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  • 2021:19 Importance Sampling Time-Domain Random Walk (ISTIDRAW) Version 1.0 User Guide A Code for Radionuclide Transport in Pathway Networks

    SSM perspective Background To support regulatory review of post-closure safety assessments of geological disposal systems it is of importance to possess regulatory independent modelling capacity. Typically, SSM’s independent modelling includes performing simple scoping calculations, utilizing the implementer’s own models with other equation solvers, or defining alternative conceptual models.

    Content type: Publications
  • 2024:15 Techical Note, Review of SKB’s continued work on design development for the 2BMA disposal vault of the SFR repository

    SSM perspective Background The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) examines the Swedish Nuclear Fuel Company’s (SKB) applications in a step-wise review and approval process according to the government’s licence conditions under the Act on Nuclear Activities (SFS 1984:3) for the construction and operation of geological disposal facilities. As part of the review, SSM commissions consultants...

    Content type: Publications
  • 2023:04 Kingdom of Sweden ARTEMIS Self-assessment Report 2023

    Foreword In January 2018, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, SSM, submitted a request to the IAEA on behalf of the Swedish Government for international peer reviews to be conducted of the Swedish national frameworks for nuclear safety regulation (IRRS) and the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste (ARTEMIS). In dialogue with the IAEA, and in support of the then Swedish...

    Content type: Publications
  • Permits for lasers

    This page provides information to private individuals and professional practitioners who are planning to import, manufacture, acquire, possess, use, transfer ownership or grant use of a Class 3R, Class 3B or Class 4 laser. Here, you will find information about when a permit is required for these lasers and how you can apply for a permit.

    Content type: Regular Pages
  • Swedish Radiation Safety Authority submits proposals for existing and future nuclear power

    The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) has today finalized the assignment from the government to investigate how laws, regulations and other measures can be developed for existing and future nuclear power.

    Content type: News
  • 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.

    Content type: News
  • 2024:10 Computational analysis of high-burnup fuel rod behaviour in PWR large-break LOCA

    SSM perspective Background Quantum Technologies AB (QT) has for many years developed computational models for the thermomechanical behaviour of nuclear fuel in events such as LOCA and RIA. The research projects have been based on evaluations of tests on nuclear fuel in Halden Reactor Project (HRP) and Studsvik Cladding Integrity Project (SCIP). The models developed by QT enable analyses and...

    Content type: Publications
  • Joint Convention

    The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has the government assignment of compiling a triennial national report on Sweden’s compliance with the obligations of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management.

    Content type: Regular Pages
  • Lasers

    Laser is an intense light source used in various fields, including industrial material processing, research, measuring instruments, and medical and cosmetic treatments. Laser technology is also used in light shows at concerts and events. Powerful laser beams can be harmful to the eyes and skin and must be handled with caution.

    Content type: Regular Pages
  • Sweden ready for upcoming IAEA IRRS-review

    The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has completed its reporting in preparation for the international peer-review on how Sweden complies with international guidelines on nuclear safety and radiation protection. The review is carried out by the IAEA and international experts and takes place in Sweden from 14 to 25 November 2022.

    Content type: News