Dismantling of Reactor Pressure Vessels

A3225

The dismantling of reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) is a complex and critical task within the decommissioning process, as RPVs are one of the four major components and lie on the critical path of dismantling projects. Framatome specializes in RPV dismantling for boiling water reactors (BWRs), offering a comprehensive concept with dedicated tooling for the full mechanical dismantling of the RPV and its auxiliaries. Additionally, Framatome has developed a specific concept with tailored tools for dismantling activities in the control rod drive room of BWRs.

Sub-products

A3229

Full Mechanical dismantling of the RPV for BWR-types

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A3230

Full mechanical segmentation of nozzles in the control rod drive room

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