O-Ring Groove and Flange Cleaner Press Release

R.O.V. Technologies, Inc. announces the release of its O-Ring Groove and Flange Cleaner.  The machine is designed to simultaneously clean, polish and vacuum the o-ring groove and flange of PWR reactors just prior to the reactor head installation.

Special brush assemblies designed and manufactured by R.O.V. are housed in vacuum chambers at the front and rear of a standard Scarab I Series crawler, allowing the operation to be performed from guide pin to guide pin with compete coverage of all areas in less than one hour.

The machine has three on board radiation tolerant color cameras suitable for process control and inspection of the entire operation.  Vehicle controls and monitors are located away from the vessel cavity in a clean area, while effluent from the cleaning operation is captured and filtered for later disposal, keeping personnel safe from dose and contamination throughout the entire process.

For further information about the new O-Ring Groove and Flange Cleaner, as well as additional products and services available from R.O.V. Technologies, Inc., please contact Don Butler or Jack Judge at (802) 254-9353, or email mail@rovtech.com.  R.O.V. Technologies, Inc. is a Vermont-based, privately held, Veteran owned Corporation.

Scarab IIIP Magnetic Crawler Press Release

R.O.V. Technologies, Inc. announces the release of its Scarab IIIP magnetic crawler.  The Scarab IIIP was designed to address an industry need to remotely inspect Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) heads for evidence of boron deposits due to weld degradation.  This inspection criterion became evident due to the discovery of a failed inconel alloy 600 nozzle weld joint discovered at a U.S. operating station, and the high susceptibility to primary water stress corrosion cracking (PWSCC).  Initially, pole cameras were used to perform these inspections, however, operators received unacceptable levels of radiological dose during the operation.

The Scarab IIIP is a powerful, magnetic, wheel-driven crawler with a profile low enough to fit under a raised insulation package, and width narrow enough to maneuver the reactor head penetration rows.  The crawler is equipped with a drive camera and a 400 degree rotational turret which incorporates a high resolution inspection camera and high intensity, adjustable lighting, all in a package measuring: 5.8 inches wide X 7.4 inches long X 2.7 inches high.

All vehicle control operations are performed remotely from a low dose area, in keeping with industry ALARA goals.

For further information about the new Scarab IIIP Magnetic Crawler, as well as additional products and services available from R.O.V. Technologies, Inc., please contact Don Butler or Jack Judge at (802) 254-9353, or email mail@rovtech.com.  R.O.V. Technologies, Inc. is a Vermont-based, privately held, Veteran owned Corporation.

Spent Fuel Pool & Under Rack Inspection and Cleaning System

R.O.V. Technologies, Inc. announces the release of its Spent Fuel Pool & Under Rack Inspection and Cleaning System – The Scarab IIIF.

Spent Fuel Pool and Under Rack Mapping Inspection and Cleaning requires specialized radiation tolerant equipment capable of maneuvering under the Fuel Storage Racks as well as being able to retrieve debris, jet spray, vacuum and provide video of the operation.

R.O.V. Technologies, Inc.’s Scarab IIIF is utilized as the primary vehicle for inspection camera placement, vacuum attachments and FME recovery tooling delivery in under rack areas where overhead clearance is minimal.  The robust, yet compact Scarab IIIF measures 10 inches wide X 9.5 inches long X 3.25 inches high.

The Scarab IIIF features include low profile construction with an integral vacuum chamber, a forward mounted manipulator for FME retrieval as well as placement of an additional vacuum wand when desired, two individually controlled drive tracks and three inspection/drive cameras.

In keeping with industry ALARA goals, all vehicle control operations are performed remotely from a low dose area.

For further information about the new Scarab IIIF Crawler, as well as additional products and services available from R.O.V. Technologies, Inc., please contact Don Butler or Jack Judge at (802) 254-9353, or email mail@rovtech.com.  R.O.V. Technologies, Inc. is a Vermont-based, privately held, Veteran owned Corporation.