Nuclear Energy Divisions Boiling Water Reactor Quality Assurance Program description

The QA Program which is applied generally throughout the GE Nuclear Energy Divisions, but which is specifically applicable to the safety-related functional aspects of systems and components within the domestic BWR scope of supply. This scope of supply includes nuclear steam supply systems, nuclear fuel, and the standard reactor island design (STRIDE). The QA Program is designed to provide assurance that the quality-related work elements for systems, components (including spares and replacement parts) and services included in the BWR scope of supply, are identified and controlled. Specific responsibilities of personnel and organizations are assigned and documented for quality-related activities throughout the major steps of design and construction of the nuclear power plant projects, encompassing the broad phases of: (1) Contract definition; (2) preliminary design; (3) systems and components design and specification; (4) supplier evaluation and selection; (5) material and component procurement; (6) fabrication and assembly of components and systems; (7) inspection and testing; (8) cleaning, packing, and shipping; (9) installation and erection; and (10) preoperational and startup testing