Innovation Case Studies...
The silver lining of fuel recycle
INNOVATION | NNL | PEOPLE AND SKILLS | SOLVENT AND EFFLUENT TREATMENT | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESThrough proactivity, pivoting and partnership, AFCP’s Advanced Solvent and Effluent Treatment project went for silver but struck gold. Luke O’Brien, Laboratory Fellow at National Nuclear Laboratory and Technical Lead on the project, discusses the team’s new technology for recycling used fuels more sustainably.
Cleaning up our act: Materialising new ideas for a better planet
INNOVATION | NNL | SOLVENT AND EFFLUENT TREATMENT | UNIVERSITIES AND ACADEMIAAs the need for nuclear energy expands to meet Net Zero, so does the need to manage stored nuclear materials. However, this also raises an opportunity to do things differently. AFCP’s Advanced Solvent and Effluent Treatment team is exploring novel decontamination materials that are both sustainably sourced and industry optimised. Antony Nearchou, Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, discusses how sharing strengths has enabled this impactful innovation.
Accelerating technology scale-up to address emerging energy needs
INNOVATION | NNL | SOLVENT AND EFFLUENT TREATMENT | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESThrough AFCP, SME C-Tech Innovation has partnered with the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) to develop advanced decontamination methods for existing infrastructure. C-Tech Innovation Technical Director Rob Bell illustrates how in supporting supply chain innovation, this work is ensuring that UK technology remains at the cutting edge of safety and design considerations.
Supporting innovative nuclear newcomers
FAST REACTOR FUELS | INNOVATION | NNL | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMYAFCP is connecting clean energy innovators across the UK to unlock new opportunities. SME Lucideon is translating its novel flash sintering technology to the nuclear sector. Business Manager Tim Abbott explores how Lucideon’s innovation is expanding fuel manufacture capability in the UK.
Reviving sustainable solutions for long-term success
AQUEOUS RECYCLE | INNOVATION | PEOPLE AND SKILLS | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMY | WASTE IMMOBILISATION TECHNOLOGIES | WORLD-CLASS FACILITIESNet Zero is mobilising businesses to centre sustainability at the forefront of advanced fuel concepts. Sebastian Lawson, Research Manager at SME GeoRoc Ltd, explains how the company is developing innovative treatment solutions to ensure the future fuel cycle remains environmentally conscious.
Securing SME space in future markets
COATED PARTICLE FUELS | ENGAGEMENT | INNOVATION | INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS | NUCLEAR FUEL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE | SUPPLY CHAIN AND ECONOMYThrough close collaboration with NNL and Westinghouse, SME Teer Coatings Ltd is developing novel coating machinery to support future fuel concepts. Wayne Southall, Sales Director at Teer Coatings, explains how AFCP is enabling his organisation to overcome design challenges and pioneer new UK capability and reach new and future markets.
