QualTech NP has complete in-house testing capabilities including: multiple tri-axial and single axis seismic and vibration tables, environmental test chambers, thermal aging ovens, and steam test simulators for harsh environment testing. Our extensive library of qualification test procedures can easily be adapted to any need including new build construction requirements.
We provide complete qualification support. In-conjunction with governing specifications we evaluate the item to be qualified, prepare the plan, obtain customer approval, perform required testing, review results, and write the final qualification report.
QualTech NP is the seismic facility for EPRI's SQURTS program.
- Tri-axial Tables
- 10' x 10', capacity to 10,000 pounds, accelerations to 14g's
- 2' x 3', capacity to 500 pounds, accelerations to 12g's
- Single Axis Tables
- 30" x 30", capacity to 100 pounds, accelerations to 8g's
- 33" x 33", capacity to 1100 pounds, accelerations to 100g's
- Chambers / Ovens
- LOCA (Loss of Coolant Accident); HELB (High Energy Line Break); MSLB (Main Steam Line Break)
- Humidity Chambers
- Thermal Aging Ovens
- EMI/RFI Testing
- Electromagnetic / Radio Frequency Interference
- Radiation Testing
QualTech NP provides the highest levels of seismic qualification and analysis available by test and/or analysis. Software analysis includes ALGOR and ANSYS finite element analysis. All physical and software testing is based on common standards, including:
- IBC/UBC Commercial Seismic Code
- International Building Code 2009; California Building Code 2007
- AC156 (seismic) "Acceptance criteria for Seismic Qualification Testing of Nonstandard components"
- ASCDE 7-05 (seismic) "Minimum design loads for building and other standards"
- IEEE344
- IEEE382
- ASME Division 1 Section III Design Code
- AISC Structural Steel Design Code
- Functional Tests
- Plant-Induced Vibration (Vibration Aging)
- Thermal Cycle Aging
- Cycle Aging
- Thermal Aging
- Normal Service Radiation Exposure
- Thermal Cycle Aging
- Seismic Qualification
- LOCA Radiation (Accident Dose)
- LOCA Accident Simulation
- Submergence Testing
- MSLB Simulation
- Software Verification & Validation (V & V)
- Hardware Critical Design Review
- Failure Means Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/RFI)
- Instrument Uncertainty Environmental Analysis
- 30,000 force pounds vertical 20,000 force pounds horizontal
- 33 IPS vertical, 25 IPS front to back, 23 IPS side to side
- 8 inches peak to peak - three directions
- 10' x 10'
- 10,000 LB
- Horizontal, Vertical, or Dependent Biaxial
- 7,000 force pounds
- 12 inches peak to peak
- 30" x 30"
- 450 LB
- Typical 1 - 100 Hz, 400 Hz max.
- 0.1% to 10%
- Random multi-frequency or complex waveforms Uniaxial Table
- IEEE 344 - 1975/1987, USNRC Regulatory Guide 1.100 Rev. 1 and related standards such as ANSI C37.98 for relays. Test Plan & Report Standardization per EPRI-SQURTS Utility Specifications
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QualTech NP provides environmental qualification engineering and testing for equipment in both mild and harsh environmental service conditions. Qualification programs are done by analysis, test, or a combination of both. Methodology used depends on the equipment and its safety function, environmental service conditions and other factors. QualTech NP can also provide support for EMI/RFI testing and Software Validation and Verification.
QualTech NP provides complete qualification support. In-conjunction with industry standards and purchasers specifications we evaluate the item to be qualified, prepare the plan, obtain customer approval, perform required testing, review results, and write the final qualification report.
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- 120V / 1f / 60 Hz up to 500A AC
- 240V / 3f / 60 Hz up to 100A AC
- 480V / 3f / 60 Hz up to 600A AC
- 600V / 1f/ 60 Hz up to 500A AC
- 0-120V / 1f / 60 Hz up to 30A AC
- 0-480V / 3f / 60 Hz up to 30A AC
- 0-700A AC @ 12V
- 0-1400A AC @ 6V
- 0-250V up to 350A DC
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- 0-120 PSIG shop air
- 0-3300 PSIG Bottled air
- 0-2500 PSIG Bottled nitrogen
- 0-600 CFM
Hydraulics: 0-10,000 PSIG static
- 0-100 PSIG at 10 GPM shop water
- IEEE 323-1974/1983 10 CFR 50.49
- Material aging & radiation effects library used to evaluate the expected life of components installed in a mild environment
- 0 - 50°C (60°C for some components)
- 40 - 95% RH non condensing
- 10E3 Rads for electronics 10E4 Rads for most electromechanical devices 10E6 Rads for phenolic components
- IEEE 323-1974/1983
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