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Nuclear Power Services
KTA has provided nuclear coatings expertise to utilities and engineering firms since the inception of the U.S. commercial nuclear power generation industry. Our participation in the industry has extended from the construction phase through operation, including outage support and plant life extension assessments. KTA’s services have included coating systems selection and qualification, procedure development, training and qualification of applicators and QC inspectors and condition assessment/in-service inspection. KTA staff specialists have participated in the committees developing the nuclear coating and lining standards cited in relevant regulations and the associated NRC regulatory guidance.
KTA Nuclear Capabilities
Complete Quality Assurance Program
- KTA’s QA Manual complies with 10 CFR 50, Appendix B
- KTA’s implementing QC procedures are based on ANSI N101.4 and ASTM D 3843 and are consistent with ASTM D 5144, the basis for NRC Regulatory Guide 1.54, Rev.-1
Professional Training and Continuing Education
- KTA offers training of plant and engineering personnel in the following
areas:
- Inspection: Per ASTM D 4537, “Guide for Establishing Procedures to Qualify and Certify Inspection Personnel for Coating Work in Nuclear Facilities” and ASTM D 5498, “Guide for Developing a Training Program for Coating Work Inspectors in Nuclear Facilities.”
- Application (Concrete): Per ASTM D 4227, “Practice for Qualifying Coating Applicators for Application of Coatings to Concrete Surfaces.”
- Application (Steel): Per ASTM D 4228, “Practice for Qualifying Coating Applicators for Application of Coatings to Steel Surfaces.”
- KTA offers a three-day course entitled “Workshop on Coatings and Linings for Nuclear Power Plants.” This training program has been presented to utility coatings specialists and site QC and maintenance staff. The syllabus includes current template specifications and procedures for Level 1 & Level III safety- related coatings.
- KTA is a repeat host for an NBR-sponsored course entitled, “Nuclear Maintenance Painting Training Program.”
Coating and Lining In-Service Inspection/Condition Assessment
- KTA develops and implements programs aimed at satisfying the intent
of the Maintenance Rule (10 CFR 50.65) with respect to safety-related
coatings and linings in:
- Service Level I Areas (Inside Containment)
- Service Level III Areas (e.g., Linings for Service Water, Reactor- Grade Water Storage and Emergency Diesel Fuel)
- Programs for condition monitoring and refurbishment of Service Level
II areas:
- Balance of Plant (BOP) surveys for enhancing plant appearance/ aesthetics
- ALARA decon-related coatings
- Circulatory Water and linings critical to reliability/availability (condensate polishers, main steam condenser tubesheets and waterboxes, etc.)
Qualification of Coatings and Linings
Develop and administer programs to test, qualify and specify replacement/ refurbishment of coatings:
- Cross-Qualification of currently available containment (Level I) repair/ maintenance coatings over existing or construction era coating systems utilizing ANSI N 101.2 or ASTM D 3911, as applicable for the licensing bases.
- Assessing the suitability of linings for use in service water and other safety- related (Level III) immersion services.
Post-Accident Debris Transport and Coatings-Related Calculations
KTA staff specialists have supported programs for:
- Assessing the quantity and distribution of coatings debris. These determinations have been required in conjunction with validating recirculation spray screen flow volume calculations for PWRs and for pool screen upgrade programs (BWRs).
- Determining the impact of containment coatings on heat sink related temperature/pressure transients and hydrogen evolution calcuations.
Consulting and Inspection Services
- KTA’s staff of coatings engineers and coatings specialists brings over 100 years of combined expertise in nuclear coatings. We are specialized in developing programs aimed at problem avoidance by means of pro-active compliance strategies.
- Our trained, certified nuclear coatings inspection teams have been utilized during outages and on a staff supplement basis throughout re-start programs.
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