For over 20 years, Babcock has been successfully designing and
supplying glovebox systems for both fuel fabrication facilities and
decommissioning in both the UK and the US. Our highly qualified,
multi-disciplined team is dedicated to meeting your needs and fully
understands the issues associated with the design of a nuclear
glovebox, including ventilation, operational ergonomics,
maintenance construction and testing.
Our unrivalled engineers have been engaged by our clients to
modify or fully refurbish existing glovebox suites on active
plants, meaning you can expect a highly efficient level of service
whatever your requirements. You can also be assured that every one
of our team members will ensure full compliance with your safety
functional requirements and statutory legislation.
Our service is outlined in more detail below. If you require any
additional information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Core service features:
- Our fully SQEP engineering team design both containment systems
and the integrated machinery within, enabling safe operation and
maintenance within the constraints of an enclosure
- All equipment supplied by BNS Nuclear Services is fully tested
at our works before release to site and, wherever possible, the
design in modulised to minimise site assembly and commissioning
times
- Proven leak test capability to confirm integrity of
systems
Examples of gloveboxes previously
supplied:
Idaho: Super Compaction Glovebox Suite
MOX: Residues Glovebox suite
MOX: Welding Gloveboxes
MOX: Pellet Inspection
Mixed Oxide Fuel (Uranium/Plutonium)
Key customers:
Sellafield MOX facility