Nuclear Valve Testing Services
Maximize your plant's availability while meeting GL 89-10 and 95-07 requirements without the hassle when you choose Element’s comprehensive nuclear valve testing solutions. Whether you need periodic testing and refurbishment at an operating plant or prototype, qualification or troubleshooting and design improvement for new or in-service valves, you'll get unbiased assessments backed by over four decades of valve expertise. Our high-capacity testing facilities and streamlined processes ensure efficient, reliable results that keep your operations running safely.
What is Nuclear Valve Testing at Element?
Nuclear valve testing ensures the safety, reliability, and compliance of critical valve components in nuclear power facilities. At Element, we provide comprehensive testing and qualification services leveraging expertise and realistic testing conditions to evaluate valve performance, certify safety systems, and support maintenance programs. Our services span from OEM qualification to off-site testing and improvement.
What can Element offer you for Nuclear Valve Testing?
Components and Materials We Test
Components and Materials We Test
At Element we provide integrated solutions for valve and actuator O&M solutions, with specialized capabilities for prototype qualification. We specialize in testing all critical valve types for nuclear applications, including SRVs, butterfly, check, gate, globe valves as the most common. Our facilities are equipped to handle both clean and radioactive components, supporting your complete testing needs from qualification to recertification.
Key Tests Offered
Key Tests Offered
- Air, steam and water set point, operability and leakage testing
- Air, steam and water blowdown and high-flow testing up to 1500 gpm for water/>2 million lbs/hr steam and 2,900 psi
- ASME code recertification testing
- Design basis validation testing
- Prototype qualification testing for OEMs
Engineering Services Offered
Engineering Services Offered
- Switch setting determination
- Refurbishment support
- Valve transportation and decon
Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use
Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use
- Advanced air/steam/water blowdown testing facilities
- Specialized "hot shop" for radioactive valve testing
- High-capacity test equipment that accurately duplicates plant conditions
- Advanced computerized analysis systems
Which Labs We Offer This Service At
Which Labs We Offer This Service At
Our expertise is at your service. In more than four decades of nuclear testing and qualification experience, Element Huntsville has qualified more equipment than any other company in the industry.
Standards we test to and components we test
- ASME OM code periodic testing requirements
- ASME QME-1 requirements
- IEEE Requirements
- All types of nuclear valves
- Safety relief valves
- Actuators
- Radioactive components
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Meeting Regulatory Compliance
Plant Availability Concerns
Aging Equipment Management
Radioactive Component Handling
Why Choose Element
Industry Leading Experience
Comprehensive Testing Capabilities
Independent Expertise
Advanced Technical Solutions
40+years
1,500gpm for water/>2 million lbs/hr steam
2,900PSI
220,000 sq foot
Frequently asked questions
What is the EPRI Performance Prediction Program and why is it important?
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Performance Prediction Program is an industry-standard framework for predicting valve behavior. Element was selected by EPRI to conduct testing and research on MOVs to support the computer modeling programs used across the industry for GL 89-10 compliance.
How do you make valve testing more economical?
We leverage our comprehensive valve/actuator database and apply expertise to minimize testing requirements. By utilizing existing industry data where applicable, we help reduce overall testing costs while maintaining compliance.
Can you handle both on-site and off-site testing?
Only off-site testing services.
What support services do you offer alongside valve testing?
We provide complete support services including valve transportation scheduling, decontamination services, refurbishment support, and comprehensive engineering analysis. Our integrated approach helps streamline your maintenance program and reduce overall operational costs.
How do you ensure accurate simulation of plant conditions?
Our high-capacity test facilities can duplicate actual plant conditions for virtually all in-service valves, with capabilities up to 2,900 psi and 1500 gpm for water/>2 million lbs/hr steam. This ensures that testing accurately reflects real-world operating conditions.
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