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Radiation-Tolerant Cameras for Remote Nuclear Inspection & Surveillance

Enable precise, remote inspection and surveillance in high-radiation environments. Mirion Technologies’ radiation-tolerant cameras help nuclear operators assess conditions, verify integrity and intervene safely before issues escalate.
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Overview of Mirion Technologies' radiation-tolerant camera portfolio for inspection and surveillance across nuclear environments.

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Inspection & Surveillance Is Critical. But Direct Access Isn’t Always Possible.

In nuclear environments, critical inspection tasks often take place in areas that are unsafe or inaccessible to personnel. Radiation exposure, confined spaces and operational constraints limit direct visibility and access.

Radiation-tolerant cameras provide visual imaging systems for demanding environments, enabling inspection and monitoring without requiring human entry. With precise, remote visual access, teams can maintain visibility, reduce exposure and make informed decisions.

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Perform inspection & surveillance without human entry

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Reduce personnel exposure in high-radiation environments

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Maintain visibility in confined or inaccessible areas

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Support faster, more informed operational decisions

Purpose-Built Cameras for Nuclear Applications

Different environments and radiation levels require different camera configurations. Mirion’s radiation-tolerant cameras are engineered for specific use cases, radiation levels and deployment conditions.

Common applications include:

  • Viewing inaccessible areas and processes
  • Condition assessment and identification
  • Navigation, positioning and alignment
  • Remote handling and inspection support
  • Monitoring critical systems and facilities
  • Safeguards and compliance observation
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Introducing NuClear™ 400

Radiation-tolerant PTZ camera for remote monitoring and inspection in demanding nuclear environments.

Confined and Targeted Inspection

Dotcam HR

Weight: 0.19kg
Size: 29mm diameter x 79 long
Radiation Tolerance (total dose): 1k Gy (1x10^8rad)

Compact and maneuverable for inspection in confined or hard-to-access areas where precision and positioning are critical.

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Dynamic Inspection and Remote Positioning

Mini PTZ

Weight: 2.4kg
Size: 63.5mm diameter x 371mm long
Radiation Tolerance (total dose): 100Gy (1x10^4rad)

Pan-tilt-zoom functionality enables operators to remotely adjust viewing angles and monitor changing conditions in real time.

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High-Clarity Inspection in Moderate Radiation

HD-RAD

Weight: 4.74kg (in-air/underwater version)
Size: 155mm wide x 280mm high x 311mm long
Radiation Tolerance (total dose): 500Gy (5x10^4rad)

High-quality imaging for inspection and monitoring tasks where clarity and detail are essential.

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Fixed Monitoring in Higher-Dose Environments

Hyperion™ Compact

Weight: 7.5kg (P&T w/ Lights)
Size: 242mm x 340mm x 311mm (w/ lights)
Radiation Tolerance (total dose): 1MGy (1x10^8rad)

Durable for long-term operation in higher radiation environments, supporting fixed monitoring and inspection needs.

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Versatile Inspection in High-Radiation Environments

R93™

Weight: 1.25kg
Size: 76.2mm dia x 390mm long
Radiation Tolerance (total dose): 2MGy (2x10^8rad)

Configurable camera system designed for high-radiation inspection tasks. Interchangeable viewing heads and lenses support a wide range of applications, including reactor inspection, fuel monitoring, robotics and underwater deployment.

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Purpose-Built for Nuclear Inspection and Monitoring Applications

  • Reactor and vessel inspection
  • Fuel handling and pond monitoring
  • Maintenance and outage inspection
  • Waste management and storage monitoring
  • Remote inspection in confined or high-dose environments
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Find the Right Camera for Your Inspection Environment

Every inspection environment presents different challenges — from confined spaces to high-radiation conditions. Our team works with you to understand your requirements and recommend a camera solution aligned to your application.

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Tell us about your environment, application or challenge.

Nuclear Plant Camera Uses

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Inspection Equipment
1 Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Fuel Applications
Inspect condition of fuelR93, R941, Hyperion Compact, HD-RAD, R981 Compact
View Serial Numbers
Loose Parts Retrieval (FOSAR)
Monitor fuel pool operations
2 BWR
Drywell CRDM inspectionsHyperion Compact
Shroud cracking .0005 wire @ 12" (30 cm)R93, R941, HD-RAD
Weld Inspection
Torus inspectionHD-RAD, R941, R981 Compact
Core shroud inspection
3 BWR Containment
Post Event ManagementHyperion Compact, SC985
Torus InspectionHyperion Compact
4 Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Fuel Pool Applications
Inspect condition of fuelR93, R941, Hyperion Compact, HD-RAD, R981 Compact
View serial numbers
Monitor fuel pool operations
Transfer canal monitoring
Loose parts retrieval (FOSAR)
Post Event ManagementHyperion Compact
Polar Crane SurveillanceHD-RAD, SC985
5 PWR Containment
Post Event ManagementHyperion Compact
Polar Crane SurveillanceHD-RAD, SC985
6 PWR - In-Vessel Inspection
Internal InspectionR93, R941, Hyperion Compact, HD-RAD
Core barrel inspection
Monitor underwater maintenance activitiesHyperion Compact, HD-RAD
Control Rod Drive Mechanism (CRDM) reactor canopy seal weldsR93, R941, Hyperion Compact, HD-RAD
Loose parts retrieval (FOSAR)R93, R941, Hyperion Compact, HD-RAD, DOTCAM - HR
Inspection Equipment
7 Steam Generator/RCP Applications
Inspect tube weld/tube cutHD-RAD, Hyperion Compact, SC985, DOTCAM - HR
Monitor maintenance activities
Leak Detection/Identification
Robotics/Remote Handling
8-9 Turbine Deck Applications
Inspect Turbine BladesDOTCAM, DOTCAM - HR, MINI PTZ MK2
Loose parts retrieval (FOSAR)
Inspect Tubes & Piping
Leak Detection/Identification
Turbine Hall SurveillanceC981, MINI PTZ MK2
10 Condenser
Tube inspectionsDOTCAM, DOTCAM - HR
Boiler feedwater pump
11 Service Water Lines
Service water pumpDOTCAM
Service water line condition
12 Tanks
Waste storage tanksDOTCAM, HD-RAD, MINI PTZ MK2
Resin tanks
Mineral tanks
13 Intake Inspection
Inspection condition of pipeDOTCAM, HD-RAD, MINI PTZ MK2
Inspect strainer condition
Inspect for blockages

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