The Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability (CCNS) and Promation have entered into a Collaborative Research Agreement to study a substance that can safely remove nuclear by-products from surfaces.
The study will research the use of robotic automation to spray a resin substance that peels off to remove surface impurities from an object. The strippable coating will reduce unwanted substances in the decommissioning environment, reducing disposal costs and ensuring a cleaner environment. This product can be used on various surfaces such as vault concrete, steel, valves and potentially more. The research will assess other areas in which the removable spray can be used, the effect of the technology on work planning, execution and staffing, the costs, and whether the product can be reused.
As the industry embraces its responsibility to consider the full life-cycle of nuclear assets, the CCNS is positioned to catalyze innovative solutions.
About Promation:
Promation Nuclear delivers engineered tooling solutions to support nuclear utilities for both plant operations and refurbishment projects. Promation Nuclear provides the full scope of services necessary to research, develop, engineer, test and build custom solutions to support and improve station operation, using innovation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Innovation Research Series:
The Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability has established an annual $2-million innovation fund for new research and development projects that will help prepare for decommissioning and advance solutions for minimizing nuclear materials and recycling clean materials.
The ideas, techniques and solutions that come from these projects will help reduce timelines and costs for the decommissioning project, enhance employee safety, reduce radiation exposure and waste, and ensure the safety of the community and environment.
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