Those features that are included in the crane design such that any credible failure of a single component will not result in the loss of capability to stop and hold the critical load within facility acceptable excursion limits.
The handling of spent fuel cask involves the use of Single Failure-Proof Cranes. ULTRASAF is the culmination of American Crane's single failure-proof experience.
U - Ultimate
L - Lifting
T - To
R - Resolve
A - Accidental Drop
Our Single Failure-Proof Crane (ULTRASAF) combines American Crane'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 ...
Our Single Failure Proof Trolley Rental offers an economical alternative to the purchase of a new trolley. This 125 Ton Single Failure Proof NUREG 0554 Compliant Trolley is perfect for cask handling applications used in decommissioning projects as well as other applications.
The trolley features an adjustable trolley gauge to allow it to operate on crane bridges with spans between 14 feet and 17 feet. The trolley is electrically self-contained requiring only a 480 volt 3 phase supply. Operation of the trolley is via radio control to provide operator maximum flexibility.
Single Failure-Proof Cranes can be built in accordance with our 10CFR50 Appendix B Quality Assurance program consistent with the requirements of NUREG 0554, assuring a licensable design.
NRC Accepted Single Failure-Proof Design
Single Failure-Proof Lifting System Compliant with
NUREG 0554, NUREG 0612 and ASME NOG-1
(ULTRASAF) The handling of spent fuel cask involves the use of Single Failure-Proof Cranes. ULTRASAF is the culmination of American Crane's single failure-proof experience.
U - Ultimate L - Lifting T - To R - Resolve A - Accident Drop
Our Single Failure-Proof Crane (ULTRASAF) combines American Crane'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 ...
American Crane can manufacture NQA-1 Nuclear Quality custom fabrications and parts specific to your requirements. Our manufacturing capabilities include:
Customization to your specific application
Procurement
Commercial grade dedication
Fabrication including:
Plasma cutting Welding to AWS standards Various epoxy/urethane nuclear coatings
American Crane's nuclear program dates to the 1980s when we developed automated radwaste handling cranes which are deployed at numerous commercial power plants. This was followed by cranes supplied to the Department of Energy sites, built in accordance with our nuclear quality assurance program. In the mid 1990s American Crane developed a multi-year plan to enter the market for single failure-proof crane applications.
Over 40 Single Failure-Proof Cranes, ranging from 1 to 150 tons, have been built, or are on order. These cranes are at DOE sites, space launch facilities, and commercial power plants. At present the majority of new cask handling cranes have been or are being supplied by American Crane. These designs have passed US NRC review and have been found acceptable. These "lessons learned" have been incorporated into American Crane's latest single failure-proof design ULTRASAF™ (Ultimate Lifting To Resolve Accidental Drop)
Our SAFLIFT™ product automates the transfer of vertical dry cask storage systems and minimizes seismic risk during the dry spent fuel transfer process. American Crane, as the nuclear crane market leader, can provide complete turnkey packages of material handling equipment built in accordance with its 10CFR 50 Appendix B/NQA-1 quality assurance program.
American Crane is capable of supplying reactor, turbine and auxiliary building cranes for the next generation of nuclear power plant.
American Crane and Equipment offers Nuclear Plant Crane and Hoist upgrades for our Equipment OR Other OEMs.
As nuclear power plants reach 30 or more years of life, serious consideration must be given to the upgrade of lifting equipment. Plant life extension and increased crane operational efficiencies provide the ROI justification.
Crane upgrade advantages include:
Safer and more precise crane controls
Incorporation of modern technology
Decrease in maintenance and downtime costs
More reliable operation during required critical lifts
American Crane can cost effectively provide key crane electrical and mechanical upgrades including:
Save time and money during shutdowns! Increase your material handling capacity with this electrically operated telescoping jib crane that is nuclear rated for containment buildings (10CFR50 Appendix B Compliant)
This revolutionary crane will enable you to perform additional outage task to save significant time and money. You can even use this jib crane to service your polar crane.
The modular design allows installation in existing facilities. American Crane's experienced staff will assist with planning, installation and start-up. In most cases the crane will pay for itself in one outage!
The advanced design features four ranges of motion for better perimeter hook coverage and more precise material ...