August 6, 2024
Tiverton, Ontario
Nuclear
Last week Bruce Power reached a major milestone in its Major Component Replacement (MCR), progressing Ontario’s largest clean energy infrastructure project by completing the Unit 3 removal series safely and ahead of schedule.
Taking learnings from their Unit 6 MCR, the calandria tube removal was completed safely and 11 days ahead of schedule, this is the fastest in the history of CANDU refurbishments.
This milestone was reached by leveraging experienced tradespeople and new innovative technologies such as ATS Industrial Automation’s automated tooling for the removal of fuel channel components.
Learn more about the removal project: https://www.brucepower.com/2024/08/02/bruce-power-completes-unit-3-mcr-reactor-removal-series-ahead-of-schedule-inspection-and-installation-set-to-begin/
With the removal series complete, Bruce Power, along with their partners, will transition to commissioning, operating, and maintaining first-of-a-kind, six-axis robotic tooling for reactor inspection and installation work.
“Building on the success of ATS’ automated tooling used in the removal series, the upcoming inspection series will mark the first time an industrial robot will be used on a CANDU reactor refurbishment anywhere in the world.” said Miroslav Kafedzhiev, President of ATS Industrial Automation. “Together with Bruce Power, and in collaboration with skilled and trained tradespeople, we have spent the better part of three years to set a new standard for safety and performance in reactor reconstruction.”
ATS Industrial Automation has played a primary role in designing, testing, and manufacturing the majority of the highly automated tooling systems that will help the skilled trades enhance performance in the vault. The new automated inspection toolset will help tradespeople clean and inspect thousands of components on both faces of the reactor.
About Bruce Power
Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Ontario. We are powered by our people. Our 4,200 employees are the foundation of our accomplishments and are proud of the role they play in safely delivering clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across the province and life-saving medical isotopes around the world. Bruce Power has worked hard to build strong roots in Ontario and is committed to protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which we live. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. Learn more at www.brucepower.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About ATS Industrial Automation
ATS Industrial Automation, part of ATS Corporation, delivers end-to-end automated assembly and test solutions across a variety of markets including E-mobility, nuclear, energy, and specialized new product innovations requiring deep expertise. ATS Industrial Automation uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom-designed automation and digitalization to address the sophisticated manufacturing systems and service needs of regional and multinational customers. Learn more by visiting the ATS Industrial Automation website at www.atsindustrialautomation.com.
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