Nuclear power plants demand rigorous inspections to maintain the integrity and safety of their critical infrastructure. However, traditional inspection methods often involve high-risk environments, extended downtimes, and costly manual processes.
Deep Trekker’s underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), combined with advanced photogrammetry tools, are transforming nuclear facility maintenance, making underwater inspections safer, faster, and more precise.
Deep Trekker’s robust, compact ROVs are engineered to navigate confined and high-radiation environments, allowing operators to inspect reactor vessels, storage tanks, piping systems, and cooling towers without exposing personnel to hazardous conditions. Equipped with 4K UHD cameras, sonar, and cutting-edge photogrammetry tools, these ROVs deliver high-resolution visual data that supports detailed structural assessments, without the need for human entry into radioactive zones.
By capturing thousands of high-precision images and sonar scans, Deep Trekker ROVs create detailed 3D digital twins and sonar orthomosaics of key assets. These digital models allow inspection teams to detect cracks, corrosion, and other signs of degradation early, enabling predictive maintenance strategies that minimize costly unplanned outages and extend asset lifespan.
Applications range from reactor pool inspections and confined-space surveillance to evaluating miles of critical piping infrastructure. With station-holding capabilities for stable data collection and rapid deployment features, Deep Trekker ROVs provide nuclear facilities with a powerful tool for consistent, repeatable inspections, while supporting compliance with stringent safety regulations.
Read in detail how Deep Trekker ROVs are redefining how nuclear facilities approach asset management and safety in the article ‘Utilizing ROVs and Photogrammetry for Improved Inspections of Nuclear Plants‘.
