The following projects in the field of people, organisation and safety culture are supported and followed through by ENSI:
People, Organisation and Safety Culture
People, organisation and safety culture have a major influence on the safety of a nuclear plant. The research projects supported by ENSI in this area deal with the influence of human actions in incident situations, as well as requirements profiles for staff at nuclear power plants.
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ENSI Publishes its 2024 Research and Experience Report: New Findings for Long-Term Operation
The 2024 Research and Experience Report is focused on research into earthquake risks, fire propagation in reactors and the health effects of ionising radiation. The report presents important findings for regulatory practice, especially relating to the long-term operation of nuclear power plants, and simultaneously gives an insight into ENSI’s broad-based international cooperation.
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Long-term operation takes centre stage
With the service mandate from 2024 to 2027, the ENSI Board has set new targets for the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI). The focus of ENSI’s regulatory activities is now the safe long-term operation of the nuclear power plants.
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New ENSI research strategy
ENSI has updated its research strategy in recent months and the ENSI Board approved it in January 2023. The focus in the coming years will be on radiation protection, the effects of earthquakes on nuclear facilities, the long-term operation of nuclear power plants and disposal issues.
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Tumour risk analysis: ENSI publishes scientific paper on calculation models
Calculations of radiation-induced tumour risks should also take account of uncertainties in the models used. This is the conclusion reached by ENSI radiation protection expert Luana Hafner and physicist Alberto Stabilini in their scientific paper. In a collaboration with epidemiologist Linda Walsh, they compared different risk assessment models.
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Radiation Biology (5/5): Current research in radiation biology
Although many insights have been gained through radiation biology research, many ambiguities still remain. Nevertheless, ENSI, in cooperation with other international organisations, is working towards closing these knowledge gaps.
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25th Anniversary of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory: Independent research improves safety
The Mont Terri Rock Laboratory has been carrying out geological experiments in the Opalinus Clay since 1996 to assess it as a host rock for the deep geological disposal of Swiss radioactive waste and as a storage rock for CO2. On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary in the town of St Ursanne in the…
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New international research projects
ENSI is participating in two large-scale international research projects providing data on the ageing phenomena of reactors and on the operating and accident behaviour of fuel rods. The findings are being incorporated into ENSI’s safety assessments.
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Deep geological repositories: 150 experts discuss long-term safety
On 4 and 5 November, ENSI hosts the DECOVALEX 2019 Symposium in Brugg. This research conference welcomes international delegates to discuss the long-term safety of deep geological repositories for radioactive waste.
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Workshop on aspects of biosphere modelling within the context of deep geological repositories
During a joint project-workshop, members of the international BIOPROTA Forum and members of the IAEA MODARIA II Working Group 6 discussed methods for biosphere modelling within the context of deep geological repositories. The workshop took place from 10 – 12 May 2017 at the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI) in Brugg.