Design and Experimental Validation of a Robotic System for Reactor Core Detector Removal
Zhe Han Huanyu Tian Fansheng Meng Hao Wen Rui Ma Xingguang Duan Yilin Zhang Chenghua Liu Zhe Han Huanyu Tian Fansheng Meng Hao Wen Rui Ma Xingguang Duan Yilin Zhang Chenghua Liu
The reactor power and the coolant level in the nuclear plant are monitored via the reactor core detectors. Every 4 to 5 years, the detectors with high-level radiation need to be removed, which is time-consuming and hazardous for workers. To address this issue, this paper introduces a novel robotic system and its strategy for the removal of the detectors. The modular mechanisms are designed to achi...