Spent FuelsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Extended wet storageBackgroundWe wish to improve our understanding of the wet storage of spent fuel under extended timescales, for example, AGR Spent Fuel behaviour after greater than 25 years of wet storage. We are also interested in technologies or techniques that would improve how we: monitor spent fuel and the storage pond environment during storage to provide us with earlier warning of any deviation from expectations; and maintain the spent fuel and the storage pond environment (pond water treatment).Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.uk

Extended wet storage

Spent FuelsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Dry storageBackgroundWe wish to improve our understanding of the dry storage of Spent Fuel. This includes both the spent fuel and the storage environment (for example, package or facility). As with wet storage, we are interested in spent fuel behaviour and technologies and techniques associated with monitoring and maintenance of the spent fuel and the storage environment.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.uk

Dry storage

Nuclear MaterialsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Treatment of uranicsBackgroundWe are interested in new technologies and techniques that would reduce the hazard level associated with the storage of our uranics inventory, particularly our uranium hexafluoride tails.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.uk

Treatment of uranics

Spent FuelsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.DisposalBackgroundA possible end option for spent fuel is disposal in a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). We are interested in how we would treat (encapsulation) and package spent fuel to enable its disposal in the GDF.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FI036400%2F1">Behaviour of UK Specific Spent Fuels Under Conditions Relevant to Geological Disposal.</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FN017374%2F1">Critical Analysis of Spent Fuel Structure in Radionuclide Release</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FR006075%2F1">Simulated Used Nuclear Fuel Dissolution as a Function of Fuel Chemistry and Near Field Conditions</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FK039350%2F1">Performance Assessment and Development of Mineral-Based Cements at High Pressure and Temperature for Deep Borehole Disposal of HLW and SNF</a></li></ul>

Disposal

Nuclear MaterialsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Reuse of Plutonium in reactorsBackgroundWe are interested in how the plutonium could be reused in reactors including existing reactors, current reactor designs and emerging reactor designs. We are also interested in the stages that would be necessary to enable the reuse of plutonium (Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel manufacture) and any constraints that would limit how much of the plutonium inventory could be reused or how quickly it could be reused. We are not interested in funding research associated with development of new reactor designs.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FJ000779%2F1">REFINE: A coordinated materials programme for the sustainable REduction of spent Fuel vital In a closed loop Nuclear Energy cycle</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041127">Fuel Recycle and Experimentally Demonstrated Manufacturing of Advanced Nuclear Solutions for Safety (FREDMANS)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FK030043%2F1">Fundamentals of the Behaviour of Fission Products in Oxide Nuclear Fuels</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FK00817X%2F1">Fundamental Properties of Thoria Based Mixed Oxides</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT011386%2F1">Radiochemical Facilities for the Molten Salts in Nuclear Technologies Network</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT013842%2F1">Compositional and Structural Evolution of Plutonium Dioxide: Underpinning Future Decisions</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FI018425%2F1">Sustainability and Proliferation Resistance Assessment of Open Cycle Thorium-Fuelled Nuclear Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT011297%2F1">Sim-Fuel and Alpha-Active Material Manufacturing and Characterisation Capability</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FV027239%2F1">Defining a Draft for a Zero Power Reactor Experiment for Molten Salt Reactors</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FV043730%2F1">New Fuel Assemblies for Advanced Nuclear Technologies</a></li></ul>

Reuse of Plutonium in reactors

Nuclear MaterialsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Disposal of PlutoniumBackgroundAt alternative to reuse of plutonium is disposal in a GDF and it is likely that some of the plutonium inventory will require disposal as it will not be suitable for reuse. We are interested in technologies and techniques that would enable plutonium disposal in the GDF. This includes both treatment options and disposal package design. Existing potential options include Disposal MOX and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) to produce a ceramic wasteform. Similarly to reuse, we are interested in any constraints that would limited how much of the plutonium inventory could be disposed of or how quickly it could be disposed.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT013842%2F1">Compositional and Structural Evolution of Plutonium Dioxide: Underpinning Future Decisions</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT011424%2F1">HADES: A User Facility for High Activity Decommissioning Engineering Science</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FX036634%2F1">Experimental Actinide Nano-chemistry for the Future of the Civil UK Plutonium Inventory</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FH013814%2F1">Understanding the chemistry of ceramic materials under irradiation</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10041127">Fuel Recycle and Experimentally Demonstrated Manufacturing of Advanced Nuclear Solutions for Safety (FREDMANS)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT011297%2F1">Sim-Fuel and Alpha-Active Material Manufacturing and Characterisation Capability</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FF011008%2F1">Caesium Mobility and Phase Separation Processes in Borosilicate Glasses</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FM026566%2F1">Advanced Waste Management Strategies for Technetium and Iodine in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=131038">Devepment of high fluidity, high radiation tolerant, inorganic encapsulant for difficult to treat radioactive waste</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FM026469%2F1">Advanced Radioactive Waste Treatment using Nanostructured Hybrid Composites (NaSHC).</a></li></ul>

Disposal of Plutonium

Nuclear MaterialsThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Reuse of uranicsBackgroundWe are interested in how the uranics could be reused for example, some of High Enriched Uranium has been exported in support of medical isotope production. We are also the stages that would be necessary to enable the reuse of our uranics and any constraints that would limit how much of the uranics inventory could be reused or how quickly it could be reused.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT011297%2F1">Sim-Fuel and Alpha-Active Material Manufacturing and Characterisation Capability</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=BB%2FW013061%2F1">21ENGBIO_De Novo protein scaffolds for uranium decontamination</a></li></ul>

Reuse of uranics

Integrated Waste ManagementThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Planning and preparationBackgroundWe are interested in new technologies and techniques that can improve how we plan the management of our wastes. This is challenging due to the diversity, quantity and location of our wastes but also the long timescales and number of stakeholders involved.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=81303">Improving resilience and resource efficiency in the waste system post Covid</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10023520">Extending the WasteChain® - tracking operational waste to improve resource recovery</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10020286">Investigating the feasibility of automating disposals, collections and bin capacity monitoring in Nairobi, Kenya</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10102078">Automating solid waste disposals, collections and bin capacity monitoring in Nairobi, Kenya</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FF02701X%2F1">Developing the public understanding of the science and engineering of sustainable waste management</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FI012206%2F1">Processes, mechanics and management of wastes</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=95662">Waste Manager Platform</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=133237">Defining and exploiting a new business model</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=82349">Developing an AI platform to automate and track the lifecycle of solid waste management for Property Managers and waste stream stakeholders in Kenya</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=511700">University of the West of Scotland and Baxters Food Group Limited</a></li></ul>

Planning and preparation

Integrated Waste ManagementThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Reducing our waste and reshaping the waste hierarchyBackgroundWe are interested in technologies and techniques that would allow more effective application of the waste hierarchy (NDA Grand Challenge 1). This includes approaches that prevent and minimise new waste generation as well as approaches that reuse and recycle existing wastes. It also applies to the full range of our wastes and not just our radioactive wastes.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=91140">Segwayste</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10013440">OptiSort Phase 2</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT011424%2F1">HADES: A User Facility for High Activity Decommissioning Engineering Science</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FS01019X%2F1">TRANSCEND: Transformative Science and Engineering for Nuclear Decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10004562">SmartDecay – A next-generation nuclear waste segregation and sorting system</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=96677">An innovative cost saving solution for 100 years of nuclear waste containment</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FL012723%2F1">NERC IAA - The University of Manchester</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=86591">OptiSort</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10053795">HARmonised PracticEs, Regulations and Standards in waste management and decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=98320">Digitalised Autonomous System for Nuclear Waste Sort and Segregation</a></li></ul>

Reducing our waste and reshaping the waste hierarchy

Integrated Waste ManagementThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Characterisation of material and wasteBackgroundWe 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.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=509568">University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Stenor Environmental Services Limited</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10013440">OptiSort Phase 2</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=86591">OptiSort</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT011548%2F1">Next Generation Accelerated Characterisation Technologies (EXACT)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=511112">University of Brighton &amp; Medisort Limited</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10043282">A Novel Laser Enhanced Instrument for Nuclear Waste Characterisation</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=85071">WACPAC - Efficient packing of decommissioning waste which meets the waste acceptance criteria for disposal</a></li></ul>

Characterisation of material and waste

Integrated Waste ManagementThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Treatment technologiesBackgroundWe are interested in technologies and techniques that reduce the risk associated with our waste for example, encapsulation in grout, and reduce the lifecycle cost of managing our waste such as, thermal treatment to reduce volume. This also includes the retrieval (using robotics) and sorting of wastes (autonomous segregation) as well as the treatment of secondary wastes (gaseous and liquid discharges) generated during our operations.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FY035941%2F1">INCLUE : From waste to resource: Training young researchers on developing innovative, circular solutions for waste sludge</a></li></ul>

Treatment technologies

Site Decommissioning and RemediationThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.DecommissioningBackgroundWe are interested in new technologies and techniques that improve our understanding of our facilities in terms of their radiological, chemical and physical properties and their structure. We are particularly interested in rapid, in situ, non-destructive characterisation techniques that can be operated remotely. We are also interested in new technologies and techniques that can be used for Post Operational Clean Out (POCO), decontaminating, dismantling and decommissioning of our facilities. This includes generic approaches for example, using robotics and autonomous systems as well as approaches for specific challenges and structures such as facilities with alpha contamination, gloveboxes and pipelines. We are particularly interested in approaches that can be operated remotely or increase operational efficiency.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971573">DecomSmart</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971566">Integrated robotic system for characterisation and decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971569">Versatile Decommissioning System (VDS)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971563">LaserSnake++</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971571">Barrnon Integrated Decommissioning System</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971567">A Flexible Measurement and Waste Led, Robotics-Based Decommissioning Project</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971570">Integrated Keyhole Remote Decommissioning System</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=972232">Barrnon Integrated Decommissioning System</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=972235">Integrated Innovation for Nuclear Decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971559">Project Title: Integrated Innovation for Nuclear Decommissioning</a></li></ul>

Decommissioning

Site Decommissioning and RemediationThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Site interim and end statesBackgroundWe are interested in new technologies and techniques that would help us: define and optimise site interim and end states, for example, factors influencing decision making; address barriers to onsite and in situ disposal of waste; and address the management of residual land contamination. We are particularly interested in new technologies and techniques that would improve our ability to predict changes in facilities and remotely monitor facilities, ground and groundwater over long periods of time.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=83184">Groundscreen Brownfield Risk Calculator</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FE502962%2F1">Follow On: Realising the Commercial Potential of the Aquifer Assessment Tool</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FW007312%2F1">Carbon Reduction Digital Twin (CReDiT ) for Brownfield Remediation</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FI031995%2F1">Laboratory simulation of field tube sampling using transparent soil, glass tubes and PIV (Particle Image velocimetry)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FG028958%2F1">ROBUST:Regeneration Of Brownfield Using Sustainable Technologies</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10083876">Information-based Strategies for LAND Remediation</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FX006255%2F1">BGS Geoscience to tackle global environmental challenges</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FN012933%2F1">The Proactive Infrastructure Monitoring and Evaluation (PRIME) System: Automating Decision-Support and Enabling Intelligent Earthworks Management</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FP00914X%2F1">The Proactive Infrastructure Monitoring and Evaluation System (PRIME): Enabling Intelligent Earthworks Management</a></li></ul>

Site interim and end states

Site Decommissioning and RemediationThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Land quality management and site stewardshipBackgroundWe are interested in new technologies and techniques that could improve how we characterise ground and groundwater. We are particularly interested in new technologies and techniques that would improve our ability to predict changes in ground and groundwater for example, migration of radionuclides, and remotely monitor any changes over long periods of time. We are also interested in new technologies and techniques for the management of our ground and groundwater such as extraction of radionuclides from groundwater or reducing the movement of radionuclides within contaminated ground.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FT012404%2F1">One Year extension of National Capability Official Development Assistance - Geoscience for Sustainable Futures</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FR000069%2F1">Geoscience for Sustainable Futures</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=83184">Groundscreen Brownfield Risk Calculator</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FP017010%2F1">Materials to Land: Supporting better regulation and sustainable soil use decisions</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10083876">Information-based Strategies for LAND Remediation</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10058726">SURRI :Sustainable Remediation of Radionuclide Impacts on Land and Critical Materials Recovery</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FG028958%2F1">ROBUST:Regeneration Of Brownfield Using Sustainable Technologies</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FX006255%2F1">BGS Geoscience to tackle global environmental challenges</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FS009167%2F1">MIDST-CZ: Maximising Impact by Decision Support Tools for sustainable soil and water through UK-China Critical Zone science</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FT001518%2F1">STFC Soils Sandpit</a></li></ul>

Land quality management and site stewardship

Critical EnablersThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Security and ResilienceBackgroundWe are interested in research that would improve the NDA group’s approach to security and resilience. This includes the development of new technology to remotely identify and manage threats to our sites and assets.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10079399">ResilMesh: Situation Aware enabled Cyber Resilience for Dispersed, Heterogenous Cyber Systems</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FX009947%2F1">RBOC N+ - Resilience Beyond Observed Capabilities</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=400090">SATURN Self-organising Adaptive Technology underlying Resilient Networks</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FN020138%2F1">Security by Design for Interconnected Critical Infrastructures</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FV038710%2F1">A Framework for Risk-Informed Metrics-Enriched Cybersecurity Playbooks for CNI Resilience</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FS018263%2F1">Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research - Cardiff University</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FX022323%2F1">Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) - Phase 3</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=TS%2FH002138%2F2">SATURN (Self-organising Adaptive Technology underlying Resilient Networks)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10099834">CPSEC: A Digital Twin Approach for Autonomous Decision Support to Secure Critical Infrastructure</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10078210">Autonomous Swarm of Heterogeneous resources in infrastructure protection via threat prediction and prevention (TESTUDO)</a></li></ul>

Security and Resilience

Critical EnablersThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Research, Development and InnovationBackgroundWe are interested in research associated with the management of technology and innovation and the development and adoption of new technology management tools such as, technology roadmapping. We are interested in emerging technology that might have transformative impact on our mission. This includes the 5 critical technologies identified by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology for example, Artificial Intelligence. We are also interested in research associated with the diffusion of innovation and improving the transfer of technology from outside the nuclear sector into the NDA group.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FS019367%2F1">The Royce: Capitalising on the investment</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FK008196%2F1">Inter-disciplinary Engineering Approach to Systems (IdEAS)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10040834">ENEN2plus: Building European Nuclear Competence through continuous Advanced and Structured Education and Training Actions</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10064001">Building European Nuclear Competence through continuous Advanced and Structured Education and Training Actions (ENEN2plus)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FJ000744%2F1">Knowledge Exchange Fellow</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FS001840%2F1">STFC IPS Fellowship Extension</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FK031260%2F1">Small items of research equipment at the University of Strathclyde</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FP004458%2F1">The UK National Nuclear User Facilites Working Group</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FR003076%2F1">Warwick STFC Innovation Partnership Scheme Fellow</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FL017121%2F1">EPSRC High Value Manufacturing Catapult Fellowship Centre</a></li></ul>

Research, Development and Innovation

Critical EnablersThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Asset ManagementBackgroundWe are interested in research that would help us to develop intelligent infrastructure (NDA Grand Challenge 2). We are interested in how new autonomous technology could monitor and manage our assets and buildings more efficiently and effectively. This could involve developing facilities and assets for example, radioactive waste stores and radioactive waste packages, that monitor themselves, report if unexpected changes occur and even self-repair.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=101698">A People Centred Approach to Intelligent, Proactive, Predictive (PCIPP) Asset Management using Remote Condition Monitoring Data</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=512167">University of Derby and Premtech Limited</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=103367">REAM: Enabling remote built environment asset management using embedded intelligence</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FK000314%2F1">Innovation and Knowledge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction - Collaborative Programme Tranche 1</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=508652">Queen's University Belfast And McFarland Associates Limited</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=103885">Sensor &amp; Satelite Asset Alert and Management System (SSAAMS)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10027982">A UK SME increasing safety in the built environment through the use of IoT and AI technology whilst reducing building maintenance costs by 25-40%</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FI019308%2F1">Innovation Knowledge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=71546">Machine learning enabled remote infrastructure inspection tool using both existing and new imagery</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=511787">University of Wolverhampton and Integrated System Technologies Limited</a></li></ul>

Asset Management

Critical EnablersThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Information GovernanceBackgroundDigital delivery, the adoption of new technology for capturing, assuring and using digital data efficiently and effectively, could transform how we plan and deliver our decommissioning mission (NDA Grand Challenge 4). We are therefore interested in new technologies and techniques that: capture digital data, for example Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR); manipulate digital data, for example, machine learning or artificial intelligence (one of the 5 critical technologies identified by Department for Science Innovation and technology); present digital data, for example, virtual reality or augmented reality; and predict the performance of physical systems, for example, digital twins. We are also interested in research that would help us to store and exploit information, both analogue and digital, more efficiently and effectively, particularly over long timescales and for dispersed locations.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10074694">Integrated Digital Delivery of Asset Systems (IDDAS)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FX00788X%2F1">Digital Footprints: Strategic Advice Team</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=NE%2FL014319%2F1">UK Secretariat to support BF Collaborative Research Action on Data Management and e-Infrastructure</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=509044">University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10055033">Project 101070069 - DataBri-X</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FJ020443%2F1">DIVA: Data Intensive Visual Analytics - Provenance and Uncertainty in Human Terrain Analysis</a></li></ul>

Information Governance

Critical EnablersThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Socio-EconomicsBackgroundWe are interested in research that would help us to better understand the value and long-term legacy of the UK’s civil nuclear heritage in order to support us in making informed decisions regarding our decommissioning mission.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FF001444%2F1">Sustainability Assessment of Nuclear Power: An Integrated Approach (SPRIng)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10040607">ECOSENS: Economic and Social Considerations for the Future of Nuclear Energy in Society</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FS01019X%2F1">TRANSCEND: Transformative Science and Engineering for Nuclear Decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FN009444%2F2">Nuclear Futures - a seminar series to re-make sociotechnical research agendas</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FP013600%2F2">JUNO: A Network for Japan - UK Nuclear Opportunities</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FL014041%2F1">Decommissioning, Immobilisation and Storage soluTIons for NuClear wasTe InVEntories (DISTINCTIVE)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FL00156X%2F1">Radiation, radioactivity and your local environment</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FH003304%2F1">Atomic Bombay: Public Representations and Perceptions of Nuclear Issues in India / Atomic Comics</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FW003279%2F1">Mimesis in action: nuclear decommissioning as conceptual playground for societal and ecological future making</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FW000253%2F1">Nuclear Spaces: Communities, Materialities and Locations of Nuclear Cultural Heritage (NuSPACES)</a></li></ul>

Socio-Economics

Critical EnablersThis problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at <a target='_blank' href='https://ari.org.uk/'>https://ari.org.uk/</a> by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.International RelationsBackgroundWe recognise that whilst some of our decommissioning challenges are unique there are opportunities for research collaborations on decommissioning with international nuclear organisations such as International Atomic Energy Agency or Nuclear Energy Agency and organisations with similar remit to NDA in other countries.Contact detailsresearch@nda.gov.ukRelated UKRI Projects<ul><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FP013600%2F2">JUNO: A Network for Japan - UK Nuclear Opportunities</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FS01019X%2F1">TRANSCEND: Transformative Science and Engineering for Nuclear Decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FF013922%2F1">Chair in Decommissioning Engineering</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FL014041%2F1">Decommissioning, Immobilisation and Storage soluTIons for NuClear wasTe InVEntories (DISTINCTIVE)</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=972233">Nu-Decom</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=972235">Integrated Innovation for Nuclear Decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971559">Project Title: Integrated Innovation for Nuclear Decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ES%2FN009444%2F2">Nuclear Futures - a seminar series to re-make sociotechnical research agendas</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=971561">Integrated Innovation for Nuclear Decommissioning</a></li><li><a href="http://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FT011351%2F1">National Nuclear User Facility Phase 2: Management Grant</a></li></ul>

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