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• Decommissioning

  When the operator of a nuclear facility (i.e. the licence holder) is to decommission the facility, this must be done in a way that protects people and the environment from radioactivity in the facility. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority issues regulations governing the planning and undertaking of dismantling activities; what’s more, the Authority performs checks to ensure that the...

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• Microwave drying

  Microwave drying is becoming more and more common for repairs of moisture and water damage in apartment buildings. It is much faster to dry moist flooring and walls made out of concrete by using microwaves than compared with ordinary construction fans. If microwaves in connection with microwave drying are used incorrectly, they may cause injury. This is why the Swedish Radiation Safety...

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• Nuclear facilities in operation in Sweden

  At the present time, there are three nuclear power plants in operation in Sweden. These are the plants of Forsmark, Oskarshamn and Ringhals.

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• Research activities

  Research activities in the field of nuclear safety and radiation protection encompass a broad spectrum of aspects in terms of nuclear safety, radiation protection and nuclear non-proliferation. Nuclear non-proliferation activities imply preventing nuclear material and equipment for civilian purposes from being used to manufacture nuclear weapons.

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• Heating using microwaves

  Microwaves are radio waves used to generate heat, or for drying purposes. Microwave ovens are the most common source of microwaves in Swedish homes. The same technology used in microwave ovens is also applied when repairing moisture damage in concrete walls and floors. This is called 'microwave drying'.

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• Our work to enhance safety

  Nuclear activities in Sweden are not allowed to contribute to international proliferation of nuclear weapons. This is why the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority exercises control over nuclear material present in Sweden and monitors exports of nuclear material and nuclear products. We also work together with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (the IAEA) and the European Commission.

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• Placing orders and terms of payment

  If you need a calibration, call or send us an email and we will agree on a calibration time. After that we will send you a confirmation e-mail with the technical details of the calibration.

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• The sun and sunbeds

  Many Swedes enjoy spending time in the sun and getting a suntan. However, strong sunlight has its disadvantages. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in Sweden, and the incidence of skin cancer is quickly increasing. Root causes are deemed to be increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and use of tanning salons and sunbeds.

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• Nuclear power

  Nuclear power currently represents approximately 30 per cent of Sweden’s national power supply. There are three nuclear power plants in the country, with a total of six reactors in operation. These NPPs are the Forsmark, Oskarshamn and Ringhals plants. The Forsmark NPP has three reactors in operation. The Oskarshamn NPP shut down two of its three reactors in 2017. The Ringhals NPP shut down...

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• Radioactive waste

  Radioactive waste is generated in activities where radioactive substances are used. The largest amount is generated in Swedish nuclear power plants. Some of the radioactive waste comes from other activities involving radiation, such as healthcare, research and industrial operations. Radioactive waste is generated, for example, when end-of-life fire detectors have to be disposed of, in...

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