Pipeline and Boiler Strength Laboratory
Main activities
- Modelling of polydimensional heat and stress strain state of equipment under the exposure to static and dynamic loads.
- Modelling of stress strain state of equipment under seismic load.
- Modelling of stress strain state of pipes, molded elements, pipelines and supports of any complexity.
- Full-scale high-temperature time-to-rupture tests.
- Industrial safety research.
- Development of new generation normative documentation for Rostekhnadzor facilities.
An example of modelling stress-strain state of heat-exchanging equipment
An example of modelling stress-strain state of boiler equipment
An example of modelling of stress strain state of equipment under seismic load
Works Performed
- Design and experiment-based justification of strength and service life of heat machinery equipment.
- Extension of reliable and safe operation of power equipment beyond the design service life.
- Justification of equipment serviceability despite defects and damages after long time in operation.
- Assurance of seismic strength of heat machinery equipment for newly design thermal and nuclear plants.
- Design of new heat-exchanging equipment for operation at new generation TPP and NPP.
- Investigation and assessment of causes of accidents and damages of power equipment at power plants.
- Development and revision of regulatory documents that regulate the issues od design, production and operation of boilers and pipelines.
- Development and introduction of modern approaches, engineering methods and design programs.
- Development of strength and service life assessment methodology for power equipment considering its current condition.
- Development of actual stress-strain state assessment methods for automated monitoring systems.
An example of modelling of stress strain state of pipes, molded elements and valves