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Efficiency at the highest level. From the very beginning.

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES · POWER PLANTS

Comprehensive services for the planning and operation of power plants.

TÜV Rheinland employs many

specialists. For every sector and

worldwide.

In the face of increasing energy demands, an ongoing restructuring of energy sources and

environmental protection concerns, the need to construct and operate highly energy

efficientpowerplantshaslongbeenaforegoneconclusion.

We help you to save energy. Even in the planning phase.

Our broad coverage of the energy sector.

Energyefficiencyrequiresthemodernization,renewalandreplacementofoldtechnologybymore

efficientandmoreenvironmentallyfriendlytechnologies.Ensuringmaximumsafety,functionality,

andtrouble-freeoperationsofyourpowerplantsandsystemsisalsoessential.Intheeventof

damage,downtimeorlossofproduction,significantcostscanarise.Withourintegratedservice

packages, we support all project stakeholders such as investors, owners and operators, engineering

procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and manufacturers throughout the entire plant’s life

cycle.Rightfromthebeginningwehelptooptimizeinvestmentsandensuresafety,qualityandrelia-

bilityofyourinstallation.Whetherfornuclear,coalorgas-fired,wind,solarthermalor

photovoltaic power generation projects, we provide a wide variety of services to assist every type. Our

services include project monitoring and supervision, technical assistance, site assessment,

qualityassuranceandqualitycontrol,expertstudiesandanalyses,inadditiontotheregulatory

compliancecertificationwearerenownedfor.

Ourexpertsaredrawnfromabroadspectrumofprofessionalbackgrounds,possessingadiversityof

experienceandweworkinmultidisciplinaryteamstofindtherightsolutionforarangeofindustrial

sectors in diverse geographical regions. This may involve the management of the whole project or

justrequireoneoftheservicesweoffer.

From initial design concept to fi nal operation – we offer many specialized services for:

The breadth of our experience and capacity results in direct benefi ts to you:

Conventional power generation (coal, gas, lignite)

Nuclear power plants and facilities

Onshore and offshore wind farms

Solar thermal and photovoltaic power plants

Otherrenewableenergygeneration

(biomass,geothermal,hydro)

Oil and gas installations and pipelines

Weareamongthebestinsupportingyouinstaff

selection and coaching

Worldwidenetworkofbranches

Decadesofexperienceinawiderangeoftechnologies

ScopeofapplicableaccreditationsasCertificationBody

in several regions and countries

Monitoring the market for new technologies / research

and development

Integrated services covering the whole project life cycle

Design and qualification:

Manufacturing:

Construction:

Design & Construction

Licensing support

Qualification/certificationofstructures,

systems and components

Qualification/certificationofmanufacturers

and constructors

Conformity assessment of the design

andmanufacturingspecificationsofcomponent

Designapprovalofpressurizedequipment

astheNotifiedBodyforarangeofstandards

Stress and lifetime analysis of structures,

systems and components

Acceptanceofthespecifiedmaterialsandwelding

processes

Approval of new materials and welding

processes

Design and static / dynamic loading proofs

Static load proofs for pipelines

Assessmentoffeasibilityandstaticloadingfor

civil engineering and steel structures

Consultancy on concrete technology

Earthworks planning, concepts for ground improvements

Qualificationandcertificationof

Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEMS)

Assessment of emission and process gas measurement

location

Riskassessment–consideringthequali-

fication/suitabilityofthemanufacturers/suppliersfor

planned tasks and processes

Qualityassuranceandqualitycontrolforthesupplychain

Expediting

Assessmentofmanufacturingspecificationsandmethods

Weldingcertification

Manufacturing supervision / inspection –

including documentation and reporting

Non-destructivetestingandexaminations(NDT/NDE)

Deviationreportsonqualityassuranceandschedule

adherence

NotifiedBodyservicesforapprovals

accordingtothePressureEquipment

Directive (PED), American Society of

Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and other codes

forspecialmarketsforexampleRussia,JapanorIndia

Concrete technology consultancy

Qualityassuranceandlaboratoryservices

for civil components

Certificationofcorrosionprotectionmeasures

Qualificationofemissionmeasurementequipment

Supervision / inspection – including

documentation review and reporting

Non-destructivetestingandexamination(NDT/NDE)

Analysis of all potential risks at a construction site

Implementation of management processes and

administrative measures

Proof of the effectiveness of safety features

NotifiedBodyforapprovalsaccordingtoPressure

EquipmentDirective(PED),AmericanSocietyof

Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and other codes for

specialmarkets(e.g.GOST,Japan/Indianboilers)

Certificationofinstrumentationandcontrolsystems;

safety integrity level (SIL) and functional safety

assessments

QA/QCforcivilstructures,infrastructure,excavationsand

foundations, earthworks and site improvements

such as:

Subsoilinvestigations

Soil chemistry analyses

Hydrological and hydraulic measurements

Loading tests on pilings

Evidenceofload-bearingcapacityofsoilreplacement

Subsidencemonitoring

On-sitehealth,safetyandenvironment

services

Civil design approvals

Commissioning:

Operation

Commissioning tests

Plant performance measurements

In-serviceinspections

Steamboilerapprovalsasanaccredited

SupervisionBody

Explosionprotection–ATEXcertification

Testingandcertificationofinstrumentationandcontrol

systems on functional safety

Functional safety – SIL

On-sitehealth,safetyandenvironment(HSE)services

Emission measurement

Assessment of clean air development

strategies

Operation and maintenance:

Compliance with the legal regulations and standards

during operation

Checkofcompliancewithproceduresandspecifications

for recurrent testing

Stress and strength measurement of critical components

Emissionambientairandodormeasurements

Early detection of damage

Advancedandspecialnon-destructive

testing (NDT)

Documentation and data compilation

Maintenanceoptimization

(e.g.risk-informedmaintenance)

Lifetimeextension

Demolition management

Calibrationofcontinuousmeasurements

systems (QAL2, AST)

As a result you benefit from:

Conformitytolegalrequirements

Fulfillmentofyourqualityandreliabilityobligations

Maximizationofcomponentlifetimes

Optimizationofinvestmentsinaccordancewithsafety

andavailabilityaspects

Lean-costmaintenanceconcepts

Our accreditations cover all aspects of power plants:

Pressureequipment/pressurevessels

Elevators, machines

Explosionprotection

Civil engineering structures

Electrical devices

Instrumentation and control systems

Functional safety of control systems

Quality, safety and environmental management systems

Health and safety

Hazardanalysisandcriticalcontrolpoint(HACCP)

system

Ourexpertsregularlyparticipateonthestandardsbodiesandcommitteesthatareresponsibleforsettingnewstandards

andnorms.Whenyouworkwithus,youcanbesuretoreceivethemostup-to-dateinformation,enablingyoutoreact

quicklytomarketdemandsandregulatorychangesbeforeyourcompetitorsdo.

Just around the corner.And 500 locations worldwide.

Inthebranchofficesof

TÜV Rheinland, you are sure to

findjusttherightcontactnearby.

Regardless of how complicated

yourquestionsandrequirements

maybe,weofferyouthecomplete

service portfolio from a single

source.

Incidentally, that also applies

whenyourequirethesolutionsfor

multiple locations.

Withawide-rangeofserviceoffers,weareyourcomprehensiveandcapablepartnerforallsta-

gesofyourproject;worldwide.

Wesupportyoubyensuringbothsafetyandprofitabilityduringtheplanning,construction,

operation, maintenance and even for the decommissioning of your facilities.

Integrated services for the entire life cycle of power plants.

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TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH

TÜV Rheinland Group

Am Grauen Stein51105 CologneGermany

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