Around 10% of the world’s electricity is generated by hundreds of active nuclear reactors across different continents. At the same time, many other plants and reactors have been shut down over the years, making decommissioning activities and material management increasingly important.
Morello designs and supplies electric transporters for handling heavy loads inside nuclear power plants in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Turkey, Finland, and Italy.
Our transporters for nuclear power plants and AGVs (Automatic Guided Vehicles) are used in new plants under construction, in operational facilities, and in the decommissioning of sites no longer in use. In a sector defined by strict requirements, every aspect of the vehicle must be studied, verified, documented, and developed in compliance with project specifications.
Transporters for nuclear power plant operations
For the transport of nuclear materials, components, and heavy loads inside plants, Morello develops tailor-made handling equipment, including wheel-based self-propelled transporters, rail-guided transporters, industrial pallet trucks, AGVs, and cask transporters.
Load capacity, dimensions, loading platform, steering system, power supply, control mode, and safety devices are defined according to the plant layout, maneuvering spaces, and required operating procedures. The aim is to make internal handling operations safer and more continuous, reducing complex maneuvers and limiting the use of suspended loads.
Transporters for nuclear power plant decommissioning
During nuclear power plant decommissioning activities, handling systems must be able to adapt to large materials, containers with contaminated waste, and transfer operations between outdoor areas and treatment departments.
For the decommissioning of the Latina nuclear power plant, Morello developed battery-powered solutions, including decommissioning trolleys, for handling shell rings of up to 120 tons and containers of up to 20 tons. The project included lifting platforms, rotation systems, laser scanners, and structures designed to withstand seismic stress, together with the technical documentation required by the plant. Discover the case study on our solutions for the plant decommissioning project.
ATEX- and IECEx-certified transporters for explosion-risk areas
In areas classified as at risk of explosion, including some nuclear environments, Morello can develop ATEX- or IECEx-certified carts designed to operate safely.
Configurations can integrate certified explosion-proof components according to the operating zone, safety devices, protections for electrical elements, and customized solutions for indoor, outdoor, or offshore environments. ATEX, IECEx, and NEC 500 configurations are available for Zones 1 and 2 or Class I Division 1 and 2, with certification by notified bodies when required by the project.
Morello is equipped to provide technical support and documentation according to the required application specifications.
Contact our experts to discover the technical features of Morello’s transporters for nuclear power plants and identify the most suitable solution for handling and transporting heavy loads.
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