How could modern materials and construction techniques be used to improve both the safety and, through weight reduction, the productivity of dangerous goods tanks? 

Background

The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.

Next steps

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Source

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Related UKRI funded projects


  • Manchester Metropolitan University and Storage Tank Solutions Limited

    To develop and embed new to company product design and modelling capabilities, to enable the development and launch of a suite of novel protective systems for new and existing market sectors....

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project aims to develop and launch novel protective systems, which could improve the safety and productivity of dangerous goods tanks through modern materials and construction techniques.