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Application of Nuclear Pressure Boundary Standards

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Overview

Pressure boundary requirements may appear to be obscure because of the layers of statutes, regulations, and standards that must be considered. This course explains the applicable CSA and ASME statutes and regulations and the reasons for use in the application of the appropriate standards for pressure boundary components and piping systems.

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Course Outline

Module 1: Statutes and Regulations

  • Background and History of Nuclear Pressure Boundary
  • Current Canadian Statutes and Regulations
  • Linkages between Canadian and American Standards

Module 2: What are the Standards?

  • Key points: What are the standards and what is important to ensure correct documentation?
  • N285 (CSA)
  • B51 (CSA)
  • ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
    • Section III
    • Section VIII
  • The ASME Piping Standards
    • B31.1
    • B31.3
  • ASME Support Standards

Module 3: How to Apply the Standards

  • System Classification
  • Quality Program Selection and Applicability
    • Certificates of Authorization
  • Design Registration
  • Modifications and Repairs

Module 4: Putting it all Together

  • Owner responsibilities
  • Supplier responsibilities

Module 5: Registration Examples

  • Nuclear component
  • Non-nuclear component

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:
  • Entry level engineers who require an overview of the regulations governing pressure components
  • Managers with technical responsibility for pressure systems and components
  • Procurement staff for purchasing pressure components

Key Benefits

​After completion, attendees of this course will be able to:
  • Select the correct standard for pressure components
  • Prepare purchase requirements for pressure components and systems
  • Assemble the correct documentation to accompany pressure components

Instructors

  • Frank Bartoszek Ph.D


    Dr. Bartoszek is a Senior Scientist in Kinectrics’ Nuclear Parts & Engineered Services Department. He is experienced in N285.0, N286 series and Z299 series qualifications. He is also a Qualified Lead Auditor for the US Nuclear Quality Assurance standard 10CFR50 Appendix B.​

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Training Locations

  • Toronto

    800 Kipling Ave., Unit 2
    Toronto, Ontario, M8Z 5G5

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    416-207-6000

    416-207-6532


  • Pickering

    940 Brock Road, Unit 11
    Pickering, Ontario, L1W 2A1

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    905-420-4242

    905-420-4125


  • Cincinnati

    7251 E. Kemper Road,
    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45249

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    513-247-9039



 

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