A-D
BOM
Bill of Materials: A list of sub-assemblies, parts and the quantities of each needed to manufacture an end product.
HOGV
Hydraulically Operated Gate Valve
MGV
Manual Gate Valve
RFQ
Request for Quote: A request that is submitted to a supplier for pricing, delivery and other terms and conditions of purchase.
SLT
Senior Leadership Team
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections III and IX
Electric Discharge Machining: Manufacturing process using sparks to acquire the desired shape.
MSSRV
Main Steam Safety Relief Valve
QMP
Quality Management Procedure
VDM
Valve Design Manual
CSP
Commercial Spare Parts: Interchangeable part to replace a lost or damaged part of a machine.
FWP
Formal Work Procedure: A specifically outlined process of how a task (or set of tasks) is to be performed to ensure consistency.
JWP
Joint Weld Procedure: A document that defines how a joint in a weldment is to be performed.
NDT
Non-Destructive Testing: A determination of material or a component used for its intended purpose, which does not affect its serviceability.
WPS
Welding Procedure Specification: A document providing the required welding variables for a specific application to assure repeatability by properly trained welders.
ATV
Astern Throttle Valve: Used in marine steam turbine propulsion plants to prevent steam from leaking into the astern turbine while the vessel is operating in the ahead mode.
GFE
Government Furnished Equipment: Equipment that is owned by the government and delivered to, or made available to a contractor. GFE is typically specified in the contract.
MTR
Material Transfer Request: Required when Planning desires to utilize an item in lieu of the item released by Engineering for the applicable project.
PQR
Procedure Qualification Record: A record of welding variables used to produce an acceptable test weldment and the results of tests conducted on the weldment to qualify a welding procedure specification.
VIR
Vendor Information Request: A form to request information or clarification pertaining to a specific discrepancy with a drawing or design.
CDD
Contract Delivery Date: Final date the product must be delivered for the terms of the contract to be fulfilled.
FAT
Factory Acceptance Testing: A process that evaluates a product during and after the assembly process, verifying it is built and operating in accordance with specifications.
MTR
Metallurgical Test Report: A report identifying the results of destructive and non-destructive tests conducted to support evaluation of a Welding Procedure.
OEE
Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Takes into account the various sub components of the manufacturing process like availability. After the various factors are taken into account the result is expressed as a percentage.
TERI
Technical Evaluation of Replacement Item: An evaluation performed on a replacement item to assure that the correct requirements for an item are specified in a procurement document.