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Energia i regulacje · 30.09.2011

Metal Fatigue Analysis Performed by Computer Software

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to issue a regulatory issue summary (RIS) to remind its addressees of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) requirements in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 50.55a, "Codes and Standards," and of the quality assurance (QA) requirements for design control in accordance with Appendix B, "Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants," to 10 CFR Part 50. Specifically, this RIS informs addressees of the NRC's findings from license renewal and new reactor audits on applicants' analyses and methodologies using the computer software package, WESTEMS TM , to demonstrate compliance with Section III, "Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components," of the ASME Code.

Source: Federal Register — Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOpen original release →