Universal Journal of Physics and Application Vol. 11(4), pp. 121 - 134
DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2017.110405
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Researches for a Decommissioning Device Development Concept of the Horizontal Fuel Channel in the CANDU 6 Nuclear Reactor: Presentation, Functioning and Operating

Gabi Rosca-Fartat ^*, Constantin Popescu , Nicolae Pana
The Faculty of Engineering and Management of Technological Systems, Polytechnic University, Romania

ABSTRACT

This paper present a possible method for decommissioning of the horizontal fuel channels in the CANDU 6 nuclear reactor, a new device design concept solution with an operating panel. The device shall be designed according to the radiation protection procedures. The horizontal fuel channels decommissioning device from the CANDU 6 nuclear reactor is an electromechanical system with many freedom degrees, able to perform the internal components extraction and manage the storage into the waste container. The operations are performed under the control of a system equipped with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and monitored by an operator panel, Human Machine Interface (HMI) type. The fuel channel decommissioning device ensures full radiation protection of workers and environment during the dismantling stages.

KEYWORDS
CANDU Reactor, Fuel Channel, Decommissioning Device, Dismantling, Operator Panel, Cutting, Extraction

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Gabi Rosca-Fartat , Constantin Popescu , Nicolae Pana , "Researches for a Decommissioning Device Development Concept of the Horizontal Fuel Channel in the CANDU 6 Nuclear Reactor: Presentation, Functioning and Operating," Universal Journal of Physics and Application, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 121 - 134, 2017. DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2017.110405.

(b). APA Format:
Gabi Rosca-Fartat , Constantin Popescu , Nicolae Pana (2017). Researches for a Decommissioning Device Development Concept of the Horizontal Fuel Channel in the CANDU 6 Nuclear Reactor: Presentation, Functioning and Operating. Universal Journal of Physics and Application, 11(4), 121 - 134. DOI: 10.13189/ujpa.2017.110405.