NAS of Belarus and Kronstadt Center agree on cooperation in engineering and materials science

The delegation of Belarus headed by the Chairman of the NAS Presidium Vladimir Karanik visited the Kronstadt Engineering Center. The delegation included representatives of the Ministry of Industry and the Belarusian National Technical University. This is reported by the NAS of Belarus, writes sb.by.

During the visit, the possibilities of developing scientific and technical cooperation, as well as the organization of practical training and internships for students and teachers were considered. Particular emphasis was placed on joint work in the field of engineering and materials science.

Engineering center "Kronstadt" specializes in creating digital models of complex technical devices - turbines, pumps and valves that can work in extreme conditions. Based on these digital twins, specialists analyze the distribution of flows, heat and stresses, which allows developing design documentation and production processes. Part of the products the center produces independently, part - with the involvement of external contractors.

The most promising for cooperation are the heat treatment of metals and alloys, as well as the application of special coatings, including ceramic.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to prepare a list of current technological tasks from the Kronstadt Engineering Center and a catalogue of competencies of Belarusian academic organizations. Among them are the Institute of Physics and Technology, the Joint Institute of Mechanical Engineering, the Joint Institute for Informatics Problems, the Institute of Heat and Mass Exchange, the SPC for Materials Science and others. In the future, it is planned to conclude a framework cooperation agreement.