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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONKinectrics: The Powerof ExperienceAdvanced Expertise / Full ServiceNuclear Support - WorldwideEquipment QualificationKinectrics has performed equipmentqualification encompassing a variety ofinternational reactor designs and utility/ manufacturers’ equipment needs forover 2 decades. Our team of EQ specialistshas qualified thousands of safety-relatedelectrical and mechanical components.Environmental Chambers & AgingOvens - Kinectrics has a variety ofchambers used to perform acceleratedthermal aging of components, anddetermine component or systemactivation energies.Seismic Testing - Kinectrics is capableof performing full seismic testing servicesfor nuclear. Our labs are equipped withtwo tri-axial seismic testing tables.Commercial Grade DedicationKinectrics will procure commercialcomponents, evaluate all of the criticalcharacteristics, and create a dedicationplan. We have unsurpassed capability inconfirming conformance to the characteristic.Our detailed dedication plans are basedon EPRI Standards in compliance withregulatory requirements.Quality AssuranceOur highly-qualified EQ specialists arefamiliar with details of specific standardsthroughout North America, and haveactively served on the technical committeesthat developed these important industrycriteria. Kinectrics is registered to ISO9001 and maintains a 10 CFR AppendixB program.History of ExcellenceKinectrics is a unique “one-stopshop” for life cycle managementof electricity generation andtransmission assets, supportedby reliable engineering, completeinspection and testing services,and innovative products. Ouraward-winning team of scientistsand engineers deliver the uniqueadvantage of almost 100 years ofproven expertise and experiencein the energy industry.Commitment to NuclearKinectrics offers technicalcapabilities specifically focusedfor the nuclear industry. Includedare comprehensive services innuclear plant inspection,equipment qualification andcommercial grade dedication,genuine nuclear parts andspecialized tooling, feeder andfuel channel integrity, nuclearwaste management, and industryrelatedenvironmental technologies,as well as electrical testing.Nuclear Inspection ServicesKinectrics is building a world-class teamable to provide qualified, inspectionservices to the nuclear industry.Complemented by our subsidiarycompany, Axiom NDT, we have the rightpeople, experience and processes todeliver innovative solutions throughoutNorth America for the reliable inspectionof plant systems and components.New Expanded FacilitiesKinectrics’ recently upgraded Steam TestFacility permits close control of steamconditions, to meet IEEE 323 marginstandards, while minimizing over-testingduring simulations.Design Basis Accident Simulation –Kinectrics has unparalleled capabilitiesto simulate the severe accidentenvironments associated with advancedreactor designs.The Kinectrics Decontamination andRefurbishment Facility (DRF) is a newdedicated area for the refurbishment,repair and decontamination of activeplant equipment and components.Our new US Office in Cincinnati, Ohioprovides focused support for the existingand expanding market, with staff havingover a century of combined experiencewith US standards and regulations.Nuclear Plant Journal, July-August 2010 www.NuclearPlantJournal.com 53