Valve Services Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible.
Compreh Dynamic. Flexible. Delivering Proven Results Established in 1844, Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. (B&W Canada) has grown from a small foundry on the banks of the Grand River to a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment. As a supplier of innovative, high-quality components and services, we cater to a worldwide customer base. We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex power generation industry. B&W Canada strives to ensure that all of our projects are aligned with our customers goals to increase safety, improve plant productivity and availability as well as to extend plant equipment life. Each project requires unique solutions and thus our approach is a multi-disciplinary team with custom engineering capabilities, industry leading quality control, innovative research and development and superior field service personnel. 2 Valve Services Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible.
ensive. Why B&W Canada Valve Services? Through our extensive experience in the valve services industry, we ve focused our skills to provide a variety of specialty services that are not easily matched by our competitors. Our customers in the competitive power generation industry depend on critical valves to be reliable and safe. The B&W Canada Valve Services team is focused on providing a full suite of services to fit your needs and improve both online and outage performance. B&W Canada s valve services are: Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible. Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible. Valve Services 3
Modular or Fully Integrated Approach Condition Assessment & Scope Definition Valve Engineering Services PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Work Task Planning & Scheduling CUSTOMER Procurement & Materials Management Replacement Parts & Repair Valve/Actuator Training Services Field Execution & Technical Oversight B&W Canada s Valve Services Solution At B&W Canada, our Valve Services team offers a choice of comprehensive, dynamic and flexible solutions aligned to customer needs for all aspects of valve maintenance services - meeting and exceeding safety and quality requirements for utilities and industrial applications. B&W Canada is committed to customer choice and input in customizing solutions best suited to their individual valve needs. Comprehensive - A fully integrated approach, from scope definition through field execution and project closeout. Dynamic - The ability to quickly respond to changing customer requirements and priorities. Flexible - Committed to customer choice by tailoring solutions to meet specific needs, through selection of one or more of our Valve Services modules. 4 Valve Services Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible.
Condition Assessment & Scope Definition Valve Services is dedicated to validating component conditions to ensure proper scope definition prior to commencement of any project. This is accomplished through customer collaboration and cross-functional teams. Assessments are performed in a timely and efficient manner by our skilled and experienced technical staff ensuring: Component condition validation Consideration of all available information for each valve Attention to station programmatic requirements Use of latest diagnostic technologies Key Result - Provision of practical recommendation for repair or replacement strategy, allowing us to meet customer life cycle requirements. Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible. Valve Services 5
Valve Engineering Services Our team has the knowledge and expertise to develop optimal solutions required for: the implementation of component replacements, refurbishments, upgrades and modifications for the maintenance of plant system performance. Our commitment to long-term success is achieved through high quality service and product excellence, delivered to our customers in a timely manner. At a minimum, our extensive Engineering Services provide: POV program development Valve and actuator design modifications Analysis of valve and actuator testing data Procurement engineering, including IEE Valve maintenance procedure development Valve packing set specifications Mechanical joint specifications Valve failure analysis investigation Stress analysis and metallurgy 6 Valve Services Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible.
Work Task Planning & Scheduling Valve work task planning employs a two-phase streamlined approach based on industry best practices. We are committed to offering the client a more cost effective way to plan and complete projects on time and on budget. Phase - 1 Field Condition & Equipment Evaluation Our field condition and equipment evaluation will set the field team up for success by putting the right documents and parts in their hands; greatly reducing the chance of costly re-work. Count on us to: Perform due diligence of configuration management, which is critical to licensing, improves success factor of field work and mitigates discovery Perform walk down of approved scope to validate field conditions Identify long-lead parts Recommend procurement strategy Estimate resources and installation hours Identify risks Recommend strategy for support group requirements (scaffolding, insulation, etc.) Phase - 2 Work Package Development Tablet based work-package preparation saves time and money, provides process continuity, and accurately identifies resource requirements. This establishes a strong foundation for successful field execution by considering: Pressure boundary requirements EQ requirements On-line wiring (OLW) Valve packing set specifications Mechanical joint specifications Clearance requests Relevant drawings/procedures Recovery/contingency plans for as-found conditions Scheduling Accurate, resource leveled schedules are a cornerstone of any successful project. A well developed baseline, combined with timely and accurate updating, allows for effective project management from inception through completion: Effective use of Primavera TM P6 software Easy integration into customer project plans Accurate resource forecasts Change Control Management Key Performance Indicators meaningful to the customer Outputs customized for effective communication Post-work assessments to identify continuous improvements to work package contents and assessed hours Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible. Valve Services 7
Procurement & Materials Management B&W s comprehensive Quality Assurance program allows full procurement capability for materials in all code classifications. This, combined with our experienced staff and best in class materials management and inventory control, saves our customers time and money, and offers: 8 Assurance of traceability and configuration management Inventory storage, coordination and warehousing aligned to material quality level and code requirements Material staging and just-in-time delivery by work package aligned to customer schedule requirements Storage of critical spares inventory Val ve Ser vices Com prehensive. Dynamic. Flexible.
Replacement Parts & Repair Leveraging our extensive manufacturing experience along with our mature quality program, B&W Canada can repair and reproduce any existing valve/actuator trim or component, meeting all code and quality requirements while rapidly responding to emergent customer needs. Utilizing the latest technologies provides measurements accurate enough to meet the exacting criteria demanded for the re-engineering of components. This accuracy combined with the precision of our manufacturing process (tolerances of up to 0.0002 ), results in components well within the design requirements of the OEM. Replacement: Offers a solution to challenges faced by obsolescence Provides a direct alternative to the OEM Cost and time savings Repair: Welding and machine services Cost effective with quick turnaround time Refurbish used parts for new inventory Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible. Valve Services 9
Valve/Actuator Training Services We offer a full range of training delivered by industry experts, for all types of valves and actuators, including manual valves; AOV, MOV, NV, and RV. Many of our courses are designed to be able to receive INPO accreditation, as well as qualify candidates to stand the EPRI AP3 test process. Our training solution provides: Programs developed using the Systems Approach to Training as described in INPO ACAD 85-006 & ACAD 02-001 Extensive courses in both valve maintenance and diagnostics A fully equipped mobile valve training facility that can be brought to your site Combined hands on and classroom based training Low student to instructor ratios Customizable to specific sites and equipment Mobile Valve Training Facility 10 Valve Services Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible.
Field Execution & Technical Oversight Our full range of field services provide total maintenance and testing capabilities for all valve and actuator types, making us your onestop-shop for field services. Subject matter experts and qualified valve technicians employ testing techniques aligned with utility requirements for reliability, licensing and safety. Trained and experienced field supervision Full range of expertise in removal, overhaul, installation, and diagnostics Portable testing and in-situ overhaul capabilities Off or on-site services Efficiencies in field work are realized through the use of tablet based electronic work packages, putting the most up-to-date information in the hands of the field teams: Reducing error-likely situations means improving safety and quality while reducing rework Reducing indirect labour Increasing wrench time at workface Reducing paperwork Real time progress reporting Comprehensive. Dynamic. Flexible. Valve Services 11
Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. is a subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc. (B&W PGG). Established in 1867, B&W is a world leader in providing steam generating and emissions control equipment, nuclear operations and components, and defense program management services. For more information, or a complete listing of our sales and service offices, call 1-866-445-6293, send an e-mail to info@babcock.com, or access our website at www.babcock.com/bwc. www.babcock.com/bwc Safety With over seven million hours without a lost time incident, safety is at the core of our business and is a key element of our culture. Our Target Zero program is a comprehensive and successful program that allows our customers to rest assured that safety is top of mind on all job sites. We strive to finish each and every day incident and injury free. Furthermore, B&W utilizes ALARA principles for radiation dose management. Operational Excellence B&W Canada also maintains a robust Operational Excellence and Human Performance Improvement program that ensures our customers receive products and services of the highest quality in the industry. Our unique safe-behaviour observation based program ensures the highest attention to detail and industry leading safety records. With a focus on cost and schedule efficiencies, we save our customers time and money while providing the industry s highest level of service and quality. Our proven track record demonstrates that continuous improvement and quality assurance is evident in every project we execute for our valued customers. Quality B&W s QA program conforms to the requirements of: Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. 581 Coronation Blvd. Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5V3, Canada Phone: 519.621.2130 Toll Free: 1.866.445.6293 Fax: 519.621.2120 ASME Section III, NCA-4000, NQA-1 ASME Certificates of authorization for N, NA, NS, NPT, PP, S, U, U2 and U3 U.S. Federal Regulation 10CFR50 Appendix B and applicable US NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulatory guides (e.g. 10CFR21) CSA Quality Program Standard N285 and Z299.1 Qualified EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) vendor meeting the requirements of CSA N286 as surveyed by OPG ISO 9001:2008 The information contained herein is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended nor to be construed as a warranty, an offer, or any representation of contractual or other legal responsibility. 2012 Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. All rights reserved. E101-3204 1KA9B E201-1005 5HAPJ12