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Vibration Diagnostic Division

V.Prakash,

Head, VDD

V.Prakash, Head, VNAS

C.Meikandamurthy, Head, CDS

 

SECTION ACTIVITIES
 

Vibration & Noise Analysis Section (VNAS)

  • Vibration & Noise analysis of Fast Reactor Components.

  • Experimental modal testing of reactor components.

  • Rotor dynamics studies and Machinery vibration analysis.

  • Development of SONAR device for PFBR.

  • Development of Loose Part Monitoring System for FBRs.

  • Detection of cavitations and steam leaks by acoustic noise technique.

  • In-situ calibration of sensors and response time measurement.

  • Design of test facility for  FIV studies on 7 subassembly cluster & multi DSR drop time measurement.

  • Simulation and modeling of reactor components.

  • Transient studies such as  DSR drop time measurement, Temperature fluctuation studies etc.

  • Steam generator instability studies

  • Development of knowledge based system for anomaly detection in FBRs.

 

Component Development Division (CDS)

  • Development of Eddy Current Flow meters for core and pump flow measurements.

  • Testing and Qualification of components- ARDMs (CSRDM and DSRDM) for PFBR.

  • Development of core flow monitoring mechanism (CFMM) for FBTR and PFBR.

  • Testing and qualification of Inflatable and backup seals for FBRs.

  • Testing of Temperature sensitive magnetic switch (TSMS) for FBRs.

  • Development of Electromagnets for ARDMs.

  • Design and Construction of sodium test facilities simulating reactor conditions to conduct in sodium experiments.