This is a one-and-a-half-day course that addresses the requirements of ASME NQA-1, Subpart 2.14 for Commercial Grade Dedication. This course also addresses the EPRI guidance on Commercial Grade Dedication and is suitable for companies in the commercial nuclear industry and those companies doing business with the Department of Energy. This class is suitable for Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Procurement personnel.

Commercial Grade Dedication Training Agenda

Day 1

Part Title Length
1 Introduction 30
2 Terminology 15
    Activity #1: Terminology
NQA-1 Requirements
75
3 DOE-HDBK Clause 5 30
4 DOE-HDBK Clause 6.0 through 6.4 45
    Activity #2: Ball Valves
Lunch
Activity #2: Ball Valves Cont.
2:45
5 DOE-HDBK Clause 6.5 through 6.6 45
    Activity #3: Air Actuated Ball Valves 45
Total class hours Day 1 – 7

Day 2

Part Title Length
5      Activity #3: Air Actuated Ball Valves 60
6 DOE-HDBK Clause 7.0 and 8
Appendix A & B
45
    Activity #4: Gaskets for Piping System 60
    Activity #5: In-Class Examples of CGD 15
Total class hours Day 2 – 3

Class is subject to minimum participation requirements.