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2012:55 Technical Note, Review of SKB’s Radionuclide Transport Methodology
As part of SSM’s Initial Review Phase of SKB’s SR-Site safety assessment of the final disposal of spent nuclear fuel at the Forsmark site, Quintessa has been requested by SSM to consider whether SKB’s methodology to abstract FEPs (features, events, processes), as well as site information and other data, into assessment models for radionuclide transport is appropriate and sufficient for its...
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2012:62 Technical Note, Review of the MARFA Code
As part of SSM’s Initial Review Phase of SKB’s SR-Site safety assessment of the final disposal of spent nuclear fuel at the Forsmark site, Quintessa has been requested by SSM to review SKB’s MARFA code and consider whether the technical arguments and assumptions used for developing the code are sound, appropriate and adequate to support its use in SR-Site. This Technical Note summarises the...
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2017:28 SSM’s external experts’ review of SKB’s safety assessment SR-PSU - hydrogeology, geochemistry and bentonite
Background The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) received an application for the expansion of SKB's final repository for low and intermediate level waste at Forsmark (SFR) on the 19 December 2014. SSM is tasked with the review of the application and will issue a statement to the government who will decide on the matter. An important part of the application is SKB's assessment of...
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2013:27 Numerical simulations of headed anchors break in reinforced and non-reinforced concrete structures
The design codes for anchorage of equipment in concrete structures have been developed since the time the Swedish power plants were designed. Furthermore, the design basis has been updated and in some cases new mechanical loads have been added. As a consequence, it can be difficult for some anchorages to meet the requirements of today. In the design of anchorage equipment the beneficial effect...
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2012:03 The IAEA Integrated Regulatory Review Service Mission to Sweden in February 2012
The Swedish Government decided on January 22, 2009 to mandate the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, SSM, to apply for an international review of the Author-ity and its areas of supervision, an ‘IRRS’ (Integrated Regulatory Review Service) carried out by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). On February 25, 2009, SSM made a formal request to the IAEA for an IRRS in Sweden. The time...
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New wide call to strengthen research in nuclear power, waste management, radiation protection and nuclear non-proliferation
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is launching a wide research call covering four areas within radiation safety, including skills supply, nuclear non-proliferation, and the final disposal of nuclear waste. In total, the authority plans to allocate SEK 81 million for research during the period 2026–2031. International institutions are also eligible to apply for funding from one of the...
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New Report: Sweden's Self-Evaluation on Meeting Joint Convention Obligations
Transparency and public participation in the final waste disposal programme, progress of Sweden's nuclear waste management program, and preparations for licensing of new nuclear reactors are some of the areas highlighted in the report presenting Sweden's self-assesment under the Joint Convention.
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Sweden ready for upcoming IAEA Artemis-review
The Swedish government has commissioned a review of how well Sweden lives up to international guidelines for the management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The review will be carried out by an international team of experts coordinated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In connection with this, the team will hold discussions with relevant Swedish actors and prepare...
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IAEA IRRS-mission report to Sweden published
The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, has reviewed Sweden’s framework for nuclear safety and radiation protection, the so-called IRRS review (Integrated Regulatory Review Service). The review is carried out every ten years by a group of international experts led by a team from the IAEA. Sweden’s second full-scope IRRS-review was carried out 14 – 25 November 2022. The report has now...
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International peer review of Sweden’s management of radioactive waste completed
An international team of experts has carried out a peer review of how well Sweden lives up to international guidelines regarding the national framework for management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The report with the expert team’s conclusions has now been approved for publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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