Superng and mighty mouse ng two industrystandard connector series for refurbishment and. Nuclear quality assurance asme nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b. Okonite company quality system manual is the toptier quality document for the okonite company located at 102 hilltop road, ramsey, nj, 07446. Finally, appendix c contains a suggested method for measuring test chamber environments at high temperatures and moisture content. Americas nuclear energy industry is taking off and arsenal consulting is ready to help suppliers meet the growing demand for components and services that meet the industrys unique requirements.
Asme nqa1 nuclear quality assurance1 is an industry consensus standard created and maintained by asme american society of mechanical engineers. Summarization of qa program with nqa1, 10cfr50, iso 9001. Organization i responsibility for establishing and executing of a quality assurance program allows delegation of responsibility for establishing and executing of the qa program to others as long. For this reason, the dac and airborne effluent limits are not always proportional as was the case in appendix b to 20. Independent verification of the qa requirements is the major difference between iso9001 and subpart h, 10 cfr part 71 and ansiasme nqa1. Appendix b contains the same, but for hightemperature gascooled reactors. Appendix b, quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants, sets forth the requirements for such controls for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants. The persons and organizations performing quality assurance functions shall have sufficient authority and organizational. The okonite company, which is employee owned since 1976, is committed to comply with. Yankee quality assurance program encompasses the requirements of 10cfr 50, appendix b, 10cfr 71, subpart h, 10cfr 72, subpart g, and the quality assurance requirements for the packaging and shipment of radioactive waste. Commercial products and the dedication process for the nuclear industry. Explanation of 10cfr50 appendix b quality assurance criteria for. Appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for. Asme nqa1 is an industry standard for quality assurance in nuclear facilities.
For radionuclides, where the nonstochastic limit was governing in deriving the occupational dac, the stochastic ali was used in deriving the corresponding airborne effluent limit in table 2. Quality assurance manual nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b. All organizations performing safetyrelated activities that impact pressureretaining components or services subject to nrc regulatory requirements comply with the requirements of 10cfr50. Nuclear procurement issues committee audit checklist supplier name. Plant operators pass these requirements down to their suppliers if you wish to sell materials, services, equipment, software, or other products for the operation of the facility, must also meet these. The ams quality assurance qa program was established in accordance with 10cfr50 appendix b, and is intended to meet the applicable requirements of 10cfr part 21. Members strive to address public concerns for satisfying energy needs while ensuring environmental health and welfare for future generations. Appendix b to part 50 reference method for the determination of suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere highvolume method 1. The ips nuclear services quality assurance program offers one standard for safety, quality and repairs at both service centers, allowing ips to service utilities with multiple nuclear power plants to the same standards and specifications from either service center. Section 14 now states that 10cfr50 appendix b criterion xiv does not apply to epri activities. Also, the iso9001 inspection requirement does not require the inspectors to be independent from.
Every applicant for a construction permit is required by the provisions of 50. Title 10 cfr part 50domestic licensing of production and. Our program meets all requirements of 10 cfr 50 appendix b and is documented by written implementing procedures. Appendix a to part 50 general design criteria for nuclear power plants appendix b to part 50 quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants appendix c to part 50 a guide for the financial data and related information required to establish financial qualifications for construction permits and combined licenses. Nucleargrade connectors and accessories two new quickdisconnect connector series for newer, severe applications that may require longterm submersion. Volume 34, number 73, a proposed amendment to 10cfr50 to insert appendix b quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plant. Retsremp workshop savannah, ga 25jun2014 by richard conatser, nrc. The proof of conformance to the requirements of 10cfr50, appendix b, and iso 9001 is in large part identical.
The 18 basic requirement of quality assurance for american. This ensures that the quality program satisfies the requirements of the code of federal regulations 10 cfr 50. Nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b nuclear quality assurance. The latest edition was issued on january 18, 2018 nqa12017. Code of federal regulations, appendix b to part 50 10 cfr 50 appendix b. Quality assurance standards iso9001 and ansiasme nqa1. The requirements of these documents shall be complied with as applicable to the products or services provided. Below is the current text of title 10 cfr part 50, appendix b as published by the us federal government. I was required to take an examination today just as way to see what our general knowledge was and come to find out i didnt really know any of the answers regarding the qa program which includes nqa1, 10cfr50 app. Basic questions regarding nuclear quality assurance standards. The information on the controls to be used for a nuclear power plant or a fuel reprocessing plant shall include a discussion of how the.
With, and without, commercial grade item dedication. If your company messes up with this standard, somebody is probably going to jail. Appendix b to part 50 quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants introduction. Nqa1 course information nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b. Control of items under 10cfr50, appendix b with, and.
Iso 9000 and 10cfr50, appendix bone, both, or neither. Explanation of 10cfr50 appendix b quality assurance. The nuclear regulatory commission, protecting people and the environment. Special quality assurance documents sqad continued. Custom rebuilds reverse engineering obsolete part replacement. Appendix b to part 50quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants. Maine yankee management retains full responsibility for establishing, executing and measuring the overall effectiveness of the. In laymans terms, we call the 10cfr50 appendix b code. It is a premium splicing system that has been used in hundreds of nuclear power plant projects throughout the world. For radionuclides, where the nonstochastic limit was governing in deriving. Since the early 1990s, our 10cfr50 appendix b qa program has been audited by the nuclear procurement issues corporation nupic.
Pdf the 18 basic requirement of quality assurance for american. A prerequisite of an approved nuclear supplier is maintaining a documented quality program that is successfully audited and approved by nupic and niac. Appendix i, andor part 20 appendix b would this introduce too much confusion. Many translated example sentences containing 10 cfr 50 appendix b frenchenglish dictionary and search engine for french translations. Explanation of 10cfr50 appendix b quality assurance criteria for nuclear power plants and fuel reprocessing plants. Critical characteristics and the commercial grade dedication and inspection process cgdi application of epri 5652. Appendix b criterion iv purchasing specs, drawings, etc.
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