Decommissioning
Background
We are interested in new technologies and techniques that improve our understanding of our facilities in terms of their radiological, chemical and physical properties and their structure. We are particularly interested in rapid, in situ, non-destructive characterisation techniques that can be operated remotely. We are also interested in new technologies and techniques that can be used for Post Operational Clean Out (POCO), decontaminating, dismantling and decommissioning of our facilities. This includes generic approaches for example, using robotics and autonomous systems as well as approaches for specific challenges and structures such as facilities with alpha contamination, gloveboxes and pipelines. We are particularly interested in approaches that can be operated remotely or increase operational efficiency.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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DecomSmart
MDA Space & Robotics Ltd., has partnered with innovative and experienced UK SME companies and a renowned UK international organisation to demonstrate the expertise to perform and deliver characterisation, decontamina...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: MDA SPACE AND ROBOTICS LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
The project offers a comprehensive solution for characterisation, decontamination, and dismantling of nuclear facilities, addressing the specific challenges mentioned in the question.
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Integrated robotic system for characterisation and decommissioning
This project will deliver an advanced mobile manipulator robot for nuclear decommissioning, based on a customised combination of proven industrial robotics hardware, state-of-the-art control algorithms, and advanced inte...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL'S INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on advanced robotic systems for characterisation and decommissioning, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and expertise in the field.
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Versatile Decommissioning System (VDS)
The project will develop a Versatile Decommissioning System (VDS), which brings together proven technologies to provide a powerful visualisation and planning process, coupled with a range of access equipment and tools sp...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: EADON CONSULTING LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
The project offers a versatile decommissioning system with elements that can contribute to the overall decommissioning process, but may not fully address all aspects mentioned in the question.