Kiwa's Services for the Nuclear Power Industry
Kiwa is a long-term partner to the nuclear industry, supporting every stage of the life cycle of a nuclear facility, from new-build and commissioning to operation, life extension, maintenance, and backend spent fuel management.
As electricity demand grows, driven by industry, data centers, AI, and electrified transportation, nuclear power is expected to play an increasingly important role in ensuring a stable, sustainable energy supply. Kiwa supports this development through a broad portfolio of inspection, certification, research, technical consulting, and training services.
Kiwa offers, amongst other things:
- Accredited Third Party Inspections according to regulations of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM)
- Supplier assessments and quality assurance (QA/QC)
- Expertise in materials, strength and welding technology
- Design verification and risk analyses
- Certification of personnel, products and management systems
- Non-destructive testing (NDT)
- Research and training
Our expertise in accredited, consultative, and certification services in the field of nuclear power
At Kiwa, you’ll find a wide range of services covering the entire life cycle of a nuclear power plant — from new construction to operation, maintenance, and inspections, as well as the handling and final disposal of spent nuclear fuel. For example, we offer the following:
New Nuclear Power Plants
Accredited third-party inspection body in accordance with the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority’s regulations. Services for securing supply chains: supplier assessments, type certification of components, ISO 19443, incoming and outgoing inspection, QA/QC. Concrete and steel inspection, design verification, chemical management, risk analyses, Consulting and training in nuclear regulations, welding consulting. Non-destructive testing
Operating Nuclear Power Plants
Accredited third-party inspection body in accordance with the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority’s regulations. Services in materials and strength for LTO, service life extensions, concrete and steel inspection, chemical management, supplier evaluations, type certification of components, materials testing, QA/QC, Damage tolerance analysis & damage investigation, welding consulting, and applied research in fracture mechanics & probabilistic fracture mechanics, and non-destructive testing.
Nuclear Fuel Management and Final Disposal
Supplier evaluations, ISO 19443, incoming and outgoing inspection, QA/QC. Materials engineering investigations, risk analyses, welding consulting, design verification of components. Concrete and steel inspection, chemical handling, applied research in fracture mechanics and probabilistic fracture mechanics, non-destructive testing.Technical Consulting & Advisory Services
Kiwa provides expert support in technically complex projects within the nuclear power sector.
Areas of expertise include:
- Structural integrity and strength assessments
- Materials engineering and corrosion
- Welding technology
- Inspection and analysis of concrete and steel structures
- Risk analyses
- Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
- Supporting supply chain management through audits and training suppliers on Swedish nuclear industry regulations, requirements, and standards
Throughout the entire life cycle of a nuclear power project, Kiwa provides technical problem-solving, expert support, and independent advisory services to help customers make informed decisions.
Accredited Inspection Services
Kiwa is a SWEDAC-accredited third-party inspection body according to the regulations of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority.
Our services ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for deliveries to nuclear facilities in Sweden.
Key services include:
- Analysis of Load Specifications – Design basis reports (KFM)
- Safety system review
- Design verification and review - Structural Integrity & Thermohydraulics
- Manufacturing inspections (PKI)
- Review of inspection plans (ITP)
- Installation inspections
- Commissioning inspections
- Periodic inspections (ISI – In-Service inspections)
- Supplier audits
- Non-destructive testing (NDT)
- Type approvals and third-party verification
Through its accredited activities, Kiwa contributes to Swedish nuclear regulatory compliance, safe operation, and long-term reliability of nuclear facilities and equipment.
Certification
Kiwa offers certification services for personnel, products, and management systems.
In particular, ISO 19443 is the internationally recognized quality management standard for organizations operating within the nuclear supply chain.
Based on ISO 9001, ISO 19443 introduces additional requirements related to:
- Nuclear safety culture
- Risk management
- Traceability
- Personnel competence
- Prevention of counterfeit or fraudulent products
- Continual improvement
Certification demonstrates the commitment of an organization to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, thereby strengthening its position in the global nuclear market.
The objective is to help build trust among customers and stakeholders and to support structured quality assurance processes. It helps to enable suppliers to meet the stringent requirements of nuclear power projects.
Research & Training
Kiwa participates in national and European research projects.
With more than four decades of experience in applied research, Kiwa helps to advance safety, reliability, and long-term operations within the nuclear power sector.
Research areas include:
- Fracture mechanics
- Structural integrity
- Material science and crack growth
- Thermal shock analysis
- Fatigue assessment
- Residual welding stresses
- Leak-Before-Break (LBB) methodologies
- Development of analytical methods and software tools
The advanced research of Kiwa delivers practical benefits to the nuclear power industry through training programs, proprietary calculation computer codes (ISAAC), technical reports, conferences, and industry guidance. This helps customers make informed decisions on plant safety, operations, and lifetime extension.
Why choose Kiwa?
From planning and construction to operation and lifetime extension. As a long-time trusted partner, Kiwa supports the nuclear industry throughout the entire lifecycle of nuclear facilities, combining independent inspection, technical expertise, certification, research, and training. By bringing these capabilities together, we help customers achieve the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational performance.
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Kärnkraft
Kärnkraften är en nyckel för Sveriges framtida energiförsörjning. Med ett växande elbehov från industri, datacenter och elektrifierade transporter krävs både långsiktigt hållbara befintliga anläggningar och nya reaktorer. Läs hur Kiwa bidrar med kompetens och erfarenhet för att möjliggöra utvecklingen.
Teknisk konsultation & Rådgivning
Få expertstöd - från hållfasthetsanalys, material och korrosion till betong- och stålkonstruktioner, svetsning och kemikaliehantering. Stärk kvaliteten inom QA/QC.
Ackrediterade tjänster
Säkerställ kvalitet, säkerhet och regelefterlevnad. Ackrediterade kontrolltjänster, leverantörsaudits, besiktning av lyftanordningar och säkerhetsutrustning samt OFP.
Certifiering
Certifieringar för personal, produkter och ledningssystem för el- och energisektorn.
Forskning & Utbildning
Kiwa bedriver forskning som stärker säkerheten och den långsiktiga driften inom kärnkraftsindustrin. Genom avancerade analyser, praktisk erfarenhet och deltagande i ledande forskningsprojekt utvecklar vi kunskap och lösningar för morgondagens utmaningar.
