The team at Framatome used the underwater inspection submarine system SUSI.
The small, remote-controlled submarine navigates the primary circuit, as well as the steam generator’s secondary side of nuclear power plants and is equipped with technology for various applications.
Such inspections aim to confirm the system integrity and the safety of the plant’s operation.
Says Catherine Cornand, senior executive vice-president of Framatome’s installed base business unit: “This success shows our ability to perform complex inspections in nuclear power plants of all designs, anywhere in the world. Moreover, it is an important step in strengthening our presence in the Spanish market.”
@Framatome_ SUSI submarine robot enables successful visual Inspection at Ascó Spanish #Nuclear Power Plant. This success shows our ability to perform complex inspections in nuclear plants of all designs, anywhere in the world. https://t.co/DOHVeGvaj4 pic.twitter.com/tmnLBa1oyw
— Framatome (@Framatome_) July 23, 2018
The Spanish nuclear power plant Ascó is operated by ANAV, Asociación Nuclear Asco-Vandellos. It consists of two pressurized water reactors. Asco 1 started operating in 1984 and has an installed net capacity of 1031 MWe, while Asco 2 started in 1986 with an installed net capacity of 1027 MWe.
