Mechanical Engineering

gbd Hydro GmbH is our certification body for mechanical engineering. We perform conformity assessments and calculations in the field of mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on hydropower. Together with the affiliated companies of the gbd Group, we are able to offer a comprehensive range of services—including structural engineering, construction supervision, project management, and facade design—as well as accredited testing, monitoring, and certification—all from a single source.

Our expertise as certified experts in the following fields:
60.31 - Pressure vessels
60.35 - Water turbines, wind turbines
60.40 - Pumps, fans, compressors
60.43 - Machinery for mechanical power transmission, gearboxes
60.96 - Machinery testing (functionality, compliance with standards, safety, accident-related defects)
60.97 - Technical and commercial evaluation of machinery, plants, equipment, and instruments, limited to energy generation facilities

Range of Mechanical Engineering Services:

• Planning and Project Development
• Tendering and Contracting Services
• Preparation and review of structural strength analyses, serviceability analyses, and fatigue strength analyses (analytical methods, FEM methods, beam and shell analysis software)
  
• Risk Assessments – CE Markings
• System measurements and operational behavior
• Efficiency measurements (thermodynamic)
• Accredited testing activities: VT, MT, PT, UT
• Technical and economic analyses
• Preparation of expert reports
• Acceptance testing of technical systems
  

List of References: Mechanical Engineering