Handling fresh and irradiated fuel

Fuel handling services are developed in three phases: fresh fuel handling, irradiated fuel handling and handling of other core components: plug devices, heads, irradiated specimens, etc.

Preparation of core maps

During the performance of these services, all the quality, radiation protection, occupational risk prevention and other plant requirements are met.

The management services include the performance of the Surveillance and Preventive Maintenance Requirements applicable to the management tools.

Fuel inspection for leak detection

Inspection of leaks by Sipping
Ultrasonic Bar Leak Inspection
Visual inspection
Dimensional and characterization inspections

Fuel repair (reconstitution and reconstruction)

Reconstitution of fuel elements: change of rods using the RRTN equipment (RTN: Removable Top Nozzle)
Reconstruction of fuel elements using MFRS equipment MFRS: Multipurpose Fuel Repair System

Ultrasonic fuel cleaning

This technique is used to remove deposits that adhere to the fuel rods during operation, thereby improving fuel rod performance while reducing radiation exposure.

Inspection, location and removal of objects

Core Plate Inspection
Inspection below the core plate
Removal of objects. Inspection of other locations.