Central Labs & Services Booklet

Central Labs

& Services

Your TVA partner in helping to keep the lights on–every hour, every day.

What we do?

Our team of qualified engineers, chemists, specialists, technicians and craft personnel are available 24/7 to deliver an extensive scope of services to meet your needs.

We service equipment and perform tests providing detailed analysis to support TVA’s equipment reliability and asset management needs. Our team holds a wealth of knowledge regarding TVA’s plants and associated components, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

CALIBRATION SERVICES • Physical & Electrical Calibration

INSPECTION SERVICES • Radiography Testing • Ultrasonic Testing • Eddy Current Testing • Magnetic Particle Testing • Liquid Penetrant Testing

INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING & FIELD SERVICES • Instrumentation System Design, Development, & Deployment • Remote Data Acquisition • Design, Construction, & Testing of Electronic Instruments • Mechanical & Hydraulic System Testing

TECHNICAL SERVICES • Chemistry • Materials & Electrical Testing • Performance Testing • Boiler Inspection

SUPPORT & NEW PROGRAMS • Quality Assurance/Quality Control • Customer Services

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Carol Eimers, Central Labs & Services General Manager 423.876.4189 (office), ceimers@tva.gov Central Labs & Service | Overview

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CALIBRATION SERVICES

PARTIAL LIST OF INSTRUMENTATION SERVICED • Small Liquid Flow (<250 gpm)

• Flow Meters, Leak Detectors, Rotameters

• Anemometers

• Analog & Digital Pressure Gauges, Pressure Transmitters

• Torque Screwdrivers & Wrenches, Load Cells, Dynamometers, Force Gages • Thermometers, Heat Stress Monitors, Hydrometer, Thermocouple, Infrared, RTDs • Calipers, GO NO-GO Gages, Levels, Micrometers, Gage Blocks • Multi-meters, AC Voltmeters, Digital Calibrators, Ammeters, Recorders • Accelerometers, Vibration Analyzers, Velocity Transducers

In house calibrations are performed in controlled laboratories to provide the safest environment for personnel and the instruments.

Our Quality Program complies with the requirements of 10CFR50 Appendix B and ANSI N45.2-1971, and uses ASME NQA-1, ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, and other accepted industry practices as guidance. In addition, all calibrations are traceable to the International System of Units (SI) through standards maintained by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other internationally recognized National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) that are signatories to the International Committee for Weights and Measures Mutual Recognition Agreement (CIPM MRA) or natural physical constants.

CALIBRATION CAPABILITIES

• Oscilloscopes, Timers, Counters, Function Generators, Stopwatches • Gas Analyzers/Alarms, Combustible Gas Detectors, pH Meters, Conductivity Meters, Neutral Density Filters • Decade Resistors, Decade Capacitors, Megohmmeters, Microhmmeters, Current Leakage Monitors, Ground Fault Analyzers • Power Supplies, Tachometers, Breaker Test Sets, Relay Test Sets, Current Sources, Stroboscopes • Hi-Pot Testers, Tan Delta Bridges, Dielectric Test Sets, Surge Testers • Ultrasonic Flow Meters, Fire Research Flow Meters, Electromagnetic Flow Meters (insertion and Flanged) • VOTES Infinity Systems, DG DAQ, Rod Drop Systems, Quiklook 3, RTD Crosscal, Scram Time Monitors

• Small Liquid Flow (<250 gpm)

• Frequency

• Air Flow (<5900 fpm)

• Chemical

• Pressure

• Impedance, Resistance, & Capacitance

• Torque & Force

• Power Phase

• Temperature

• High Voltage

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

• Dimensional

• Large Liquid Flow (250 – 10,000 gpm)

• Meters & Recorders

• Data Acquisition Systems

• Vibration

• Mobile/Onsite Calibrations (contact for availability)

Heath Moore, Calibration Services Manager 423.876.6712 (office), 423.488.8149 (cell), hmmoore@tva.gov

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INSPECTION SERVICES

RADIOGRAPHY & EDDY CURRENT TESTING

EDDY CURRENT TESTING Heat Exchangers • Conventional Eddy Current Testing (Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Copper, Nickel, etc.)

Radiography & Eddy Current

• Remote Field & Near Field Testing (Carbon Steel, Secure, and 439SS) • Eddy Current Examination and Tube Plugging Databases

Turbine Blades • Leading Edge • Trailing Edge • Christmas Tree Connection

Material Identification & Weld Location • Weld Surface Inspection • Weld Location for Flush Ground Stainless Steel

RADIOGRAPHY CAPABILITIES • Iridium192 isotope • Selenium75 isotope • Cobalt60 isotope • Conventional Electrical X-Ray

CLS’ Eddy Current testing group can inspect a wide range of components and material types by utilizing a variety of qualified inspection techniques.

TYPICAL COMPONENTS EXAMINED W/ RADIOGRAPHY • ASME Piping Welds

We utilize the CoreStar Eddy Vision System, recognized as a leader in the Balance of Plant inspection system for heat exchangers. We also work closely with CoreStar and EPRI NDE Center to stay current with state-of-the art Eddy Current technology, equipment, and software.

When it is time for an Eddy Current inspection for heat exchanger tubing, turbine blades, or weld location on piping, you will find the expertise needed at CLS’s ISO Eddy Current group.

• Piping for Erosion/Corrosion or Blockage

CLS’ Radiography testing group can inspect a wide range of components and material types by utilizing a variety of qualified inspection techniques. Our staff is comprised of a team of highly skilled, cross certified, radiography technicians have the knowledge and capability to apply the appropriate radiographic equipment and techniques to obtain optimum and accurate exam results. The group’s radiography capabilities range from isotope radiography to electrical X-Ray, conventional radiographic film and state-of-the-art computed radiography “CR”, utilizing phosphor imaging plates.

• AWS Structural Welds

• Valves for Position & Condition • Turbine Blade Lashing Lug Welds • Boiler Tube Welds • Boiler Tubes for Blockage • Electronic Components

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Shane Lott, Sr. Manager Inspection Services 423.876.4135 (office), 423.664.2473 cell), smlott@tva.gov

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INSPECTION SERVICES

IN-SERVICE INSPECTION & ULTRASONIC TESTING

IN-SERVICE INSPECTION CAPABILITIES

In-Service

Visual Inspection, Direct & Remote Magnetic Particle inspection • Visible • Fluorescent

Liquid Penetrant Inspection • Visible • Fluorescent

Ultrasonic Inspection • Conventional • Phased Array

Material Analysis

ULTRASONIC TESTING CAPABILITIES • ASME Piping & Vessel Welds • Piping for Erosion/Corrosion or Blockage

Ultrasonic

• ASME Visual VT-1, VT-2, VT-3, & Welding • High Energy Piping Welds • Ultrasonic Water/Gas Void Verifications • Robotic Crawler UT Inspections • Review & Oversight of Contract NDE Services • ASME Section XI Program Support • ASME Section XI AutoCAD Support

CLS’ In-Service (ISI) team provides non-destructive testing support across the TVA fleet.

• Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements • Material Analysis using X-Ray Fluorescence • Tank Inspections (API 510, 570, 653, & STI)

Our group maintains a highly skilled and experienced staff to provide services to TVA’s generating fleet. The ISI group maintains the capability for magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, visual inspection, and ultrasonic inspection.

CLS’ Ultrasonic testing group is comprised of multi-certified technicians, maintaining certifications to meet volumetric and surface NDE demands, including ASME Section XI – Appendix VIII, SNT-TC-1A, CP-189 requirements, and Certified Weld Inspection.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Jason Barrick, Manager In-Service Inspections 423.876.4120 (office), 423.280.5069 (cell), jmbarrick@tva.gov

Jane Lockwood, Manager Ultrasonics 423.876.4112 (office), 423.240.6078 (cell), jmlockwood@tva.gov

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INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING & FIELD SERVICES

Field Testing

ENGINEERING & SHOP SERVICES • CNC and 3D-Printed Custom Fabrication of Parts • SolidWorks Modeling – Flow Analysis and Visualization, Custom Design & Fabrication • Borehole Geophysical Investigations & Void Detection • Design & Shop Fabrication, Light Construction • Mechanical & Hydraulic System Design, Modeling and Testing

Engineering & Shop Services

• Development, Fabrication, Testing, Installation, & Maintenance of Instrumentation for Mission Critical Programs

• Reservoir Releases Improvement Program

INSTRUMENTATION PROJECTS • Design, Construction, and Testing of Electronic Instruments • Hydrologic Gauging Instrumentation and Satellite Telemetry

CLS’ Instrumentation Engineering & Field Services (IE&FS) is composed of a highly skilled group of experienced engineers, technicians, and craft labor who provide a wide array of instrumentation and testing services.

FIELD TESTING

• Field Testing

•U nderground Utility Locating and Concrete Scanning Services • I nstrumentation System Design, Development & Deployment •N oise, Vibration, and Water Quality Instrumentation Monitoring in Support of • Innovative solutions to remote data acquisition Construction Activities • Water Quality & Air Monitoring Instrumentation •G enerator Testing for Benchmarking and •F ossil & Nuclear Hydrothermal Compliance Regulatory Compliance (NERC) Monitoring • Arc Flash Data Collection •M eteorological Monitoring for Nuclear Plant • Hydro Efficiency Testing Compliance • Pump Efficiency Testing •G round Water Services

• Instrumentation • Dye Testing • Monitoring & Water Source Identification (Fingerprinting, Isotope Analysis, etc.)

• I n-situ Flow Measurement and Flow Meter Calibration

Instrumentation Projects

• Remote SCADA Operation of Non-Power Dams • Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring Solutions as well as remote data acquisition for Dams, Embankments, and Stacked CCR Materials • Nuclear Prompt Notification Siren System Design & Troubleshooting • Coal & Gas Plant Wireless Telemetry for Equipment Monitoring • T VA Security & Emergency Management Communications • Voice Radio Communication Systems Design, Installation & Maintenance • Installation and maintenance of seismic monitoring instrumentation

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Dennis Yankee, Sr. Manager Instrumentation Engineering & Field Services 865.632.1468 (office), dhyankee@tva.gov

Matt Williams, Manager Field Testing, 865.632.1402 (office), mdwilliams@tva.gov

Randy Aslinger, Manager Engineering & Shop Services, 865.632.1413 (office), rtaslinger@tva.gov

Jeff Stichler, Manager Instrumentation Projects, 865.632.2225 (office), jwstichler@tva.gov Central Labs & Service | Instrumentation Engineering & Field Services

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TECHNICAL SERVICES CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY CAPABILITIES Lube Oil

• Ash

• SiO4

• Moisture

• Flash Point

• Size Distribution

• Viscosity

• Oxidation Stability

• Particle Count

• Cloud Point

• Arsenic

• Wear Metals

• Specific Gravity

• Mercury

• Acid Number

• Viscosity

• Base Number

Coal

• Oxidation, Rust

• Air Dry Loss

Gypsum

Commercial Grade Dedication • New Oils

• Moisture

• Viscosity

• Additive Packages

• Acid Number

• Base Number

• Stability

• BTU

• RULER, FTIR

• Sulfur

• Emulsion

• Moisture

• Ferrography

• Volatile Matter

Insulating Oil

• Chlorine

• Dissolved Gas Analysis

• Mercury

• Moisture

• Ultimate

• Color

• Trace

• Dielectric Strength

• Ash Chemistry

Plant Water

• Power Factor

• Ash Fusion

• Metals, Anions

• Interfacial Tension

• Size Distribution

• Tolytriazole

• Acid Number

• Grindability

• Ammonia

CLS’ Chemistry group provides expertise in the areas of chemistry testing. Our group provides cost effective results in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

• Density

Ash

Used Oils

The Chemistry group maintains a robust quality assurance program that complies with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ANSI N45.2 – 1971, and other applicable industry standards for work within scope.

• Construction Materials

• Halogens

• Sulfur

• Low Melting Metals

• Conductivity

• Moisture Content

• Inhibitor Content

• Loss on Ignition

• Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)

Fuel Oil

• Moisture

• Metals, BTU

• Tanker Sampling

• Ash

• Halogens

• Sulfur

• Ash Chemistry

• Flash Point

• Biodiesel

• Trace

• Particulate Contamination • Distillation

Limestone • CaCO3 • MgCO3

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Tim Cofer, Supervisor Chemistry 423.876.6762 (office), tmcofer@tva.gov

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TECHNICAL SERVICES

MATERIALS & ELECTRICAL TESTING

MATERIALS TESTING

Materials Testing

• Failure Analysis • Materials Characterization • Mechanical Testing • Metallography • Commercial Grade Component Dedication • Fractography • Corrosion Analysis • Other specialized testing to simulate service conditions

ELECTRICAL TESTING

Electrical Testing

• Commercial Grade Dedication • Failure Analysis • Electromagnetic Capability (EMC) • Hydrostatic/Pneumatic Pressure Testing • Seismic Testing • Doble Calibration • Special Tests

CLS’ Materials & Electrical Testing group provides a wide range of metallurgical analysis, material testing services, electrical testing and specialized services to support’s TVA’s generating fleet.

Our experienced and knowledgeable staff offer a variety of solutions to improve performance and reliability.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Ben Zimmerman, Supervisor M&ET Testing 423.876.4018 (office), bjzimmerman@tva.gov

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TECHNICAL SERVICES BOILER INSPECTORS

BOILER INSPECTION SERVICES

Boiler Inspection

• Boiler Inspection

• Heat Recovery Steam Generator Inspection

• Inspection Outage Planning • Post Repair Follow-up Inspection • Repair Oversight • Ultrasonic Thickness Surveys • Borescope Inspections • Dye Penetrant Testing • AWS Certified Weld Inspection

CLS’ Boiler Inspection group provides a wide range of services for boiler and heat recovery steam generator systems.

Our team is available 24/7 and offers quick response times to emergent needs.

The majority of our team is a member of the American Welding Society and are AWS Certified Weld Inspectors. The Boiler Inspection group is experienced in inspection outage planning, execution, and collaboration with boiler and plant engineering to help prioritize repair and replacement work. With over 150 years of combined boilermaker and inspection experience, our team is here to help meet the needs during maintenance and forced outages.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Ben Zimmerman, Supervisor M&ET Testing 423.876.4018 (office), bjzimmerman@tva.gov

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TECHNICAL SERVICES PERFORMANCE TESTING

COMPLIANCE TESTING

Compliance Testing

• Particulate Test (PM) • Gas Relative Accuracy Test Audit • Flow Relative Accuracy Test Audit • Mercury Relative Accuracy Test Audit • Hydrogen Chloride Test (HCl) • Volatile Organic Compound Test (VOC) • Flow Transmitter Accuracy Test

PERFORMANCE TESTING • Differential Pressure Test (Dp)

• Air Preheater

• Flow Measurement

• 2D • 3D

• SCR Tuning • Ammonia Slip Test (NH3) • Ion Chromatography System (IC) • NOx & CO Tests • Dirty Air Test & Fineness Tests • Loss on Ignition (LOI) • Boiler & Aux. Boiler Tuning • High Velocity Thermocouple Testing (HVT)

CLS’ Performance Testing group provides compliance emission testing required by the EPA, as well as numerous other tests providing a better understanding of how the plant units are operating.

Our knowledgeable staff is here to help provide data from inside the boiler to environmental emissions.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Daniel Hardinge, Supervisor Performance Testing 423.876.6892 (office), dahardinge@tva.gov

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QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL • Internal audits, assessments, and surveillances • Controlled use of suppliers • Triennial nuclear audits • Corrective Action Program

CUSTOMER SERVICES • Shipping & Receiving • Customer Data Reports • Customer Analysis Inquiries • Proficiency Testing Program • Insulating & Lubricating Oil Sample Collection Supplies

SUPPORT & NEW PROGRAMS CLS QA/QC Services maintains a robust Quality Assurance program that complies with 10CFR50 Appendix B, ANSI N45.2 – 1971, TVA-SPP-05.012, and other applicable industry standards for work within scope.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:

Tim Parker, Sr. Manager CLS Support & New Programs 423.751.6748 (office), twparke0@tva.gov

Teresa D. Casner, Supervisor QA/QC Services 423.876.4076 (office), tdcasner@tva.gov

Ashton Lewey, QA/QC Sr. Program Manager, 423.876.6752 (office), aljohnson0@tva.gov

Ben Rogers, Supervisor Customer Services, 423.876.6764 (office), jbrogers@tva.gov

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