Cleaning and/or inspecting robot for hazardous environments including catalyst removal
US7434601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vacuum line connected to a robotic device is run into a reactor vessel. The robotic device has a rotating body, a cleaning arm, and stabilizing arms to stabilize the robotic device within the reactor vessel. The robotic device may be controlled/monitored from a remote control station in communication with the robotic device.
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