Research Centre Rez. NDT Laboratory - SUSEN

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1 Research Centre Rez NDT Laboratory - SUSEN

2 Basic data of project SUSEN Target of project: Construction of a research infrastructure focused on energy research with emphasis on nuclear technologies + 21 defined research outputs till 2020 SUBSIDY BENEFICIARY: Centrum výzkumu Řež s.r.o. (Research Centre Rez) A member of the NRI Group PARTNER: West Bohemia University MAXIMUM SUBSIDY AMOUNT: CZK 2451 million Rez site 1 new building, 5 reconstructed buildings Usable area: about 8,450 m 2 01/2012: Start of project 12/ /2020: R&D outputs and proving sustainability 09/2015: End of construction Plzeň site 3 new buildings Usable area: about 3,860 m 2 1

3 Project objectives and their relation to the infrastructure In addition to the general objectives of the project, 21 particular research outputs and 52 research outcomes have to be achieved within the period 2013 to 2020 To achieve these objectives, it is necessary to extend the infrastructure of Research Centre Rez: Build new diagnostic centre and reconstruct or extend 5 buildings in Rez Build new experimental hall and rent two more buildings in Plzen Procure necessary experimental equipment and instruments 2

4 Project structure Technological Experimental Circuits TEC Structural and System Diagnostics SSD SUSEN Sustainable Energy Nuclear Fuel Cycle NFC Material Research MAT 3

5 Structural and system diagnostics Main goals: Lifetime prolonging of current generation of nuclear power plants, beyond 60 years Supporting actions in development of materials and diagnostic systems for future operation of new generations reactors (Gen IV, Fusion) Main aims: Material studies of highly irradiated materials R&D of diagnostic systems 4

6 Structural and system diagnostics Structural and System Diagnostic SSD Highly sensitive analytical instruments centre NDT laboratory Severe accident laboratory 5 Hot cells laboratory

7 NDT Laboratory Non-destructive testing of metallic materials Non-destructive testing of concrete Development of SW and Robotic manipulators for NDT Research and fabrication of material discontinuities 6

8 NDT Laboratory Covers a wide range of research and development in the field of non-destructive testing on ferritic, austenitic and dissimilar welded joints and components of complex configuration Main Activities Various methods of testing (UT, PE, PA, laser profilometry, etc.) Development of custom robotic manipulators Development of experimental apparatus for measuring Development of inspection methodologies Development and fabrication of discontinuities 7

9 Non-destructive testing of metallic materials NDT laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge ultrasonic testing device and additional apparatus for testing metallic materials by other methods. Manipulators Ultrasonic equipment for detection and evaluation of defects in metallic materials. Crack detection Simulation of ultrasonic examination 8

10 Previously projects - Manipulator Sáva Universal NDT manipulator for complex piping systems testing Model of manipulator Sáva previous project Manipulator Sáva previous project 9

11 Previously projects - Submarine Milena New robotic remote control technology for diagnostic and repair of submerged devices Development of underwater vehicle Designed for tank diagnostics and underwater operations Two modes of operation Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) - navigated by operator Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) perform automated diagnostic procedures Design of manipulator Milena - Previous project 10

12 Manipulator Richard Small manipulator for ultrasonic testing Suitable for testing in small spaces Alternative to the manual scanning for hazardous environment Developed under the project SUSEN 11

13 3D profilometry 3D scanning of components Scanning with T- Scan CS UT simulations by CIVA software Evaluation of ultrasonic data 12

14 Concrete NDT Inspection of RPV cavity Examination of biological shielding concrete condition Access from ionization channels Use of robotic manipulator NPP long-time operation Test specimens RPV cavity from NPP Greifswald Unit 5 13

15 Concrete NDT Inspection of small concrete samples Examination of concrete degradation mechanisms VVER biological shielding concrete samples NEWS (non-linear elastic wave spectroscopy) Change of material properties with amplitude Fourier analysis 14

16 Flaw Laboratory 5 activities of Flaw Laboratory Flaw methodology development Standard test blocs production Flaw Laboratory Calibration blocs fabrication Test blocs production for new NDT methodology Special test blocs production for NE 15

17 Flaw Laboratory Program since Standard specimen and specimen kits production incl. flaws for UT, PT, MT, VT (SNT-TC-1A, EN ISO 9712) (available ferritic, austenitic steel) Material shapes: Type of flaw: Pipe, Tube, Plate, Tee, Y, Lap, Nozzle, Node LOF, FCC/3PBF, PISC, Low-cycle Fatique, EDM, etc. 16

18 Flaw Laboratory Program since Calibration blocks production IIW type (International Institute of Welding), Step Wedges AWS blocks - DSC, DS, RC, DC, SC PDI (Performance Demonstration Initiative) ASME blocks 17

19 Flaw Laboratory 3. Nuclear power program Specimen production for different branches (ferritic + austenitic steel) 4. Specimen production for internal use Support for new NDT methodology Turbine Blades NDT inspection 18

20 Flaw Laboratory Fabrication of flaws by electroerosive machining EDM sinker ALIC 19

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