Program
Nuclear Power

Polymeric Materials in Nuclear Applications

This programme aims to improve understanding of polymer materials in nuclear power plants and build a strong expert network.

The programme will benefit plant owners by improving safety, availability, and reducing costs. It will provide reports, guidelines, and recommendations on how to study polymer materials, predict aging, and detect damage.

The key goals are:

Solving technical problems, like managing aging and ensuring quality.
Sharing knowledge and expanding the expert group.
Strengthening the use of polymer expertise in the industry

Research Area Director Nuclear Power

Karin Westling

I’m the Head of Nuclear Research and oversee six of our programs: Concrete, Outlook & Technology, ENSRIC (I&C), Vibrations, Gino (interaction between nuclear power and the grid), and Polymeric Materials. I also serve as the program council lead for the Swedish Centre for Sustainable Hydropower (SVC). Throughout my career as a project manager, I’ve moved between the construction and energy sectors, focusing on hydropower, nuclear power, and public buildings for culture and sports. It’s important to me that my work contributes to society and benefits others. I’ve lived in Stockholm for many years, but I’ll always be a Dalsland native at heart.

Partners

Fortum
Karlstads Energi
Skellefteå Kraft
Uniper
Vattenfall
TVO

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