Who detected Chernobyl first?
The early detection by the Forsmark plant, one hour north of Stockholm, played a crucial role in forcing Soviet authorities to open up about the disaster that happened in Chernobyl in April 1986.
How many nuclear reactors does Sweden have?
six reactors
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.
Why is Sweden shutting down nuclear plants?
After the Three Mile Island accident in 1979, there was a national referendum in Sweden about the future of nuclear power. As a result of this, the Riksdag decided in 1980 that no further nuclear power plants should be built, and that a nuclear power phase-out should be completed by 2010.
Where does Sweden get uranium from?
Swedish uranium deposits The dark alum shales are the youngest deposits, and also those that contain the largest total amounts of uranium in Sweden. They occur in large numbers in the peripheral areas of the mountain range, Skåne, Billingen in Västergötland, Östergötland, Närke and on Öland.
Is reactor 4 core still burning?
Chernobyl reactor 4 is no longer burning. The reactor was originally covered after the disaster, but it resulted in a leak of nuclear waste and needed to be replaced. The systems for a new cover for the reactor were being tested in 2020 and is sometimes referred to as a “sarcophagus.”
What is the history of Forsmark 3?
Forsmark 3 began commercial operation in August 1985. Forsmark is also an important site for storage of nuclear waste.
What is going on at Forsmark?
In January an internal report made by a few employees at Forsmark who were concerned over a “degrading safety culture” was leaked to media who ran an extensive story on it. In the storm following the report the Forsmark CEO chose to resign.
How does Forsmark generate electricity?
In 2020, Forsmark reached a milestone, having been in operation for 40 years. During that period it has produced over 850 TWh. It has three separate boiling water reactors, each of which generates the same amount of electricity as used by the whole of Stockholm and its neighbouring municipalities each year.
What is the Forsmark radiation monitor?
The radiation monitors at Forsmark were the first outside the Soviet Union to detect the elevated radiation levels resulting from the Chernobyl disaster in April 1986, over 1,000 km away, forcing the Soviet government to publicly acknowledge it after two days of them trying to cover it up.