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Nondestructive Examination – Applying ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance NUCLEAR � PUBLIC COURSES
ASME Code Requirements (Section V) Requirements for Nuclear Facility
Applications
PD389 ASME Standards Course
PD635 ASME Standards Course
This public course is designed for individuals who require an
understanding of the principles, techniques and applications of the key This course provides an overall understanding of the basic principles
Nondestructive Examination methods. This program uses PowerPoint to and applications of ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance. Managers,
present the principles of Nondestructive Examination (NDE) and practical engineers, and program developers who take this three-day course gain
applications which will provide a basic comprehensive knowledge of the an enhanced understanding of ASME as an organization, its codes and
major methods. standards, and the ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance code and standard
NQA-1 as it is applied to nuclear facilities.
Emphasis is placed on basic procedures, techniques, applications,
advantages and limitations as related to the ASME Boiler & Pressure In addition to covering the NQA-1 Standard, it also provides a brief
Vessel Code, Section V for each method. Examples of NDE devices overview of sections of Section III Rules for Construction of Nuclear
supplement the classroom lectures to enable the attendee to obtain Facility Components of the B&PV Code as they apply ASME NQA-1 for
a better understanding of the general theory, uses and variables of their quality assurance standard for new construction of nuclear facilities
the methods presented. A copy of the Handbook of Nondestructive and plant modifications.
Evaluation, 2nd Edition, by Charles Hellier, will be given to each
attendee. This is an intermediate level course for engineers, managers and
quality personnel who are, or will be, directly or indirectly involved in
You Will Learn To manufacturing, fabrication and examination of components or structures
• Describe the applications of the basic NDE methods and the various for nuclear power facilities. Participants should have at least one year
of experience in the design, construction, and operation of – or have
materials to be examined a supporting-supplier role for – nuclear power facilities and their
• Explain the principles, procedures, evaluation, reporting and ASME components.
Code requirements of the basic NDE methods Participants will receive a copy of the ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance
• Identify the techniques of the visual, penetrant, magnetic particle, Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications (QA) codebook and the
Participant Workbook.
radiographic, ultrasonic and eddy current testing methods
You Will Learn To
Who Should Attend • Explain the purpose of the NQA-1 Standard and its role in nuclear
Design, structural, maintenance and materials engineers, and construction and operation
management, supervisors, regulators, auditors, and project managers • Describe the 18 criteria basis of the NQA-1 Standard contained in Part 1
• Describe the organization of the NQA-1 Standard and the major topics
Instructors Larry Mullins
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 15 PDHs (or activities) covered in the Standard
Member $2,255/ List Price $2,355 • Explain the differences between Part 1, 2, 3 and 4
Who Should Attend
Design, process, and quality engineers; managers, management
program developers, and project managers; licensing and procurement
personnel; regulators; and students and university personnel
Instructor William K. (Ken) Sowder
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 15 PDHs
Member $2,255/ List Price $2,355
This course is also available as an Online Instructor-Supported Course,
EL520, taught by this instructor.
ASME "live" course
attendees say they
would recommend
the ASME course
93%to their co-workers
and colleagues*
*ASME Course Evaluation Surveys completed by over 15,000 participants. 57
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