The fossil-fueled Unit R at the BoxbergPower Plant site with an output of 675 MW went into operation in 2012. In 2017, tests were started within the scope of the service life monitoring of thick-walled components. In this context, Dornier Power and Heat’s ISO 17025 accredited materials testing laboratory carried out metallographic tests on the components to assess creep damage.

Services of Dornier Power and Heat at a glance

• Performance of non-destructive tests within the scope of service life monitoring of components operated in the creep range
• Production of microstructure replicas and evaluation by scanning electron microscope
• Hardness testing using mobile equipment
• Documentation of test results