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November 11, 2013

SUSI Robot used in reactor lifetime extension project
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 11, 2013
AREVA has used its innovative technology to complete a first of a kind inspection for the lifetime extension of a reactor's primary system in the United States. During a recent plant outage, AREVA performed an inspection of the reactor primary system using the highly sophisticated "SUSI" robot. This small, remote-controlled submarine navigates the primary system of a nuclear power plant and is equipped with technology to inspect components through ultrasonic and visual testing. SUSI ev ... read more

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