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- ANItA is a Swedish National Competence Centre for nuclear power technology.
- It aims to generate knowledge-based decision support to implement new nuclear power technology in Sweden.
Anita is a collaboration platform involving academia, industry, and the state to facilitate the implementation of new nuclear power technology in Sweden. The centre is funded by industry, academia, and the Swedish Energy Agency, and focuses on research areas related to SMR technologies and applications, reactor safety, fuel cycles, and deployment of new nuclear technology. ANItA also addresses societal and regulatory challenges related to the implementation of SMRs. The research projects of ANItA have been operating since 2023, with results expected to be published soon in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
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Through research and development, ANItA aims to generate knowledge-based decision support to efficiently implement new nuclear power technology in Sweden. The centre focuses on various research areas such as SMR technologies and applications, reactor safety, fuel cycles, and deployment of new nuclear technology. ANItA is a collaboration platform involving academia, industry, and the state, with funding from industry, academia, and the Swedish Energy Agency.
ANItA’s mission is not involved in the design or construction of SMRs but relies on information from current reactor suppliers. The research portfolio of ANItA includes 14 projects covering technical and non-technical subjects relevant to light-water SMR utilization. The projects involve PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, supervised by both academia and industry.
Research areas at ANItA cover a range of technical topics in nuclear engineering, including optimised chemistry for LWR SMRs, structural materials issues, and novel reactor monitoring techniques. There are also research projects focused on societal aspects and regulatory perspectives of implementing SMRs in Sweden.
ANItA’s research projects have been in operation since 2023, with the first results expected to be published in scientific journals and conferences. The centre is represented in public meetings and media platforms to address societal concerns about nuclear power technology in Sweden. ANItA’s success has led to increased interest from new stakeholders to join the collaboration, and the centre is recognized at the highest political level in Sweden.
In conclusion, ANItA plays a crucial role in advancing nuclear power technology in Sweden, addressing technical and societal challenges, and facilitating the implementation of SMRs in the country. The centre’s collaborative approach, involving academia, industry, and the state, showcases the importance of joint efforts in driving innovation and research in the field of nuclear energy.
