Remotely operated vehicles, systems, and methods for inspecting core shrouds
US10811150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/003
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for inspecting a core shroud having an outer surface may include: a body configured to be operatively connected to a tether; and/or a sensor, configured to be operatively connected to the body, and configured to provide inspection information of the shroud. The tether may be configured to provide vertical position information for the ROV relative to the outer surface. A system for inspecting a core shroud may include: a trolley; an arm; the tether; and/or the ROV. The arm may be configured to be operatively connected to the trolley. The ROV may be configured to be operatively connected to the arm via the tether. A method for inspecting a core shroud may include: installing a system for inspecting the shroud on the shroud; driving the system horizontally around the shroud; and/or using a sensor of the system to inspect the shroud.
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