G21C17/00

Transportable monitoring system
10395785 · 2019-08-27 · ·

A system for monitoring a reactor module housed in a reactor bay may include a mounting structure and one or more extendable attachment mechanisms connected to the mounting structure. Additionally, one or more monitoring devices may be operably coupled to the one or more extendable attachment mechanism, and the one or more extendable attachment mechanisms may be configured to selectively position the one or more monitoring devices at varying distances from a wall of the reactor bay to place the one or monitoring devices in proximity to the reactor module.

Transportable monitoring system
10395785 · 2019-08-27 · ·

A system for monitoring a reactor module housed in a reactor bay may include a mounting structure and one or more extendable attachment mechanisms connected to the mounting structure. Additionally, one or more monitoring devices may be operably coupled to the one or more extendable attachment mechanism, and the one or more extendable attachment mechanisms may be configured to selectively position the one or more monitoring devices at varying distances from a wall of the reactor bay to place the one or monitoring devices in proximity to the reactor module.

Information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium

An information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit, a classification unit, a calculation unit, and a notification unit. The acquisition unit acquires history information and attribute information on plural apparatuses. The classification unit classifies the apparatuses into plural categories in accordance with the attribute information on the apparatuses. The calculation unit calculates degrees of occurrence of malfunctions for apparatuses of the categories in accordance with the acquired history information, the degrees of occurrence of malfunctions being calculated for the respective categories, into which classification has been performed. The notification unit notifies an apparatus of a possibility of occurrence of malfunctions, the apparatus belonging to a category for which the calculated degree of occurrence of malfunctions for an apparatus exceeds a threshold.

Dynamic testing of attitude determination and control systems, reaction wheel and torque rods using automotive robotic techniques
10377509 · 2019-08-13 · ·

A fully automated method for testing functionality of a spacecraft or aircraft unit under testing (UUT) includes selecting a test station at which to conduct a first functionality test on the UUT. The method also includes coupling a program specific module (PSM) to the UUT. Each PSM is configured to couple to a specific type of UUT to provide power and telemetry to the specific type of UUT. The method further includes a robot arm moving the UUT to the selected test station. The method still further includes conducting the first functionality test on the UUT at the selected test station.

System and method for preventing and monitoring leakage of water from tank liner

Disclosed are a system and method for preventing and monitoring a leakage of water from a tank liner at a storage tank having: a concrete reservoir; the tank liner made up of a wall liner that is formed by coupling a plurality of first panels and is attached to an inner wall of the concrete reservoir, and a floor liner that is formed by coupling a plurality of second panels, is attached to a floor of the concrete reservoir, and is coupled to the wall liner by welding; a leaking water collecting plate formed by welding a plurality of third panels and inserted between the floor liner and the floor of the concrete reservoir; and an edge leaking water collecting channel buried in an edge of the storage tank and configured to collect leaking water discharged between the floor liner and the leaking water collecting plate.

METHOD OF PEENING AN OBSTRUCTED REGION OF A METAL ASSEMBLY

A method for peening an obstructed region of a metal assembly that is obstructed by an obstructing part of the metal assembly is provided. The method includes determining an optimal peening path for treating the obstructed region irrespective of the obstructing part; identifying a portion of the obstructing part within the optimal peening path; determining a section of the portion of the obstructing part that is removable without affecting a mechanical integrity and functionality of the obstructing part; removing, by machining, the section so as to create additional space along the optimal peening path; and peening the obstructed region, a path of the peening at least partially crossing through the additional space. A method for peening a nuclear reactor pressure vessel is also provided.

Passive cooling to cold shutdown

A cooling system for a reactor module includes a reactor pressure vessel that houses primary coolant and a steam generator that lowers a temperature of the reactor pressure vessel by transferring heat from the primary coolant to a secondary coolant. The steam generator releases at least a portion of the secondary coolant as steam. Additionally, the cooling system includes a containment vessel that at least partially surrounds the reactor vessel in a containment region. The containment region is dry during normal operation of the reactor module. A controller introduces a source of water into the containment region in response to a non-emergency shut down of the reactor module. The source of water is located external to the containment vessel, and the water is introduced into the containment region after the steam generator has initially lowered the temperature of the reactor pressure vessel in response to releasing the steam.

Passive cooling to cold shutdown

A cooling system for a reactor module includes a reactor pressure vessel that houses primary coolant and a steam generator that lowers a temperature of the reactor pressure vessel by transferring heat from the primary coolant to a secondary coolant. The steam generator releases at least a portion of the secondary coolant as steam. Additionally, the cooling system includes a containment vessel that at least partially surrounds the reactor vessel in a containment region. The containment region is dry during normal operation of the reactor module. A controller introduces a source of water into the containment region in response to a non-emergency shut down of the reactor module. The source of water is located external to the containment vessel, and the water is introduced into the containment region after the steam generator has initially lowered the temperature of the reactor pressure vessel in response to releasing the steam.

Optical spectroscopy system and method for monitoring liquid phase chemical reactions

A system for monitoring a chemical reaction in a liquid reactor system includes a sample liquid conduit in communication with the liquid reactor system for receiving sample liquid and directing the sample liquid to an optical spectroscopy device, and a laser beam source. The optical spectroscopy device receives the laser beam from the laser source, and guides the laser beam to the sample liquid to generate an optical spectroscopy signal. A detector detects the optical spectroscopy signal and creates a detection signal responsive to the optical spectroscopy signal. A processor processes the detection signal to determine the identity and amount of at least one chemical species in the liquid. A system for continuously sampling a chemical reaction and a method for continuously monitoring and controlling a chemical reaction are also disclosed.

Optical spectroscopy system and method for monitoring liquid phase chemical reactions

A system for monitoring a chemical reaction in a liquid reactor system includes a sample liquid conduit in communication with the liquid reactor system for receiving sample liquid and directing the sample liquid to an optical spectroscopy device, and a laser beam source. The optical spectroscopy device receives the laser beam from the laser source, and guides the laser beam to the sample liquid to generate an optical spectroscopy signal. A detector detects the optical spectroscopy signal and creates a detection signal responsive to the optical spectroscopy signal. A processor processes the detection signal to determine the identity and amount of at least one chemical species in the liquid. A system for continuously sampling a chemical reaction and a method for continuously monitoring and controlling a chemical reaction are also disclosed.