The Korea Electric Power Research Institute (KEPRI) has developed performance
demonstration programs for non-destructive testing personnel who analyze ECT (eddy current
testing) data for steam generator tubing since 2001. The purpose of these performance demonstration
programs is to ensure a uniform knowledge and skill level of data analysts and contribute to safe
operation of nuclear power plants. Many changes have occurred in non-destructive testing of steam
generator tubing such as inspection scope, plugging criteria and qualification requirements in Korea.
According to the Notice 2004-13 revised by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), the
analyst for steam generator tubing shall be qualified as the qualified data analyst (QDA), and the site
specific performance demonstration (SSPD) program shall be implemented. KEPRI developed these
performance demonstration programs and they are being successfully implemented. The analyst's
performance is expected to be improved by the implementation of these programs.