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Startup and Testing

Service Scope

We support plant startup and testing activities required to satisfy the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) verification program. This service includes:
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Migrating site-specific data generated during plant construction into our operations platform
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Populating the operations platform with the programs specified in the combined license application (COLA)
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Completing the Probabilistic Risk Assessment verification activities outlined in the licensing basis documents
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Completing the Initial Testing Program, including all tests required to demonstrate equipment functionality prior to initial fuel load

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Why Choose NuScale?

Our operations platform is designed to increase testing efficiency through automation and data management. What you can expect:
  • Less time spent developing test procedures. Our operations platform uses templates and component information to auto-populate test instructions.
  • Less time spent developing maintenance procedures. The same tests used for initial testing can be used to repair or replace equipment and maintain continuity to original design requirements.
  • Automated test scheduling. Our operations platform uses the plant construction schedule and real-time equipment and testing status to schedule upcoming testing.
  • Real-time updates of test results and test status. The operations platform performs testing instructions via electronic procedures, providing real-time upload and analysis of results.
  • Built-in testing information management. Test results are easily accessible, traceable to requirements, and stored within the operations platform for the life of the plant.
  • Reduced time lost from test failures. The operations platform makes it easy to track requirements for test failure resolution and rapidly reschedule other tests to compensate.
  • Less testing. Test requirements are tracked and grouped among multiple operational programs.

Applicable Regulations

  • NRC Regulatory Guide 1.68
  • IAEA Safety Standards No. SSG-28
  • ANSI/ANS-19.6.1