Control Rod Blade Rack

The control rod blade rack provides a secure, organized location for storing control rods during maintenance, refueling, or reactor shutdown. Typically located in areas like the spent fuel pool or a reactor service area, the rack ensures that the rods are protected, easily accessible, and safely stored to prevent accidental exposure or damage.

Benefits

  • Efficient movement and storage of Control Rod Blade

  • Cuts time off of critical path

  • Designed to withstand seismic loading.

  • Overview
  • Features
Overview

Our Control Rod Blade Rack is an essential storage solution specifically designed to hold and organize control rods when they are not in use within the reactor core. Control rods, used in Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs), play a critical role in regulating the nuclear fission process by absorbing neutrons. During maintenance, refueling, or reactor shutdown, these rods must be securely stored, and that's where the control rod blade rack comes in.

Features

Secure Storage: Safely holds control rods when not in operation, protecting them from accidental damage.

Organized and Accessible: Ensures efficient movement and storage of control rod blades, allowing easy access during reactor maintenance or refueling.

Time-Saving: The rack design has cut ____ time off of the critical path, significantly speeding up maintenance and refueling operations (credit to Steve Mitchell).

Seismic Stability: Built to withstand seismic loading, ensuring safe and stable storage even in the event of an earthquake or other seismic activity.

Radiation Protection: Keeps control rods submerged in spent fuel pools for cooling and shielding from radiation exposure.

Durability and Stability: Engineered to support the weight and size of control rods, the rack is designed for long-term use in high-radiation environments.

Operational Safety: Reduces the risk of accidental exposure by ensuring proper control rod storage during servicing and downtime.