Mechanical Engineering specialism

Our Mechanical Engineering specialists assess and inspect the safety of mechanical equipment, seeking proportionate improvements where safety shortfalls are identified.

Our remit includes:

• ventilation and containment systems
• glove boxes
• lifting equipment (read case studies on our regulation in this area)
• fuel and radioactive waste handling equipment
• power reactor mechanical systems
• nuclear chemical and process plant
• heat transfer equipment and design considerations
• pressure systems
• asset management and maintenance
• transport containers
• engineering design processes
• safety case production and assessment

Our specialists have a wide range of nuclear and non-nuclear experience, both within the UK and internationally. The systems we assess are often complex and encompass elements that are outside of mechanical engineering. In these cases we work collaboratively with other ONR specialist disciplines. This collaborative approach enables us to promote safe application of a range of technologies.

We also collaborate with external stakeholders to improve safety across the industry. This is achieved by:

• directing research both independently and in conjunction with licensees
• stimulating industry to develop new techniques and approaches
• participating in the development of international standards