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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Recent concerns over climate change and security of energy supply have meant that the UK, alongside other countries, is now very likely to build a new generation of nuclear reactors to meet our future energy needs whilst...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Imperial College London
The project focuses on nuclear energy research, including small modular reactors and other 'Gen IV' designs, which aligns with the question's interest in nuclear modularisation and simplification.
The project’s goal is to investigate and develop innovative approaches to nuclear power station design that will enable the development of a new type of nuclear power station that can provide electricity at rates competi...
Funded by: ISCF
Lead research organisation: ROLLS-ROYCE POWER ENGINEERING PLC
The project aims to develop innovative approaches to nuclear power station design, including small modular nuclear power stations, which aligns with the question's interest in nuclear modularisation and simplification.
The UK National Nuclear User Facility initiative explores opportunities for new investment in active handing and analysis facilities in support of rebuilding the national capabilities for nuclear research. The NNUF Worki...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Oxford
The project focuses on planning the deployment of funds for improving UK's nuclear research facilities, which is not directly related to the question's interest in nuclear modularisation and simplification.