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Droughts, wildfires continue to impact power plants in Europe
The effects of this summer’s historic heatwave continue to be felt across Europe. Soaring temperatures and drought in the region have led to elevated river temperatures, low river levels, and wildfires, which have significantly impacted nuclear power plants across the continent.
France’s Electricité de France has reported elevated river temperatures which have forced production cuts, including recent cuts at Golfech, and nuclear power plants in Hungary, Romania, and the United Kingdom, have faced exceptional challenges in recent days.
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LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS, INC. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used by nuclear medicine, health physics, and radiation safety professionals worldwide. Our instruments help protect patients, staff, and facilities by providing reliable monitoring of radioactive materials in clinical and research environments. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Sweetwater, Texas, Ludlum is known for durable, easy-to-use radiation detection equipment that performs in demanding environments. Many instruments remain in service for decades and are supported through our calibration and repair services. APPLICATIONS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE Ludlum instruments support radiation safety programs throughout nuclear medicine departments, including: ◦ Contamination surveys in hot labs and imaging areas ◦ Dose rate measurements and area monitoring ◦ Radiopharmacy and isotope handling operations ◦ Waste storage and transport monitoring Our product line includes survey meters, contamination monitors, area monitors, and detectors designed to measure alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. For more than 60 years, Ludlum has focused on providing dependable radiation detection tools that help professionals work safely and confidently with radioactive materials.