One variation of a method for deploying a nuclear reactor system includes: constructing a tunnel at a particular location; and installing the nuclear reactor, loaded with a first core assembly, within the tunnel. The method further includes, during an operating period: in response to detecting a high-energy demand period: triggering operation of the nuclear reactor at a first capacity, directing a first portion of energy output to a charging station for charging electric vehicles, and directing a second portion, less than the first portion, of energy output to a gas sequestration subsystem; and, in response to detecting a low-energy demand period, triggering operation of the nuclear reactor at a second capacity less than the first capacity, directing a third portion of energy, less than the first portion, output to the charging station, and directing a fourth portion of energy, exceeding the second portion, output to the gas sequestration subsystem.

One variation of a method for deploying a nuclear reactor system includes: constructing a tunnel at a particular location; and installing the nuclear reactor, loaded with a first core assembly, within the tunnel. The method further includes, during an operating period: in response to detecting a high-energy demand period: triggering operation of the nuclear reactor at a first capacity, directing a first portion of energy output to a charging station for charging electric vehicles, and directing a second portion, less than the first portion, of energy output to a gas sequestration subsystem; and, in response to detecting a low-energy demand period, triggering operation of the nuclear reactor at a second capacity less than the first capacity, directing a third portion of energy, less than the first portion, output to the charging station, and directing a fourth portion of energy, exceeding the second portion, output to the gas sequestration subsystem.

A method of fragmentation of elements of a nuclear reactor includes placement of elements inside a cask and subsequent cutting, the cask being perforated. Each element is lowered into the cask by a full internal height of the cask using a gripper having clamping jaws. The element is intercepted at an upper edge of the cask, lifted, and positioned using video surveillance and artificial lighting so that a hydraulic cutter is directly under the clamping jaws. The element is cut at a point corresponding to a level of the upper edge of the cask, separating from the element a fragment equal to the internal height of the cask. Then the upper part of the element remaining after cutting is lowered inside the cask by the full internal height of the cask and the cutting of the element into fragments is repeated until the element is fully cut to fragments.

A method of fragmentation of elements of a nuclear reactor includes placement of elements inside a cask and subsequent cutting, the cask being perforated. Each element is lowered into the cask by a full internal height of the cask using a gripper having clamping jaws. The element is intercepted at an upper edge of the cask, lifted, and positioned using video surveillance and artificial lighting so that a hydraulic cutter is directly under the clamping jaws. The element is cut at a point corresponding to a level of the upper edge of the cask, separating from the element a fragment equal to the internal height of the cask. Then the upper part of the element remaining after cutting is lowered inside the cask by the full internal height of the cask and the cutting of the element into fragments is repeated until the element is fully cut to fragments.

An apparatus for volume reduction of material removed from a hazardous environment. The apparatus includes a shielded housing for receiving a workpiece therein, at least one cutting unit having a cutting head operable for contactless cutting, and a drive unit for rotating the at least one cutting unit around a main axis so the cutting head cuts the workpiece.

An apparatus for volume reduction of material removed from a hazardous environment. The apparatus includes a shielded housing for receiving a workpiece therein, at least one cutting unit having a cutting head operable for contactless cutting, and a drive unit for rotating the at least one cutting unit around a main axis so the cutting head cuts the workpiece.

The invention relates to the field of nuclear technology, in particular, to the disposal of spent long-length elements of a nuclear reactor. The invention reduces the complexity and time required to splice long-length elements and minimizes dose loads on attendants. The method of splicing long-length elements of a nuclear reactor into fragments involves placement of long-length elements inside the container and subsequent cutting. The long element is lowered into the container to its full height and cut on the level of the upper edge of the container with the separation from it of a fragment equal to the height of the container, then the upper part of the long-length element remaining after cutting is lowered inside the container to its full height and the cutting of the long-length element into fragments is repeated until it is fully spliced.

The invention relates to the field of nuclear technology, in particular, to the disposal of spent long-length elements of a nuclear reactor. The invention reduces the complexity and time required to splice long-length elements and minimizes dose loads on attendants. The method of splicing long-length elements of a nuclear reactor into fragments involves placement of long-length elements inside the container and subsequent cutting. The long element is lowered into the container to its full height and cut on the level of the upper edge of the container with the separation from it of a fragment equal to the height of the container, then the upper part of the long-length element remaining after cutting is lowered inside the container to its full height and the cutting of the long-length element into fragments is repeated until it is fully spliced.

A system and method for consolidating used nuclear fuel rods using tools operably suspendable in a recess containing the used nuclear fuel rods. The systems and methods safely consolidate the used nuclear fuel rods in containers.

A system and method for consolidating used nuclear fuel rods using tools operably suspendable in a recess containing the used nuclear fuel rods. The systems and methods safely consolidate the used nuclear fuel rods in containers.