NEW - Expanded NDE Services from Kinectrics and Axiom N.D.T.

With decades of experience in the nuclear industry, Kinectrics provides specialized services by highly qualified personnel working in state-of-the-art facilities. We understand the complex processes, structures and components that comprise nuclear power generation operations.

Kinectrics delivers effective solutions to successfully meet the challenge of aging infrastructures, increased regulatory compliance and reduced engineering resources. We can help you:

• Improve asset utilization, management and maintenance
• Reduce equipment failures and unplanned outages
• Lower capital and operating expenses
• Enhance competitiveness

All work is performed under ISO 9001. Specific projects can be carried out to CSA 299.2 or 10CFR50 Appendix B.

Kinectrics' nuclear capabilities are summarized below. Please follow the designated links for specific related details or contact John D’Angelo at 416.207.6193, john.dangelo@kinectrics.com for more information. See also Overviews:  Nuclear Parts & Engineered Services  and Generation Life Cycle Management

Asset Management

• Generation Plant Optimization
• Cable Diagnostics and Life Assessment
• Concrete Assessment and Repair
• Life Assessment and Repair
• Equipment Qualification
• Condition Assessment--Plant Electrical Equipment
• Microbiological Services
• Cable Testing in the Nuclear Industry (Case Study)
• Environmental Qualification of Safety Related Equipment (Case Study)
• E15: Thermal Hydraulics Testing (Case Study)
• Ultrasonic Annular Gap Measurement (Case Study)

Failure Analysis

• NEW SEM - Metallurgical & Corrosion-related Assessment
• Corrosion Assessment and Control
• Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
• Metallurgical Services
• Compressor Blade Assessment
• Polymer/Elastomer Materials and Cable Diagnostics
• Failure Analysis of Nuclear Generating Station Tube Leaks (case study)
• Failure Analysis - Feedwater Pump Motor Cable

Inspection and Maintenance Systems (IMS)

• IMS Services from Kinectrics and Axiom N.D.T.
• Inspection and Maintenance Systems - Overview
• Analysis of Prototype Inspection Equipment Using CFX®

Steam Generator Services

• Steam Generator Inspection (TRUSTIE)
  • TRUSTIE Parts Catalogue (PDF)
  • 6-Pack Tools Catalogue (PDF)
• Steam Generator Leak Detection (ALIS)
• Control of boiler and generator chemical cleaning

Specialized Tooling

• Specialized Feeder Inspection Tools (PDF)
• Feeder Inspection Tools (case study)
• Spotface Tool Assessment

Replacement Parts

• Kinectrics Genuine Parts
• Commercial Grade Dedication
• Reverse Engineering
• Protection Relays - Reverse Engineering
• Relays  (case study)
• NEW EDM - Advanced Prototyping

Fuel Channel Services

• Structural Integrity Analysis - Zirconium Metallurgy & Component Testing
• CANDU Pressure Tube Testing (FRILS)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Software

Tritium Technologies

• Design / Consultation
• Tritium Technologies - Capabilities Overview
• Tritium Technologies
• Operations and Maintenance
• Waste Management

Waste Management

• Radioactive Waste Characterization
• Nuclear Waste Management
• PCB Destruction Services

Other Testing Services

• Electrical Testing - Overview
• High Voltage Testing Services
• High Current Testing Services
• Mechanical Testing Laboratory
• Concrete Testing Laboratory
• Analytical Chemistry - Overview
• Characterization of Materials
• Petroleum Products Group Testing
• Resin Testing and Process Chemistry
• Oil Testing & Diagnostics

Environmental Capabilities

• Radioactive Materials Laboratory
• Air Quality & Air Emissions Modeling
• Stack Emissions & Water Discharge Management
• Zebra Mussel Control
• Mussel & Particulate Screening/Ever-Clear™ Filter
• SorbWebTM