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Altran Solutions' engineering services include technical expertise in industrial and architectural protective coatings for nuclear applications. These coating are commonly used to prevent corrosion, provide color identification for systems and components, identify and mark safety hazards, and enhance aesthetics. We have specific experience and expertise in industrial coatings applied to steel and concrete surfaces in a wide variety of service environments ranging from typical indoor/outdoor applications to severe chemical exposures. We also are experienced with high performance coating materials for immersion service, such as tank and pipe linings in water and chemical solution exposures.

Coatings for nuclear safety related applications differ from commercial grade coatings in that they are supported by additional quality controls. Manufacturers of coatings for nuclear applications must have a 10CFR50, Appendix B quality assurance program, or else the coating must qualified through the commercial grade dedication process. The personnel performing the application must be trained and qualified, as does the person performing the inspections. All applications must be rigorously inspected and documented.

Services

  • Development of engineering specifications governing protective coating materials and their application in Coating Service Level I and III (safety-related) areas
  • Selection of the appropriate coating material suitable for the intended service
  • Verification of all applicable and required testing and documentation for compliance with the power plant licensing and design basis
  • Establishing the requirements for procurement of the coating materials
  • Preparing procedures for application, inspection, and cure of the coatings
  • Training applicators and inspectors for qualification and certification for Coating Service Level I and III coating work
  • Condition assessment and failure analysis of existing coatings
  • Development of protective coatings maintenance programs
  • Development, testing, and qualification of biocide coatings.
  • Independent inspection or oversight of coating application work
  • Commercial grade dedication of coatings and linings for use in Coating Service Level I and III areas