Methods of software quality assurance under a nuclear quality. Quality assurance standards iso9001 and ansiasme nqa1 a. Software includes computer programs and associated documentation and data pertaining to the operation of a computer system. Managers, engineers, and program developers who take this course will gain an enhanced understanding of asme nqa1 quality assurance standards and how it applies to nuclear facilities. Development of a standard for verification and validation of. Software impacts nearly every aspect of a nuclear facility. If no, than selection and verification of the identified critic. Interpretations to nqa 1 2000 edition quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications this publication includes all of the written replies issued between the indicated dates by the secretarial staff, speaking for the asme committee on nuclear quality assurance, to inquiries concerning. Intergraph releases caesar ii software to comply with stringent asme nqa 1 standard intergraph releases caesar ii software to comply with stringent asme nqa 1 standard november 14, 20 by editor. If no, than selection and verification of the identified critical characteristics by an appropriate dedication method s is required in accordance with this plan. Asme nqa 1 applied to software used at doe facilities brief course description. Intergraph releases caesar ii software to comply with stringent asme nqa1 standard intergraph releases caesar ii software to comply with stringent asme.
However, the most commonly used version is nqa12008 with the nqa1a2009 addendum. Where are software requirements and guidance in nqa 1 2008. We provide the expertise your company needs to be able to meet the requirem. View charlie givens, mspm, csqes profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
The asme nuclear quality assurance nqa1 certification program provides centralized, independent, thirdparty certification for quality assurance programs in conformance with the asme nqa1 standard, quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications. Asme description this standard is to be applied to any structure, system, component, activity, or organizationthat is essential to the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of a nuclear facility and anyactivities independent of a facility that may affect performance e. The asme nqa 1 certification program seeks to meet the needs of the nuclear industry by expanding the supply chain with organizations who are committed to understanding quality and providing high quality products and services. Today, nuclear facilities across the country abide by the latest version of this quality control standard, which is now known as nqa 1 2008.
They are presented in clear and comprehensive reports. According to the goal of a software quality in a nuclear quality assurance program such as asmenqa1, quality objectives. Participants will learn to apply nqa1 to the practice of developing, using, maintaining or procuring software used in nuclear facilities. The prothos framework and its development has been published in a. The asme nqa 1 quality assurance qa standard is recognized worldwide as a rigorous safety standard for nuclear applications, focused on preventing defects before release. Software for nuclear facility applications, and part iii, subpart 3. Subject to asme nqa1 quality assurance requirements. Nqa 1 1979 was based upon the contents of ansi asme n45. Nonmandatory guidance and application appendices 4.
The scsqa is responsible for the following parts of asme nqa1. Asme nqa12012 revision of asme nqa12008 quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications an american national standard two park avenue new york, ny 10016 usa. Verification, validation, and control of automated. Asme nqa1 provides supplemental information and contract requirements on implementing the requirements of 10 cfr 50 appendix b. These software tools are qualified and maintained for use on nuclear safety related equipment under our nqa 1 and asme section iii quality assurance program. In 1983, asme added further guidelines known as nqa 2, and nqa 3 followed later in 1989. Initially, the software developer creates the data reduction aca software. Asme nqa1 requirements for computer software used in nuclear.
Topics are discussed with an emphasis on classifying computer programs, applying the asme nqa1 requirements to computer programs, leveraging approaches suggested by the epri and asme guidance to show how a technical evaluation can be completed for a computer program used to perform design and analysis in nuclear applications. The addition of nqa1 compliance in the rigorous asme qa certification program ensures the code meets industrystandard requirements for nuclear industry customers in support of. The nqa1 certification program is developed, maintained and administered by asme and. Learn from home as the global engineering community transitions to the elearning space for the foreseeable future, asme has got you covered. Organizations performing source verification shall develop criteria for the personnel. Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the asme nqa 1 quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications qa standard. Nuclear quality assurance nqa1 certification asme asme. Nqa subcommittee on engineering and procurement asme. Participants must obtain a copy of asme nqa12000 or newer, quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications qa.
Asme nqa1 nuclear quality assurance1 is an industry consensus standard created and. Intergraph releases caesar ii software for pipe stress. Ornl has specific expertise in the application of international consensus standards such as iso90012008, american society of mechanical engineers asme nqa1, doe orders doe 414. Requirements for quality assurance programs for nuclear facilities. The nqa1 standard is an american society of mechanical engineers asme safetydriven standard, rather than an international organization for standardization iso process.
Copies of nqa1 can be purchased through the asme publications website. Nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b nuclear quality assurance. The new software product launched, caesar ii nuclear boastsadditional features over caesar ii software allowing for its direct adoption in nuclear sector for new facilities. Loos career began teaching high school mathematics and computer science in 1983.
Asme nqa1 quality assurance requirements for nuclear. Nqa subcommittee on software quality assurance asme. Americas nuclear energy industry is taking off and arsenal consulting is ready to help suppliers meet the growing demand for components and services that meet the industrys unique requirements. The software now complies with american society of mechanical engineers asme nqa1 200809 quality assurance qa standards required for nuclear facility design as endorsed by the nuclear. Requirements for nuclear facility applications nqa1 since the filters being tested are either presently in use or are being qualified for use in nuclear complexes. Participants will learn to apply nqa 1 to the practice of developing, using, maintaining or procuring software used in nuclear facilities.
The scope of the part 1 requirements, 1 18, of the nqa1 standard. Frequently asked questions nqa1 and 10cfr50 appendix b. Quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility. Ansiasme nqa1, quality assurance program requirements for nuclear facility. Part i requirements for quality assurance programs for nuclear facilities requirement 3 sections 401, section 800 all. The overall objective of this dayfour course is to provide the prospective lead auditor, with sufficient formal training to assist in meeting the training requirement for asme nqa 1 and n45. However, in 1994 the three standards were merged into one and they reassumed the original nqa 1 title. The relationship of the various requirements contained in this standard. Asme is now offering generous discounts on elearning solutions covering various topics, including pressure technology, additive manufacturing, and more. Learn from home discounts on asme elearning solutions. This course gives each student the body of knowledge. This committee prepared ansi asme nqa 1, quality assurance program requirements for nuclear power plants, and ansi asme nqa 2, quality assurance requirements for nuclear power plants, which were first issued in 1979 and 1983, respectively, as american national standards.
Nuclear quality assurance asme nqa 1 and 10cfr50 appendix b. Asme nqa1 applied to software used at doe facilities. Software quality assurance sqa is an integral component of ornl analysis software development practices. This document provides guidance and methods for defining a quality system that would meet the legislative requirements.
However, in secy030117 the nrc also endorsed the ansiasme nqa1, 1994. Asme nqa12012 revision of asme nqa12008 quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications an american national standard two park avenue new york, ny. Method 1 the development team gained from developing a similar product. Asme nqa 1 lead auditor training brief course description. Adequate controls must be in place to assure the safety and health of personnel and the public and the effective and efficient operation of facility equipment. Quality assurance requirements for nuclear facility applications. Asme nqa1 requirements for computer software used in. From nqa1 determining of the product of the software design activity.
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