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Wa~er" orc SES Preservice Exarnination E 3 ASCO Service nC. Agent Louisiana Power 8 Light Co 1
March 1981 810 617 006M.
P.J. Box.9474
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Mr. J. M. Livolsi, Purchasing Dept.
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Dear Sir:
O Introduction
~1 We express our appreciation for the opportunity to submit our proposal on the Preservice examination, the Eddy Current c:camination, and the Visual examination of Waterford # 3, Louisiana Power Company.
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We propose that the Virginia Corporation provide the following services to Louisiana Power and Light.
Inspection of Class I and Class I1 welds and co=ponents as specified in project identification No. 1564-1001; 100%
w.j Eddy Current examination of steam generator tubing; Visual examination of Class III piping in accordance with Section XI, and the hanger list set forth in Attachment "D".
We might add that Ebasco Services should be complimented on their zone method of identification. It is very workable and easily followed.
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We will perform the Praservice examination in accordance with Section XI, d
1974 edition including addenda through Summer, 1975, as set forth in No.
1564-1001. We recognize the items that apply to 1977 edition of Section
[g XI and identified in 3.1 of No. 1564-1001. We are cognizant of the apparent i
"I contradiction concerning the reactor vessel. Our approach will be addressed
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to comments under " Reactor Pressure Vessel and Closure !! cad" in Attachment
.i "A", and the work required in Zone # 2.
i-We will furnish personnel and equipment to perform the above inspections as expeditiously as possible. We expect to maintain an accurate and l ~j detailed record of the examinations. We will report to the client U
immediately any reportable indicatiens detected. We will also perform a preliminary analysis of any reportable indications. When the projects are completed we will furnish a complete, detailed, accurate report of
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....._._.~.._.m, The Virginia Corp. of Richmond Page Two Technical Discussion Ultrasonic examination will be used where a volumetric examination is specified.
Liquid Penetrant examination will be used where a surface exam is specified for stainless steel, and Mage. etic Particle or Liquid Penetrant for ferritic materials. Visual examinations, where called for in conjunction with either surface or volumetric exam, will be performed prior to the surface or volumetric exam and reported separately.
The Ultrasonic exams will be conducted with ultrasonic flaw detectors of the pulse-echo type as manufactured by Krautkramer Branson Inc., Sonics, Inc., or their equivalents.
Such instruments shall be certified as complying with Section XI.
The transducer will be of the ceramic crystal type as manufactured by either.$.erotech, Panametrics, or Harisonics.
The ultrasonic couplant will be Sonotrace 40 as manufactured by Echo Laboratories.
It shall be certified to contain less than 1% by weight residual Halogens and Sulphur.
The penetrant system will be as manuf actured by Sherwin, Inc. and consist of DP-51 penetrant, DR-60 cleaner / remover, D-100 developer. The DP-51 is water washable or solvent removable visible red dye, which may be furnished in spray cans or 1 pint brush cans. DR-60 is a safety type solvent in spray cans or gallon cans. D-100 is a non-aqueous suspension in spray cans. The pressurizing ges in spray cans is ISO-Butane. The penetrant, solvent and developer are certified to be less than 1% by weight l
residual Halogens and Sulphur.
j Magnetic Particle inspection of any welds or welded supports will be 0
accomplished using a Parker contour probe, electromagnetic yoke and dry powder. Magnetic Particle inspection of large bolts, etstings, etc., will be accomplished using equipment manufactured by Econospect Corporation, 9
and either wet fluorescent or dry powder. The electromagnetic yoke will jj be certified to lif t 10 pounds in the AC mode and 40 pounds in the half-wave DC mode. The current (acperes) meter of the Econospect equipment g
,I shall be certified as to accuracy.
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Ultrasonic examination of reactor coolant pump castings has historically t--!
not been successful. However, there is one technique that shows promise
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have been several approaches to using refracted longitudinal waves but l,.
the one showing best results is a 1 M3: single element with a captivated I
water column and a soft membrane contact area. Research indicates that a 15% fatigue crack of centrifugally cast stainless steel piping three inches thick can be reliably detected by this techni'que. Research has shown that although the attenuation in static cast material is greater, and the am'ount of noise on the screen is greater, that the screen height of the noise is about the same as in centrifugally cast material. Therefore, l
if a 15% fatigue crack can be reliably detected in centrifugally cast material, p-*
ik it should also be detectable in static cast.
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o The Virginia Corp. of Richmond Page Three The steam generator stay cylinder vild will be inspected utilizing a remote, self centering device which will hold the necessary ultrasonic transducers in contact with the inside surface. The device will be able to index in discreet increments in the radial direction and the arial direction.
- Transducers to be used will be phear wave or refracted longitudinal, depending upon whether the material is centrifugally cast, statically cast, or stainless plate. The exact transducer system will be determined after review of the calibration block. The remote indexin'g device is, of course, removable once the examination is completed.
We do not have the time, or necessary drawings, to assemble costs and details with this proposal. Suffice to s.=> that we have used this technique with excellent results en many large forgings which were accessible from the bore.
Description of Services The engineering office work to be accompliehed would include the preparation of procedures. A system of recording will be developed using the Ebasco zoning scheme.
It would be difficult to improve on this approach. We will assign a working target of estimated man hours for each zone, and will make weekly estimates of progress for each facet.
We will develop a quality assurance program for the entire job, and adhere strictly to the program once it has been approved and accepted by the client. We expect to subject the job site to periodic audit f rom our engineering office.
We might add that our record system will be a parallel effort that will j
include our of fice and the job site, with daily communication. All work S
will be supervised, and all paper work reviewed and approved by a job site Level III.
All work will, of course, be accomplished with our written, approved procedures. Obviously, all procedures will require clier.t approval before any work is commenced. All personnel performing the examinations will
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be certified in accordance with our written practice which was prepared to the guidelines of SNT-TC-1A, 1975 edition, and meets the requirements of paragraph IWA-2300 of Section XI.
- -~3 PSI Schedule Plan
! e-f The attached plan is submitted to convey our approach. A workable schedule would obviously reflect the availability of systems and the philosophy of both Ebasco and the job coordinator.
However, the tentative schedule does represent our initial thoughts on the priority of systems.
The plan indicates that we would try to complete the loops, and the critical
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systems that are tied to the loops, as soon as possible in order that the
- -l client be free to progress the nuclear steam supply system. This seg=ent is historically the most congested, and the area in which a serious system
' --i flaw would work the greatest burden on the client.
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The Virginia Corp. of Richmond Page Four We sincerely believe that we can complete the work within the time increment reficcted in the attached schedule.
Ilowever, progress is most dependent upon availability of the systems and coordination. We would hope that the job could be woked with continuous af fort. Delays invariably compound If the examination is well coordinated, and worked without the expense.
interruption, we can complete the PSI in the time frace of 6600 man hours.
Please note that the time alloted to each system on the schedule is not meant to indicate total time expended.
It simply indicates that we hope to complete the system on some date within the time increment.
Organization _
The folicwing staff will be assigned to Waterford # 3.
Thomas B. Munson, Vice President - Project Manager ASNT tested Level Registered professional engineer, State of Virginia.
III in Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle and Radiography.
June 1963 - 1970: Employed with General Electric Company as a field service representative. Responsibilities included installation and repair of power generation equipment.
April, 1979 - Sept., 1978:
Employed wie.h Virginia Electric and Power Company as supervisor mechanical equipment. VEPCO Level III with responsibilities including all phases of nondestructive testing. Responsible for preservice, inservice, and eddy current of Surry and North Anna plants.
Oct, 1978 - present: Vice President of Virginia Corporation David L. Spooner, Manager of NDE Services
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ASNT tested Level III.
Nov., 1955 - Feb., 1965: Employed in U.S. Navy. Graduate basic nuclear g
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Employed as nuclear quality co.. trol inspector Responsibilities included certification at Newport News Shipbuilding.
j of cleanliness, fit up, and welding of fabricated nuclear systems for submarines.
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Nov., 1965 '- June, 1966 : Employed as assistant to the general manager, n
Southeastern Plastics, Inc.
June, 1966 - March, 1970:
Employed as piping designer / draftsman and technical Basic yl vriter by the J. J. Henry Company, naval architects and engineers.
.d programs were submarine safety.
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Employe1 in Power Production, Virginia Electric lj]
and Pcwer Company. Senior NDE supervisor in company. Responsibilities included operational and technical control of all NDE in generating system.
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Manager, NDE Services for The Virginia Corporation.
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ASNT tested Level III in Ultrasonics.
Responsible for all NDE field ef fort.
Radiography, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle.
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,1974 - 1980: Manager, Q.A. Virginia Electric and Power Company (retired).
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The Virginia Corp. of Richmond Page Six Related Experience Our supervision performed all preservice, inservice and Eddy Current work on the Surry and North Anna plants while employed at Virginia Electric.
Since incorporating in 1978, we,have performed preservice, inservice, or Eddy Current work in the following nuclear power stations:
Conn. Yankee Prairie Island Salem H.B. Robinson Kewaunee Millstone KRSK0 (Yugoslavia)
Palisades Tampa (Westinghouse facilit:
Virgil Summer Surry Duane Arnold Brunswick Farley McGuire/ Catawba Oconee Indian Point Turkey Point North Anna Ft. Calhoun Crystal River Trino (Italy)
Trojan Beaver Valley Cooper We perform in excess of 50% of all Westinghouse preservice and inservice We have just finished the 100% base line Eddy Current of the Virgil work.
Summer unit, plus 3% cxamination after cold hydro.
We perform all SDE work for Virginia Electri i Power, and have enjoyed significant busiacss from Allied Chemical.
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Steam Generators The Virginia Corporation proposes to provide c 100% Eddy Curent examination of the tubes in each of the two vertically placed steam generators.
The tube bundle consists of 9,350 3/4" 0.D.,.048" vall Ni-Cr-Fe alloy tubes.
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The equipment used to perform the examination will be an EM-3300 Eddy and FM-2300 magnetic tape recorder, and a Gould I
8 Current instrument, j
220 two channel strip chart recorder. The probes will be Zetek dif ferential J 'l probes, sized to provide good fill factors. A Zetek probe push-puller and an SM-4 remote probe positioner will also be used.
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We have proposed that the Eddy Current work be continuous, with a communication extension of one hour between successive shifts.
Experience indicates this pcocedure is desirable as it reduces the possibility
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Visuals
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We think the estimated hours are reasonable.
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We do not take exception to the specifications.
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We do not have an agent in the State of Louisiana.
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We accept the insurance requirements.
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We emphasize to the client that we have not entered a figure of expense
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It is our normal work practice to furnish same. There will be an extra charge concerning the steam generator stay welds. We simply can not evaluate the total for reasons previously stated.
- =e We point out-that we have reduced our overtime factor to a figure of 1.3.
-j The high cost. of sustaining people in commercial facilities dictates that
,4 the job be worked on some basis other than a forty hour week. The value of invested money also dictates that the wock be completed as quickly as possible. The 1.3 figure somewhat eases the client's economic disadvantage.
d We hope our proposal is in sufficient clarity.
If not, we will be glad
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'N Again, we appreciate the opportunity accorded our company by Ebasco and Louisiana Power and Light.
If favored with the business, we will do our best to complete the work professionally.
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Title:
Ultrasonic Inspection of Longitudinal and Circumferential Butt Wc.1ds for AIaterials Less Than 21/2 Inches Thick l
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NDE 6. 2 0000MR0llEB 30?y Rev.O Date:
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- 1. 0 Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to detail the equipment, personnel, and methods to be used in the ultrasonic examination of circumferential and longitudinal full penetration butt welds for pipe or plate less than 21/2 inches thick. It is written to meet or exceed the requirements of references 2.1 and 2. 2 below.
2.0 References 1
2.1 ASME Boller and Pressure Vessel Code,Section V, Article 5,1980.
- 2. 2 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI, Aapendix III,1980.
3.0 Personnel 3.1 Personnel shall be qualified and certified in accordance with reference 2.3 to the level necessary to perform as assigned.
4.0 Equipment and Material 4.1 Ultrasonic flaw detection equipment shall be of the pulse-echo type such as the Krautkramer USM-2 or equivalent. An instrument shall be considered equivalent if it meets the requirements of The Virginia Corporation procedure NDE 5.1
- 4. 2 Transducers used for straight beam examination may be from 1/8" diameter to 1" diameter and a nominiti minimum frequency of
- 2. 25 Mhz. Lower frequcncies may be used where it is necessary to penetrate highly attenuative materials such as cast stainless steels.
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- 4. 0 Equipment and Material (cont'd)
- 4. 2 The ability of the lower frequency transducer to detect the artificial defects in the calibration block shall be considered as demonstrating sufficient sensitivity and resolution to perform the test satisfactorily. The transducers may be either single or multiple elements.
- 4. 3 Transducers for shear wave examination may be either of the replaceable wedge or permanently mounted wedge type. Sizes may rar.ge from 1/4" to 1" and may be either the standard shear wave or miniature shear wave. Wedge angles shall be a nominal 45, 60, or 70. The actual angle shall be checked on an IIW block at least once each day before use and the wedge replaced or reworked when the angle is out of tolcrance for the referenced l
code. In no case shall the actual angle deviate from the nominal angle by mare than 2
Frequency is to be a nominal 2.25 MHZ minimum. Where it is necessary to penetrate highly attenuative material such as cast stainless lower frequencies may he used and it may be necessary to use a refracted longitudinal wave rather than a shear wave. Where the refracted longitudinal wave is used the refracted angle will be between 40 and 45.
4.4 Calibration blocks are to be of ultrasonically similar material and manufacturedin accordance with applicable code. Where no code is applicable, the block will be as designated by The Virginia Corporation and approved by the customer.
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- 4. 5 Water, oil, grease, water soluble cutting oil or synthetic couplant, may be used as couplant. All couplant used on nuclear systems l
must be certified to have a sulphur anct halogen content of not more than 1% by weight. Surfaces will be cleaned of couplant after testing.
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- 5. 0 Initial Conditions 5.1 Sur' aces shall be clean and free of any scale, weld splatter or anything else that wouJd interfere with transducer contact or travel.
- 5. 2 Insofar as is practicable, the weld crown will be ground smooth and the weld edges blended into the base metal.
- 5. 3 The system being tested shall be drained before testing.
G. 0 Precautions 6.1 If required, obtain a radiation work permit before starting testing.
- 6. 2 If required, Health Physics Instructions shall be followed.
- 7. 0 Instructions 7.1 Calibration 7.1.1 Straight beam calibration for scan of base metal:
Place transducer on piece to be tested in an area free of defects and obtain a back reflection. Using the range and delay controls place the first back reflection on zero and the second back reflection at full screen width. With the delay control move the first back reflection to full screen width. Adjust the sensitivity so that the first back reflection is 80?o of screen height.
7.1. 2 Straight beam calibration for examination of weld metal and area of interest:
Set up on side drilled hole in calibration standard at 1/4T.
Adjust sensitivity so that response is 80fo of screen height.
Set up on side drilled hole at 3/4T. Mark height of response.
Draw a line between the 1/4T and 3/4T,this will be your distance amplitude curve or DAC. For standards having l
I the side drilled hcle at 1/2T the thickness of the material l
is such that no DAC is required. Set up on the 1/2T hole i'
C and adjust sensitivity to 80 h of screen height.
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7/27/79 Page 4 of_6 7.1. 3 Shear Wave Calibration 7.1.3.1 IIW block: With a standard II' block verify refracted angle, identify the beam index point and, dependent upon material thickness, calibrate screen for either 5" sound path or 10" sowid path.
7.1. 3. 2 Manufactured standard: Using the delay and range controls, position the response from the artificial defect (s) so that 1/2 node is at 30?o screen width, 1 node is 60?o screen width and 11/2 node is 90?o screen width. Peak the response from the artificial defect in the first 1/2 node to 80?c full screen height and mark this on screen with a grease pencil. Peak the indication in the 2nd half node and mark this point. Peak the indication in the 3rd half node and mark this point. Join the three points with a smooth curved line. This will be the distance amplitude curve.
When a 1/2 node examination is desired, adjust the delay and range controls so that 1/2 node is at 80?o of full screen width. This will allow the 1/4T side drilled hole to be at 20?o, the 1/2T at 40?c and the 3/4T at 60?b of full screen width. Not all calibration blocks will have a 1/4T,1/2T and 3/4T holes. Where only 1/2T hole is available, the thickness should be such that no distance amplitude I
curve is required. Where there is a 1/4T and 3/4T hole adjust the gain so that the 1/4T hole response is 80?o of full screen height and mark with a grease pencil. Peak the indication from the 3/4T hole l
and mark with a grease pencil. Jcin these two points with a smooth curved line. This will be l
the distance amplitude curve. Where all 3 holes are available, the distance amplitude curve is s
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a 7.1.3 Shear Wave Calibration (cont'd) i 7.1. 3. 2 established in the same manner except that the 1/2T hole is peaked, marked, and included in the Curve.
7.1. 4 Calibration will be checked every change in operators, I
transducers, or categcry of material or every 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />,
whichever is less. A decrease in sensitivity of 2 dB shall require recalibration and re-examination of everything examined since the last satisfactory check. An increase I
of 2dB shall require recalibration and re-evaluation of all recorded indications.
- 7. 2 Examination of the Weld
- 7. 2.1 Straight beam examination of the base material adjacent to the weld for defects that would adversely affect the shear wave examination. Calibrate as per 7.1.1 and scan the base material on either side of the weld for a distance equal to the scan path of the shear wave transducer.
7.2.2 Straight beam examination of the weld shall be done when it is not practicable to do the weld from both sides of the weld due to piping or component configuration or space limitations. Calibrate as per 7.1.2 and scan the entire volume of the weld and adjacent base material for i thickness on each side of the weld.
- 7. 2. 3 Shear wave examination of the weld:
Calibrate as per 7.1. 3. 2 and, insofar as is practical, the examination shall be conducted from both sides of the weld so that at least one full node passes through the weld, heat affected zone, and the required amount of base material.
Such conditions as access limitations, weld or joint configu-ration, and weld or base material attenuation determine practicality. When one full node is impractical, as in the case of cast stainless steel pipe or clad surfaces, a i
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- 7. 2 Examination of the Weld (cont'd) 7.2.3 1/2 node examination may be performed. In some cases it may be necessary to use the refracted longitudinal (straight beam) wave as a substitute for the shear wave.
- 8. 0 Evaluation of Indications 8.1 Straight Beam 8.1.1 When doing the scan of the base material prior to shear wave testing, areas containing indications (principally laminar) will be noted and considered during shear wave testing, and reported on the data sheet.
8.1. 2 When using the straight beam as a substitute for one of the angles for shear wave testing all indications above 20To of DAC will be investigated. Above 505 of DAC will be cecorded.
- 8. 2 Shear wave testing:
All indications over 20?o DAC shall be investigated, any indications 50To of DAC or greater shall be recorded.
9.0 Acceptance / Rejection Standard 9.1 Accept / reject criteria shall be in accordance with applicable code.
Where there is nc applicable code, accept / reject shall be as specified by the client.
- 10. 0 Reporting and Records 10.1 All indications which produce a response greater than 50To of DAC shall be reported.
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11 /20/78 Page 1 of 15 llEDERDL.JJD Pnov WRITTEN PRACTICR IObit QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICALON OF NDE PERSONNEL 1.0 Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to define and outline the practice and requirements to be utilized for training, qualifying, and certifying personnel, within the NDE Department of The Virginia Corporation of Richmond, to perform nondestructive examinations (NDE).
2.0 Scope 2.1 This procedure defines the duties, responsibilities, and limitations of a'.1 NDE personnel.
- 2. 2 This procedure is established specifically around the requirements of The Virginia Corporation of Richmond. The A2nerican Society for Nondestructive Testing Document "SNT-TC-1A, Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestruc-tive Testing", June 1975 Edition, has been used only as a guideline for estabHshing this procedure, since this is its intended purpose.
- 3. O Definitions 3.1 Terms included in this procedure are defined as follows:
3.1.1 Qualification - Skill, training, and experience required for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job 3.1.2 Certification - written testimony of qualificaticn 3.1. 3 Certifying Agency - The Virginia Corporation of Richmond shall be the certifying agency 3.1.4 Recommended Practice - A set of guidelines to assist the employer in developing uniform procedures for the qualifi-cation and certification of nondestructive personnel to satisfy his specific requirements 3.1.5 Employer - The corporate or private entity which employs personnel for wages or salary
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- 4. 0 Nondestructive Test AIethods 1.1 This procedure shall cover the methods and requirements set forth for the certification of personnel to perform NDE by the following methods.
4.1.1 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 4.1.2 Alagnetic Particle Testing (AIT) 4.1.3 Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) 4.1. 4 Eddy Current Testing (ET) 4.1. 5 Visual Testing (VT) 4.1. 6 Radiographic Testing (RT) 1
- 4. 2 Additional methods may be incorporated into this procedure by revision as required.
4.3 Certification shall indicate the test mathed and level of qualification achieved by the individual in accordance with this procedure.
- 5. 0 Levels of Qualification of NDE Personnel 5.1 NDE Level I (limited) - An NDE Level. I (limited) person shall be an individual who has received formal training in a particular NDE method but has no experience. He shall retain this level of qualifi-cation until enough hours of experience have been accumulated to qualify him to NDE LevelI. This individual shall be authorized to perform examinations only as an assistant and only in the company of a certified Level II or Level III for the particular method of examination.
- 5. 2 NDE Level I - An NDE Level I individual shall be qualified to properly perform specific calibrations and specific tests according to written instruction and to record the results. He shall receive the necessary guidance or supervision from a certified NDE Level II or III individual.
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- 5. 3 NDE Level II - An NDE Level II individual shall be qualified to set up and calibrate equipment and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications. He shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the method and shall exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job training and guidance of NDE Level I (limited) and NDE Level I personnel.
He shall be able to prepare written instructions, and to organize and report NDE results.
5.4 ND'd Level III - An NDE Level III individual shall be capable of and responsible for establishing techniques; interpreting codes, standards, and specifications; and designating the particular test method and technique to be used. He shall be responsible for the complete NDE operation he is qualified for and assigned to, and shall be capable of evaluating results in terms of existmg codes, standards, and specifi-cations. He shall have sufficient practical background in applicable materials, fabrication, and/or product technology to establish tech-niques and to assist in establishing acceptance criteria where none are otherwise available. He shall have general familiarity with other commonly used NDE methods. He shall be responsible for the train-ing and examination of NDE Level I and Level II personnel for certi-fication. The actual administration of training and grading of exami-nations may be delegated to a duly selected representative of the Level III individual and so recorded.
- 6. 0 Education, Training, and Experience 6.1 Personnel considered for certification in NDE shall have sufficient education, training and experience to ensure understanding of the principles and procedures of those areas of testing in which they are being considered for certification.
6.2 To be considered for certification, a candidate shall satisfy one of the following criteria for the applicable NDE level. Documented training and/or experience gained in positions and activities equiv-alent to those of Level I, Level II, or Level III prior to employment
EIJE Virginia 60rp0tatiOH Of Ritfjmonb Date: 11/20/7R p0ge 4 Of 15 with The Virginia Corporation of Richmond shall be considered towards satisfying the requirements of paragraphs 6.3 and 6. 4 below.
6.3 NDE Levels I and II 6.3.1 Table 6-11ists the minimum education, training, and experi-ence for qualification of Level I and Lew1 II individuals. The experience factor is given in months and hours, based on a 40 hour4.62963e-4 days <br />0.0111 hours <br />6.613757e-5 weeks <br />1.522e-5 months <br /> work week (175 hours0.00203 days <br />0.0486 hours <br />2.893519e-4 weeks <br />6.65875e-5 months <br /> per month). Experience records substantiating qualification shall be kept on an hourly basis.
6.3.2 Fer Level II certification, the experience shall consist of time at Level I.
If an individual is being qualified directly to Level II with no time at Level I, the required experience shall con-sist of the sum of the times required for Level I and Level II as a trainee and the hours of training required for Level I and Level II in total shall apply.
6.3.3 Credit for experience may be gained simultaneously in two or more disciplines. The candidate must spend at least 25Yb of his work time on each discipline for which experience is being claimed.
6.4 NDE Level III 6.4.1 To be considered for certification as a LevelIII, the candidate shall satisfy one of the education and experience criteria of l
paragraphs 6. 4. 2, 6. 4. 3, or 6. 4. 4 below.
6.4.2 Graduate of a four-year accredited engineering or science l
college or university with a degree in Engineering or Science plus one year's experience in NDE in an assignment compar-able to that of an NDE Level II in the applicable test method.
If the college or university degree is issued in NDE, the one year's experience requirement shall be reduced to six months.
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6.4.4 Four year's experience as a certified NDE Level II in the applicable test method.
6.4.5 When the individual is qualified by examination, 25?o of the above requirements may be replaced by experience as a certified NDE Level II in other methods listed in paragraph 4.0, Nondestructive Test Methods.
7.0 Training Programs 7.1 Personnel being considered for certification shall complete sufficient organized training to become thoroughly familiar with the principles and practices of the specified test method related to the level of cer-tification desired and applicable to the practices to be used and the products to be tested.
- 7. 2 The training courses shall cover, as a minimum, the areas listed in SNT-TC-1A, June 1975 Edition, under " Recommended Training Course". Outside agencies may be used, at the discretion of the Virginia Corporation. When an outside agency is used, its train-l ing course shall be equivalent to the SNT-TC-1A " Recommended Training Course".
7.3 The training program shall include sufficient examination to ensure
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- 8. 0 Examinations 8.1 To be considered for examination, NDE personnel must satisfy the requirements of paragraphs 6. 0 and 7. 0.
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8.3.2 Personnel qualified for visual examination shall receive a vision examination to assure natural or corrected far distance acuity that is equivalent to the near distance requirement such as a Snellen test at 15 feet, or equivalent.
8.3.3 Personnel shall also be capable of distinguishing and differen-1 tiating contrast between colors by successfully completing the 24 plates of " Tests for Color-Blindness" by Ishihara, or equivalent. Personnel not successfully completing the Ishihara test shall be given a supplemental examination consistmg of dis-tinguishing between the colors normally used in the common nondestructive testing methods. A separate certification sheet attesting to the results of the supplemental examimtion shall be attached to the physical examination sheet.
8.3.4 All personnel subject to wearing respirators while performing examinations in nuclear power stations shall be given a l
pulmonary function test.
8.3.5 The examinations in paragraph 8. 3.1 through 8. 3.4 shall be 1
administered by qualified personnel and shall be performed on an annual basis, with the exception that the supplemental examination in paragraph 8. 3. 3 shall be administered by an NDT Level III. Examination results shall be kept on file for the period of certification.
8.4 General (written) 8.4.1 The general examination shall cover the basic theory and test principles relative to the applicable test method. Appropriate I
questions shall be selected from the ASNT examination book-lets cr devised by the LevelIII examiner.
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- 8. 5 Specific (written) 8.5.1 The specific examination shall cover the equipment, operating procedures, and test techniques that the applicant may encounter in his specific assignment.
8.5.2 The specific examination shall also cover the specifications or codes and acceptance criteria used by The Virginia Corporation of Richmond and by its customers in their NDE procedures.
- 8. 6 Practical
- 8. 6.1 The person considered for certification shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the examiner that he is familiar with and can operate the necessary test equipment and analyze the resultant information to the degree required.
8.6.2 At least one selected specimen shall be tested, and the results of the test shall be analyzed by the person considered for certification.
8.6.3 The description of the specimen, the test procedure, including check points, and the results of the examination shall be documented.
8.7 W itten Examinations - The written examination shall be administered c
without access to reference material (closed book) except that neces-sary data, such as graphs and tables, may be provided.
8.7.1 NDE LevelI
- 8. 7.1.1 General Examination - The designated number of LevelI questions approved by the NDE Level III examiner are to be answered.
Test Method Number of Questions Ultrasonic Testing 40 30 Magnetic Particle Testing 30 Liquid Penetrant Testing 30 Eddy Current Testing 30 Visaal Testing 40 1
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- 8. 7.1. 2 Specific Examination - The designated number of questions approved by the LevelIII examiner are to be answered.
Test Method Number of Questions Ultrasonic Testing 15 Magnetic Particle Testing 20 Liquid Penetrant Testing 20 Eddy Current Testing 15 Visual Testing 15 Radiographic Testing 20 1
8.7.1. 3 Practical Examination - Proficiency shall be demon-strated in performing the applicable nondestructive tests and limited evaluations of the results obtained on one or more samples approved by the NDE LevelIII examiner. At least ten different checkpoints requiring an understanding of test variables and the company's procedural requirements shall be included in this practical examination.
8.7.2 NDE LevelII 8.7. 2.1 General Examination - The designated number of Level II questions approved by the NDE LevelIII examiner are to be answered.
Test Method Number of Questions Ultrasonic Testing 40 Magnetic Particle Testing 30 Liquid Penetrant Testing 30 Eddy Current Testing 30 Visual Testing 30 Radiographic Testing 40 l1
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Test Method Number of Questions Ultrasonic Testing 20 Magnetic Particle Testing 15 Liquid Penetrant Testing 15 Eddy Current Testing 15 Visual Testing 15 Radiographic Testing 20 1
8.7.2.3 Practical Examination - Proficiency shall be demon-strated in selecting and performing the applicable nondestructive tests and evaluating the results ob-tained on one or more samples approved by the NDE Level m examiner. At least ten different checkpoints requiring an understanding of test variables and the company's procedural requirements shall be included in this practical examination.
8.7.3 NDE Level EI
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The Virginia Corporation Level m general examination.
The actual passing grade shall be used. However, if no grade is given by ASNT, the mimmum passing grade of 80% shall be used. An alternate Level m general examination may be used in lieu of the ASNT exami-I l
nation. For this examination thirty questions devised by the examiner for the appropriate method, plus thirty questions from the NDE LevelII questions for other applicable NDE methods,are to be answered.
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knowledge of nondestructive examination acceptance standards and required examinations of welds and materials.
8.7.3.3 Practical Examination - Proficiency shall be demon-strated in selecting, specifying, and writing specifica-tions and/or procedures for the performance of the applicable nondestructive tests using appropriate reference material.
8.7.4 If a Level III is used for work relating to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI, Winter 1975 Addenda, or later, or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section III, I
he must be certified by examination.
8.7.5 For work performed other than specified in paragraph 8.7.4 above, the Virginia Corporation of Richmond may waive exam-ination for the Level III individual on the basis of demonstrated ability, achievement, experience, and education, as defined in paragraph 5. 4 and 6.4.
Written certification must be pro-vided, and evidence supporting the certification shall be held on file and be made available when verification is required.
I 8.8 Grading 8.8.1 The Corporate LevelIII for The Virginia Corporation of Richmond l
shall be responsible for the conducting and grading of examina-tions of all NDE LevelI and LevelII personnel. The actual administration and grading of examinations may be delegated to the duly selected representative of the Corporate LevelIII and t
so record:d.
8.8.2 Satisfactory percentile grades for Levels I, II, and III are detailed in paragraph 8.8.4.
These grades shall be a composite grade based upon the general, specific, and practical tests as weighted in paragraph 8. 8.3.
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8.8.3.1 NDE Level I Examination Grades General 0.4 Specific
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8.8.4 When an examination is administered for NDE Level I or Level II qualification, a composite grade of 80?o or greater is required j
for qualification. In addition, each grade for the general, specific, and practical examinations shall be 70?o or greater.
Test objects shall be used in the practical examination, and at i
least 90?o of the known indications shall be found. For NDE LevelIII, a composite grade of 90?o is required, and no grade I
shall be less than 80?o.
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30 days or sho.y evidence of having received suitable additional training as determined by the Corporate NDE Level III before re-examination.
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- 9. 0 Certification 9.1 Certification of all levels of NDE personnel is the responsibility of The Virginia Corporation of Richmond.
- 9. 2 Certification of NDE personnel shall be based on demonstration of satisfactory qualification as determined by the procedures outlined in paragraphs 6. 0, 7. 0, and 3. 0.
9.3 At the option of the Virginia Corporation of Richmond, an outside agency.nay be engaged to provide NDE LevelIII services. In such instances, the responsibility of certiiication shall be retained by The Virginia Corporation of Richmond.
9.4 If an outside NDE LevelIII agency is utilized, the Virginia CorporaMon of Richmond shall audit the agency providing NDE Level III services to assure that training, examination, and certification are in accordance with SNT-TC-1A. The Virginia Corporation of Richmond will maintain a written record of the audit.
- 9. 5 Certification records shall be maintained on file by The Virginia Corporation of Richmond and shall contain personnel records of the certified individuals.
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Name of certified individual Level of certification and test method Educational background and experience Statement indicating satisfactory completion of training in accordance with this procedure Results of the physical examination prescribed in paragraph 8.3 Copies of current examinations and of grades for all previous l
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Percentile weights assigned to each examination, if examina-tions were employed for qualification Composite grade if examinations were employed l
Date of certification and/or recertification and the dates of hire Signature of NDE LevelIII responsiule for certification S
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- 9. 6 Re-certification 9.6.1 All levels of NDE personnel shall be re-certified every three years by examination in accordance with paragraphs 8.0 and
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9.6.2 NDE personnel, in order to be eligible for recertification, must have completed a minimum of eight hours of retr.'.ining within the three years prior to recertification. The 7
retraining shall include sufficient exami ntion to ensure the training material has been comprehende.l. All retraining shall be documented in the individual's certification file.
9.6.3 NDE personnel may be reexamined at any time at the discretion of t'.e Virginia Corporation of Richmond and have their certification entended or revoked.
9.6.4 NDE personnel may be surveyed in the field for actual job performance, on a random basis, to ensure quality performance is maintained. The survey shall be performed by the Alanager, NDE Services, Corporate LevelIII, or Quality Assurance
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9.6.5 Interrupted service of six months or more will require re-exanination and recertification in accordance with paragraphs
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10.0 Termination 10.1 All certifications shall be automatically terminated when a certified individual leaves the employ of The Virginia Corporation of Richmond.
- 10. 2 An NDE Level I or II individual who has been terminated by an employer may be recertified to his former NDE level by The Virg'nia Corporation of Richmond based on examim tion as described in
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paragraphs 8. 3, 8.4, 8. 5, and 8. 6 provided all of the following conditions are met to the satisfaction of The Virginia Corporation of Richmond:
The employee has proof of prior certification The employee was working in the capacity tow!tich he had been certified within six months of his termination The employee is bein; recertified within six months of his termination.
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Elje Virginia Corporation of Ricfjmonb Date: 8/6/80 Page C g PREFACE This manual has been prepared to establish policies and procedures in the areas which are deemed necessary to insure adequate control of quality within The Virginia Corporation and all work performed by its personnel.
This Quality Assurance Alanual is intended to comply with the requirements of 10 CFR50 Appendix B, entitled " Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants", as it pert.' ins to preservice and insarvice inspection of nuclear power plant components, American National Standard ANSI N45. 2 - 1977, Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.Section III, Nuclear Power Plant Components, American National Standard ANSI B31.1 - 1977 2
Power Piping, and American National Standard ANSI B31.7, Nuclear Power Pipity.
This manual, approved by The Virginia Corporation Quality Assurance Alanager, comprises The Virginia Corporation Quality Assurance Program.
This program recognizes the need for special controls, processes, test equipment, tools, and skills to attain the required quality, and the need for verification of quality by inspection and test. The program provides for training and certification of personnel performing activities affecting quality as necessary to assure that suitable proficiency is achieved and maintained.
l The Virginia Corporation LevelIII and the Quality Assurance AIanager shall regularly review the status and adequacy of this program and revisions, I
additions, or deletions shall be made as indicated by such review. Additions or deletions to meet specific client requirements shall be made by addenda and shall be so indicated on the document cover sheet.k
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- 1. 0 Purpose 1
- 2. 0 Scope 1
1 3.0 General 2
4.0 Applicability to Criteria of 10CFR50, Appendix B 3
- 5. 0 Organization and Responsibility 5
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- 7. O Control of Quality Assurance Documents 9
- 8. 0 Centrol of Special Processes 11
- 9. 0 Control of Test and AIeasuring Equipment 12 10.0 Handling, Storage and Shipping of Controlled AIaterials 14
- 11. 0 Inspection and Test Control 15 12 0 Quality Assurance Records 17 13.0 Procedure Generation and Control 19 f
14.0 Audits 21 15.0 Procedural Non-compliance 23 i
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- 1. 0 Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this manual is to establish policies necessary to control quality within The Virginia Corporation of Richmond and all work pellormed by its personnel.
- 1. 2 The Quality Assurance program encompassed by the Quality Assurance AIanual is the only document of The Virginia Corpora-tion of Richmond exclusively devoted to quality, and, as such, it is the corporate commitment to qu lity.
- 2. 0 Scope 2.1 The scope of this document is to include all areas deemed perti-nent to provide adequate quality assurance for The Virginia Corporation of Richmond.
- 2. 2 The Quality Assurance Alanual shall provide the basis of methods for ct.ntrolling quality and designate the controls to be implemented.
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3.1.1 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission's " Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants", Section 10 CFR50, Appendix B.
3.1.2 American National Standard ANSI N45.2 - 1977, Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities.
3.1. 3 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section III, Nuclear Power Plant Components.
2 3.1. 4 American National Standard ANSI B31.1-1977, Power Piping.
3.1. 5 American National Standard ANSI B31.7, Nuclear Power Piping.
- 3. 2 Responsibilities
- 3. 2.1 The responsibility for the implementation of this manual rests with the President of The Virginia Cceporation of Richmond and the designated Quality Assurance Manager.
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- 4. 0 Applicability to Criteria of 10CFR50. Appendix B 10CFR50. Appendix B Criteria Applicable Portion of Manual I.
Organizction The Virginia Corporation organization as described in Section 5.0 of this Manual fulfills the requirements of this criteria.
II. Program The Virginia Corporation Quality Assur-ance Program is as outlined in this Manual.
III. Design Control The Virginia Corporation performs no design for nuclear plant systems.
IV. Procurement Document Control Section 6. O of this Manual.
V. Instructions, Procedures and Section 13.0 of this Manual addresses Drawings the control of procedures. Any draw-ings or instructions generated by The Virginia Corporation shall be as a part of a procedure.
VI. Document Centrol Section 7.0 of this Manual.
VII. Control of Purchased Material, Section 6.0 of this Manual.
Equipment, and Services VIII. Identification and Control of Sections 6.0 and 10.0 of this Manual.
Materials, Parts and Components IX. Control of Special Processes Section 8. 0 of this Manual.
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Inspection Section 11. 0 of this Manual.
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i XI. Test Control The Virginia Corporation Quality Assur-ance Manual does not address plant operational testing. Nondestructive testing is covered in Section 8.0 of this LIanual.
XII. Control of Test and Measuring Section 9.0 of this Manual.
Equipment XIII.
Handling, Storage and Shipping Section 10. 0 of this Manual.
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Inspection Test and Operating Sections 6. 0, 9. 0 and 15. 0 of this Status Manual.
XV. Nonconforming Materials, Parts Sections 6.0 and 10.0 of this Manual.
or Components XVI.
Corrective Action Corrective action is included in Sections
- 6. 0,14. 0 and 15. 0 of this Manual.
XVII. Quality Assurance Records Sections 7.0 and 12.0 of this Manual.
XVIII.
Audits Section 14.0 of this Manual.
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- 5. 0 Organization and Responsibility 5.1 The President of The Virginia Corporation shall appoint, by letter, a Corporate LevelIII and a Quality Assurance Manager.
- 5. 2 The Quality Assurance Manager has the responsibility for the overall quality assurance organization. This responsibility includes the identification of quality related problems, the initiation or recommendation of solutions, the verification 1
of implementation of solutions, and the quality assurance manual and its implementation. The Quality Assurance Manager,
2 or his designate, has authority to stop work at anytime in order to control further progress. a non-conforming item, deficiency, or unsatisfactory condition until proper dispositioning has occurred.
He may designate certain specific areas of responsibility to other qualified individuals. This designation is to be in written memo form and signed by the Quality Assurance Manager. All actions of designates are subject to the review of the Quality Assurance Manager.
- 5. 3 The Quality Assurance Manager shall designate the Corporate LevelIII as being responsible for the control of special processes.
In this capacity he shall be responsible for the NDE Manual and its implementation. The NDE Manual shall detail the procedures for personnel certification and actual accomplishment and
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5.4 The organizational chart provides visual representation of the organization.
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Effe Virgtnta Corporation of Richmonb Data: 10/20/78 Page 6 of 25 ORG ANIZ ATION FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE EX AMIN ATION i
M. M. Persinger President F. R. Burkhardt T. B. Munsen Vice President Vice President (Q. A. Manager)
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- 6. 0 Control of Purchased Alaterial, Equipment and Services 6.1 Contractors and Sub-contractors 6.1.1 Control shall consist of the evaluation and selection of contractors, sub-contractors, equipment and material suppliers, who have a demonstrated capability to provide items or services with an acceptable quality control plan to ensure The Virginia Corporation that quality requirements will be met.
6.1. 2 Suppliers of materials or equipment considered to be catalog items, shall be evaluated on product performance and reputation within the industry. Product or service suppliers of non-cntlog items shall be audited by the 1
Quality Assurance ?.lanager or his designate. These audits will be planned to determine the audit scope, the specific elements to be audited, and the audit length.
6.1. 3 Competing bidders shall be compared on quality performance and this factor analyzed prior to the award of the order.
- 6. 2 Procurement Specifications 6.2.1 All material, equipment and services, except for the exclusion of office supplies and other non-technical related items, shall comply to written procurement specifications which shall be stated in the procurement document which will be the purchase order. The procurement document and the procurement specifi-1 s
cations shall be reviewed and approved by the Quality Assurance Alanager or his authorized designate.
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- 6. 2 Procurement Specifications (cont'd) 6.2.2 These specifications shall state, where applicable, i
the quality assurance, inspection, test, and design criteria. A statement of compliance shall be furnished by the manufacturer ormanufacturer's representative that purchase order requirements are met. Ai1 specific inspection or test results documentation shall be detailed and furnished to The Virginia Corporation and will be retained as part of the procurement document.
6.2.3 Changes to procurement documents must have the approval of the Quality Assurance Manager or his 1
designate prior to the change being made.
- 6. 3 Storage of Certified Materials 6.3.1 Certified materials received, and found in compliance I
shall be so marked and removed from the segregated non-compliance area.
- 6. 4 Material or Equipment Non-compliance 6.4.1 Material or equipment received or subsequently found to be in non-compliance, with the purchase specification or any applicable codes or Quality Assurance criteria, I
shall be so tagged and placed in a segregated non-compliance area. Material or equipment found in non-compliance in the field shall be removed from the job site as soon as practical.
- 6. 4. 2 Non-compliance materials shall be disposea of in the following manner:
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- 6. 4 Material or Equipment Non-compliance (cont'd) 6.4.2 returned to the supplier for replacement or credit, or disposed in suitable waste containers.
B.
Ultrasonic couplant - to be returned to the supplier for replacement or credit, recertified, or dispesed in suitable waste containers.
C.
Ultrasonic, magnetic particle and eddy current 1
electronic equipment - to be repaired and/or calibrated by authorized facilities.
D.
Transducers - to be disposed of or returned to the supplier for replacement, repair or recertification.
- 6. 5 Responsibility
- 6. 5.1 The Quality Assurance Manager or designate shall be,
responsible to perform audits ol vendor facilities where required and to document such audit.
6.5.2 The Quality Assurance Manager or designate shall be responsible for the inspection of all items upon receipt and to document such inspection. Documentation shall reference applicable procurement document (s) to ensure prodat compliance.
- 6. 5. 3 The Quality Assurance Manager or designate shall be responsible for tagging and storage of items in non-compliance in the office. The senior Virginia Corp-oration NDE technician shall be responsible for tagging an.1 removing from job site any items found in non-compliance in the field.
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affecting the control of purchased material, equipment, or services for a minimum of three years, unless J
otherwise specified by codes, standards or client I
requirements. These records shall not be destroyed without their being offered to the applicable client.
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- 7. 0 Control of Quality Assurance Documents 7.1 The following are con @ red to ba Quality Assurance documents; AIaterial certifications, calibration reports, quality related forms, quality related drawings, personnel documentation, purchase 1
orders for certified materials or equipment, Quality Assurance procedures and manuals, and any other documents deemed necessary by the Quality Assurance Alanager.
- 7. 2 These documents shall be kept in a separate quality file widch will be maintained so as to effect the speedy and orderly retrieval of information. The maintenance of the integrity and orderliness of this file shall be the responsibility of the Quality Assurance Manager or designate.
- 7. 3 Documentation generated in The Virginia Corporation home office as a result of requested client work shall be formally transmitted to the client by means of a transmittal letter. A copy of the transmittal shall be retained in the Quality Assurance file.
- 7. 4 Documentation generated in the field shall be handled according to the rules contained in the process procedure governing the generation of the material. Where no specific procedure is applicable, the following rules shall apply.
7.4.1 Field storage facilities shall provide a safe and secure storage area.
7.4.2 Access to these files shall ba limited to The Virginia Corporation field supervisor or his designate.
7.4.3 Original documentation shall become the property and responsibility of the client upon his sign-off for receipt of the material.
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- 7. 5 All specific Virginia Corporation NDE procedures and instructions shall be maintained in an NDE procedures manual. All general and administrative NDE procedures shall be maintained in an 1
NDE manual. All current material certifications, equipment certifications, calibration records, and personnel certifications will be maintained in a certifications manual.
- 7. 6 A master log shall be maintained as to the recipients of the Quality Assurance Manual, the NDE manual, the NDE procedures 1
manual, and the certifications manual. Revisions and additions to diese manuals will be by distribution. Each distribution will be accompanied by a transmittal letter, with instructions to destroy obsolete documents. A copy of the distribution I
letter will ba maintained as a part of th3 master log until receipt of the distribution reply at which time this receipt will replace the transmittal letter and become a permanent part of the master log.
- 7. 7 Copies of material and equip'nent certifications will be attached to the procurement.locument and retained as specified in paragraph 12.4. Copies of calibration records shall be 1
retained in the Materials / Equipment Master Log and retained as specified in paragraph 12.4.
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- 8. 0 Control of Special Processes 8.1 The Corporate LevelIII shall be the Quality Assurance Manager's designate for this area.
- 8. 2 The Corporate LevelIII shall be responsible for the preparation and implementation of al. NDE Manual and an NDE Procedures 1
Manual.
- 8. 3 The NDE Manual shall detail the procedures necessary for the qualification and certification of ND2 personnel. All persons performing NDE for The Virginia Corporation shall be certified in accordance with The Virginia Corporation procedure, NDE-4.1, entitled " Written Practice for the Qualification and Certification of NDE Personnel." NDE-4.1 is written to meet or er aed the guidelines of SNT-TC-1A, June,1975 Edition, and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI.
- 8. 4 The NDE Manual shall contain the procedures for the administrative control of NDE processes and documentation.
procedures, detailing the equipment to be utilized, methods, and controlled conditions when performing special processes.
- 8. 6 The NDE Manual and the NDE Procedures Manual and all procedures therein shall be reviewed for completeness and 1
compliance to all applicable codes, standards and contracts by the Quality Assurance Manager.
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- 9. 0 Control of Test and AIeasuring Equipment 9.1 This procedure applies to nondestructive test equipment e
purchased or rented by The Virginia Corporation.
- 9. 2 Control of Equipment
- 9. 2.1 NDE equipment shall be procured in accordance with Section 6.0 of this manual. Certification of initial calibration shall be specified on the procurement document.
9.2.2 The Alanager of NDE Services shall maintain a master log of equipment. Entries in this log shall include, but not 1 ' limited to, identification by generic name, manufacturer, model number or name, serial number, calibration record and due date, calibration procedure, equipment location, responsible 1
technician, and copies of all calibration records.
The QA Alanager or designate shall review the r. laster 1
equipment log on the first working day of each month for equipment to be recalled for calibration.
- 9. 3 Calibration of NDE Equipment 9.3.1 The master equipment log shall contain historical records and calibration recall records for NDE equipment. It shall be maintained as specified in
- 9. 2. 2 above.
9.3.2 Equipment shall be calibrated at minimum intervals of six months, with the exception of magnetic particle 1
equipment, which will be calibrated at minimum intervals of one year.
9.3.3 Calibration shall be performed by qualified technicians.
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- 9. 3 Calibration of NDE Equipment (cont'd) 9.3.4 Calibration standards shall provide an accuracy greater than the equipment being calibrated. Such standards shall be traceable to the National Bureau of Standards, where practicable.
9.3.5 Calibration shall be accomplished by calibration procedures approved by the manufacturer or approved 1
Virginia Corporation procedures.
9.3.6 Calibration shall be performed in an environment which is not expected to alter the attainable accuracy of the equipment in the field.
9.3.7 Upon completion of calibration, a sticker shall be attached to the equipment showing serial number, calibrated by, calibration date and calibration due date.
- 9. 4 Storage 9.4.1 NDZ equipment which is in compliance shall be stored in accordance with Section 6.0 of this manual. This area shall have an environment which will not affect 1
the equipment's condition or performance. Tempera-tures between 32 F. and 90 F. and humidity below 90?o are considered adequate.
- 9. 5 Equipment in Non-compliance
- 9. 5.1 Equipment found to be in non-compliance shall be tagged and removed from service in accordance with Section 6.0 of this manual.
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1/7/80 Pagels of 25 10.0 Handling, Storage and Shipping of Controlled Materials 10.1 Controlled materials are defined as those materials which require quality documentation before they may be used.
10.2 All controlled material will be receipt inspected in accordance with The Virginia Corporation appendix to VC-QA-100; VC-QA-100A1 or VC-QA-100B1 or VD-QA-100C1 as applicable.
10.3 All controlled materials shipped from the office or from jobsites shall be done in accordance with The Virginia Corporation appendix to VC-QA-100; VC-QA-100DI, VC-QA-100El, or VD-QA-100F1 as applicable.
I 10.4 Where controlled materials are taken from the original container and placed in others, the appropriate identifying information shall be transferred to the new container.
The applicabic portions of a " Controlled Items Shipping Memo" will be completed and placed in the Controlled Materials /
Equipment Log.
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- 11. 0 Inspection and Test Control
- 11. 1 Activities Related to Design Engineering
- 11. 1. 1 The Virginia Corporation shall not perform inspections in activities related to Design Engineer.
11.2 Activities Related to Specialized Equipment Engineer or Supplier
- 11. 2. 1 The Virginia Corporation shall not engage in the manufacture of specialized equipment.
11.3 Activities Related to Service 11.3.1 The Virginia Corporation performs inspecting and inservice inspections on behalf of the client. A program consisting of inspection and test planning, inspection and test techniques, procedures, and records shall be established, consistent with the scope of work to be performed.
- 11. 3. 2 The inspection and test planning shall be made with full con-sideration of the fabrication processes and sequence. The planning shall determine what characteristics or parameters are to be determined and the most opportune time to perform the inspection. For work of considerable complexity, the client shall be advised of the inspection planning and shall give approval of the overall plan.
11.3.3 The inspection and test techniques to be used, at each inspec-tion point, shall be determined by considering ti.e character-istic or parameter to be determined and the work operations being performed. The basic criteria for selection of inspec-tion techniques and processes shall be the requirements of the applicable specifications, codes and standards; or if none of these documents are applicable, then the satisfaction of the design requirements shall be used.
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Ehe Virginia t.orporation of Ritfjmonb Date: 10/20'78 Page 17 of 25 11.3.4 Inspection and test procedures shall be uniquely identified.
The procedures shall specify, or reference, the character-istic or parameter to be determined, the inspection process to be used, special tooling required, acceptance criteria and the information to be recorded. These procedures for inspection processes which are included within Section 8.0, Control of Special Processes, shall have that additional in-formation contained within the procedures.
- 11. 3. 5 Personnel responsible for the performance cf inspections and tests and persons approving inspection and test procedures shall be trained, tested, and certified in accordance with applicable specifications, codes and standards.
11.3. 6 Inspection and test records shall provide objective evidence that the inspections and tests are performed in compliance with approved procedures. The records shall contain, where applicable, the values of the characteristics or parameters that are determined.
11.3.7 Inservice inspection and tests shall be performed using pro-cedures. The procedures shall be identified as to the spe-cific system and component being inspected. The procedures shall be arranged in sequential order of performance and shall delineate equipment and tools, calibration requirements, the characteristics to be inspected, and the acceptance cri-teria. Space shall be provided for indicating that each opera-l l
tion has been completed in proper sequence and the identifica-tion of the inspector.
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changes in the response to the inspection technique that are considered significant need be indicated.
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12.0 Quality Assurance Records 12.1 Sufficient records shall be prepared as work is performed to furnish documentary evidence of the quality of activities. Records shall be consistent with applicable codes, standards, specifications and contracts and shall be adequate for use in inanagement of the Quality Assurance program.
- 12. 2 Records shall be ccmpiled and maintained. The records shall be filed in a timely and orderly manner to allow for access and retriev-ability. The records shall be maintained in a file, room, or area that provides protection against fire, vermin, and water damage.
12,3 Records 12.3.1 The records shall include those documents which were sub-mitted to the client as The Virginia Corporation product satisfying the contract requirements.
12.3.2 The records shall also include qualifications of personnel, procedures and equipment involved in testing, inspection, nondestructive examination, auditing, and other activities as required by the Quality Assurance program and applicable codes and standards.
12.3.3 Inspection and test records shall, as a minimum, identify the date of inspection or test, the data recorder, the type of observation, the results, the acceptability, and the dis-position of the records.
12.3.4 Radiation exposure records for personnel engaged in activities requiring exposure to ionizing radiation shall be kept in a quality assurance file. In addition, a log shall be kept in this file showing dates of possible exposure for Virginia Corporation personnel and dates for receipt of confirming exposure records.
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Efje "t7ttginta Corporatiott of Richmonb Date: 10/20/?3 Page 19 cf 25 12.3.4 Continued This file shall be reviewed on the first working day of each month by the Radiation Safety Officer for completeness.
The Alanager-NDE Services shall be designated as the Radiation Safety Officer by memo from the president of The Virginia Corporation of Richmond.
12.4 Retention Requirements 12.4.1 Records shall be retainedin accordance with the conditions of contracts and as may be requircd by applicable codes and standards, and regulatory agencies.
12.4.2 Records which demonstrate satisfaction of the client's requirements shall be retained for three years after completion of the work.
12.4.3 The records shall be maintained in a fireproof file, room or area. Reasonable protection shall be given against water and vermin damage.
12.5 Transportation
- 12. 5.1 The transportation of records shall consider protection against loss and damages. The use of registered mail, metal containers, hand carrying, etc., shall be given due consideration. The client shall give written approval for the transportatica of records.
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1 Efje Virginia Corporation of Richmonb Date.1/7/80 Page 20 of 25 13.0 Procedure Generation and Control 13.1 Procedures shall be generated as required by internal need or client request.
13.2 An NDE manual shall be generated which will contain the the procedures racessary for the qualification and certification of personnel performing NDE, and other administrative procedures as necessary. An NDE procedures manual shall be generated which will contain all specific Virginia Corporation NDE procedures. These manuals and all procedures contained 1
therein, shall be reviewed by the Corporate LevelIII and the Quality Assurance Alanager as specified in paragraph 13. 3 belo.v.
13.3 Each draft procedure shall be reviewed for completeness, suitability, and technical accuracy by the Corporate Level III and reviewed for completeness and compliance to applicable 1
codes, standards, and contracts by the Quality Assurance AIanager or his designate.
13.4 Upon successful completion of in-house review, the procedure, or manual shall, when required, ba issued as a draft copy to the client for review.
13.5 Upon successful completion of all reviews, the procedure shall be issued, as revision 0.
Where client acceptance is necessary, this acceptance shall be indicated by client sign-off on the cover sheet.
13.6 The manual or procedure shall become effective when all necessary signatures of approval have been accomplished as specified in paragraphs 13. 2,.13. 3,13. 4, an.d 13. 5 and may then ba issued for use.
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13.0 Procedure Generation and Control (cont'd) 13.7 Procedures may be revised either in-house or in the field as necessary to reflect changes to code or specifications, or to reflect practical considerations. The generation and review 2
of in-house or field revisions shall be the same as for original procedures, as detailed in paragraphs 13. 2 through 13. 6 above.
13.8 All the originals of procedures generated specifically for client use shall be retained in the client's job file. A distribution log shall be maintained with the procedure.
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distribution. Each distribution will be accompanied by a transmittalletter, with instructions to destroy obsolete documents. A copy of the distribution letter will be maintained with the procedure until receipt of the distribution reply at which time this receipt will replace the transmittal letter.
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- 14. 0 Audits 14.1 Audits shall be performed of technical services and those groups performing these services. The audit will be performed under the authority of the President, by the Quality Assurance Manager. The minimum audit frequency 7
will be one year.
- 14. 2 The audit shall be planned to determine the scope of the audit, the specific elements to be audited and the data to be recorded. The number of auditors and the length of the audit shall be determined.
- 14. 3 The audits related to services functions shall be coordinated and scheduled with other internal audits.
- 14. 4 The Corporate Quality Assurance Manager, or his designate, shall be the audit team leader. The audit shall be performed by appropriately trained persons other than those who perform 2
the activity being inspected.
14.5 Written procedures or checklists shall be used for each audit.
j The written procedure or checklist shall identify the major elements or features to be verified and provide a minimum basis for performing the audit. Objective evidence shall be examined for compliance with quality assurance program requirements.
Upon completion of the audit, an exit interview will be held to I
clarify the findings of the audit. The purpose of the exit interview will be to determine that the audit team has: been correctly informed, correctly interpreted comm'mications, interviewed the appropriate personnel, examined the significant documents, and clearly stated the findings.
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- 14. 6 The audit report shall identify the audit team, the general areas or items which had been audited, accurately reflect conditions as found during the audit, and shall detail any specific deficiencies that had been observed. The audit report shall be signed by the audit team leader. If required, the audit report shall present a date by which written response is required from the appropriate management level. At a minimum, the response shall contain a scheduled commitment for corrective action or justification of why corrective action is not required. The audit report shall ba transmitted to the appropriate level of management of the organization that had been audited.
14.7 There shall be a follow-up audit to verify that corrective actions have been implemented for those instances when the observed discrepancies were of a serious nature. At the discretion of the audit team leader, submittal of documentation such as procedures, instructions, and corrective action reports may satisfy the reaudit requirement. Deficiencies in implementing effective corrective action shall be brought to the attention of The Virginia Corporation President by 1
letter. Continued deficiencies, or failure to implement effective corrective action shall be considered a significant condition adverse to quality and forwarded to The Virginia Corporation President by lettec
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- 14. 8 All significant conditions adverse to quality shall be resolved by the President within thirty calt ndar days of his notification.
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- 14. 0 Audits (cont'd) 14.9 Audits shall be parformed of the quality assurance organi-zation in the same manner as outlined above, except that it shall be performed under authority of the President and by another officer of The Virginia Corporation other than the Quality Assurance Manager.
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10/20/78 Page 25 of 23 150 Procedural Non-compliance 15.1 Questions of procedural non-compliance may be raised by The l
Virginia Corporation examiners, the client, the N'1C, the authorized inspector, or other designated responsible authorities.
15.2 Upon an apparent non-compliance, work covered by that procedure, or that portion of the procedure questioned, shali terminate as soon as practically possible.
15.3 An immediate report of the apparent non-compliance shall be made to the client and The Virginia Corporation Quality Assurance Manager.
Determination shall be made of the legitimacy and extent of the non-compliance.
15.4 The effect of the non-compliance shall be evaluated by The Virginia Corporation Field Supervisor, The Virginia Corporation Quality Assurance Manager, the client, and, wh9re applicable, regulatory pers onnel.
15.5 Approved corrective action resulting from the evaluation shall be initiated by the Manager of NDE Services and reviewed by the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that followup action will be taken.
15.6 The non-compliance and resulting disposition shall be documented with The Virginia Corporation and client sign-off on the disposition.
The Virginia Corporation sign-off shall be by the responsible Field Supervisor with the approval of the Quality Ass trance Manager.
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. Receiving Materils and/or Equipment From Supplier to Office 1.
All shipments shall be placed in a non-compliance area immediately.
2.
Check all items for conforme,nce to purchase order standards.
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Stamp acceptable materials " receipt inspect - OK. "
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Stamp the shipping order " receipt inspect - OK," sign, and date. Encircle non-conforming items on the purchase order and note their non-compliance. Attach the shipping order i
to the applicable purchase order.
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Place non-compliance tags on all non-compliance articles.
Remove all conforming items from the non-compliance area.
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Stamp the certifications master copy " receipt inspect - OK",
sign, date, and record the applicable purchase order number.
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Attach a copy of the certifications to the purchase order.
Put the master in the " Certifications Manual - Update" file for updating of the NDZ Certifications Manuals.
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Elje Virgtnta Corporation of Richmonb Dcte: 1/7/80 Page1 of 1 Receiving Materials and/or Equipment From Supplier to Jobsite At the Jobsite 1.
Check materials to conformance with purchase order standards - call the office for applicable standards.
2.
Stamp (or write) acceptable materials " receipt inspect - OK".
3.
Remove non-compliance articles from the jobsite immediately -
send these articles back to the supplier as soon as practical.
4.
Stamp (or write) on the shipping order " receipt inspect - OK",
I sign, and date. Encircle non-conforming items on the shipping order and acte their non-compliance. Retain a copy of this completed shipping order and send the original to the office y
for attach nent to the procurement document.
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S'. amp (or write) on the certifications master copy " receipt inspect - OK", sign, date, and record the applicable purchase order number. Retain a copy and send the original to the office.
At The Office 1.
Whan the jobsite information arrives, attach the shipping order to the applicable purchase order, a copy of the certifications to the purchase order, and the master of the certifications in the Certifications Manual - Update file for updating of the NDE Certificatiqns Manuals.
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Receiving Materials and Equipment from Jobsite 1.
Check' the materials received against the " Controlled Items Shipping Memo". Note any missing or damaged items in the remarks section. If missing items are located at a later I
l date, describe details in the remarks section.
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Inspect all items for shipping damage.
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If in the office, place the completed memo in the Controlled Materials / Equipment Master Log. If on the jobsite, retain the memo until job completion, whereby it will be completed as equipment is shipped.
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1/7/80 Page1 of 1 Shipping - Materials and/or Equipment from Jobsite to Office or Another Jobsite 1.
Find the item number of each article to be shipped on your copy of the " Controlled Items Shipping Memo. " Complete the following for each item:
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item number b.
amount to be shipped c.
date shipped i
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Box all equipment so as to mimmize damage if items are 1
dropped or mishandled.
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Ship one copy of the " Controlled Items Shipping Memo" to every location shipments are sent, and two copies to the office. Retain your copy until job completion. One oHice copy is to be placed in the job file, the other in the " Controlled Materials / Equipment Log. "
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Send the shipping receipt and one copy to the oHice. Retain one copy. At the office, the copy will be placed in the job file, the original will be placed in the " Controlled Materials /
Equipment Log." If shipped by personal auto or other non-commercial means, describe in the " shipped via" column of the controlled items shipping memo.
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Efje '17ttginta Corporation of Richmonb Date:
1/7/80 Page1 of 1
Shipping - Equipment for Repair and/or Calibration 1.
Locate and complete the " Equipment Calibration and Repair Log" for the equipment being shipped. This is located in the
" Controlled Material / Equipment Log."
2.
Box all equipment so as to minimize damage if equipment is dropped or mishandled.
g 3.
Attach a copy of the shipping receipt to the "Equipmcnt Calibration and Repair Log." If carried to the equipment repair location by company or personal vehicle, or other non-commercial means, describe in the " comments" column.
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of Richmont Date:
1/7/80 Page 1 of 1
Shipping - Materials and/or Equipment from Office to Jobsite 1.
Describa all acntrclied items to ba shipped to the jobsite on the form " Controlled Items Shipping Memo." Place one copy in the " Controlled Materials / Equipment Log", another in the job file, and a third in the shipment for the responsible technician.
2.
Box all items so as to minimize shipping damage if items are droppad or mishandled.
1 3.
Insure that the responsible technician has all the asso::iated certifications for all items shippad in his "NDE Certifications Manual. "
4.
Place the original shipping receipt in the " Controlled Materials /
Equipment Log." Place one copy in the job file. If shipped by personal auto or other non-commercial means, describe in the " shipped via" column of the " Controlled Items Shipping Memo. "
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