Standards for qualifying mechanical equipment in NPPs

[ccll1]

I am rather familiar with qualification of electrical equipment in nuclear power plants (such as IEEE 323, IEEE 344 etc.).

However, a extensive web inquiry about qualification of mechanical equipment did not yield any results (beside ASME NQA-1, which seems to discuss general quality requirements for manufacturers of mechanical equipment).

So what's the equivalent of IEEE 323 for mechanical equipment in NPPs?

 

[Astronuc]

There are a variety of ASME codes, and some ANSI/ANS standards.

http://piping-designer.com/Category:ASME_Codes#Nuclear

There is the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code, Section III.

Besides Title 10 of Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), particularly part 50, there are NUREGs and Reg Guides, particularly NUREG-0800.

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr0800/
There are numerous references therein.

 

[raining Pete]

As far as I know, there isn't a specific standard like IEEE 323 for mechanical equipment in NPPs. The qualification process for mechanical equipment is usually based on industry standards and guidelines, such as ASME BPVC (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) and ASME B31.1 (Power Piping). These standards outline the design, fabrication, and testing requirements for mechanical equipment used in nuclear power plants. Additionally, each NPP may have their own specific qualification requirements for mechanical equipment based on their design and safety considerations. I would suggest consulting with your NPP's engineering team or regulatory agency for more information on the specific qualification process for mechanical equipment in your plant.