The main goal of INETEC in-service inspections of primary coolant circuit pipelines and components (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, hangers, snubbers) in nuclear power plants is to ensure the continuing structural integrity and maintenance at the level required by the original acceptance standards, throughout the life of the plant.

The scope of INETEC in-service inspections includes manual and automated inspection solutions with all three types of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods:

• Visual (direct and remote visual examination)
• Surface (magnetic particle, liquid penetrant and eddy current examination)
• Volumetric (ultrasonic, radiographic and eddy current examination).

For all above examination methods, INETEC employs state-of-the-art NDT equipment and examination techniques, which were qualified and proven in numerous nuclear power plants worldwide.

INETEC examination techniques are qualified according to ASME (EPRI PDI) or ENIQ/ IAEA methodology.

For components that are located in areas with high levels of radiation and contamination, INETEC uses remotely controlled NDT equipment, thereby significantly minimizing radiation exposure of NDT personnel and shortening the necessary inspection time, as well as total examination costs.