SeaBotix Inc. - Nuclear Industry

World Leading MiniROV Manufacturer

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LBV150-4
Portable, efficient and capable MiniROV system.

Zoom Camera
Up close, high resolution imagery

LED Lighting
Enhanced lighting coverage with ultra bright white LEDs.

Grabber
Object retrieval and station keeping with powerful gripping force.

Parallel Attachment
Fine, small object retrieval.

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Nuclear Industry

The SeaBotix LBV MiniROV systems are widely used within the Nuclear industry for various contaminated water inspections.

Description
Operating in and around nuclear power plants pose many challenges. Contaminated water as well as warm conditions. There are many structures to inspect to ensure integrity, thus preventing potential problems. Water conditions are often clear and calm, which further increase the ability for stable imagery.

Solutions
SeaBotix has supplied numerous systems throughout the world to nuclear facilities. The LBV150-4 has proven an ideal platform with only a few options fitted. With 4-axis maneuverability the LBV150-4 can get into tight areas and inspect structures with ease. Add additional external LED lighting for enhanced coverage. The zoom camera offers the ability to zoom in on distant objects or capture fine detail. Many clients use the grabber with the specially built parallel attachment for retrieving small objects that may have fallen in.

Client Profile - Taiwan Nuclear

Taiwan Nuclear Power Plant recently used their newly acquired LBV150N (N for Nuclear) system to verify the integrity of their reactor cooling tank. Operating in a low radiation area the LBV inspected the cooling tank for signs of leakage and areas in need of repair.

The operating conditions are not suitable for human divers due to radiation (as high as 10mSv), confined spaces and high temperatures. Taiwan Nuclear Power Plant has been using ROVs for inspecting their facility, however, the previous equipment was no longer suitable. With the compact size, clear video imagery, intuitive controls and capability the LBV was chosen as the successor.

There are several LBVs being used around the world in the Nuclear industry. Most fitted with a high resolution 10x optical color zoom camera capable of resolving hairline fractures. Some in more hostile conditions than others and all providing valuable feedback to the plant owners.