Implementing a QA program for plant modifications

Conference · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5551013

Palmer, D R

The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation of the quality assurance (QA) program within the modification process at Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. The modification process includes design, procurement, installation, transition to operations, and closeout. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation operates one nuclear power plant, a 610-MW General Electric (GE) boiling water reactor, and has another under construction, a 1080-MW GE reactor planned for commercial operation in October 1986. Niagara Mohawk has achieved a marked improvement in the implementation of its nuclear modifications. Modifications are now generally completed within budget and either on schedule or ahead of schedule. An example (the recirculation pipe replacement modification) is discussed and illustrates the increased QA attention to major modifications. This modification was a success from both Niagara Mohawk's point of view and also from our contractor's point of view. The implementation of the quality plan was a positive factor in the success of this modification.

• Research Organization: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
• OSTI ID: 5551013
• Report Number(s): CONF-851115-; TRN: 86-020197
• Journal Information: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 50; Conference: American Nuclear Society winter meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 10 Nov 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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