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    Ensuring nuclear components meet all requirements
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    Business Challenge
    Due to the increasing demand for electricity, additional new generation nuclear power plants are planned to be built, which should be reliable, have long lifetimes and generate energy at competitive costs without producing any carbon dioxide. Also, international regulations and nuclear quality assurance systems are increasingly requiring inspections and verifications by accredited third-party inspection agencies.

    Solution
    What are manufacturing inspections for new nuclear power plants?
    It is a step- by- step inspection system that verifies that the manufacturing process conforms to industry specifications. Bureau Veritas has the necessary accreditations, knowledge and expertise in all areas of nuclear plant compliance.
    We have a proven track record in nuclear power technology in Asia, Brazil, the United States and Europe. Bureau Veritas was chosen as Inspection Organization for the first new generation nuclear power plant – EPR – in Finland. Inspections may be performed on the following equipment: reactors, steam generators, pressurizers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers and piping. The program includes:
    - Design inspection and review of drawings.
    - Procurement inspection.
    - Welding procedures.
    - Manufacturing inspection.
    - Installation inspection.
    - Pre- service inspection (PSI).

    What are the key benefits?
    - Third-party validation at each stage of the manufacturing process.
    - Compliance with applicable codes, standards and safety rules
    (ASME, RCC-M, local and international standards and codes).
    A wide offering
    In addition to manufacturing inspections for new nuclear power plants, Bureau Veritas offers a wide range of related services.
    - Calculations for design review
    - Review of manufacturing documents
    - Inspection for qualifications
    - Inspection of all manufacturing
    sequences including procurements
    - Assistance for complete piping
    design
    - Training
    - Audits
    - Technical support
    Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
    Recognition
    Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is the worldwide leader specialized in QHSE and social responsibility services. Certified to ISO 9001 for all of its activities throughout the world, Bureau Veritas actively participates within professional authorities, helping develop international standards and regulations.

    Knowledge
    Solid practical knowledge of all quality, health & safety and environmental codes, standards and regulations applicable in the nuclear industry.

    Network
    With a network of 700 offices and laboratories and over 26,000 employees in more than 140 countries, Bureau Veritas serves 280,000 customers in many different industries across the world.

    Reporting
    Our clients have access to a powerful web-based reporting
    tool, BVnet. This password- secured extranet exists in English, French
    and Chinese and allows clients to display and download reports,
    schedule follow-up visits and track the progress of findings.
    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
    What organization and skills, specific to nuclear technology, can Bureau Veritas provide?

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