WO2014167026A1 - Procédé et système de manipulation et de transport de récipients pour déchets radioactifs - Google Patents

Procédé et système de manipulation et de transport de récipients pour déchets radioactifs Download PDF

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WO2014167026A1
WO2014167026A1 PCT/EP2014/057206 EP2014057206W WO2014167026A1 WO 2014167026 A1 WO2014167026 A1 WO 2014167026A1 EP 2014057206 W EP2014057206 W EP 2014057206W WO 2014167026 A1 WO2014167026 A1 WO 2014167026A1
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Jordi CALATAYUD CASTAÑ
Joan Quintana Canudas
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Coapsa Control, S.L.
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
    • G21F—PROTECTION AGAINST X-RADIATION, GAMMA RADIATION, CORPUSCULAR RADIATION OR PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT; TREATING RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL; DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR
    • G21F5/00—Transportable or portable shielded containers
    • G21F5/06—Details of, or accessories to, the containers
    • G21F5/14—Devices for handling containers or shipping-casks, e.g. transporting devices loading and unloading, filling of containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66C—CRANES; LOAD-ENGAGING ELEMENTS OR DEVICES FOR CRANES, CAPSTANS, WINCHES, OR TACKLES
    • B66C19/00—Cranes comprising trolleys or crabs running on fixed or movable bridges or gantries
    • B66C19/005—Straddle carriers

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  • the present invention relates to a method and a system for handling and transporting radioactive waste containers, specially designed for performing all operations involved in the container handling, from its receipt at the nuclear plant to its loading to the delivery means of transportation, for subsequent transfer thereof to the C.T.S. (Centralised Temporary Storage facility).
  • C.T.S. Centralised Temporary Storage facility
  • a first solution is found in self-propelled vehicles comprising loading frames.
  • Each of these vehicles has a U-shaped frame with two horizontal arms that move through a caterpillar system or large wheels, between which the container is housed upright.
  • the arms support a telescopic frame configured to lift and lower the container, while maintaining its vertical position. Once the container at the vehicle frame is loaded, the whole is moved to the destination place, where the container is unloaded on the ground, remaining upright.
  • a second solution is found in self-propelled vehicles comprising loading platforms.
  • Each of these vehicles has a platform-shaped frame which is moved by a conventional wheel system.
  • the platform supports a loading frame on which the container is horizontally housed. After loading the container on the platform of the vehicle, with the assistance of auxiliary cranes, the whole is moved to the destination place, where the container is unloaded on the ground, again with the assistance of auxiliary cranes, being in horizontal position.
  • the present invention successfully solves the above problems by a method and system for handling and transporting radioactive waste containers that improves the performance of existing vehicles and effectively combines them in order to simplify, with fewer elements, all operations provided for handling radioactive waste containers, from their arrival at the nuclear plant to their loading to the delivery means of transportation for their subsequent transfer to the C.T.S. (Centralised Temporary Storage facility). It also simplify the infrastructure in the temporary storage slab since no fixed lifting means suitable for handling containers with irradiated nuclear fuel is required.
  • C.T.S. Centralised Temporary Storage facility
  • a procedure for handling and transporting radioactive waste containers within a nuclear power plant comprises the steps of:
  • a.l positioning a self-propelled transport platform in a first position, said transport platform being loaded with a container, which is arranged on a loading frame in horizontal position;
  • the basic method comprises the steps of:
  • the method of the present invention comprises the steps of:
  • the basic method comprises the steps of:
  • step g.2 a relative movement between the transport platform and the gantry frame occurs, the position of both being synchronized so that the lifting and lowering means keep a vertical hook to the container.
  • the basic method procedure comprises the steps of:
  • step a.l comprises the steps of:
  • step d. l comprises the step of:
  • d.1.1 lowering the gantry frame, by changing the height from the ground of end wheel sets, which are arranged between settlement bases of flat base extending downwardly from lower front ends of said gantry frame until said settlement bases rest on the ground, in the second position.
  • step d.1.1 it comprises the step of:
  • a system for handling and transporting radioactive waste containers comprises:
  • a self-propelled transport platform configured to transport a container arranged horizontally on a loading frame, the transport platform being configured to move from a first position to a second position;
  • a self-propelled gantry frame which is configured to move to the second position including:
  • - settlement means configured to seat the gantry frame on the floor, in the second position
  • the transport platform being configured to be positioned under the gantry frame.
  • the transport platform comprises:
  • each wheel set is configured to rotate independently the one from the other and change the height from the ground;
  • the gantry frame comprises:
  • each end wheel set being configured to independently rotate the one from the other and vary the height from the ground;
  • the self-propelling means allow for the independent movement of the transport platform and the gantry frame, thus having an electric generator that generates the power required for this purpose.
  • it can also have an external power supply to enable the operation of the transport platform and/or the gantry frame indoor, by keeping the generator stopped, thus avoiding the accumulation of smoke and causing the accidental actuation of fire-fighting systems.
  • Both the transport platform and the gantry frame can be managed remotely by means of a remote control with electrical wiring or a radiofrequency wireless one.
  • the wheel sets are therefore self-directional and independent, with controlled movements in both turning angle and height from the ground. Their number is determined to adapt the specific load on the floor or ground to values that are smaller than the maximum allowed for each facility. There is no minimum prescribed value. An adequate number of wheel sets is able to safely move the transport platform and the gantry frame, both on flat ground and with the unevenness expected along the route to cover. The individual rotation of each wheel increases the manoeuvrability of the various operations and ensures the stability of the system.
  • the height adjustment and an equalization system of the suspensions allow for ensuring that the load at each wheel does not exceed the maximum permitted values. It also allows adaptation to the land relief, thus ensuring the contact of all the wheels and the stability of the whole. It also allows for the settlement of the gantry frame by changing the height from the ground of the lower front ends, until the settlement base remains resting on the floor.
  • the lifting and lowering means comprise:
  • ⁇ a plurality of cables or arms adjustable in height with lower hooks configured to be hooked to the loading frame and the container;
  • the settlement means comprise:
  • each settlement base • a settlement base of flat base extending downwardly from each of the lower front ends, each settlement base being arranged between end wheel sets.
  • Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the self-propelled transport platform of the present invention, which is loaded with a container.
  • Figure 2 represents a side view of the transport platform with a container in a horizontal position on the loading frame.
  • Figure 3 represents a rear view of the transport platform with a container in a horizontal position on the loading frame.
  • Figure 4 represents a plan view of the transport platform with a container in a horizontal position on the loading frame.
  • Figure 5 represents a rear view of the transport platform with a container in a horizontal position on the loading frame, on a ground with a 10% slope.
  • Figure 6 represents a perspective view of the gantry frame of the present invention, unloaded.
  • Figure 7 represents a perspective view of the system of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 represents a side view of the transport platform with a container upright on the loading frame, in the middle of a turning manoeuvre.
  • Figure 9 represents a perspective view of the gantry frame of the present invention, loaded with a container upright.
  • Figure 10 represents a perspective side view of the unloaded transport platform, without the loading frame.
  • Figure 11 represents a perspective rear view of the unloaded transport platform, without the loading frame.
  • Figure 12 represents a perspective view of the gantry frame loaded with a container in the horizontal position on the loading frame thereof.
  • Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively show a perspective view, a side view, a rear view and a plan view of the self-propelled transport platform (10) of the system for handling and transporting containers (1) of radioactive waste (1) of the present invention.
  • the transport platform (10) is configured to transport a container (1) in a horizontal position (H) arranged on a loading frame (2), said transport platform (10) being configured to move from a first position (A) to a second position (B), Figure 7.
  • the transport platform (10) comprises:
  • a supporting structure (11) configured to support the loading frame (2) and the container (1), on which an operation cabin (12) with control equipment is also arranged;
  • each wheel set (13) is configured to rotate independently the one from the other and change the height from the ground;
  • first self-propelling means (14) represented by an electric generator according to the present example.
  • Figure 5 shows a rear view of the transport platform (10) with a container in a horizontal position (H) on the loading frame (2), on a ground with a 10% slope, respectively.
  • the stability offered by the wheel sets (13), which are adjustable in height and are required to overcome the unevenness that is expected along the route is seen.
  • Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the self-propelled gantry frame (20) of the system for handling and transporting containers (1) with radioactive waste (1) of the present invention.
  • the gantry frame (20) is configured to move to the second position (B), Figure 7, and includes:
  • - settlement means configured to seat the gantry frame (20) on the ground, in the second position (B);
  • the gantry frame (20) comprises:
  • each end wheel set (25) is configured to independently rotate the one form the other and vary the height from the ground, as indicated by the arrows;
  • ⁇ second self-propelling means (26), represented by an electric generator according to the present example.
  • the lifting and lowering means (30) comprise:
  • a motorized mechanism (33) configured for lifting or lowering said cables or arms (31).
  • the settlement means (40) comprise:
  • each settlement base (41) being arranged between end wheel sets
  • Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the system of the present invention, where the transport platform (10), which is configured to be positioned under the gantry frame (20) can be seen.
  • a relative movement (R) occurs between the transport platform (10) and the gantry frame (20), the position of both (10, 20) being synchronized so that the lifting and lowering means (30) maintain a vertical hooking to the container (1).
  • one or more polyurethane elastomer sheets (42) can be placed under the supporting projections for absorbing the unevenness in the ground, in the second position.
  • Figure 8 shows a side view of the transport platform (10) with a container (1) in vertical position (V) on the loading frame (2), in the middle of a turning manoeuvre, wherein the gantry frame (20) is not shown for purposes of clarity.
  • the container (1) turns about a support axis (3) of the loading frame (2), to adopt a vertical position (V) and unload the weight from the loading frame (2), as shown in Figure 9.
  • Figure 9 shows a perspective view of the gantry frame (20) of the present invention, loaded with a container (1) in a vertical position (V).
  • Figures 10 and 11 respectively show a side view and a rear perspective view of the transport platform (10) unloaded and without the loading frame (2).
  • Figure 12 shows a perspective view of the gantry frame (20) loaded with a container (1) in horizontal position (H) on the loading frame (2) thereof.

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La présente invention porte sur un procédé et un système de manipulation et de transport de récipients pour déchets radioactifs. Ledit système comprend une plateforme (10) de transport autopropulsée configurée pour transporter un récipient (1) en une position horizontale (H) agencée sur un châssis (2) de chargement, ladite plateforme (10) de transport étant configurée pour se déplacer depuis une première position (A) vers une seconde position (B) ; et un châssis (20) de portique autopropulsé configuré pour se déplacer vers la seconde position (B), ayant un moyen (30) de levage et d'abaissement pour le récipient (1) et un moyen (40) d'installation configuré pour placer le châssis (20) de portique sur le sol, en la seconde position (B) ; ladite plateforme (10) de transport étant configurée pour être positionnée sous le châssis (20) de portique.
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