Spent Fuel Cell Retriever

Spent Fuel Cell Retriever

1. Retriever Structure

   • Crane and Hoist
     • Hoisted collection tool
     • Hoisted submergable vessel
   • Semi rigid excavator style arm
   • 'Snake' style arm
   • Amphibious retriever
   • Telescopic arm

2. Power Source

   • Onboard power source
   • Outboard power source
     • Power Delivery
       • Trailing hydraulics
       • Trailing Electrics
       • Mechanical linkages (props and shafts)
   • Combustion engine
   • Hydraulic pump
   • Batteries
   • Electical generator
   • Grid electricity
   • Sustainability
     • Operating costs
     • Emssions

3. Fixed System

   • Cieling mounted
   • Floor mounted
   • Wall mounted
   • On-site assembly

4. Mobile System

   • Propulsion
     • Powered Wheels
     • Powered tracks
     • Rail system
       • Roof mounted rail system
       • Electrical rails
     • Walking legs
     • Air cushion

5. Collecting Tool

   • Opposable appendiges
   • Gripping claws
   • Magnet
   • Suction device
   • Scooping bucket
   • rope and noose

6. Environmental exposure

   • External radiation
   • Water ingress
   • Elevated temperatures

7. Remote system

   • Wifi
   • Positional feedback
     • Thermal imaging
     • Visible light images
     • Geiger counter
   • Radio waves
   • Infrared