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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer, Metallurgist, Welding Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Specialist, Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Equipment Fabrication and Design Consultant, Expert Witness Testimony, Engineering Consulting ServicesExpertise in metallurgy, welding engineering, and quality assurance management in the pressure vessel and piping industry, as well as design, fabrication, and operation of various power and refinery plant components, including nuclear power.
Additional areas of specialty include valve design and application, welding and materials engineering, and quality assurance program management for construction and operation, engineering reviews, material selection and application, quality assurance auditing and system development, and personnel training.
This KKAI consultant is an expert in in-service inspection, in-service testing, repair/replacement/modification programs in operating nuclear power plants, and construction of spent fuel storage and transportation vessels. Expertise includes welding procedures and qualifications for ASME Code applications.
Extensive experience in boiler and pressure vessel litigation as a support to expert witness testimony. This consultant is a Qualified Lead Auditor, and was a Qualified Level II Examiner in magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and radiographic examination methods, and offers extensive experience providing training and instruction
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
Architecture/Engineering, Manufacturing, Material Manufacturing, Utilities
EDUCATION
B.S., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Materials Option, University of Delaware
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy & Associates, Inc.
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Providing expertise in metallurgy, welding engineering, quality assurance management, boiler and pressure vessel codes, spent fuel storage and transportation equipment fabrication and design, expert witness testimony, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
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Principal Consultant, engineering consulting firm
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Provided consulting services to utilities in the areas of in-service inspection, metallurgy, welding, fabrication, NDE, ASME and National Board Certification and Accreditation Surveys, construction and operations quality assurance, ASME Codes and Standards, and USNRC regulations. Participated on ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Committees and in writing a commentary on changes in the ASME Code. Has extensive experience in design and fabrication of spent fuel storage and transportation equipment, working for designers, fabricators, and utilities. Chaired an ASME Code Committee Task Group on In-service Inspection of spent fuel storage and transportation equipment. Has worked extensively and effectively in reconciliation of changes in ASME Code and Design Specification requirements. In addition to involvement on ASME Subcommittee XI, is providing recommendations and direction to utilities on ASME Code and regulatory issues that pertain to metallurgy, engineering, quality assurance, licensing, pre-service and in-service inspection, and repair/replacement/modification programs in operating nuclear and non-nuclear power plants. Participation on ASME Subcommittees has provided a background that has enabled effective evaluation of ASME Section XI in-service inspection, repair/replacement/modification, and quality assurance programs, for cost-effectiveness and code and regulatory compliance. Has delivered many courses on Code reconciliation, procurement and applications of materials, and Section XI in-service inspection and repair/replacement/modification activities.
Senior Consultant, Nuclear Technology, Inc., San Jose, CA
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Has served as an ASME Code consultant to utilities, architect/engineers, and design engineers. Duties included internal quality assurance and training programs. Also participated in writing a commentary on ASME Code changes.
Quality Engineer, Staff Metallurgist and Welding Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Anchor/Darling Valve Company, Williamsport, PA and Hayward, CA
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Experience included metallurgical and welding engineering and quality assurance management. As a Quality Engineer, was involved in project quality surveillance, nondestructive examination, and vendor auditing, both domestically and overseas. Was qualified as a Lead Auditor in accordance with ANSI N45.2.23. As Staff Metallurgist and Welding Engineer, was responsible for overseeing corporate welding programs, material selection activities, and training, to ensure compliance with applicable Codes and Standards. Taught courses to utilities and architect/engineers in valve design and application. As Quality Assurance Manager, guided the organization through a successful ASME Survey.
Laboratory Director, Structure Probe, Inc., West Chester, PA and Metuchen, NJ
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Served as laboratory director and principal metallurgist reporting to the President. Duties included technical supervision of operations, materials research and development, material applications, and failure analysis. Coauthored a paper on diffusion of thin metallic coatings on ceramics.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Board on Nuclear Codes and Standards
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee
Section II, Subcommittee on Material Specifications
Section III Subgroup on Materials
Joint Task Group on Toughness for Nuclear Applications
Section XI, Subcommittee on Nuclear In-service Inspection
Subgroup on Repair/Replacement Activities
Working Group on Design Reconciliation
Task Group on Procurement Issues
Working Group on Responsibilities and Program Requirements
Working Group on Repair Welding
Special Working Group on Editing and Review
Executive Committee
Task Group on Erosion/Corrosion Evaluation
Task Group on Leakage Issues
Subgroup on Nondestructive Examination
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
American Society of Metals (ASM)
PUBLICATIONS
Coauthored a paper on diffusion of thin metallic coatings on ceramics and has written commentary on changes in the ASME Code.
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