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DNV SERVICE SPECIFICATION

DNV-DSS-401

Technology Qualification
Management
DECEMBER 2012

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FOREWORD
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CHANGES

General
This is a new document replacing DNV-OSS-401 Technology Qualification Management.
It describes how DNV can help developers and end users of new technology in line with Recommended
Practice DNV-RP-A203 'Qualification of New Technology'.
'Statement of Endorsement' and 'Certificate of Fitness for Service' (as described in the withdrawn DNV-OSS-
401) are superseded by 'Endorsement of Qualification Plan' and 'Technology Certificate' to better reflect the
DNV involvement.
The role of technology qualification assistance provided by DNV is explained with respect to classification,
certification and verification provided by DNV or other companies.

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CONTENTS

Sec. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5


A. General ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
A 100 About this document ............................................................................................................................................. 5
A 200 Objectives ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
A 300 Scope of application.............................................................................................................................................. 5
A 400 Structure................................................................................................................................................................ 5
B. Background.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
B 100 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
C. Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
C 100 General.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
C 200 Verbal forms ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
C 300 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
D. Reference........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
D 100 Reference .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Sec. 2 Principles of Technology Qualification ............................................................................................ 8


A. General ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
A 100 Objective ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
B. The basic Technology Qualification Process .............................................................................................................. 8
B 100 General.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
B 200 Definition of qualification basis ........................................................................................................................... 8
B 300 Technology assessment......................................................................................................................................... 8
B 400 Threat assessment ................................................................................................................................................. 8
B 500 Modifications ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
B 600 Technology qualification plan .............................................................................................................................. 9
B 700 Execution of the technology qualification plan ................................................................................................... 9
B 800 Performance assessment ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Sec. 3 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 10


A. General ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
A 100 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
A 200 Ways that DNV can assist with technology qualification .................................................................................. 10

Sec. 4 Technology Qualification Management ......................................................................................... 11


A. Description ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
A 100 Definition of qualification basis ......................................................................................................................... 11
A 200 Technology assessment....................................................................................................................................... 11
A 300 Threat assessment ............................................................................................................................................... 11
A 400 Concept improvement......................................................................................................................................... 11
A 500 Technology qualification planning ..................................................................................................................... 11
A 600 Execution of the technology qualification plan ................................................................................................. 11
A 700 Performance assessment ..................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Deliverables.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
B 100 Technology qualification management............................................................................................................... 12
B 200 Main steps in the basic qualification process...................................................................................................... 12
B 300 Technology qualification phases......................................................................................................................... 12
B 400 DNV reports........................................................................................................................................................ 12
B 500 DNV statements .................................................................................................................................................. 12
C. Determination of Scope of Work ............................................................................................................................... 13
C 100 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 13

App. A Technology Qualification Statements


Including Certificate 16
A. General ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
A 100 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 16

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION

A. General
A 100 About this document
101 This DNV Service Specification (DSS) describes how DNV can assist developers and end users of new
technology with basis in recommended practice DNV-RP-A203 Qualification of New Technology.
A 200 Objectives
201 The objectives of this document are to:
describe DNVs Qualification Assistance services for components and systems
provide guidance for technology owners and other parties for selecting and determining the extent of
involvement of DNV
provide a summary description of the progression of technology qualification.
A 300 Scope of application
301 This DNV Service Specification (DSS) applies to DNVs provision of technology qualification
assistance on basis of DNV-RP-A203.
302 This DSS is applicable to technology qualification within general industries as well as offshore projects.
303 This DSS describes the necessary activities for issuance of Statement of Feasibility, Endorsement of
Qualification Plan and Technology Certificate.
A 400 Structure
This document consist of three sections and an appendix:
Section 1 - gives the general scope of this document, background information, definitions and references.
Section 2 - gives an overview of DNVs general technology qualification process which is further detailed
in DNV-RP-A203.
Section 3 - describes DNVs services related to DNV-RP-A203 and describes the deliverables.
Appendix A - provides examples of DNV statements pertaining to qualification assistance.

B. Background
B 100 Introduction
101 New technology is generally not adequately covered by established rules, standards or practices. New
technology must therefore be qualified by following a systematic process where the required performance is
assured by identifying and managing uncertainties. Uncertainties are reduced through adequate qualification
methods, such as testing and analyses. Recommendations for such a systematic qualification process are given
in DNV-RP-A203.
102 DNVs technology qualification services are provided in a different role than DNVs third party services
(as classification, certification and verification), which are to confirm that specific objects or systems are
documented to comply with specific rules, standards or practices.
103 Whilst DNV-RP-A203 provides the industry with a systematic approach to the qualification of new
technology, this document describes how DNV can help with that approach in three different ways:
Technology qualification management
Perform qualification activities
Qualification Process Audit
104 Reports or other deliverables from DNV in a technology qualification program are provided to the client.
When systems or objects are subject to either classification, certification or verification by another DNV unit
or another company, then the client is responsible for submitting the deliverables from technology qualification
as part of his own documentation according to the requirements of the classification, certification or
verification processes.

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Guidance note:
When the technology (or part thereof) is unproven, and hence not fully covered by validated established rules,
standards or procedures, then the basis for classification, certification or verification may be complemented by
technology qualification of the unproven elements.
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C. Definitions
C 100 General
101 The definitions in DNV-RP-A203 also apply to this document.
C 200 Verbal forms
201 Shall: Indicates requirements strictly to be followed for another party than DNV and from which no
deviation is permitted.
202 Should: Indicates that a certain course of action is preferred for another party than DNV. Other
possibilities may be applied subject to agreement.
203 Will: Indicates an action or activity undertaken by DNV.
204 Can: Indicates an action or activity that DNV will perform on request by the client.
205 May: Verbal form used to indicate an alternative course of action.
C 300 Definitions
301 Client: DNVs contractual partner. It may be the purchaser, the owner or the contractor.
302 Conceptually feasible: A technology at an early stage of development is considered conceptually
feasible if the main challenges have been identified and judged to be resolvable by use of sound engineering
practice.
Guidance note:
Although a technology has been stated conceptually feasible, there are still activities necessary to be performed in
order to qualify the technology. Consequently, there will be a possibility that the technology contrary to conceptual
feasibility will not meet expectations.
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303 Endorsement of Qualification Plan: A document issued by DNV affirming that, at the time of
assessment, it has been found that the new technology can be qualified through the remaining, planned
activities.
304 Hazard: A deviation (departure from the design and operating intention) that could cause damage, injury
or other form of loss. (Chemical Industries Association HAZOP Guide.)
305 HAZID (HAZard IDentification): A structured review technique with the purpose of identifying all
significant hazards associated with the particular activity or operation under consideration.
306 New technology: Technology that is not proven. This includes the application of proven technology in
a new environment and the application of unproven technology in a known environment, which are both new
technology. The degree of novelty will be categorized for input to risk assessment.
307 Probability of success: The probability of completing a qualification activity or a set of qualification
activities within available time and with a successful result.
308 Proven technology: A technology is proven for its intended use if all mechanisms and processes that
govern the functions of (systems or objects rendered by) the technology are understood and documented, e.g.
when validated standards, industry practices or specifications provide the qualification requirements, and these
requirements can be met by established engineering practices
309 Qualification Audit Note: A letter issued by DNV affirming that, at the time of audit, DNV considers that
the client has managed and performed the technology qualification process in line with DNV-RP-A203.
Guidance note:
The results of the technology qualification process are not evaluated in the audit, and this will be stated in the
Qualification Audit Note.
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310 Risk: The qualitative or quantitative likelihood of an accident or unplanned event occurring, considered
in conjunction with the potential consequences of such a failure. In quantitative terms, risk is the quantified
probability of a defined failure mode times its quantified consequence.

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311 Risk reduction measures: Those measures taken to reduce the risks to the operation of the technology
and to the health and safety of personnel associated with it or in its vicinity by:
reduction in the probability of failure
mitigation of the consequences of failure.
312 Statement of feasibility: A document issued by DNV affirming that, at the time of assessment, the new
technology was considered conceptually feasible and suited for further development and qualification
according to the principles outlined in DNV-RP-A203.
313 Technology Qualification: Technology Qualification is the process of providing the evidence that the
technology will function within specified limits with an acceptable level of confidence.

D. Reference
D 100 Reference
101 DNV-RP-A203 Qualification of New Technology.

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SECTION 2
PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION

A. General
A 100 Objective
101 The objective of this section is to give a background for how DNV can assist technology developers and
end users with Qualification of New Technology as recommended in DNV-RP-A203.

B. The basic Technology Qualification Process


B 100 General
101 Qualification of new technology is a systematic process consisting of various steps:
definition of qualification basis
technology assessment
threat assessment
development of the qualification plan
execution of the qualification plan (collect evidence, perform analyses and testing)
performance assessment.
For further guidance refer to DNV-RP-A203.
B 200 Definition of qualification basis
201 The purpose of the qualification basis is, in the absence of validated practices or standards, to provide a
common set of criteria against which all qualification activities and decisions will be assessed. Through further
qualification processes these criteria are proven to be fulfilled.
202 The qualification basis should include the following key elements:
description of the technology to be qualified including system boundaries and operational limitations
system performance requirements including reliability and safety targets as well as functional performance.
B 300 Technology assessment
301 The purpose of Technology Assessment is to determine which elements involve new technology, and
identify their key challenges and uncertainties.
302 The technology assessment shall include:
analysis of the composition of the technology
categorisation of the technology elements according to novelty
identification of the main challenges and uncertainties related to the aspects of new technology.
303 Elements classified as new technology are subject to the further assessment.
304 For complex systems it is recommended that the main challenges and uncertainties are identified by
carrying out a high level HAZID (HAZard IDentification).
Guidance note:
A high level HAZID is a means of obtaining a better understanding of a system at an early stage, and to identify which
parts of the system that need to be further developed or documented in more detail, prior to the threat assessment.
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B 400 Threat assessment


401 The objective of the Threat Assessment is to identify relevant failure modes with underlying failure
mechanisms for systems or objects rendered by the technology, and to assess the associated risks.
402 A qualitative method of determining the risk level can be applied to rank risk, and focus qualification
efforts where the benefits are greatest. The risks are categorized according to a risk matrix where each cell is
defined by a probability class and a consequence class. The risk categorization is adapted to fit the case being
considered. The adapted matrix governs the Technology Qualification Plan with respect to priority, with focus
on the highest risk. High-consequence risks are classified as medium or high, regardless of probability class,
to ensure that they are addressed by the qualification activities and not dismissed based on low probability.
403 Conservative estimates are established in lack of evidence to support more accurate failure probability
estimates. The degree of conservatism reflects the level of uncertainty and hence increases with novelty. The
conservatism of assumptions will be substantiated.

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404 For complex systems or boundary conditions the threat assessment process can be carried out as
workshops, involving a panel of experts covering the necessary fields of competence and experience.
B 500 Modifications
501 Feedback loops between the steps imply that the process is iterative in nature. Consideration is given to
design modification to improve safety, performance, longevity, cost and ease of manufacture or operation,
amongst others. Specifications may also be modified.
502 Such modification will trigger full or partial iterations of the basic Technology Qualification Process in
order for the Technology Qualification Basis to be fulfilled.
B 600 Technology qualification plan
601 A Technology Qualification Plan is developed to provide the evidence needed to assess the critical
failure modes identified in the Threat Assessment. Qualification methods are specified that provide evidence
for each identified failure mode, showing that the requirements stated in the Technology Qualification Basis
are met.
B 700 Execution of the technology qualification plan
701 The Technology Qualification Plan is carried out in order to substantiate the performance margins for
the failure modes of concern.
B 800 Performance assessment
801 The Performance Assessment addresses success by reviewing the available qualification documentation
against the Technology Qualification Basis and the acceptance criteria in the qualification plan.

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SECTION 3
OVERVIEW

A. General
A 100 Objectives
101 The objectives of this section are to:
give an overview of the various types of tasks that DNV can perform in order to help qualify new
technology
provide a basis for selection of relevant scope of work for DNV involvement.
A 200 Ways that DNV can assist with technology qualification
201 DNVs possible roles in the qualification process may be divided into three categories:
Technology Qualification Management
Perform qualification activities
Qualification Process Audit
202 Qualification management is a service where DNV assists the client in the facilitation of the qualification
process. This implies that DNV carries out a substantial part of making plans, preparing and chairing work
shops, proposing methods for uncertainty reductions and documentation of the process and evaluation of
results. The following section describes the technology qualification management.
203 Performance of qualification activities comprises the types of work needed to develop the qualification
documentation, such as:
providing technical expertise in failure mode identification and risk ranking
formulation of assurance arguments
technical analyses and studies
laboratory testing or computer analyses
development of models for failure mechanisms
development of plans and specifications for analyses and testing to be carried out by DNV or others
risk and reliability analyses.
204 Qualification Process Audit involves being an observer to the qualification process described in Section
2 to an extent sufficient to issue a Qualification Audit Note in the form of a letter. DNV will not evaluate the
results from the technology qualification process or the likelihood of successful completion.

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SECTION 4
TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION MANAGEMENT

A. Description
A 100 Definition of qualification basis
101 The qualification basis provides a technology description and a performance description with basis in
DNV-RP-A203 Sec.6.
102 The qualification basis may be development predominantly by DNV or written by the client and
reviewed by DNV.
A 200 Technology assessment
201 The Technology Assessment is performed with basis in Sec.7 of DNV-RP-A203.
202 The technology assessment may be carried out by DNV with input from and comments by the client or
be carried out by the client and commented by DNV.
203 A high-level HAZID can be included (in the assessment of uncertainties) of the Technology Assessment
as deemed necessary to conclude with respect to feasibility.
A 300 Threat assessment
301 The Threat Assessment is performed using methods described in Sec.8 of DNV-RP-A203. This is used
as the basis for defining and prioritising the activities in the Technology Qualification Plan.
302 The failure mode identification and risk ranking process is managed by DNV in cooperation with the
client. This involves:
general preparations for the process
determination of probability and consequence classes and defining the risk matrix
failure mode assessment involving relevant expertise
report the failure mode assessment.
303 The failure mode identification may be conducted as workshops. The failure mode identification will be
planned, chaired and reported by DNV.
304 Expert judgement is an essential part of the Threat Assessment. Qualified personnel are used to identify
potential failure modes, including root causes and failure mechanisms, and in the assessment of the probability
and consequence of failure. The experience and technical field of the qualified personnel will be recorded. This
record covers the individual elements of the failure mode evaluation.
A 400 Concept improvement
401 When requested by the Client, DNV will call attention to identified areas for possible improvements or
risk reduction measures.
A 500 Technology qualification planning
501 The qualification plan shall provide the information necessary to serve as a basis for assessment of
attainment of specified qualification states and for later development of detailed descriptions of the
qualification activities. These activities provide evidence to substantiate compliance with the requirements of
the Qualification Basis. The qualification plan should trace the qualification activities back to the failure mode
register developed during the Threat Assessment, and identify the pieces of evidence they are intended to
produce along with the reasoning relating these pieces of evidence to those failure modes in light of the
requirements specified in the Qualification Basis. This entails unambiguous description of the acceptance
criteria to determine if the qualification activities were successful in providing the required evidence. The
qualification plan can be prepared by the client or the clients subcontractor and reviewed by DNV or
subcontracted to DNV.
502 The detailed descriptions of the qualification activities are subsequently described at a procedure level
as required to carry out the activities and obtain satisfactory results.These detailed descriptions can be prepared
by the client or the clients subcontractor or subcontracted to DNV; and they are reviewed to ensure they are
suitable for providing the evidence described in the qualification plan.
A 600 Execution of the technology qualification plan
601 The activities in the qualification plan can be performed by the client or the clients subcontractor or
subcontracted to DNV.
602 For the purpose of issuing a DNV Technology Certificate it is required that DNV is sufficiently involved
in the qualification activities in order to judge whether the activities have been performed according to the
technology qualification plan and that results are derived and reported correctly.

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A 700 Performance assessment


701 For the purpose of issuing DNV Technology Certificate, DNV will confirm compliance with the
functional requirements and specified reliability targets by reviewing that the evidence adequately documents
performance according to the qualification basis and acceptance criteria. Furthermore DNV will review the
evidence to confirm that it has been established and documented in accordance with the principles of DNV-
RP-A203.

B. Deliverables
B 100 Technology qualification management
101 The main DNV deliverables are reports and statements associated with the progress of the basic
technology qualification process which is outlined in DNV-RP-A203.
B 200 Main steps in the basic qualification process
201 The main steps in the basic qualification process are:
TA - Finalisation of the technology assessment.
QP - The technology qualification plan has been defined.
TQ - Completion of technology qualification.
B 300 Technology qualification phases
301 When several basic qualification processes are performed successively as phases in a technology
qualification program, then the final step of each phase is designated Attainment of Qualification State (QS).
Reference is made to Figure 2.
Guidance note:
The Qualification State (milestone) that concludes each phase is defined by the associated Qualification Basis of that
qualification phase.
The phases can be seen in relation to typical phases in offshore field development projects, where information from
the technology qualification progress is needed as basis for decisions. In such cases the successive qualification states
of the program may be used to define technology readiness levels associated with decision gates. These milestones
for the qualification process may depend on whether the new technology is regarded to be an alternative to an
available qualified technology; or the feasibility of the development project may be dependent on the new technology
to be qualified.
The technology readiness level pertaining to a QS milestone can be confirmed in the technology assessment of the
next program phase and expressed in the associated statement of feasibility.
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302 Depending on the nature of the program, some or all of the qualification states may define that the
technology has been qualified on conditions that differ from the conditions when the full program has been
completed. This approach can be useful when the final qualification of the technology relies on field experience
with systems or objects rendered by the technology. Reference is made to Figure 3.
B 400 DNV reports
401 Based on assessments referenced in Figures 1 to 3, the following DNV reports can be issued at defined
stages in technology qualification according to DNV-RP-A203:
At TA - Technology Assessment Report.
At QP - Qualification Plan Report.
At QS - Qualification Progress Report.
At TQ - Technology Qualification Report.
B 500 DNV statements
501 The following DNV technology qualification statements can be issued to affirm the conclusion of the
reports:
At TA - Statement of Feasibility.
At QP - Endorsement of Qualification Plan.
At TQ - Technology Certificate.
Example statements are shown in Appendix A.
502 Following a Technology Assessment, a Statement of Feasibility can be issued to affirm that DNV
considers the new technology to be technically feasible.

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Guidance note:
There is an established practice by classification societies, in particular within the maritime industry, to issue
Approval in Principle. A DNV Technology Assessment Report or Statement of Feasibility may serve as basis for
Approval in Principle by the DNV unit (or another company than DNV) responsible for classification.
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503 At the QP stage, an Endorsement of Qualification Plan can be issued to affirm that DNV considers that
the new technology can be successfully qualified on basis of the plan. The Endorsement identifies the current
qualification state before execution of the plan and the target qualification state. In the next phase, the
Endorsement can be issued for the next qualification state.
504 At the TQ stage, a Technology Certificate can be issued to certify that technology qualification was
successful in the opinion of DNV, and performed as set forth in this document. Systems or objects rendered by
the qualified technology can be subjected to a regular certification process by the DNV unit (or another
company than DNV) responsible for certification.
505 The Technology Certificate is issued to state that the technology has been qualified according to the
principles of DNV-RP-A203, based on the requirements in the Qualification Basis and verified according to
the relevant reference standards.
506 The scope of qualification does not cover all the elements required to issue a product certificate such as
manufacturing surveys and factory acceptance. To prevent misunderstanding, the technology certificate will
therefore state this is not a product certificate.
507 The basis for issuance of the technology certificate will always include:
1) All the documentation including evidence provided as basis for the qualification.
2) Documentation that all the steps of the basic qualification process have been performed in accordance with
Sec.3 B.
508 In addition, for a specific technology where the design and application are given, the Technology
Certificate is further based on:
1) Documentation that the specific design is in compliance with the applicable standards identified during
qualification (design verification report).
2) Documentation that validation tests identified in reference standards are performed (survey reports).
Guidance note:
For a generic technology where the design or application are not given, the Technology Certificate is based on the
documentation of 507 alone.
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509 A technology certificate can then be issued if:


1) DNVs involvement in each step has been sufficient to ascertain that the qualification process has been
performed in accordance with the requirements in Sec.3 B.
2) The qualification activities have been performed in accordance with specifications.
3) The results have been reviewed and found to be correct and meet the specified criteria.
510 The Technology Certificate is given a validity period of 4 years.
511 Technology Certificates can be renewed. Then the information received about the technology is
evaluated against the qualification documentation and other applicable requirements to verify that the
technology is still in compliance with the requirements. The validity of reference standards will be evaluated.
512 In those cases where the technology has been changed, the revised technology will have to be re-
qualified. Existing evidence from previous qualification is re-used to the extent possible.

C. Determination of Scope of Work


C 100 Introduction
101 The extent of involvement by DNV in the various activities within Qualification Management may vary
depending on the complexity of the technology, the maturity of the concept and the clients needs for
assistance. Various activities have been described in order to form a basis for selection of services to be
included in DNVs scope-of-work for a particular project.
102 In order for DNV to provide services in line with the clients needs, good lines of communication need
to be established at start-up of the DNV involvement.

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103 If issuance of DNV technology qualification reports or statements are requested then DNV shall be
sufficiently involved as outlined in this document.

Qualification Basis
Set the requirements Statement of
Feasibility
Technology Assessment (TA)
Novelty and prohibitive obstacles

Modifications
Threat Assessment
Failure modes and risks

Qualification plan (QP)


Select qualification methods

Endorsement of
Execution of the plan
Qualification Plan
Collect evidence

Performance assessment
Verify compliance with requirements

Requirements
met?
No

Yes TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE
Technology Qualified (TQ)

Figure 1
Relations between the basic technology qualification process and DNV statements from Technology
Qualification Management.

Figure 2
Technology Qualification Phases in a sequential program for major technology development such as
offshore field.

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Figure 3
Technology Qualification Stages in a sequential program for entering to service of technology that can
not be qualified for it intended final use immediately.

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APPENDIX A
TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS
INCLUDING CERTIFICATE

A. General
A 100 Introduction
101 This appendix includes example forms for use by DNV to affirm the technology qualification progress.
102 The following forms are included:
Statement of Feasibility.
Endorsement of Qualification Plan.
Technology Certificate.
Criteria for issuing the technology qualification statements are given in this document.

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Statement no.: TA<YYYY>/<nnn>

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STATEMENT OF FEASIBILITY
This is to state that the

<Technology Name>
has been evaluated in accordance with DNV RP-A203 Qualification of New Technology /1/ as reported in DNV
Technical Report <Report Number> /3/. Det Norske Veritas AS (DNV) considers the technology feasible as
defined in /2/ and thereby suited for further development and qualification according to DNV-RP-A203.

Technology owner: <Company Name>


Name of technology: <Technology Name>
Description: <Kind of technology>
Application: <Kind of application > E
Involvement: DNV has been involved in the qualification process as required for Technology
Qualification Management according to /1/.
Limitations: <Main limitations and reference to report /3/>.
PL
Reference documents: /1/ DNV-RP-A203, Qualification of New Technology, July 2011.
/2/ DNV-OSS-401, Technology Qualification Management, October 2010.
/3/ DNV Technical Report No. <Report No.> Rev.<Rev. No.> <Report
Title>, <Date>, <Year>.
M

DNV shall not be responsible for not having identified failure modes or causes that has resulted in loss or
damage or for not having prescribed the qualification activities necessary to avoid the loss or damage.
SA

<Place and date>


for Det Norske Veritas AS

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<N.N.> <N.N.>
Business Development Leader Project Manager

If any person suffers loss or damage which is proved to have been caused by any negligent act or omission of Det Norske Veritas, then Det Norske Veritas shall pay compensation to such
person for his proved direct loss or damage. However, the compensation shall not exceed an amount equal to ten times the fee charged for the service in question, provided that the
maximum compensation shall never exceed USD 2 million. In this provision Det Norske Veritas shall mean the Foundation Det Norske Veritas as well as all its subsidiaries, directors,
officers, employees, agents and any other acting on behalf of Det Norske Veritas.

Det Norske Veritas AS . Veritasveien 1, N-1322 Hvik, Norway . Tel: +47 67 57 99 00

DET NORSKE VERITAS AS


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Statement no.: QP<YYYY>/<n>

DET NORSKE VERITAS


ENDORSEMENT OF QUALIFICATION PLAN
This is to endorse that the qualification plan for

<Technology Name>
is in accordance with DNV-RP-A203 Qualification of New Technology /1/.
This endorsement is provided in accordance with the provisions of DNV-OSS-401 /2/.
DNV considers that execution of the qualification plan can substantiate the target qualification state /3/.

Technology owner: <Company Name>


Name of technology:
Description:
<Technology Name>
<Kind of technology>
E
PL
Application: <Kind of application >
Involvement: DNV has been involved in the qualification process as required for
Technology Qualification Management according to /2/.
Current qualification <>.
state
Target qualification <>.
M

state
Limitations: <Main limitations and reference to report /3/>.
Reference documents: /1/ DNV-RP-A203, Qualification of New Technology, July 2011.
SA

/2/ DNV-OSS-401, Technology Qualification Management, October 2012.


/3/ DNV Technical Report No. <Report No.> Rev.<Rev. No.> <Report
Title>, <Date>, <Year>.

DNV shall not be responsible for not having identified failure modes or causes that has resulted in loss or
damage or for not having prescribed the qualification activities necessary to avoid the loss or damage.

<Place and date>


for Det Norske Veritas AS

----------------------------- ---------------------------
<N.N.> <N.N.>
Business Development Leader Project Manager

If any person suffers loss or damage which is proved to have been caused by any negligent act or omission of Det Norske Veritas, then Det Norske Veritas shall pay compensation to such
person for his proved direct loss or damage. However, the compensation shall not exceed an amount equal to ten times the fee charged for the service in question, provided that the
maximum compensation shall never exceed USD 2 million. In this provision Det Norske Veritas shall mean the Foundation Det Norske Veritas as well as all its subsidiaries, directors,
officers, employees, agents and any other acting on behalf of Det Norske Veritas.

Det Norske Veritas AS . Veritasveien 1, N-1322 Hvik, Norway . Tel: +47 67 57 99 00

DET NORSKE VERITAS AS


DNV Service Specification DNV-DSS-401, December 2012
App.A Page 19

Statement no.: TQ<YYYY>/<n>

DET NORSKE VERITAS


TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that

<Technology Name>
has been qualified in accordance with DNV-OSS-401, Technology Qualification Management /1/.
DNV considers <Technology Name> qualified for its intended use, as defined in /2/.
This is not a product certificate.
<Products can be subjected to certification according to <appropriate certification scheme> including <design
review and> manufacturing survey, submitting this qualification /3/ as part of the documentation.>

Technology owner:
Name of technology:
<Company Name>
E
<Technology Name identify it precisely and avoid making the impression of
wider applicability than covered by the qualification>
PL
Description: <Kind of technology>
Application: <Kind of application >
Involvement: DNV has been involved in the qualification process as required for
Technology Qualification Management according to /1/.
Intended use: <Detail intended use including main limitations/conditions and reference to
M

report /3/>.
Reference documents: /1/ DNV-OSS-401, Technology Qualification Management, October 2010.
/2/ DNV-RP-A203, Qualification of New Technology, July 2011.
SA

/3/ DNV Technical Report No. <Report No.> Rev.<Rev. No.> <Report
Title>, <Date>, <Year>.
/4/ <list the appropriate standards>

<Place and date> This Certificate is valid until


for Det Norske Veritas <date 4 years ahead>

----------------------------- ---------------------------
<N.N.> <N.N.>
Business Development Leader Project Manager

If any person suffers loss or damage which is proved to have been caused by any negligent act or omission of Det Norske Veritas, then Det Norske Veritas shall pay compensation to such
person for his proved direct loss or damage. However, the compensation shall not exceed an amount equal to ten times the fee charged for the service in question, provided that the
maximum compensation shall never exceed USD 2 million. In this provision Det Norske Veritas shall mean the Foundation Det Norske Veritas as well as all its subsidiaries, directors,
officers, employees, agents and any other acting on behalf of Det Norske Veritas.
DNV shall not be kept legally liable for not having identified failure modes or causes that has resulted in loss or damage or for not having prescribed the qualification activities necessary to
avoid the loss or damage.

Det Norske Veritas AS . Veritasveien 1, N-1322 Hvik, Norway . Tel: +47 67 57 99 00

DET NORSKE VERITAS AS

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