Nuclear Equipment Qualification Services
Navigate complex nuclear compliance requirements with confidence. Element's comprehensive Nuclear Equipment Qualification services ensure your equipment meets all safety and regulatory standards, from design through certification. Partner with us to test your full lifecycle for both mild and harsh environments while reducing costs. As the exclusive supplier of qualified Yokogawa Corporation of America products and an ICAP-certified provider, we streamline your qualification process while maintaining the highest safety standards.
What is Nuclear Equipment Qualification at Element?
Nuclear Equipment Qualification (EQ) ensures equipment meets stringent safety standards for use in nuclear power plants. At Element, we provide comprehensive qualification testing that validates equipment performance under all operational conditions, including accidents and seismic events. Our services cover both mild and harsh environment testing, ensuring complete regulatory compliance in accordance with an NIAC and NUPIC audited 10CFR50 Appendix B Nuclear Quality Assurance Program.
What can Element offer you for Nuclear Equipment Qualification Services?
Key Tests Offered
Key Tests Offered
Element is a global leader in nuclear product testing and safety expertise. Tests we offer include:
- Equipment qualification and certification for safety-related service in mild and harsh environments
- Vibration and shock testing
- EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) testing
- Accident conditions/design basis event testing (such as a loss-of-coolant accident)
- Accelerated aging tests on materials and equipment
- Cyber security requirements meeting customer requirements
- Mechanical testing
Components and Materials We Test
Components and Materials We Test
We test and qualify a comprehensive range of nuclear equipment, from safety-critical components to commercial-grade systems. Our expertise covers both electrical and mechanical equipment, with specialized focus on control systems, recorders, and safety-related components.
We're the exclusive qualifier and supplier for Yokogawa products, acquiring commercial instruments and dedicating them for class 1E seismic and mild environment applications, along with offering over 4,000 previously qualified items of various other OEMs.
Methods and Solutions
Methods and Solutions
We provide streamlined qualification processes through our standardized testing and reporting methods. Our approach combines expertise with physical testing, ensuring comprehensive validation while minimizing costs and approval times.
Our experts help you understand which parts of key standards for nuclear production are applicable to your specific needs and if you must complete any necessary Special Tests and Inspections. We verify critical characteristics to confirm no unanalyzed design changes, evaluate results against project-specific plans, and issue certificates of conformance upon satisfactory results. We supply equipment as safety-related, augmented quality and commercial-grade pathways.
Our labs can ensure your equipment’s performance throughout its operational life – including in both mild and harsh environments, and accidents and seismic events. With a wide range of simulation and accelerated aging test options, working with us to test your equipment today ensures a longer, safer future for your plant.
Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use
Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use
As industry leaders, we’re proud to be at the forefront of nuclear equipment testing technology. We continually update our offering, so you can always be sure of the accuracy and reliability of our testing. Equipment we use includes:
- Largest commercially available electrodynamic shakers
- Advanced EMC testing facilities
- State-of-the-art environmental simulation chambers
Labs Offering This Service
Labs Offering This Service
Our Huntsville, AL Nuclear Center of Excellence lab is ICAP certified and radioactive material licensed, permitting direct connections to manufacturers for streamlined approval processes worldwide. In the UK, we are part of the Equipment Qualification Services Alliance (EQSA), helping UK manufacturers trade in the nuclear industry. We work alongside Wood Nuclear, Tecnatom, and TUV Rheinland, creating a network of specialized nuclear expertise to support you quickly and efficiently.
Standards we test to and materials we test
Standards we test to include, but are not limited to:
- Cyber security requirements as outlined in US NRC Reg Guide 5.71, CSA N290.7-14, and NEI 08-09.
- 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA 45.2, NQA 1-2008/2009 Addenda
- ISO 9001:2015 and 17025
Safety-Related Equipment:
- Control systems and instrumentation
- Mechanical and electrical components
- Seismic qualification equipment
- EMC-sensitive components
Non Safety-Related Equipment:
- Augmented quality equipment
- Commercial grade equipment with cyber security requirements
- All Yokogawa products
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex Regulatory Navigation
High Costs & Time-Consuming Approvals
Equipment Obsolescence Challenges
Evolving Technology Standards
Why Choose Element
Global Nuclear Testing Leader
Exclusive Supplier Status
Complete Testing Solutions
Streamlined Qualification Process
#1Nuclear qualification provider
#1largest
#1universal sole supplier
40+ years
Frequently asked question
What makes Element's Nuclear Equipment Qualification unique?
Known leader in offering complete qualification services from design through certification, plus exclusive access to Yokogawa products and the largest commercial testing facilities available.
What types of equipment can Element qualify?
We qualify both safety-related and augmented quality equipment, from control systems to mechanical components, covering mild and harsh environment applications.
How does Element handle different safety classifications?
As required by the customer requirements with a pathway that includes specific testing protocols matching your regulatory requirements.
How does Element's dedication process work?
We acquire equipment and parts for commercial use, then dedicate them per the required quality level. Each project follows a specific dedication plan that outlines methods, procedures, and acceptance criteria to ensure safe functionality. We verify critical characteristics to confirm no unanalyzed design changes, evaluate results against the plan, and issue a certificate of conformance when satisfactory, confirming compliance with nuclear service standards.
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Specific Nuclear Equipment Qualification Services by Safety Classification
Safety-Related Equipment Qualification: We qualify equipment for seismic and electromagnetic compatibility conditions, ensuring it can perform crucial safety functions during emergencies. Tests and inspections cover identification attributes, physical integrity, performance, material identification, and dependability. Upon successful testing, we issue a certificate of conformance, confirming compliance with safety-related standards.
Non Safety-Related, Augmented Quality Equipment Qualification: We qualify equipment for seismic and electromagnetic conditions, validating firmware for designated functions. Tests include seismic, EMC/EMI, burn-in, and cyber security.
Non-Safety-Related, Commercial Grade Equipment We provide cyber security measures for non-safety-related Critical Digital Assets from approved vendors, including controlled firmware installation and vulnerability scans.
Non-Safety-Related, Commercial Grade Equipment can be supplied when requested with Yokogawa equipment being drop shipped directly from Yokogawa US.