NM200UW Nuclear Underwater Laser Scanner
Developed Specifically for the Nuclear Power Industry
The NM200UW nuclear underwater laser scanner is a landmark technology developed by Newton Labs in partnership with a major U.S. nuclear utility. This new tool solves a problem that has vexed reactor operators for many years: how do you precisely measure underwater the internals of a PWR or BWR?
The scanner has a demonstrated accuracy of 0.005” (0.127mm) or better, and is designed to work in concert with industry standard, three-dimensional software, producing a point cloud output so dense and detailed that a fully measurable CAD model can be generated.
The NM200UW system combines rugged, industrial-grade hardware and electronics with sophisticated, Newton-developed software that compensates for the disruption of turbulence, heat and radioactivity characteristic of the in-vessel environment.
The capability of the NM200UW to provide precise, reliable and efficient dimensioning of as-built features, as well as to track cycle-to-cycle degradation, is important to nuclear utility operators, who until now have relied heavily on less-accurate traditional measurement techniques such as video scaling, or local area measurements performed with a ruler attached to a handling pole.
Components:
- The NM200UW mapping head encloses a high-resolution video camera and a high-intensity LED ring array
- The console unit contains the camera control unit, a rack-mounted PC, flat panel screen and wireless keyboard with trackball
- The communications cable is a standard length of 150 ft. (46 m); lengths up to 300 ft. (91 m) may be special ordered
- Newton Labs underwater scanning software
- Components are housed in two, high impact airline-transportable luggage cases
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