system for dismantling a nuclear reactor, the system comprising:
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 providing the manipulator with access into a bioshield of a nuclear reactor, at least one computing device in the control station provides programmatic logic to perform operations including: (a) providing instructions to the manipulator wherein the manipulator has substantially unencumbered access to all internal portions of the bioshield of the nuclear reactor; (b) dismantling, using the manipulator, a graphite moderator, concrete or steel walls, and a ceiling of the bioshield; and (c) loading, using the manipulator, contaminated graphite blocks and other components from the bioshield into one or more waste containers.