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Appendix J Program (Structural Integrity)
This training is for both the new and existing qualified Program Owners. Managing a power plant’s Appendix J Program requires talents from various disciplines, combined with practical ability and a good understanding of the regulatory requirements. Designed as a practical application of Appendix J regulatory requirements, the True North course blends those regulatory requirements and specific plant activities emphasizing industry best practices. Read more...
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Art of Calculation (NuEnergy)
This classroom training applies to all engineering disciplines. It addresses calculation elements, process of calculation review, revision and preparation, and provides details on how this work is performed. Concepts gained from this training can be applied to maintain compliance with plant’s license and to assure the integrity of its design in activities related to review, revision and preparation of calculations, irrespective of the type of software. Read more...
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ASME Section XI (Structural Integrity)
This course provides an overview of the design by analysis methodology and philosophy of ASME Section VIII, which incorporates an overview of the analysis methods used, including the application of finite element analysis, to meet the requirements of the Code and how it can be applied to practical equipment design. Read more...
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ASME Section XI (Inservice Engineering)
The 3-day training provides a wide spectrum of topics related to ASME Section XI and prepares the student to understand and implement the requirements of ASME Section XI. The training is intended for all level of personnel in their respective disciplines and is tailored to the experience level of the participants. Read more...
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Component Classification (EPM)
EPM uses a proven, streamlined approach for determining safety classification of components in nuclear power plants. This process results in accurate classification of all components at a very low cost. EPM has applied its methodology using established criteria in the re-classification of components at multiple nuclear facilities, and our efforts have resulted in significant cost savings for our clients. Read more...
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Corrosion and Corrosion Control – Microbiologically Influenced and Other Raw Water Corrosion (Structural Integrity)
This classroom training focuses on raw water corrosion fundamentals and on identification, monitoring, and mitigation of cooling water system corrosion. It is a practical starting point for more-specialized courses on corrosion. The course will provide the student with practical application of corrosion theory and how to monitor and mitigate the effects of Microbiologically-influenced corrosion (MIC). Read more...
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Corrosion and Corrosion Control – Light Water Reactors (Structural Integrity)
This training focuses on fundamentals, causes, and control of corrosion in light water reactors (LWRs). LWR corrosion degradation mechanisms covered include general/ uniform corrosion, galvanic corrosion, de-alloying corrosion, crevice corrosion, pitting corrosion, intergranular attack (IGA), corrosion fatigue/environmentally assisted fatigue (EAF), intergranular stress corrosion cracking (IGSCC), primary water stress corrosion cracking (PWSCC) and irradiation assisted stress corrosion cracking (IASCC). Read more...
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Design and Licensing Basis Fundamentals (NuEnergy)
The one-day training covers the interrelationship between Licensing Basis, Design Basis, and Plant Documents. It identifies commonly-used requirements in 10 CFR and discusses the potential consequences of non-compliance. This training is based on the trainer’s hands-on engineering experience and participation in over one hundred of the NRC engineering inspections. Read more...
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Design Review Process (NuEnergy)
This training builds on the knowledge acquired from the Design & Licensing Basis Fundamentals training, completion of which is a prerequisite requirement for this training. It is recommended that this and Design & Licensing Basis Fundamentals to be delivered as a single 2-days training session to maximize both the training and cost efficiencies. The training discusses the purpose and the top down and bottom up elements of the Design Review process. It also covers the potential consequences of non-compliance. Read more...
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FAC Program (True North)
This Flow-Accelerated Corrosion or FAC training is aimed at both the new and existing qualified program owners. The training covers important technical areas including history of FAC events and industry response, key program elements, responsibilities of a FAC Program Manager, CHUG participation, CHECWORKSTM SFA Analysis, and related best practices. The training also covers other areas such as Mechanical Degradation Mechanisms (Erosion), inspection scope, FAC NDE techniques, vessels, long-term strategy, operating experiences and industry response. Read more...
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Fire Protection (Jensen Hughes)
This is a three-day overview course that is the culmination of best practices from JENSEN HUGHES predecessor companies. It provides an overview of fire protection regulations and guidance, fire protection system and feature design, safe shutdown analysis, Fire PRA, fire protection programs and fire modeling. The course meets the needs of new and experienced nuclear power professionals. Read more...
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Flaw Evaluations – ASME Code Case N513- (Structural Integrity)
This classroom training offers a practical application of flaw evaluation methodologies that meet NRC requirements. Students will gain an understanding of the basic flowchart for ASME Section XI flaw evaluations and will be able to describe linear-elastic, elastic-plastic, and limit load evaluation techniques. It also provides examples that illustrate management of degraded and leaking piping and how to properly implement ASME Code Case N-513 and other evaluation alternatives. Read more...
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Fracture Mechanics (Structural Integrity)
This classroom training covers the fundamentals of fracture mechanics (FM) and common applications of fracture mechanics in the nuclear power industry. Topics include linear elastic and elastic plastic fracture mechanics, methods for computation of stress intensity factors, fatigue life, and stress corrosion life. Selected applications of the ASME Code and an introduction to probabilistic fracture mechanics (PFM) is also included. Read more...
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Fuel Manufacturing Issues Affecting Performance (Structural Integrity)
This classroom training examines the critical processing steps in the fabrication of nuclear fuel in relation to the potential for manufacturing upsets that adversely affect in-core performance. It provides the trainee with an overview of fuel pellet, rod and assembly fabrication processes. In the training, critical stages of the manufacture of nuclear fuel where upsets could lead to reduced performance will be identified. The training will also address industry-related issues that have likely fabrication-related causal factors, and identify good practices that minimize the potential for performance loss. Read more...
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Fuel Rod Performance Modeling (Structural Integrity)
This training addresses a number of topics such as burnup-induced pellet changes and increased hydrogen uptake (as a byproduct of corrosion) occurring at higher burnups, impacts both steady-state operation and licensing issues such as postulated Reactivity Initiated Accidents (RIA), Loss-Of-Coolant Accidents (LOCA), as well as spent fuel storage and transportation. It also focuses on why utilities have a need for an accurate and effective predictive fuel performance computational capability to provide guidance for both reactor operation, as well as feedback to the fuel design process. Read more...
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IST Program (True North)
The classroom training is a comprehensive training with respect to In-service Testing and addresses requirements of NRC and ASME Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Standards for the in-service testing of nuclear power plant systems and components. Specific emphasis is placed on the ASME Code boundary classification process, owner’s responsibilities, test and examination plans, and detailed requirements for in-service testing of pumps and valves. Several examples are used to illustrate the correct application of the technical requirements. Read more...
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MOV OMNI Appendix III Program (True North)
True North Consulting provides this classroom training for both the new MOV Program Owner and/or requalification for existing qualified Program Owners. This two-day course addresses transition to ASME Code Case OMN-1/Appendix III. It consists of an MOV operational review, discussion of generic letters (GLs) 89-10 and 96-05, and regulatory guide (RG) 1.192 relative to OMN-1/Appendix III and the associated Code requirements. Several examples will be used to illustrate the correct application of the OMN-1/Appendix III transition requirements. Read more...
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Nondestructive Examination for Engineers and Managers (Structural Integrity)
In this course, NDE methods are reviewed on an industry-specific basis and a general introduction and review of the most common NDE methods is presented. A more focused review of frequently used NDE technologies and techniques is provided, including multiple hands-on technology demonstrations. Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) concepts and technologies are also reviewed. A general process for matching inspection needs with NDE methods, technologies, and techniques is also provided. Participants will learn basic quality control measures, recommended reporting requirements, planning and strategies for the effective utilization of NDE results. Read more...
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Pellet Clad Interaction (Structural Integrity)
This classroom training enhances awareness of PCI-type failures and effective mitigation strategies. As such, the course addresses the PCI-type failure mechanism, including contributory local fuel and cladding phenomena. In support of the nuclear industry’s initiative to eliminate fuel failures, our fuel experts worked with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to develop multiple fuel reliability guidelines for use by utility personnel and industry oversight organizations. Read more...
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Plant Vibration Fundamentals and Solution Development (Structural Integrity)
This classroom training is provided in an interactive, hands-on manner, using actual case studies and live demonstrations to reinforce basic vibration principles and encourage retention of advanced concepts. This course ties in concepts of structural dynamics, stress analysis, applied mechanics/materials, and instrumentation and testing to develop a comprehensive understanding of vibration mechanisms and equip students to solve vibration problems in the field. Read more...
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Section VIII High Pressure Vessel Design by Analysis (Structural Integrity)
The classroom training provides an overview of the design by analysis methodology and philosophy of ASME Section VIII, which incorporates an overview of the analysis methods used, including the application of finite element analysis, to meet the requirements of the Code and how it can be applied to practical equipment design. The focus of this course will be to emphasize the more modern and advanced analytical techniques found in ASME Section VIII Division 3 while contrasting the differences within Section VIII Division 2. Read more...
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Spent Fuel Integrity Analysis in Transporting Casks (Structural Integrity)
This classroom training is meant for Licensed Senior Reactor Operators, nuclear engineering staff, fuel handling staff and individuals involved with spent fuel storage who seek better understanding of spent fuel storage integrity issues. It focuses on the evaluation of spent fuel conditions under long-term dry storage and hypothetical transportation accidents. Topics include the evaluation of fuel rods/cladding damage mechanisms and damage states during dry storage, and use of these damage states as initial conditions for detailed dynamic impact analysis and failure evaluation of cask/fuel rods under the transportation conditions. Read more...
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Thermal Performance Program Advanced (True North)
The four-day training includes various workshops where the student uses tools to analyze plant problems. Interfaces with various departments are discussed along with how to integrate plant data into the decision-making process. Prerequisites and requirements are a calculator, a Heat Balance Diagram and/or Thermal Kit for your plant, a laptop with excel installed. This training and the instructors can provide Thermal Performance training for Level 3 Engineers. Read more...
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Thermal Performance Program Basic (True North)
This four-day training includes various workshops where the student uses tools to analyze plant problems. Interfaces with various departments are discussed along with how to integrate plant data into the decision-making process. Prerequisites and requirements are a calculator, a Heat Balance Diagram and/or a Thermal Kit for your plant. This training and the instructors can provide Thermal Performance training for Level 1, 2, and 3 Engineers. Read more...
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UPTI Program (True North)
The training covers areas including buried and underground piping and tanks, key elements of an effective UPTI program, responsibilities and interfaces for the Program Owner, procedures, instructions, and industry documents, coatings, examination and inspections tools, piping repairs and so on. Read more...
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Welding and Materials (Structural Integrity)
This classroom training provides an in-depth review of welding at nuclear power plants, including welding process fundamentals, materials and metallurgy, and relevant Codes and Standards. The instructors bring many years of experience and practical applications that incorporate industry best practices to this class. Read more...