References

Commissioning of nuclear power plants

Development and Implementation of the Commissioning Programmes after NPP Power Up-rating

Programme development, preparation, implementation and test evaluation including coordination of the commissioning works after the Instrumentation and Control (I&C) system and secondary circuit refurbishment and power up-rating.

Customer Location Implementation
Škoda Praha Invest, s.r.o. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP 2008 - 2012
Customer Škoda Praha Invest, s.r.o.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP
Implementation 2008 - 2012

Independent commissioning supervision

Scientific Supervision of Commissioning

Technical support of the scientific supervision of the commissioning works provided at Temelin NPP ensuring the highest safety level and commissioning procedures quality. Round-the-clock attendance during the active commissioning programme, cooperation in the test results evaluation, independent evaluation of the non-active and active stage of commissioning, recommendations for safety enhancement.

Customer Location Implementation
ÚJV Řež, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Temelín NPP 1999 - 2003
Customer ÚJV Řež, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Temelín NPP
Implementation 1999 - 2003
Engineering Support of NPP Commissioning

Technical support of NPP commissioning providing independent review of the proper and correct evaluation of the selected tests which are realised during the commissioning after I&C system refurbishment and the power up-rating.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP 2005 - 2012
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP
Implementation 2005 - 2012
Technical Support of Nuclear Regulatory Authority within Commissioning of Unit 3 and 4 of NPP Mochovce

The goal of the contract is to provide scientific and technical support to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (UJD) of the Slovak Republic and its assessment and decision-making processes within commissioning of Unit 3 and 4 of NPP Mochovce. The support will be provided at all stages of inactive and active testing of plant equipment and systems and the stress is put on checking the compliance with nuclear safety requirements. The project involves not only the assessment of documentation, but also round‑the‑clock monitoring of commissioning activities at NPP Mochovce site until all required tests will be successfully finished.

Customer Location Implementation
Úrad jaderného dozoru (ÚJD) Slovak Republic since 2016
Customer Úrad jaderného dozoru (ÚJD)
Location Slovak Republic
Implementation since 2016

Engineering support of the NPP operation

Data Processing and Analysis of NPP Processes.

The project aimed at analyzing of current system of all information support processes and optimising the future system. The project facilitated set up of a young team of experts allowing transfer of knowledge.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s., ICT Services ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP 2013 - 2014
Customer ČEZ, a.s., ICT Services
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP
Implementation 2013 - 2014
Development and Design of Operational Schemes and Data Collection for Integrated Plant Information System (IPIS.3D)

The project came as a part of Information and Technology support of Power Plant Processes provided  in  MNT GRAF Software Environment. The work included development and desing of new operational schemes, drawing of operational schemes on the basis of new models, collection of additional data needed for Integrated Information System  of power plant (IPIS).

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP 2013 - 2015
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP
Implementation 2013 - 2015
Periodic Testing of NPP Safety Systems

The project has been set up to provided  programme development, implementation and evaluation of the safety systems within performance of periodic testing of NPP equipment, including power supply. Periodic testing of safety systems is required by the State Office of Nuclear Safety of the Czech Republic.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP since 1992
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP
Implementation since 1992
Diagnostic Measurement of Plant Cabling and Cable Hermetic Penetration

Long-term monitoring of the cabling and connected electrical devices by means of non-destructive cable diagnostic system ECAD®. Periodic measurement enables to evaluate the cable ageing and prevent the electrical device failure. The system is used for regular diagnostics, monitoring and identification of malfunctions.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP since 1995
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP
Implementation since 1995
Validation of Operating Procedures and Test Programmes on NPP Display Simulator

Validation of the operating procedures and test programmes on the NPP display simulator for the subsequent unit commissioning after I&C system refurbishment.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. (UJV Řež, a.s. ) ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP since 2004
Customer ČEZ, a.s. (UJV Řež, a.s. )
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP
Implementation since 2004
System of Operation Control, Maintenance and Configuration Management at NPP

Data acquisition and up-dating for MNT Graf application which is to integrate operation control, maintenance and configuration management functions. The system is based on the visualisation of the operational schemes and logical interconnections of the equipment. The system application results in more efficient maintenance, reduction of the outage period and enhancement of the work safety at NPP.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP since 2006
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP
Implementation since 2006
Periodic Safety Review for Czech Nuclear Power Plants

Assessment of the reports for the Periodic Safety Review which is the base for NPP operating licence extension.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP 2006 - 2010
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP
Implementation 2006 - 2010

Research and Development

Validation of the TRACE Code for VVER Reactors

TRACE validation was performed on the basis of data from the integral experimental facility PSB-VVER and real plant data from VVER-440 and VVER-1000 units. The validation enables to use the TRACE code for the application of the safety analyses of VVER type reactors being operated in the Czech Republic

Customer Location Implementation
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic Czech Republic 2008 - 2010
Customer Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Location Czech Republic
Implementation 2008 - 2010
Research and Detection of Partial Discharges in High Power Oil Transformers

TES in cooperation with Brno Technical University and EGU-HV Laboratory, a.s. Praha developed measuring and diagnostic methodology designed to detect and localize deteriorating condition of the transformer. The method of partial discharges has been used and validated on the prototype  of  diagnostic system for monitoring of partial discharges. The prototype was followed by new diagnostic system MOSAD®-MST-PD that is now implemented in the Czech nuclear power plants. The project was co-financed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.

Customer Location Implementation
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic Czech Republic since 2013
Customer Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Location Czech Republic
Implementation since 2013
R&D Advanced Methods for Testing of Electrical Equipment of Power Units During Commissioning

The project involves research and development and subsequent optimization of the complex set of measuring methods, available resources of measured signals, a method of recording and evaluation signals allowing to assess correctness of the behavior of electrical equipment or its part during proposed tests. This project is realized with financial support from the state budget of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic (MPO).

Customer Location Implementation
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic Czech Republic 2013 - 2015
Customer Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Location Czech Republic
Implementation 2013 - 2015
Centre for Research and Experimental Development of Reliable Energy (CESEN)

TES s.r.o. participates in the project contributing mainly to the research and development of a complex system for processing diagnostic information and evaluation of the components of power systems. The project is being implemented within the framework of the Programme of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, which aims to ensure sustainable development of safe, reliable and economically available fossil and nuclear energy sources. Activities of the Centre are supported from financial resources of the state budget to R&D.

Customer Location Implementation
Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR) Czech Republic 2012 - 2019
Customer Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR)
Location Czech Republic
Implementation 2012 - 2019

Diagnostic systems

Complex Analysis of the Voltage and Current of the Switchgear Input for Monitoring of the Powered Device Condition

TES s.r.o. in cooperation with the Brno University of Technology, the Department of Theoretical and Experimental Electrical Engineering have been working on the project aiming to enable  remote evaluation of  the connected electrical devices, for example electrical motors,  by measuring of the current and voltage waveforms at the power input  of the switchgear.

The use of the methods for measurement, signal processing, spectral analysis by the fast Fourier transformation and the MCSA analysis (Motor Current Signature Analysis) are used to fulfil above mentioned goals. Project outputs include methods and procedures for regular analysis of measured quantities and the innovation of the software for data analysis. The connected devices, such as large asynchronous motors, requires complex non-destructive diagnostic method of the technical condition which can be performed during operation without need of any interruption.

The ability of data monitoring at the switchgear offers a potential for a significant increase of frequency of data measurement which improves the chances for early detection of the change or early stage malfunctions of the connected device. The innovation of the software tools for data processing of a wide range of connected devices is a key instrument for quick and effective detection of changes in measured quantities.

Customer Location Implementation
EU, MPO ČR 2020
Customer EU, MPO
Location ČR
Implementation 2020
Data Interface of MOSAD®-5

Development and implementation of special data interfaces extending the scope of data directly measured by MOSAD®-5 by data from external protection, control and diagnostic systems.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP since 2005
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP
Implementation since 2005
On-line Diagnostic System MOSAD®-5 for Monitoring of Electrical Equipment

Development, manufacturing, implementation and operation of the modular system MOSAD®-5 (Monitoring System of Analogue and Digital signals). The system continuously monitors the operation of complex electrical equipment and systems. The system records fast transient and failure events and identifies the failure sources.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP since 2006
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP
Implementation since 2006
Secondary Equipment for Hydrogen and Oxygen Capacity Measurements

Development and manufacturing of the secondary equipment for hydrogen and oxygen monitoring system used for severe accident management. The secondary equipment provides the power supply, hydrogen and oxygen sensors control including digitalization of measured values and their transfer to the central control unit.

Customer Location Implementation
INPK RET (Russian Federation) Moscow since 2007
Customer INPK RET (Russian Federation)
Location Moscow
Implementation since 2007
On-line diagnostic system MOSAD®-MST for Oil Transformers

Development, manufacturing, implementation and operating of MOSAD®-MST system, which is used for on-line diagnostics of the oil transformers. The system provides information on the transformer conditions and potential developing malfunction. The system functions include measurement of selected parameters (gas concentration dissolved in the oil, currents, voltages, power, capacitance, overvoltage, temperatures, partial discharge, etc.), visualisation of actual and historical data, temperature model, alarm system and the self-diagnostics.

Customer Location Implementation
I&C Energo a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP since 2008
Customer I&C Energo a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP
Implementation since 2008

Deterministic Safety Analyses

Technical Support in the Severe Accident Area

Performance of analyses including thermohydraulic calculations following the stress tests evaluation. Assessment of the potential NPP equipment modification to prevent or mitigate the severe accident consequences.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s. - Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP 2011 - 2012
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s. - Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP
Implementation 2011 - 2012
Innovation of Computational Models and Methodologies for Pressurised Thermal Shock Analysis

The project No. CZ.01.1.02/0.0.0/18_215/0016493 has been carried out in cooperation between the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of West Bohemia and TES. The project was focused on the development of CFD model presenting downcomer of the VVER-440/213 pressure vessel including the cold leg. The model enables to analyze the events which may endanger reactor pressure vessel integrity by the physical phenomena called “cold stripe”. The results should also facilitate obtaining the reference data for innovation and validation of computational models of the programs and methodologies for safety analyses performance using RELAP5 and TRACE computer codes. The project was co-financed by European Union under the Operational Programme for Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness.

 

Customer Location Implementation
TES s.r.o. Czech Republic 2019
Customer TES s.r.o.
Location Czech Republic
Implementation 2019
Application of Codes and Correlations for Determination of Critical Heat Flux in Nuclear Reactors

The project No. CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/17_102/0011478 will be carried out in cooperation between the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication of the University of Technology in Brno (FEKT VUT) and TES. In the frame of the project, codes, correlations and methodologies which are necessary for the calculation of critical heat flux in safety analyses of nuclear power units will be introduced/developed and validated. The project is co-financed by European Union under the Operational Programme for Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness.

Customer Location Implementation
EU, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic Czech Republic since 2017
Customer EU, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Location Czech Republic
Implementation since 2017
Technical Support of Development and Updating of Accident Management Procedures

Elaboration of the preliminary analyses and validation of thermohydraulic analyses used for Accident Management (AccM) procedures applied at the Czech NPPs. The technical support provided to NPP operator also includes elaboration of training materials, NPP personnel training and participation at the full-scope simulator training. AccM procedures are continuously reviewed and updated according to the realized modifications of the NPP equipment and/or power up-rating.

Customer Location Implementation
ČEZ, a.s. ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP since 1998
Customer ČEZ, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s., Dukovany NPP, Temelín NPP
Implementation since 1998
Thermal Stress Analysis of Hermetical Lining of Spent Fuel Pool

Thermal stress evaluation and its influence to the leak tightness and operating lifetime of the hermetical lining of the spent fuel pool at Temelin NPP. The CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) code FLUENT outputs were used for subsequent structural calculations of the hermetic lining.

Customer Location Implementation
ÚJV Řež, a.s. ČEZ, a.s. Temelín NPP since 2011
Customer ÚJV Řež, a.s.
Location ČEZ, a.s. Temelín NPP
Implementation since 2011
Analysis of I&C System Performance After Unit Power Up-rating

Technical support provided to the fuel supplier of Temelin nuclear power plant to assess the impact of power up-rating on I&C system performance. The necessary setpoint modifications of I&C system were proposed considering especially limitation system.

Customer Location Implementation
TVEL (Russian Federation) ČEZ, a.s., Temelín NPP 2011 - 2012
Customer TVEL (Russian Federation)
Location ČEZ, a.s., Temelín NPP
Implementation 2011 - 2012

Commissioning of fossil fuel power plants

Development and Implementation of the Commissioning Programmes of the Fossil Fuel Plants

Elaboration of the programmes, implementation and evaluation of the tests during the commissioning of fossil fuel power units after the general refurbishment.

Customer Location Implementation
Škoda Praha Invest, s.r.o. ČEZ, a,.s. - Tušimice and Prunéřov power plants 2008
Customer Škoda Praha Invest, s.r.o.
Location ČEZ, a,.s. - Tušimice and Prunéřov power plants
Implementation 2008

EU projects

Complex Analysis of the Voltage and Current of the Switchgear Input for Monitoring of the Powered Device Condition

TES s.r.o. in cooperation with the Brno University of Technology, the Department of Theoretical and Experimental Electrical Engineering have been working on the project aiming to enable  remote evaluation of  the connected electrical devices, for example electrical motors,  by measuring of the current and voltage waveforms at the power input  of the switchgear.

The use of the methods for measurement, signal processing, spectral analysis by the fast Fourier transformation and the MCSA analysis (Motor Current Signature Analysis) are used to fulfil above mentioned goals. Project outputs include methods and procedures for regular analysis of measured quantities and the innovation of the software for data analysis. The connected devices, such as large asynchronous motors, requires complex non-destructive diagnostic method of the technical condition which can be performed during operation without need of any interruption.

The ability of data monitoring at the switchgear offers a potential for a significant increase of frequency of data measurement which improves the chances for early detection of the change or early stage malfunctions of the connected device. The innovation of the software tools for data processing of a wide range of connected devices is a key instrument for quick and effective detection of changes in measured quantities.

Customer Location Implementation
EU, MPO ČR 2020
Customer EU, MPO
Location ČR
Implementation 2020
Innovation of Computational Models and Methodologies for Pressurised Thermal Shock Analysis

The project No. CZ.01.1.02/0.0.0/18_215/0016493 has been carried out in cooperation between the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of West Bohemia and TES. The project was focused on the development of CFD model presenting downcomer of the VVER-440/213 pressure vessel including the cold leg. The model enables to analyze the events which may endanger reactor pressure vessel integrity by the physical phenomena called “cold stripe”. The results should also facilitate obtaining the reference data for innovation and validation of computational models of the programs and methodologies for safety analyses performance using RELAP5 and TRACE computer codes. The project was co-financed by European Union under the Operational Programme for Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness.

 

Customer Location Implementation
TES s.r.o. Czech Republic 2019
Customer TES s.r.o.
Location Czech Republic
Implementation 2019
Condition Analysis of Induction Motors Based on Measurement of Stator Parameters

The project is intended to develop a specific software for the analysis of signals measured on power supply of high power induction motors. TES in cooperation with the Department of Theoretical and Experimental Electrical Engineering (DTEE) and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication (FEEC) of the University of Technology in Brno (BUT) addressed the requirements for complex and non-destructive diagnostics of technical state of motors that can be performed under continuous operation without necessity to shut down the motor. The software is considered to be a key element of the diagnostic method allowing periodic monitoring with the aim to analyse the technical condition of the motor within predictive maintenance and service life management. The software together with measuring equipment will be used regularly to provide analysis of high power induction motors at nuclear and fossil-fuel plants or other industrial enterprises. The project is co-finance by the European Union under the Operational Programme Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness.

Customer Location Implementation
EU, MPO Czech Republic since 2017
Customer EU, MPO
Location Czech Republic
Implementation since 2017
Neutronic-Physical Calculations for NPP

The project is intended to ensure the transfer of knowledge in the field of neutronic-physical calculations from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication of the University of Technology in Brno (FEKT VUT) to the applicant company TES that has been involved in the conduct of thermo-hydraulic and safety calculations of nuclear installations.
The aim of transfer is to accelerate an innovative process through the development and validation of calculation programs and models facilitating the performance of advanced combined thermo-hydraulic and neutron-physical calculations of nuclear power units.

The project is co-financed by European Union under the Operational Programme Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness.

Customer Location Implementation
EU, MPO Czech Republic since 2017
Customer EU, MPO
Location Czech Republic
Implementation since 2017
Innovation of Calculation Models for Safety Analyses

Project no. CZ.01.1.02/0.0./0.0/16 045/0009811 is intended to ensure the development of a comprehensive CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) model of the nuclear reactor and to perform CFD calculations of the coolant mixing in VVER-1000 reactor. Results gained in cooperation with the University of West Bohemia in Plzeň (Czech Republic) will be applied in TES for further innovation and validation of calculation models and programs for safety analyses of VVER-1000 reactor units, especially in modes where data for validation from real nuclear reactors or experimental facilities are not available. The project is co-financed by the European Union under the Operational Programme Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness.

Customer Location Implementation
EU, MPO Czech Republic since 2016
Customer EU, MPO
Location Czech Republic
Implementation since 2016
Application of Codes and Correlations for Determination of Critical Heat Flux in Nuclear Reactors

The project No. CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/17_102/0011478 will be carried out in cooperation between the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication of the University of Technology in Brno (FEKT VUT) and TES. In the frame of the project, codes, correlations and methodologies which are necessary for the calculation of critical heat flux in safety analyses of nuclear power units will be introduced/developed and validated. The project is co-financed by European Union under the Operational Programme for Enterprise and Innovations for Competitiveness.

Customer Location Implementation
EU, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic Czech Republic since 2017
Customer EU, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Location Czech Republic
Implementation since 2017
Development of Sensors for Monitoring of Partial Discharges in UHF Band

TES in cooperation with the Department of Theoretical and Experimental Electrical Engineering (DTEE) of Brno University of Technology has developed innovative sensors for monitoring of partial discharges in high power oil transformers. The system for detection of partial discharges is one of the basic elements of transformer condition monitoring. The system providing sensing and processing of electromagnetic signal in the UHF band (300-3000 MHz) is one of the most advanced system and in addition to the detection it enables space location of the discharge occurrence. The sensor include actively controlled electronic unit for the pre-processing of the signal and signal transfer to the main system unit. The sensors are designed with regard to climatic, electromagnetic and mechanical resistance.

The project was co-financed by European Union.

Customer Location Implementation
EU, MPO Czech Republic since 2017
Customer EU, MPO
Location Czech Republic
Implementation since 2017

TM02000039

In January 2021, the international project TM02000039: “Examination and improvement of mitigation capabilities and strategies of operating PWRs and an APR series PWR against design extension conditions” was launched. The participants are TES s.r.o. and Brno University of Technology on the Czech side and FNC Technology Co., Ltd; Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. and KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School on the Korean side. The project is co-funded by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR) under the DELTA2 programme and the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP). This project will analyse and evaluate strategies for managing Design Extension Conditions (DEC) events for operating nuclear units in both countries as well as for the GenIII+ APR1400 nuclear units.

Identifikační číslo Název Druh Plánovaný termín dosažení
TM02000039-V7 Výpočetní model THAI v MELCOR(MELTHA) R-software 12/2021
TM02000039-V9 Výpočetní model PSB - VVER v RELAP5 R - software 12/2021
TM02000039-V6 Výpočetní model ATLAS v TRACE (TRATLAS) R- software 12/2021
TM02000039-V3 Výpočetní model VVER-1000 v RELAP5 (RELETE) R - Software 12/2022
TM02000039-V1 Výpočetní model VVER-1000 v MELCOR (MELETE) R - Software 12/2022
Identifikační číslo TM02000039-V7
Název Výpočetní model THAI v MELCOR(MELTHA)
Druh R-software
Plánovaný termín dosažení 12/2021
Identifikační číslo TM02000039-V9
Název Výpočetní model PSB - VVER v RELAP5
Druh R - software
Plánovaný termín dosažení 12/2021
Identifikační číslo TM02000039-V6
Název Výpočetní model ATLAS v TRACE (TRATLAS)
Druh R- software
Plánovaný termín dosažení 12/2021
Identifikační číslo TM02000039-V3
Název Výpočetní model VVER-1000 v RELAP5 (RELETE)
Druh R - Software
Plánovaný termín dosažení 12/2022
Identifikační číslo TM02000039-V1
Název Výpočetní model VVER-1000 v MELCOR (MELETE)
Druh R - Software
Plánovaný termín dosažení 12/2022