Shielded gate and door to new X-Ray workplace

Project participants

Client / End User: SMP CZ, a.s. / CEZ, a. s.
General Contracthor: NUVIA a.s.

PROJECT SCOPE

  • Design and installation of shielded gates and door to the new X-ray workplace at Dukovany NPP
  • A pair of motorized gates protecting the surroundings from dangerous radiation when being worked with high intensity radiation sources
  • Full electrical control with emergency brake
  • A system of safety precautions preventing from human injuries
  • Designed to withstand radiation from a source with an activity of several terabecquerels (TBq)

PROJECT CHALLENGES

  • Unique solution designed in-house
  • Special arrangement of lead plates of various shapes to increase the shielding factor
  • Dimensions 3×3 m with total weight of 8 tons
  • One of a kind at Dukovany NPP
Location
Czech Republic
Business Unit
NUVIA CZ

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