Power Station Technology

Residual life
Examinations of the residual life of components subjected to stress in operation: a number of power station components are either exposed to a high temperature or to cyclic pressure and thermal loading, especially when starting up and shutting down. Both of these influencing factors limit the service life. The assessment of the residual life of components subjected to stress in operation is important for the safety and availability of the power station.

Simulation of the dynamic behaviour of a power station block
Examination of a technical installation using a model is one of the standard methods employed by the design engineer. Instead of a real physical model however, an imaginary mathematical model can also be used to examine the behaviour of an installation to be planned or one already in operation. This is a good alternative especially when tests on a real installation are too expensive or too risky. Situations can be played out on a model which could never be brought about intentionally on a real installation. We have carried out these types of tests in the past for numerous plant operators at home and abroad.