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New Tools for the Nuclear Industry
Newton Labs has developed two revolutionary machine vision tools enabling nuclear plant operators to make precise, in-vessel maps of fuel assembly positions, as well as to accurately gauge the as-built dimensions and conditions of pipes, pumps, valves and structures in underwater radiation environments.
The NM200E Core Verification System uses proprietary machine vision algorithms to accurately measure the positions of all fuel assemblies in a PWR nuclear reactor and compare them with ideal positions (supplied by the reactor operators). The result is detailed, accurate measurements of all s-hole locations, allowing reactor personnel to determine if there will be any issues with the installation of the upper internals. |
The Core Verification System is the primary application and interface used to perform a complete core mapping in two hours or less. |
NM200E fuel
assembly |
The NM200UW Nuclear Underwater Laser Scanner delivers precise, non-contact dimensional measurements in the underwater radiation environments found in BWR and PWR vessels and cooling ponds. The system combines rugged, industrial-grade hardware and electronics with sophisticated software to enable the generation of fully measurable CAD models from dense and accurate point clouds. |
The dense point cloud from a scanned main wedge within a BWR annulus enabled the rendering of a precise, measurable CAD file.** |
NM200UW Nuclear Underwater Laser Scanner |
**Photograph is the property of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC. Used with Permission. |
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