Quality assured technical documentation for nuclear power generation

Present day large scale industry in general is made up of highly complex technology subjected to many rigorous external controls and constraints. This is particularly so in the nuclear power industry where it is essential that materials and services provided during the phases of construction, commissioning and operations, conform precisely to requirements as specified. Failure to do this could lead to unit shut-down and loss of income. For over 25 years, a central unit within the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) developed an enviable reputation for the production of high class technical documentation essential during power station commissioning and operations phases. Following privatization of the electricity supply industry in 1991 the unit became a stand-alone organization and since 1989 has been known as Technical Publications Management Services (TPMS). TPMS with its many years of experience now offers its services to industry in general as well as to the electricity supply industry. Work currently being undertaken by TPMS is described here. Recent contracts obtained for work at Sizewell and for Severn Trent Water indicate the continuing and expanding need for specialist documentation services. (author)