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Summit Controls' Nuclear Division is devoted exclusively to serving the needs of Canada's nuclear industry. With years of experience serving Canada's nuclear marketplace, we understand the special needs of the nuclear industry as well as the applicable Codes and Standards that govern this sector.
Summit Controls has a TSSA Certificate of Authorization.
Click here to view our certificate (opens new browser window). We use our experience and expertise to marshal the resources of different suppliers together with our own capabilities, in order to provide the best equipment solutions for any nuclear application. And since the complexities of nuclear contracts require special attention, we use experienced and dedicated project management and contract administration personnel. All of the products identified on our website can be supplied to the Nuclear Industry through our Nuclear Division. In addition, we provide the following nuclear-specific products and services: |
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Commercial Grade Dedication is the process of approving a "commercial quality" item for a nuclear safety-related application. While approved nuclear equipment manufacturers will often "dedicate" their own equipment, it is also possible to supply any commercial quality equipment for a safety-related application by means of commercial grade dedication. The first step of this process is a Critical Characteristics Analysis using guidelines established by EPRI's Joint Utilities Task Group on Commercial Grade Items (JUTG CGI). Normally, critical characteristics are selected based on the safety function of the item, although additional characteristics can be included at the customer's discretion. Each critical characteristic is then verified by one of the methods proscribed in EPRI NP-5652. Where possible, dedication is conducted in accordance with Method 1 of EPRI NP-5652 (Special Tests and Inspections), and 100% testing is employed (no sampling). Critical characteristics, sample size (e.g. 100%), and test method/procedure are detailed in a Verification Plan, which is subject to customer approval. Test data is included with shipment of the approved item. |
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Obsolete Equipment Replacement A variety of innovative strategies can be employed to supply replacements for obsolete equipment without necessitating a formal Design Change. Summit Controls can work with nuclear procurement and design engineering personnel to provide the best solution for any obsolete equipment problem. Typical strategies include: Commercial
Grade Dedication Item
Equivalency Evaluations Equipment
Modification Surplus
Equipment Reverse
Engineering Third
Party Design Registration per CSA B51 Safety-Related Equipment Supply Several of our suppliers maintain 10CFR50 Appendix B or equivalent quality assurance programs, and can supply their equipment as nuclear safety-related. Various equipment configurations from our standard manufacturers can be supplied that have been qualified by test or analysis for various nuclear accident environments. These qualifications are fully supported by test reports. A typical environmental qualification test program will include the following steps:
Environmental qualification is supported by complete documentation (qualification plans, procedures, and reports), all of which are subject to customer acceptance. Supplied equipment is dedicated to the qualified test specimens in order to provide an auditable link to the approved Environmental Qualification report. When required, Summit Controls will provide seismic qualification of our supplied equipment. Seismic Qualification is typically done by dynamic testing or by finite element analysis (FEA) from a variety of approved sources, in accordance with IEEE 344 and daughter standards, as well as customer-specific requirements. Seismic qualification is supported by complete documentation (qualification plans, procedures, and reports), all of which are subject to customer acceptance. Supplied equipment is dedicated to the qualified test specimens in order to provide an auditable link to the approved Seismic Qualification report. Digital equipment qualification in accordance with EPRI TR-102323 (Guidelines for Electromagnetic Interference Testing in Power Plants) is available. Equipment qualification includes all recommended susceptibility tests for both radiated and conducted emissions. All qualifications are fully documented, and subject to customer acceptance. Obsolete equipment can be replaced with reverse-engineered equivalents. The reverse-engineered equipment, typically items like electronic modules and power supplies, are designed to be form, fit, and functionally equivalent to the original installed components, meeting or exceeding the performance requirements of the original item. Reverse-engineered equipment are also designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards. Item Equivalency Evaluations, prepared in accordance with EPRI NP-6406, are used to document and evaluate any changes to the original configurations. Full functional testing and commercial grade dedication in accordance with EPRI NP-5652 is performed based on the item's safety-related function. Reverse-engineered equipment is supplied with schematics, bills of materials, drawings, installation manuals, and other documentation as may be required. As a supplier representative organization, Summit Controls maintains a registered ISO 9001:2000 quality program. In addition, our suppliers provide equipment and services to the nuclear industry in accordance with the following quality assurance programs:
Click here to view our ISO 9001 Certificate (opens new browser window)
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Summit Controls Ltd. 1-48 Queen Street East
Cambridge, Ontario Canada N3C 2A8 |
