Projects
Projects: Projects for Investigator |
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| Reference Number | EP/L504737/1 | |
| Title | Casting copper directly onto a spheroidal graphite (nodular) cast iron for spent fuel storage vessels. | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Nuclear Fission and Fusion(Nuclear Fission, Nuclear supporting technologies) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 50%; Applied Research and Development 50%; |
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| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Metallurgy and Materials) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Professor K Ridgway No email address given Advanced Manufacturing Res Centre Boeing University of Sheffield |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 April 2013 | |
| End Date | 31 March 2015 | |
| Duration | 24 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £151,394 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside | |
| Programme | Energy : Energy | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Professor K Ridgway , Advanced Manufacturing Res Centre Boeing, University of Sheffield (100.000%) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | The aim of the project is to design a more cost effective method of manufacturing storage vessels for the long term storageof spent nuclear fuel. The vessels will eventually be buried in geological stable areas. The research will examine thefeasibility of casting copper onto a spheroidal graphite (nodular) cast iron either directly or through the use of anintermediatory material. The resultant technique would provide alternative manufacturing methodologies for the productionof existing copper shrouded final repository spent fuel canisters, providing financial savings over current techniques.The research will seek to determine whether copper can be melted and cast as an external shroud on DCI whilstminimising secondary waste. It is intended to undertake feasibility studies, optioneering and initial investigation/testing ofcopper coating of DCI utilising a casting process. Data collation, consolidation and gap analysis on current knowledge andcapability will be completed to prioritise research and development effort. Feasibility and technical studies, modelling,simulation, tests and trials are to be completed, along with process evaluation and development.Upon successful completion of the project, and application of R&D to manufacturing, a potential metal treatment, melting,casting facility will directly impact upon the local supply chain providing additional opportunity, for example, Workington portas a sea hub, Studsvik Metal Recycling Facility for pre treatment, Direct Rail Services for transport and hub provision. This further establishes the local area as a mature centre for nuclear waste remediationThe aim of the project is to design a more cost effective method of manufacturing storage vessels for the long term storageof spent nuclear fuel. The vessels will eventually be buried in geological stable areas. The research will examine thefeasibility of casting copper onto a spheroidal graphite (nodular) cast iron either directly or through the use of anintermediatory material. The resultant technique would provide alternative manufacturing methodologies for the productionof existing copper shrouded final repository spent fuel canisters, providing financial savings over current techniques.The research will seek to determine whether copper can be melted and cast as an external shroud on DCI whilstminimising secondary waste. It is intended to undertake feasibility studies, optioneering and initial investigation/testing ofcopper coating of DCI utilising a casting process. Data collation, consolidation and gap analysis on current knowledge andcapability will be completed to prioritise research and development effort. Feasibility and technical studies, modelling,simulation, tests and trials are to be completed, along with process evaluation and development.Upon successful completion of the project, and application of R&D to manufacturing, a potential metal treatment, melting,casting facility will directly impact upon the local supply chain providing additional opportunity, for example, Workington portas a sea hub, Studsvik Metal Recycling Facility for pre treatment, Direct Rail Services for transport and hub provision. This further establishes the local area as a mature centre for nuclear waste remediation | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 12/03/13 | |
