Hot Particle Removal Project I Removal of the Hottest Fugitive Particle in Nuclear Power Generation Project Objective The project objective was to remove a small particle of intensely radioactive metal which had become lodged in a Steam Generator (SG) drain line in a Unit at the client’s nuclear station. The gamma radiation field from the hot particle was highly elevated from normal conditions. Consequently, no inspection or maintenance could be performed on the SG until the hot particle was removed. The Kinectrics Solution Kinectrics supplied and operated a set of customized remotely-controlled robotic crawlers and tools to remove the hot particle without necessitating any dose to personnel. This leading-edge robotic technology was developed and rigorously tested by Kinectrics. The hot

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