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Dalton Nuclear Institute

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Impact

Our research partnerships within industry ensure maximum impact of research and development.

Explore our case studies below.

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Accident-tolerant fuel

Our researchers are focusing 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

We're 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

Our researchers are 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.