Case studies
Our research partnerships within industry ensure maximum impact of research and development.
Explore our case studies below.
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Radiation-resilient imaging for extreme environments
Developing advanced shielding technologies that enable digital imaging systems to operate for longer in challenging nuclear environments.
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Accident-tolerant fuel
Our researchers focused on developing solutions to help nuclear reactors to deal with accidents better.
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Elemental analysis for nuclear decommissioning
We're working with Sellafield Ltd to improve the way the nuclear industry can clean up and recycle waste.
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Radiation effects in waste packages
Monitoring the effects of radiation in disposed-of nuclear waste over a number of years.
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Radioactive effluent treatment
Working with Sellafield Ltd to improve the way the nuclear industry can clean up and recycle waste.
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Reducing manufacturing costs for nuclear power
Focusing on developing solutions to help nuclear reactors to deal with accidents better.
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The New Nuclear Manufacturing programme
Linking machining processes to surface microstructure and the likely incidence of corrosion cracking.
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Improving the safety and reliability of the UK’s nuclear industry
Manchester's Nuclear Graphite Research Group has helped to ensure the safe continued operation of the UK's ageing advanced gas-cooled nuclear reactors.
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