Central Instrumentation and Automation Laboratory

The Central Instrumentation and Automation Laboratory operates across several specialist areas.

Electrical laboratory. Performs a wide range of measurements and tests.

Installation and commissioning section. Works with electrical equipment up to 35 kV and installs instrumentation and control devices.

Production metrology laboratory. Verifies instruments subject to metrological supervision.

Mine automation laboratory. Supports the enterprise’s hoisting and ventilation systems.

Networks and substations section. Ensures uninterrupted electricity supply to the enterprise’s industrial sites.

Established in August 1958.

Central Dust, Gas and Dosimetry Laboratory

The Central Dust, Gas and Dosimetry Laboratory holds a state certificate confirming its technical competence and is accredited to conduct occupational hygiene studies of workplace and work-process factors. It includes a sanitary laboratory and a radiation and environmental monitoring group. Together they address the full range of tasks associated with the enterprise’s operations.

Established on 1 September 1957.

Central Research Laboratory

The Central Research Laboratory is Ukraine’s only organisation conducting scientific research into the hydrometallurgical processing of uranium ores.

Analytical control laboratory. Analyses finished products for export, tests commercial ore from the enterprise’s mines and performs chemical, spectral and radiochemical analyses of solid and liquid samples.

Technological research laboratory. Improves existing production technologies, optimises uranium-bearing ore processing parameters and develops solutions for practical implementation.

Construction materials testing laboratory. Determines the physical and mechanical properties of construction materials and soils and tests construction products.

Production control laboratory. Supports the Hydrometallurgical Plant and the sulphuric acid facility.

Established in March 1960.

Information Technology Service

The enterprise’s Information Technology Service covers software development and implementation, network infrastructure and technical support, telecommunications and communications.

Established on 12 November 1971.

Motor Transport Department

The Motor Transport Department delivers materials and equipment to remote production sites, provides specialised vehicles for repair and preventive maintenance at the Hydrometallurgical Plant, transports specialists to the mines for specialist assignments and provides employee transport.

Established on 1 August 1955.

Geological Exploration Team

The Geological Exploration Team monitors groundwater and surface water through field hydrogeological work, office-based data processing and the preparation of annual reports.

Established on 6 October 1947.