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Single Failure Proof Cask Handling Crane (ULTRASAF)

The handling of spent fuel cask involves the use of Single Failure-Proof Cranes

ULTRASAF is the culmination of ACECO's single failure-proof experience.

U
Ultimate
150 Ton Single Failure Proof Nuclear Crane
L
Lifting
T
To
R
Resolve
A
Accidental Drop

Our Single Failure-Proof Crane (ULTRASAF) combines ACECO's experience building over 40 single failure-proof cranes for the Department of Energy, space launch, and commercial utilities into a 21st century NUREG 0554 hoisting system. ULTRASAF technology can be used in both the main and auxiliary hoisting systems. ULTRASAF is designed to eliminate load drop should any of the common hoisting failures occur. ULTRASAF integrates the following systems to produce the safest possible hoisting system:

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150 Ton Single Failure Proof Nuclear Crane
Factory Load Testing of 150 Ton Single Failure Proof Crane
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Factory Load Testing of 150 Ton Single Failure Proof Crane
 

Redundant Reeving

150 Ton Single Failure Proof Hoist

Redundant Hoisting Machinery

Triple Redundant Holding Brakes

Two Blocking Protection

Load Hang Up Protection

Overload Protection

Wire rope Mis-Spooling Protection

Flux Vector Frequency Drives

Seismic Design

Safety Related Procurement of Components Critical to Safety

 
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150 Ton Single Failure Proof Hoist

ULTRASAF is built in accordance with our 10CFR50 Appendix B Quality Assurance program consistent with the requirements of NUREG 0554, assuring a licensable design.

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