Special Nuclear Material Transfer Systems

Delkia Special Nuclear Material (SNM) Transfer System is an engineered, safety-related system used to move special nuclear materials between controlled areas within a nuclear facility. The system ensures that material is transferred without breaking containment, protecting people, plant, and the environment from radiological and contamination risks.

These systems typically combine sealed transfer hardware (such as shielded transfer ports, alpha-tight containers, and airlocks) with remote handling equipment, so materials can be moved and positioned without direct human contact. Delkia integrates these mechanical elements with control, interlock, and monitoring systems that enforce correct transfer sequences and prevent unsafe actions, reducing reliance on operator intervention.

Delkia's role is to design, develop, build, test, and support the complete transfer solution, ensuring it meets nuclear safety, security, and regulatory requirements. The result is a reliable and compliant method for transferring special nuclear material during operations such as processing, storage, waste handling, or decommissioning while minimising radiation dose and operational risk.