Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy industries require quality support from qualified service providers.

Element Materials Technology is a network of testing laboratories that support the entire supply chain of nuclear power generation. Element laboratories have a broad range of testing services with the knowledge, expertise and quality systems expected and required for the nuclear industry.

Quality systems & approvals

Nuclear industries require specialized qualifications of their quality support providers. Element laboratories hold rigorous approvals from utilities as well as accreditations from:
  • Nuclear Procurement Issues Committee (NUPIC)
  • Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC)
  • American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Following procedures

Element laboratories meet code requirements, standards, and guidelines of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), as well as specifications of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), such as IEEE-323, IEEE-344, IEEE-382, ASME QME-1-1994, and ANSI B16.41-1983.

Element capabilities

Some of Element's nuclear qualification capabilities and test parameters include:

  • Seismic Qualification Testing
  • Accident Simulation
  • Valve Certification/Full Flow "Flow Interruption" Testing
  • Materials Testing
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Metallography
  • Mechanical Testing
  • Metallurgical Analysis
  • Failure Analysis
  • Onsite Services
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Weld Testing and Weld Procedure Development

Element materials handling systems can accommodate items weighing up to 6 tons.

Supporting your products

Element experts help you meet quality and safety standards for your products, including: Cooling system components, wear ring impellers, valves & fittings, castings & forgings, fasteners & hardware, and much more.