NuMaP is a timely and critical national project that is designed to address several key challenges in the Swedish electrification process. Its focus lies on enhancing material science applications crucial to the future of nuclear technology. For advanced reactors, materials research is the enabling force that drives innovation and opens new possibilities.
The project, which is led by KTH Royal Institute of Technology and coordinated by Professor Pär Olsson, brings together the academic and industrial sectors to forge substantial advancements in nuclear materials science under a common umbrella. By initiating an array of advanced research projects, all targeting the development of innovative materials for nuclear energy applications, NuMaP plays a vital role in preparing Sweden for a fossil-free future. This significant funding marks a milestone in Swedish nuclear research and development.
Blykalla's engagement in NuMaP focuses on three fundamental aspects: materials and component development, uranium nitride fuel development, and the innovation of steam generator tubes.
Besides Blykalla and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, partners include Uppsala University, Chalmers University of Technology, Linköping University, Luleå University of Technology, Swerim, and Westinghouse. More information about NuMaP's specific activities and timelines will become available within short.
About Blykalla
Blykalla is a Swedish company specializing in the production of advanced small modular reactors (SMRs). Their design, built on over 25 years of research, is now being introduced to the market. By providing necessary baseload energy, Blykalla enables a complete transition to a fossil-free future.
Their product, the Swedish Advanced Lead Reactor (SEALER), is a cutting-edge SMR that utilizes liquid lead cooling. Although lead-cooled reactors have been employed in submarines for over 60 years, Blykalla has introduced several novel, breakthrough innovations that now make the commercialization of such reactors feasible. Blykalla is actively collaborating with global partners to deliver Sweden’s next nuclear reactor within this decade.
About NuMaP
The Nuclear Materials Platform (NuMaP) is an innovation-enabling, timely and critical national project that can respond to several key challenges in the Swedish electrification process. NuMaP gathers researchers and industry from across the country working on nuclear materials under a common umbrella and establishes an inclusive environment which will promote much needed competence build-up, exciting research and innovation output, public outreach as well as high scientific and societal impact. NuMaP will play an essential part in preparing Sweden for its fossil-free future.
The initial partners in NuMaP are KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Uppsala University, Chalmers University of Technology, Linköping University, Luleå University of Technology, as well as Swerim, Blykalla, and Westinghouse. Learn more at: numap.se.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact
Alexandra Teorell
Communications Manager, Blykalla
alexandra.teorell@blykalla.com
Pär Olsson
Professor of Nuclear Physics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
polsson@kth.se
