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Your challengesTo ensure the safety, reliability and efficiency of nuclear and conventional facilities, it is important for authorities, suppliers and operators to establish the quality of their equipment and components throughout the entirety of the products’ lifecycles. Suppliers and operators must also be able to ensure compliance with rigorous quality standards.

How does DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 certificationbenefit your business?Obtaining conformity certificates issued by an independent and knowledgeable technical expert organisation accredited according to DIN EN ISO/ IEC 17020, Type A, inspires trust by enabling suppliers to prove that their products fulfil the requirements of specified international standards over the course of their products’ lifecycles. Moreover, having a certificate of conformity will facilitate timely modifications and improvements that are vital for ensuring the ongoing safety, reliability and availability of all equipment.

How can we help you?Our inspection bodies are familiar with nuclear and conventional technologies as well as the relevant regulations and national / international standards. Being accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020, Type A, our inspection bodies have the necessary independence to provide objective and impartial technical inspection services. Our trusted inspections of a component’s quality will, for example, help to fulfil regulatory requirements, prove the required quality and help to plan maintenance intervals. Furthermore, they may be used as a basis for implementing an effective Ageing Management.

Thanks to our integrated approach, you can gain a top-level view of the safety, quality, availability and reliability of facilities, equipment and components. Our highly qualified experts are well versed in all international and various national standards, guidelines and procedures. We can support you with specialised state-of-the-art equipment, software and methodologies.

DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020inspection servicesEnsuring quality and consistencyin the inspection of nuclear andconventional facilities, equipmentand components.

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Our inspections servicesTÜV SÜD inspects nuclear facilities as well as industrial facilities in the fields of civil as well as electrical engineering and component technology. We offer safety-related inspection services for structures, systems and components, from the planning phase through to decommissioning.

Inspection of documentsWe assess all technical documentation in the licensing, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of technical equipment. This can cover information such as the design, manufacture, installation and testing of equipment. By inspecting the documentation, we can assure that the given requirements of local codes and standards, as well as licensee-specific requirements, are met.Type testing and type approvals

Our experts determine whether your products comply with data sheets, specifications and requirements. Inspection of products and facilities (including on-site

inspections)Our inspection services cover all systems, structures and components with safety significance. Failure analyses, condition assessment and / or

inspection of componentsThese services are beneficial to nuclear and conventional power plants as well as to chemical and petrochemical process plants. They also bring benefits in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, lightweight construction and the construction of process engineering equipment.Inspection of maintenance procedures

We offer inspections covering preventive, risk-based and failure-based maintenance of electrical, control and mechanical equipment.

Your business benefits

Work with an expert partner – and benefit from the capabilities of almost 1,000 highly qualified experts with an extensive understanding of regulations and standards supported by an international network. Minimise risk – by involving TÜV SÜD at the early

stage of design and construction. We ensure compliance of systems, structures and components (SSC) to national and international regulations and standards. Ensure transparency – with a trusted and objective

third-party organisation that will increase confidence and assurance in projects.

Why choose TÜV SÜD?TÜV SÜD is an independent third-party technical expert that provides impartial and objective inspections on products and facilities. We offer end-to-end solutions that begin with initial designs and continue through the whole lifecycle of the facilities, equipment and components. Our world-class expertise includes extensive knowledge of national and international standards and regulations. With our international reach, we draw upon global best practices while considering the specific needs of your location.

Choose certainty. Add value.TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety and sustainability solutions provider that specialises in assessment, testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training and knowledge services. Represented in over 850 locations worldwide, we hold accreditations in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. By delivering objective solutions to our customers, we add tangible value to businesses, consumers and the environment.

Related services

TÜV SÜD provides the following related services: Licensing for nuclear power plants Nuclear power plant operationSafety assessment of nuclear installationsRadiation protectionNuclear waste managementNuclear decommissioning

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