Characterisation of material and waste

Background

We are interested in new technologies and techniques that improve our understanding of our wastes in terms of its radiological, chemical and physical properties and its location and quantity. We are particularly interested in rapid, in situ, non-destructive characterisation techniques that can be operated remotely.

Next steps

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Related UKRI funded projects

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    Partially relevant as it focuses on improving processes and testing, but not specifically on rapid, in situ, non-destructive characterisation techniques.

  • OptiSort Phase 2

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    Why might this be relevant?

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  • OptiSort

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: CAVENDISH NUCLEAR LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    Fully relevant as it proposes an automated waste management system with advanced technologies for waste sorting and segregation.

  • Next Generation Accelerated Characterisation Technologies (EXACT)

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    Funded by: EPSRC

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    Why might this be relevant?

    Partially relevant as it focuses on accelerated nuclear characterisation technologies, but not specifically on rapid, in situ, non-destructive techniques.

  • University of Brighton & Medisort Limited

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

  • A Novel Laser Enhanced Instrument for Nuclear Waste Characterisation

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

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  • WACPAC - Efficient packing of decommissioning waste which meets the waste acceptance criteria for disposal

    WACPAC -- efficient packing of decommissioning waste which meets the waste acceptance criteria for disposal WACPAC is an autonomous system for assigning items from decommissioning operations to the correct waste stream....

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: A.N. TECHNOLOGY LIMITED