AMS Corporation
Innovating Nuclear Technology
About the firm
AMS Corporation provides test equipment, training, and engineering services to verify the performance of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in nuclear facilities worldwide. Founded in 1977 as a spinoff from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, it verifies the accuracy and response times of safety-critical systems to ensure timely plant shutdown. AMS Corporation serves nuclear utilities across 26 countries, backed by a technical staff of engineers and scientists specializing in nuclear, electrical, mechanical, chemical, computer, and materials engineering. Beyond nuclear power, its testing and qualification technologies are deployed in chemical plants, oil refineries, and data centers.
- Established
- 1977
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Automation & Controls · Materials Testing · Electrical Engineering · Materials Engineering
Credentials
A2LA Accredited Laboratory (Certificate No. 3483.01) · 10CFR50 Appendix B Quality Assurance Program · NUPIC-audited Quality Assurance Program
People
H.M. HashemianPresident & CEO
Brent ShumakerChief Operating Officer
Ryan O'HaganChief Marketing Officer
Greg MortonChief Technical Officer
Chad KigerVice President, EMC Services
Sam CaylorVice President, Systems Engineering
Casey SextonVice President, Cable Testing & Technology
Alex HashemianVice President & Chief Engineer
Darrell MitchellTechnical Services Manager
Mehrad HashemianField Testing Services Manager
Capabilities
I&C Performance Testing
Certifies process instrumentation through in-plant testing of sensors and systems to verify accuracy and response times, ensuring safety compliance with national and international standards.
- Online Monitoring (OLM)
Verifies the calibration and response time of process instrumentation channels, including sensors and channel electronics.
- Reactor Thermal Power Calculations
Performs reactor thermal power calculations to optimize operations.
- Vibration & Flow Diagnostics
Measures vibration of rotating equipment and reactor internals, and detects flow blockages and anomalies.
- Laboratory Calibration & Sensor Testing
Provides laboratory calibration, response time testing, and qualification of nuclear-grade sensors.
EMC Qualification and Testing
Provides electromagnetic compatibility qualification testing and electromagnetic interference troubleshooting through field services and specialized laboratory chambers.
- EMI and RFI Troubleshooting
Troubleshoots circuits to identify sources of electrical noise, interference, spikes, and circuit anomalies.
- Digital I&C Qualification
Performs digital instrumentation and control qualification through laboratory testing and software validation and verification.
- Turn-Key EMC Solutions
Delivers complete electromagnetic compatibility solutions utilizing specialized EMC qualification chambers.
Cable Aging & Condition Monitoring
Manages the aging and life extension of instrumentation and control cables through condition monitoring of insulation properties.
- Accelerated Aging & Environmental Testing
Evaluates materials under harsh conditions utilizing accelerated aging ovens and environmental chambers.
- Cable Insulation Testing
Performs visual, thermal, chemical, electrical, and mechanical tests on cable insulation materials.
Materials Testing Laboratory
Performs a comprehensive suite of visual, thermal, chemical, electrical, and mechanical tests and evaluations to support equipment condition assessments, failure analysis, and materials identification.
Rod Control System Testing
Evaluates and verifies rod control system performance to support reactor operation and maintenance.
Research & Development
Conducts DOE-funded research and development projects to advance nuclear instrumentation and control technology.
- Autonomous Microreactor Monitoring
Develops online monitoring technologies to support remote, self-contained microreactor operations.
- Advanced Reactor Cable Materials
Designs durable cable insulation materials capable of withstanding the harsh environments of small modular reactors.
- Calibration Interval Optimization
Formulates technical methodologies to streamline the implementation of online monitoring for pressure transmitters.
Industries
Nuclear · Oil & Gas · Chemicals · Data Centers
Projects
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