Particularly extensive verifications are required for the use of any components in nuclear power plants.
Nuclear
Areas of application
Here Merkle & Partner can draw on a wide range of experience.
The components examined include, for example:
- thermomechanical analysis of pumps and valves
- Statics and fatigue analysis of actuators
- earthquake simulation of refrigeration plants
Depending on the classification in the corresponding safety class, the verification has to be performed according to nuclear standards. Primarily, ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1 is applied here.
Normen und Standards
The following norms and standards are part of Merkle & Partner's portfolio:
- ASME BPVC, Sec. III
- KTA
- RCC-M
Project Experience
We perform the following scopes of calculations in nuclear engineering:
- thermal-transient calculations
- detailed structural verifications
- bolt proofs
- thermal shock analyses
- earthquake verifications
- shock loads
- Crack propagation analyses (impeller)
- Drop examinations of containment (Castor)