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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2010
Robert R. Heim, Brighton, CO (US);
Scott Ryan Adams, Longmont, CO (US);
Matthew Denver Cole, Fort Collins, CO (US);
William E. Kirby, Superior, CO (US);
Paul Damon Linnebur, Milliken, CO (US);
Robert R. Heim, Brighton, CO (US);
Scott Ryan Adams, Longmont, CO (US);
Matthew Denver Cole, Fort Collins, CO (US);
William E. Kirby, Superior, CO (US);
Paul Damon Linnebur, Milliken, CO (US);
Special Applications Technology, Inc., Loveland, CO (US);
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.