–Press Release–
San Diego, California – Diakont, a leading provider of high-tech solutions for the nuclear industry, has developed an innovative approach for providing high resolution inspections of Torus coatings within BWR nuclear power plants using remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs). This improved inspection method eliminates many of the problems associated with the current technique of using divers to manually perform visual inspections. Diakont’s BWR Torus inspection services significantly reduce inspection costs, duration, schedule risk, and personnel dose exposure, while increasing nuclear safety.
Diakont’s Torus inspection ROVs are hybrid robots that operate in swim and crawl modes. The robots generate a vortex with built-in fans for adhesion to the Torus wall without disturbing sludge, and require no additional thrusters once attached to the surface. Diakont ROVs are equipped with high-resolution color PTZ cameras that meet VT-1 standards. The ROVs are also equipped with debris and sludge depth gauges which are remotely lowered into measuring position. In addition, Diakont ROVs deliver real time inspection results, allowing for immediate disposition of findings.
Diakont’s compact inspection ROVs deploy easily into the Torus through the manway hatch and the power and data umbilical reel clamps to a convenient location inside the Torus. All positioning and operator stations for controlling the ROVs reside outside of the radiation controlled area (RCA). Diakont’s FME compliant ROVs are also equipped with emergency retrieval capabilities.
“By offering an alternative to inspecting manually with a diver, Diakont’s BWR Torus inspection services greatly reduce inherent risks and personnel dose exposure. In addition, the data collected by Diakont’s ROVs provide valuable digital records that can used for trending and comparison during future refueling outages,” said Keith Reeser, Director of Nuclear Business Development for Diakont’s Advanced Technologies Division.
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About Diakont
Diakont is a full-cycle engineering, manufacturing, and service company that provides high-tech solutions which enhance the safety and economy of the nuclear power and energy industries.With a North American facility located in San Diego, California, Diakont is a leading manufacturer of radiation-tolerant camera systems, digital I&C systems, fuel handling equipment, and pipeline inspection robotics. Diakont products are utilized worldwide on power plants of all designs.