Becht Nuclear provides immediate, around-the-clock support in helping operating plants resolve mechanical and structural integrity issues in a safe and reliable manner. Becht’s reputation and working relationship with the US Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRC) allows us to be especially well positioned to work with our clients in concert with the regulatory agencies to develop mutually acceptable problem resolutions to keep your plants operating when critical issues develop. Select service areas are below:
- ASME / ASCE Codes and Standards
- Piping Vibration Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
- Evaluation of Design Basis and Beyond Design Basis External Events (wind driven missiles, earthquakes, over pressurization events, explosions)
- Internal Events Hazards (pipe breaks, pipe whip accidents, LOCAs)
- Water Hammer and Vibration Troubleshooting and Evaluation
- Operability Determinations
- Fitness for Service Evaluations (FFS)
- NRC Regulation Interpretation, Precedents, and Relief Request Support
- Corrosion and Materials Troubleshooting and Support
- SQUG Walkdowns
- Equipment Qualification
- Fracture Mechanics Analysis