The need to qualify Non Destructive Tests (NDT) has been recognized for many years in the European countries engaged in nuclear power generation. The European Network for Inspection Qualification (ENIQ), which groups the major part of the nuclear power plant operators in the European Union and in the Applicant Countries has developed the European methodology for Qualification of Non Destructive Tests. As qualification of NDT is nowadays a standard method in the nuclear industry and in other industries for ensuring inspection performance, there is an increasing request by the Industry to refer to a CEN Standard document for NDT qualification. Consequently, the CEN (European Committee for Standardization) Technical Committee 138 "Non Destructive Testing" has decided to establish a Working Group, which is responsible for developing a Standard document detailing the CEN Methodology for the qualification of Non Destructive Tests applicable to all industries carrying out Non-Destructive Tests. This Standard document describes a flexible methodology for qualification of Non Destructive Tests, applicable to all NDT methods and considers qualification of equipment, procedure and personnel training. It set out basic principles and provides recommendations and general guidelines for carrying out qualification of NDT. The paper will present the Standard document, which is now ready for the formal CEN inquiry to the CEN Standardisation Bodies, and discuss the main features of the European Methodology for Qualification of Non Destructive Tests.
Publication Source: 3nd International Conference on NDE in Relation to Structural Integrity for Nuclear and Pressurized Components, November 14-16, 2001, Seville Spain. Publisher: Tecnatom s.a. - [Homepage]
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