Field-proven manipulator designed for minimum vessel occupation time • Longest history and experience for multiple reactor vessel configurations • Most complete range of PDI and global qualifications, including nozzle inner radius • Record examination time for several reactor designs Advanced underwater robot in compliance with global codes • Robust six-axis robotic arm designed for accurate positioning and heavy payloads • Remote head change for various UT transducer configurations: primary & auxiliary nozzles, shell welds and skirt-occluded welds • On-board calibration confirmation • Anchor to vessel independent of radial supports: no move required for maximum weld coverage • Flip joint to allow robot operation above or below base • Conventional and Phased-Array UT capability • UT analysis compensation for wavy surfaces Features and Benefits • Portable and compact design • Minimal on-site handling with polar crane and auxiliary bridge • Adaptable to a large range of vessel designs • Dual manipulations to reduce critical path time and foster predictable outage schedules • Limited lay down space requirements and minimum utility support • Possible to transport into reactor building via personnel hatch PWR Vessel Examination TWS Manipulator for Nozzle and Vessel UT Examination AREVA NDE-Solutions Nozzle and Vessel Examination are required for Pre-Service (PSI) and periodic In-Service Inspection (ISI). AREVA Trans-World System (TWS) manipulator is an advanced underwater robot for UT examination in compliance with a wide range of global code demands.