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NQA

As America comes to embrace its need to rely on less fossil fuels and reduced toxic emissions, the nuclear energy industry is taking off. Nuclear power offers affordable, secure, and climate-friendly electricity to an energy-hungry world. As the demand grows for products and services that meet the industry's unique requirements, QPS is here to help suppliers meet those needs and provide the expertise to meet the requirements of ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and ANSI N45.2 to compete in this growing market.

Applying the Strategy

This standard sets forth requirements for the establishment and execution of quality assurance programs for the siting, design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. It reflects industry experience and current understanding of the quality assurance requirements necessary to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient utilization of nuclear energy, and management and processing of radioactive materials. The focus is on the achievement of results; emphasizing the role of the individual and line management in the achievement of quality, and fostering the consistent application of these requirements. There are 18 Sections in the criteria:

• Organization
• Quality System
• Design Control
• Procurement Document Control
• Instructions, Procedures, and Drawings
• Control of Purchased Items and Services
• Identification and Control of Items
• Control of Special Processes
• Control of Nonconforming Items
• 10 CFR Part 21 Reporting of Noncompliance
• Inspection & Test Control
• Control of Measurement and Test Equipment
• Handling Storage and Shipping
• Document Control
• Inspection, Test, and Operating Status
• Corrective Actions
• Quality Assurance Records
• Audits

How QPS can help

QPS can help your company get its quality system compliant with the requirements of the nuclear industry to ASME NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B. We dedicate ourselves to helping our clients implement a compliant quality system that gives them a competitive edge in obtaining more contracts and achieving operational excellence in the nuclear industry.

Our services include:

• Implementation of NQA-1 into ISO 9001 Systems
• Development of Quality System Documentation
• Technical Expertise in Testing
• Determination of Certifying Body
• Assistance in NQA-1Certification (as needed)

Our fast-track approach will save time and resources, decreasing your time to market. We expedite the process and minimize the costs involved by managing the process steps with you, providing you ownership of the system at your pace. QPS takes pride in its attention to detail and ability to provide consistent, quality service to help its clients get what they want, and provide a valuable service at the same time.

Contact QPS to help you meet your nuclear system needs at a reasonable cost!