institute of metal science

The mission of the Institute of Metal Science, Facilities and Technologies with the Center for Hydro and Aerodynamics "Academic Angel Balevski" at BAS is to contribute to the advancement of research and education in the country by conducting basic and applied research and training in the field of : metal science, heat treatment, casting, crystallization, structure and properties of metals and alloys, composite and nanomaterials, plasticity modeling, material destruction, functionality and reliability construction, ship hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, water transport, ocean and coastal engineering, maritime and river disasters and crises, national security and national defense. The activity of the Institute is placed in the service of the public,

The main priorities of the Institute's activities are:

study of the behavior of newly formed metal alloys under static, dynamic and alternating loading conditions

developing methods for assessing the residual resource of risky facilities

the creation of new high-tech remedies and systems that provide national security and contribute to strengthening European security

creation of new nano- and special materials, composites and technologies for their production

participation in the implementation of new energy projects on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria

creation of innovative products and technologies for the needs of the Bulgarian and world economy in the field of metal science, mechanical engineering, ship and defense industry

hydro- and aerodynamic design optimization of vehicles, drilling platforms, simulation and model ship quality studies, ship simulation studies using simulation systems

establishment of hydrodynamic and aerodynamic efficiency of renewable energy sources

study of the hydrodynamic characteristics of high-speed warships and terrorist aids in the Black Sea

study of marine and river accidents and floods

The Institute has created original machines, new materials, facilities, apparatus and technologies, protected by the relevant patents. More important are:

non-ferrous and ferrous metals and alloys casting technology, foam thermoplastics, etc.

machines and technologies for producing metal materials with amorphous and microcrystalline structure, various material testing devices

relaxation technology for residual welding stresses, blasting equipment

computerized systems and programs for modeling, simulation and control of technological processes

Anti-injection molding technologies and machines are widely used in the automotive industry, particularly in the production of automotive wheels. Machines and technologies developed at the Institute of Metal Science are used by various companies in Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Russia, China, India, Canada, USA and others.

A significant part of the Institute's research activity, based on the need for new materials with special properties for the defense industry, is directed to the design and manufacture of products and systems that provide national security and defense of the country against attacks on land, water and air. The production is compatible with NATO requirements.