Capacities and competence

Facilities

• Test rig for Francis, reversible pump turbines and Kaplan turbines
• Test rig for horizontal pelton turbines (2-jet)
• Test rig for vertical pelton turbines (multi-jet)
• Model workshop
• Geometry laboratory with CNC controlled measuring machine (CMM)
• Calibrating laboratory for traceable calibration of pressure, temperature etc.
• Facilities for traceable calibration of waterflow gauge

Competence Range

• Development tests for turbines, pumps and pump-turbines
• Acceptance test/witness test with participation from the customer
• Design, engineering (AutoCad/UG) and production of models.
• Purchase and follow-up of subcontractors
• Production of model components, assembly and installation in test rig
• Development of high tech production methods in close connection with NTNU/SINTEF /subcontractors (stainless steel, plastic, bronze etc.)
• Established routines for geometry control
• Measuring technique and traceable calibration
• Postprosessing of measuring results, inclusive analyses and documentation
• Routines for development and maintenance of the laboratories measuring and visualization equipment, mecatronic and machines.
• EHS

Technical Skills

• Test rigs operate with new process controller (PLC)
• Gathering of measuring values goes through the newly developed data log system
• Observation of cavitations and other flow related phenomenon is observed by using advanced camera and light systems
• CNC-controlled measuring machine for traceable measuring of complex geometries (runner etc.)
• Wide and comprehensive report on highly technological level
• Measured parameters have traceability to international standards (pressure, temperature, water flow, weight/force, length etc.)
• Model testing according to relevant international standards like IEC60193
• ISO9001 approved