As a reliable clean energy source, nuclear power is an essential element of any effective strategy for energy independence or sustainability. The need to ensure safe and reliable operation of our nuclear generating assets is important to meet these regional energy goals. Part of ensuring an effective operating strategy is establishing a dependable supply chain for critical parts.
The market for pump parts in the nuclear power industry can be challenging. Not only do end users combat obsolescence, but the major OEMs have pulled away from the nuclear market and no longer dedicate the necessary resources to provide responsive service. Even more concerning, many manufacturers have dropped their nuclear QA programs and are no longer a viable source for service and parts in the market.
This webinar will introduce the audience to the key aspects of reverse engineering critical pump components, such as impellers and shafts, with a focus on how to maintain the original design. The webinar will also discuss equivalency and explain the process used to ensure identical design via geometric and metallurgical analysis. This webinar is a great opportunity to become more familiar with reverse engineering and remove the mystery of mechanical components. The key aspects of reverse engineering discussed can be extended beyond pump assets to apply to other components, such as fans, gearboxes, and valves.
This webinar is being delivered by Hydro, Inc, a pump service provider with over 40 years of subject matter expertise in pump applications specific to the nuclear power industry. Reverse engineering is one of Hydro’s core competencies, and they have used it to help end users across the globe meet obsolescence challenges and develop a qualified alternative source of supply for existing OEM equipment. Hydro's goal for this webinar is to use their design knowledge and operating experience to support the nuclear end users in achieving safe and reliable operation.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of reverse engineering from preparatory stages to completed part
- Develop the ability to evaluate good vs bad reverse engineering practices to qualify prospective vendors
- Understand the importance of equivalency in the reverse engineering process and how it is measured and reported
