Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 30b7aa8b-c731-4530-a18f-c72723774371
Document Type: srp
Title: REACTOR COOLANT PRESSURE BOUNDARY INSERVICE INSPECTION AND
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070421.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 5
Section ID: 5.2.4
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of the Code. 22 3. Examination Categories and Methods The examination categories and methods specified in the SAR are acceptable if in agreement with the criteria in Article IWB-2000, "Examination and Inspection," of 23 Section XI of the Code. Every area subject to examination should fall within one or more of the examination categories in Article IWB-2000 and must be examined at least 24 to the extent specified. The methods of examination for the components and parts of the pressure retaining boundaries are also listed in the requirements of Article IWB-2000 of 25 Section XI of the Code. The applicant's or licensee's examination techniques and procedures used for PSI or ISI of the system are acceptable if in agreement with the following criteria: a. The methods, techniques, and procedures for visual, surface, or volumetric examination are in accordance with Article IWA-2000, "Examination and Inspection," and Article IWB-2000, "Examination and Inspection," of Section 26 XI of the Code. b. Alternative examination methods, combination of methods, or newly developed techniques to those given above in a. are acceptable provided that the results are equivalent or superior. The acceptance standards for these alternate methods are given in Section XI, Article IWB-3000, "Acceptance Standards for Flaw Indications."27 c. The methods, procedures and requirements regarding qualification of personnel performing ultrasonic examination reflect the guidance provided in Appendix VII to Division 1 of Section XI of the ASME Code.28 5.2.4-5 DRAFT Rev. 2 - April 1996 d. The methods, procedures and requirements regarding ultrasonic testing of reactor vessel welds incorporate the regulatory positions provided in Regulatory Guide 1.150.29 4. Inspection Intervals The required examinations and pressure tests must be completed during each ten-year interval of service, hereinafter designated as the inspection interval. In addition, the scheduling of the program must comply with the provisions