Dismantling of Reactor Internals by Underwater Plasma Arc Cutting

Plasma Arc Cutting System

Plasma arc cutting is a thermal method to cut objects via the heat generated from an arc plasma, which is produced by applying an electric current and flowing gas between the arc node and the object to be cut. This method can be applied to cut objects in both water and air. By-product treatment is necessary for worker safety and waste management.

Manipulator Plasma Arc Cutting System

マニピュレータ式ロボットを用いたプラズマアーク切断装置

Slave arm (manipulator)
Slave arm (manipulator)

Robotic manipulator cutting device
Robotic manipulator cutting device

Control room for remote operation of underwater plasma arc cutting system
Control room for remote operation of underwater plasma arc cutting system

Cutting of feed-water sparger
Cutting of feed-water sparger

Mast Type Plasma Arc Cutting System

マスト型プラズマアーク切断装置

Primary plasma arc cutting device
Primary plasma arc cutting device

Secondary plasma arc cutting device
Secondary plasma arc cutting device

Cutting of control rod guide tube
Cutting of control rod guide tube

Cutting of hold-down structure
Cutting of hold-down structure

Storage of cut pieces of hold-down structure in container B
Storage of cut pieces of hold-down structure in container B

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