AFCEN-RM-16-218-C
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This methodological guide covers the drafting of Nuclear Particular Materials Assessments (NPMAs) for N2/N3 nuclear pressure equipment, as required in the RCC-M, section ZY 310 - ESR 4.2 - PMA of appendix ZY [5].
This guide includes:
- The definition of the scope for which the manufacturer must establish an NPMA,
- A proposal of a structured NPMA template that is adapted to materials procured according to the RCC-M code [5],
- The principles for the manufacturer’s use of the template,
- The definition of the type and level of justifications that the manufacturer must produce for preparing NPMAs,
- Proposed proof methods to justify compliance of the materials with the applicable ESR/RPR according to the directive [1] and the ESPN Order [4], including references to the PTANs, as necessary.
This guide is based on the justifications and analysis of the CLAP and COLEN sheets discussed in the criteria report [11].
The purpose of this guide is also to help notified bodies to assess the compliance of N2/N3 nuclear pressure equipment.
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[1] European directive (PED) 2014/68/EU of 15 May 2014
[4] French Order of 30 December 2015 relating to nuclear pressure equipment, amended by the Order of 03 September 2018
[5] AFCEN RCC-M Code (2016 edition) - Design and Construction Rules Applicable to the Mechanical Components of PWR Nuclear Islands
[11] AFCEN (2017), RM 17-308 A, Criteria Report - Preparing NPMAs for N2/N3 nuclear pressure equipment
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PTAN 2018 Guide EPMN N2 N3Guide méthodologique pour la rédaction des EPMN pour les équipements de niveau ESPN N2/N3
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