NCBJ's NOMATEN Centre of Excellence Establishes a New Nuclear Corrosion Research Laboratory

NCBJ's NOMATEN Centre of Excellence has established a new research laboratory dedicated to investigating the corrosion behaviour of materials used in nuclear power plant environments. Cormet is proud to have supplied the laboratory with its first set of advanced testing equipment.

The Polish National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ, Narodowe Centrum Badań Jądrowych) is located in Otwock-Świerk, near Warsaw. Through its NOMATEN Centre of Excellence, NCBJ has built an internationally recognized reputation in the characterization and development of advanced materials for nuclear applications.

The new laboratory expands NOMATEN's research capabilities by enabling studies of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of nuclear materials under high-temperature, high-pressure water conditions that simulate operating nuclear power plant environments.

Cormet delivered a comprehensive SCC testing solution that includes two SSRT autoclaves equipped with a range of specimen holders, a DCPD crack growth measurement system, electrochemical instrumentation, and a recirculation loop. The package also includes a water preparation unit for the recirculation loop and a chiller that supplies cooling water to both the recirculation system and the autoclaves.

The new facility provides NOMATEN researchers with a versatile platform for advanced corrosion and SCC testing HT HP water environment and supports NCBJ's state-of-the-art research in materials performance and nuclear safety.

We are delighted to welcome NOMATEN to the Cormet Operator Family and look forward to supporting their research for many years to come.

Cormet's recirculation loop installed at NCBJ.

Two 25 kN SSRT autoclaves connected in series.

Happy Operators and Cormet Road Crew after the intensive installation and training session!