1、Designation: D7108 05D7108 12Standard Guide forEstablishing Qualifications for a Nuclear CoatingsSpecialist1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7108; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last
2、 revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide delineates recommendations for development of procedures and criteria for designation of personnel anindividual
3、 as a Nuclear Coatings Specialist involved in coating work in nuclear facilities. The Nuclear Coatings Specialist isresponsible for the technical aspects of the safety-related coatings program in a nuclear facility or organization.organization, whichincludes establishing processes and quality contro
4、l requirements.1.2 This guide details the guidance provided in Guide D5144, USNRC Regulatory Guide 1.54 Revision 1, and EPRI Report1003102.1019157.1.3 It is the intent of this guide to provide several alternatives for designation of personnel as Nuclear Coatings Specialists.1.4 This standard does no
5、t purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatoryrequirements prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards
6、:2D4537 Guide for Establishing Procedures to Qualify and Certify Personnel Performing Coating and Lining Work Inspection inNuclear FacilitiesD4538 Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation FacilitiesD5144 Guide for Use of Protective Coating Standards in Nuclear
7、Power Plants2.2 Other Documents:ANSI/ASME Codes and Standards:3ANSIANSI/ASME N45.2.6 Qualifications of Inspection, Examination and Testing Personnel for Nuclear Power PlantsUSNRC Regulatory Guide 1.54 Revision 1, Service Level I, II and III Protective Coatings Applied to Nuclear Power Plants,July 20
8、00EPRI Report 1003102 Guidance on Nuclear Safety-Related Coatings, Revision 1 (formerly TR-109937), November 200110CFR21 Reporting of Defects and Nonconformance10CFR50.59 Changes, Tests and Experiments2.3 Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI):4EPRI Report 1019157 Guidance on Nuclear Safety-Relate
9、d Coatings, Revision 2 (formerly TR-109937 and 1003102),December 20092.4 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):510CFR21 Reporting of Defects and Nonconformance10CFR50.59 Changes, Tests and Experiments1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D33 on Protective Coating and Lining Work for P
10、ower Generation Facilities and is the direct responsibilityof Subcommittee D33.04 on Quality Systems and Inspection.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2005Nov. 15, 2012. Published September 2005February 2013. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 asD7108 05. DOI: 10.1520
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15、9. United States13. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions for use with this standard are shown in Terminology D4538 or other applicable standards.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 safety-related coatings program, nthe systematic and planned activities conducted at a nuclear po
16、wer plant to ensure thatthe safety-related coatings and linings perform all of their design functions.4. Significance and Use4.1 This guide applies to personnel technically responsible for the safety-related coatings program.4.2 It is the responsibility of each nuclear facility or organization parti
17、cipating in a safety-related coatings program to ensurethat only those personnel within their respective organizations who meet the requirements of this guide are designated as NuclearCoatings Specialists.5. General Duties and Responsibilities of a Nuclear Coatings Specialist5.1 The duties of a Nucl
18、ear Coatings Specialist should be detailed in the facility safety-related coatings program and typicallymay include, but are not limited to:5.1.1 Developing and managing the safety-related coatings program,5.1.2 Developing and maintaining coatings and linings inspection criteria,5.1.3 Resolving and
19、dispositioning issues that arise during the performance of coating and lining work,5.1.4 Performing or evaluating condition assessment data, or both, generating written assessment reports, and initiating theappropriate corrective actions,5.1.5 Approving personnel performing coatings and linings insp
20、ections (ensuring that coatings and linings inspection isperformed in accordance with the facilitys or organizations Quality Assurance Program),5.1.6 Supplying input for maintaining the design bases for safety-related coatings and linings, including preparation andmaintenance of coating system speci
21、fications and reviewing/approving process (application) and test procedures, results, andreports,5.1.7 Preparing, and assisting in the update of specifications for safety-related coating and lining systems,5.1.7 Reviewing or approving application procedures, or both, and, as necessary, preparing or
22、assisting in their preparation, andreview,5.1.8 Preparing, or assisting in the preparation of, design and other evaluations (such as 10CFR21, 10CFR50.59) associated withspecific coating and lining systems and resolution of coatings-relatedrelated issues,5.1.9 Assisting the licensing organization wit
23、h coatings-relatedcoatings/linings-related Safety Analysis Report updates,5.1.10 Assisting with the evaluation of unqualified or indeterminate coatings, or both, coatings considering plant-specific,safety-related systems design bases,5.1.11 Preparing or assisting in the preparation of training manua
24、ls and examinations required in conjunction with the facilitysor organizations applicator certification program, presenting training sessions, and grading any exams,5.1.12 Preparing and presenting training (to the extent required) in conjunction with the certification process for personnelperforming
25、 safety-related coatings and linings inspection. This may entail assisting the facilityfacilitys or organizationorganiza-tions QA/QC or the and/or training organizations, or both,5.1.13 Evaluating candidate applicators proficiency, and5.1.14 Evaluating coating and lining failures and non-conforming
26、conditions in accordance with the facilitys or organizationsapproved Quality Assurance Program.6. Education, Training and Experience Qualifications6.1 Each nuclear facility or organization should develop specific qualification criteria for qualification of Nuclear CoatingsSpecialists. The criteria u
27、ltimately developed and included in each facilitys or organizations safety-related coatings program mustbe a combination of attributes including education, professional achievement, nuclear coatings and linings experience and ongoingparticipation in nuclear coatings technology. The qualification cri
28、teria should be definitive with respect to the extent and currencyof the Nuclear Coating Specialists experience and training. and linings technology. Demonstration of professional achievements(experience) can be one or more of the following:Table 1 provides a list of typical qualification attributes
29、 for a Nuclear CoatingsSpecialist.National Board of Registration (NBR) for Nuclear Safety-Related Coatings SpecialistsBoard of International Registration for Nuclear Coating Specialists (BIRNCS)SSPC Certified Protective Coatings SpecialistNACE Certified Coatings InspectorNACE Certified Protective Co
30、atings SpecialistCertified as having successfully completed a recognized program in coatings technology (such as the EPRI ComprehensiveCoatings Training Course)Registered Professional EngineerD7108 122Certified to Perform Coating Inspection per Guide D4537, Level IIIASQ Quality EngineerANSI N45.2.6
31、Level III Inspector6.1.1 The qualification criteria should be definitive with respect to the extent and currency of the Nuclear Coating Specialistsexperience and training.6.2 Table 21 is a matrix whichthat provides examples of combinations of qualification attributes for a Nuclear CoatingsSpecialist
32、. In general, a higher level of education and/or more professional achievements can be used to compensate a lesseramount of nuclear coatings experience. On the other hand, a larger amount of nuclear coatings experience is necessary forindividuals possessing less formal education or professional achi
33、evements. Combinations other than those listed in Table 1 maybe considered. Each facility or organization should ensure that the qualifications established for a Nuclear Coating Specialist meetthe applicable licensing commitments and are accurately described in the appropriate procedures.7. Maintena
34、nce of Qualification7.1 Nuclear Coatings Specialists should demonstrate significant, continuing involvement in the nuclear coatings industry. Suchinvolvement is demonstrated through continuing education and professional work experience.7.2 At the end of each 4-year interval after designation of an i
35、ndividual as a Nuclear Coatings Specialist, the individual shouldsubmit any two of the following types of information for review and filing by the individuals supervisor:7.2.1 Evidence demonstrating substantial and continuing on-the-job involvement on the job as a Nuclear Coatings Specialist,7.2.2 R
36、eferences from either a supervisor or peer that document that the individual has performed the duties of a NuclearCoating Specialist satisfactorily, or,7.2.3 Evidence of having attended coatings training courses or symposia, actively participated in coatings technical societywork related to nuclear
37、safety-related coatings, coatings and linings, or published technical papers and/or articles related to nuclearsafety-related coatings.coatings and linings.8. Records8.1 A personnel qualification record file should be established and maintained by each nuclear facility or organization todocument the
38、 education, training and experience of Nuclear Coatings Specialists. Collection, storage and control of recordsrequired by this guide shall be in accordance with the requirements of the nuclear facility or organization.9. Keywords9.1 coatings specialist; nuclear coatings specialist; safety-related c
39、oatings; safety-related coatings programprogram; safety-related liningsTABLE 1 Examples of Typical Nuclear Coatings Specialists QualificationsQualification Category Qualification CriteriaEducation Accredited Four-year Engineering/Science degreeAccredited Two-year Associate degreeHigh School Graduate
40、Professional Achievements National Board of Registration (NBR) for Nuclear Safety-Related Coatings SpecialistsSSPC Certified Protective Coatings SpecialistNACE Certified Coatings InspectorCertified as having successfully completed a recognized program in coatings technology(such as the EPRI Comprehe
41、nsive Coatings Training Course)Registered Professional EngineerCertified to Perform Coating Inspection per Guide D4537, Level IIIAmerican Society of Quality Control (ASQC) Qualified EngineerANSI N45.2.6 Level III InspectorNuclear Coatings Experience As necessary to supplement education and professio
42、nal achievementsOngoing Participation in NuclearCoatings TechnologyPublication of technical papers regarding nuclear power industry coatingsParticipation in technical committees responsible for nuclear coatings standardsPreparing and presenting training aimed at qualifying personnel to apply or insp
43、ect safety-related coatingsTABLE 21 Examples of Combined Nuclear Coatings Specialists QualificationsEducation Professional Achievements Nuclear Coatings ExperienceAccredited Four-year Engineering/Science degree Coatings Training (Note 1) Three years related equivalent (Note 4)Accredited Two-year Ass
44、ociate degree Coatings Training (Note 1) Five years related equivalent (Note 4)High School Graduate Coatings Training (Note 1) Seven years related equivalent (Note 4)SSPC/NACE or other industry recognized coatingsSpecialist certification(Note 2) Three years related equivalent (Note 4)SSPC/NACE or ot
45、her industry recognized coatingsSpecialist/Inspector certification(Note 2) Three years related equivalent (Note 4)National Board of Registration (NBR) for NuclearSafety-Related Coatings Specialists(Note 3) (Note 3)Board of International Registration for NuclearCoating Specialists (BIRNCS)(Note 3) (N
46、ote 3)D7108 123NOTE 1SSPC, NACE or other documented coating specialistspecialist/inspector training. The EPRI Comprehensive Coatings Training Courseaddresses and NACE Nuclear Power Plant Training for Coating Inspectors Course address the specific education requirements for nuclear coatingspersonnel.
47、D7108 124NOTE 2Appropriate levels of formal education and training are integral to obtaining this type of certification and, as such, are not shown on this table.D7108 125NOTE 3Appropriate levels of formal education, training and nuclear experience are integral to obtaining this type of certificatio
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