CONDITION MONITORING ON-LINE AUTOMATICO ANALISYS & DIAGNOSIS

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Laboratorio de Vibraciones y Mecatrnica Centro Atmico Bariloche
Comisin Nacional de Energa Atmica Repblica Argentina

The Vibration & Mechatronics Laboratory in the Bariloche Atomic Center was created in 1984 as a part of the National Atomic Energy Agency, Argentina. It is also a part of the Balseiro Institute academic & research group. Our lab has provided solutions to industrial vibrations problems in nuclear and other power plants for the past 30 years The laboratory testing capabilities are wide and varied. Additionally we have active interaction with academia, nuclear facilities and main industrial clients.
Dr. Eng. Oscar Garca Peyrano

How does the optimization of maintenance works?

Automatic Analysis & Diagnosis System SCADA

Early Warning

Optimal Maintenance Life Extension

Analysis
Machine Engineering Operation Condition Modeling Techniques Experience

Simulation
(Normal & Failure Operation)

Expected Response Benchmarks Alarm Calibration

Multivariable Diagnosis / Multiparameter

Measurments State Matrix
A11,11 A12,12

A22,22 A22,21

= Pattern Recognition
Reference Matrix

Reactor Argentino N6 (RA-6)

Dynamic Analysis of Reactor Internal Components

Motor-Pump Set Grid, Grid Support and Fuel Piping Decay Tank

Reactor Internal Components

Decay Tank

Core
Primary Coolant Circuit Pump

Piping

Grid, Grid Support & Fuel Modal Analisys

Grid, Grid Support & Fuel Forced response

Decay Tank Virtual Machine

Decay Tank Seismic Response

Life Extension- Fatigue Analisys

STRESS DURING OPERATION

On-Line Diagnosis & Condition Monitorig

Control Room

Knowledge & Expertise Exchange

Internet, Nuclear Engineering Schools & Testing Laboratories

Atucha II Reactor (CNAII, PHWR)

Emergency Coolant Circuit Pump

Dynamic Compensation

1. Dynamic Compensator 2. Mesure Point

Emergency Coolant Circuit Pump

Dinamic Compensation- Results

With the implementation of the dynamic compensator device, the vibration level [RMS] has been reduced from 24 mm/s to 3.2 mm/s. In this condition the machine works with an appropriate vibration level according it size and power. The vibration level reduction has been achieved without modifying the structural integrity of the machine

Auxiliary Systems

Embalse Reactor (CNE, CANDU-6)

Turbine and Electric Generator Dynamic Analisys

End Winding Steam Turbine

End Winding & Stator Bars Set

Forced vibration in the End Winding: 100 and 500 Hz oscillating forces acting on the piece, simulating the excitation of the end winding on service. Areas are observed with stress concentrations.

End Winding Stress Concentration

Pressure Tubes

Modal Analysis. Interaction with garter springs.

Steam Generators

Heat Sink Coolant Pump Forced response

Acknowledgements
Comisin Nacional de Energa Atmica Reactor RA6 Research & Development Group, Centro Atmico Bariloche Nucleoelctrica Argentina SA Industrias Metalurgicas Pescarmona SA

Questions?