Technical inspection for nuclear power plants brings together multiple specialised disciplines to support verification, qualification and documentation across systems and suppliers. Services may include non-destructive testing for manufacturing control and condition monitoring using NDT.
Inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT)
Technical inspection of nuclear power plants
Verify and document compliance in nuclear power plants.
Nuclear power plants operate under strict regulatory control, where every component, weld and inspection must meet defined safety and quality requirements. For operators and suppliers, incomplete inspection results, non-qualified procedures or missing documentation slow approval processes and put operational availability at risk.
Verification of systems and components
Technical inspection verifies that nuclear components and systems meet design and safety requirements throughout manufacturing, assembly and operation, combining documentation control, qualification and on-site evaluation with non-destructive testing such as ultrasonic and radiographic examination. Each inspection delivers traceable documentation that supports regulatory review and reliable long-term plant performance.
Challenges
When inspection requirements are complex, the risk of safety and compliance issues increases.
Fragmented qualification processes delay inspection approval
When welding procedures and inspection methods are qualified across multiple suppliers and disciplines, coordination becomes complex, increasing the risk of delays and inconsistent approval outcomes.
High documentation volumes increase traceability risk
Large amounts of inspection data and records require strict control; without it, gaps or inconsistencies emerge that undermine confidence during regulatory review.
Non-qualified results halt commissioning and maintenance
Inspection results that lack qualification or supporting documentation can delay commissioning, recertification or planned maintenance activities.
Tight schedules amplify error and rework risk
Compressed timelines and multiple interfaces increase the likelihood of mistakes during inspection activities, leading to rework, disruption and schedule impact.
Benefits
Secure compliance, document integrity and maintain full traceability
Certified inspection expertise, trusted results
Qualified specialists with experience in the nuclear sector conduct inspections using approved and peer-reviewed methods, providing technically sound results where accuracy is critical
Validated methods, consistent inspection quality
Engineers apply qualified procedures for NDT and welding validation to support uniform inspection quality and reproducible results across inspection stages.
Traceable documentation, efficient compliance review
Teams manage documentation through structured systems that maintain traceability from planning to final reporting, supporting efficient regulatory review and long-term recordkeeping.
Coordinated planning, minimal disruption to operation
Inspection activities are aligned with maintenance and modification schedules to limit downtime, reduce rework and support operational continuity.
Let's make sure every inspection result is reliable
Our specialists are here to guide you through inspection planning, documentation and validation.
Service scope
Inspection activities and technical services
Standards
Inspections and qualifications comply with recognised nuclear standards and authority requirements
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