Independent verification and surveillance services for industrial manufacturing operations. Services are delivered through structured inspection and test plans developed in coordination with client quality requirements. Activities reference internationally recognized standards and client-approved specifications. Services do not constitute certification or approval authority.
A structured service scope summary may be provided in printable format upon request for procurement and vendor qualification documentation purposes.
On-site presence during fabrication operations to verify compliance with approved manufacturing procedures, dimensional requirements, and process specifications. Surveillance activities occur at defined hold points and witness points per client-approved inspection and test plans. Services include real-time observation of fabrication processes, verification of dimensional control, and documentation of manufacturing activities against specified requirements.
Inspection reports document observed manufacturing conditions and dimensional verification results. Reports are formatted per client requirements and provided for use in quality assurance documentation packages.
Final acceptance authority remains with equipment purchaser or designated certification body. Services consist of independent observation and reporting; they do not constitute design approval or regulatory authorization.
Review of welding procedure specifications, welder qualification records, and welding consumable traceability documentation. Witness of procedure qualification testing and production welding activities. Verification of welding process parameters, preheat and interpass temperature control, and post-weld heat treatment operations. Services assess welding quality requirements against ISO 3834 principles and applicable code requirements.
Welding oversight reports document procedure review findings, qualification record verification, and witnessed welding activities. Reports include consumable traceability verification and process parameter observations.
Welding procedure approval authority remains with client or designated welding engineer. Services provide independent verification of procedure compliance and qualification documentation; they do not constitute procedure approval or welder certification.
Witness of radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant testing activities. Review of NDT procedures, operator qualification records, and equipment calibration documentation. Verification of acceptance criteria application per applicable codes and project specifications. Observation of testing technique, coverage verification, and documentation of test results against specified acceptance standards.
NDT witness reports document observed testing activities, procedure compliance verification, and test result review findings. Reports reference applicable acceptance criteria and document any observed deviations from specified procedures.
Final interpretation of test results and acceptance decisions remain with client or designated NDT Level III authority. Services consist of independent observation and documentation; they do not constitute test result interpretation or acceptance authority.
Review of material certifications, mill test reports, and heat traceability documentation. Verification of material specifications per ASME Section II, EN 10204, or project-specific requirements. Witness of positive material identification testing and verification of material marking and identification systems. Documentation of material traceability from mill certification through fabrication and final assembly.
Material verification reports document certification review findings, PMI test results, and traceability verification activities. Reports include material specification compliance verification and heat number traceability documentation.
Material acceptance authority remains with equipment purchaser or designated materials engineer. Services provide independent verification of material documentation and traceability; they do not constitute material approval or specification authority.
Coating inspection activities are performed in accordance with ISO 12944 and NORSOK M-501 project specifications. Inspection scope includes surface preparation verification, coating application monitoring, dry film thickness measurement, and holiday detection testing. Activities verify compliance with project coating specifications, application procedures, and environmental control requirements during surface preparation and coating application operations.
Coating inspection reports document surface preparation verification, coating application observations, dry film thickness measurements, and holiday detection test results. Reports are formatted per project coating specification requirements.
Final coating acceptance authority remains with equipment purchaser or designated coating engineer. Services provide independent observation and measurement documentation; they do not constitute coating system approval or specification authority.
Independent verification services at sub-tier supplier facilities and component manufacturers. Surveillance of manufacturing operations, material procurement, and quality control activities at supply chain facilities. Verification of supplier qualification documentation, manufacturing procedures, and sub-tier material certifications. Services provide supply chain visibility and documentation of manufacturing activities at facilities beyond primary fabrication locations.
Supplier surveillance reports document sub-tier manufacturing activities, qualification verification findings, and material traceability documentation. Reports provide supply chain visibility and documentation for client quality assurance systems.
Supplier approval authority remains with equipment purchaser or designated procurement authority. Services provide independent verification of supplier activities and documentation; they do not constitute supplier qualification or approval authority.
Does Arvakon replace the manufacturer's quality control system?
No. Arvakon performs independent verification activities in parallel to manufacturer quality systems. Responsibility for manufacturing execution and internal quality control remains with the manufacturer.
Does Arvakon provide engineering design approval?
No. Arvakon does not perform engineering design approval or technical certification. Verification activities are limited to observation, documentation review, and reporting within the agreed scope.
Can Arvakon define inspection criteria independently?
Inspection criteria are defined by applicable standards, contractual specifications, and client-approved inspection and test plans. Arvakon operates within these predefined frameworks.
Is Arvakon responsible for final equipment acceptance?
Final acceptance authority remains with the equipment purchaser, project owner, or designated certification body.
All service activities are performed under Arvakon's structured governance framework ensuring technical impartiality and defined authority boundaries.
For detailed governance principles, please refer to the About Arvakon page.
Arvakon provides structured technical reporting aligned with project-specific inspection and test plans.
Typical deliverables may include:
All reporting is issued for client review and contractual documentation purposes.
Final acceptance authority remains with the equipment purchaser or designated authority.
For structured documentation requests, please submit a technical inquiry through the Contact page.
Reporting structure version: RDS-01 | Aligned with ARV-VQD-001 Rev.1
Structured documentation summaries related to service scope and verification activities may be provided upon formal request for procurement and vendor qualification processes.
For documentation requests, please use the Technical Inquiry form.
Documentation reference: ARV-VQD-001 Rev.1 | Issue Date: 2025-03-02