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Biography
After undertaking an apprenticeship at a paper making machinery company, Graham studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manchester. His 3rd year project during the BEng was on modelling the irradiation-induced changes in nuclear grade graphite. Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, he took the opportunity to continue this research in the form of an EngD at the University of Manchester.
As a PDRA, Graham worked on the microstructural modelling of nuclear graphite for both the UKs existing nuclear reactors and the next generation of nuclear reactors. His work focused upon using microstructural information and experimental data to develop models and increase understanding of the irradiation-induced changes in graphite.
Research interests
- Nuclear grade graphite
- Microstructural modelling
- Computed X-ray tomography
- Finite element modelling
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Energy
- Dalton Nuclear Institute
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Large scale modelling of damage and failure of nuclear graphite moderated reactor
Farrokhnia, A., Jivkov, A., Hall, G. & Mummery, P., 1 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Transactions of the ASME. 144, 3, 7 p., 031502.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microstructural Deformation and Modulus Changes of Nuclear Graphite due to Hydrostatic Pressure Loading
Bakenne, A., Mecklenburgh, J., Marsden, B., Hall, G. & Jones, A., 15 Dec 2021, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 557, 153314.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A core-monitoring based methodology for predictions of graphite weight loss in AGR moderator bricks
McNally, K., Warren, N., Fahad, M., Hall, G. & Marsden, B. J., 1 Apr 2017, In: Nuclear Engineering and Design. 314, p. 56-66 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Finite element modelling of multilayer Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor bricks and creep interaction
Fahad, M., McNally, K., Yates, T., Warren, N., Marsden, B. J., Mummery, P. M. & Hall, G. N., 1 Dec 2017, In: Nuclear Engineering and Design. 324, p. 390-401 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A numerical study of internal brick stresses in AGR moderator bricks
McNally, K., Fahad, M., Tan, E., Warren, N., Hall, G. N. & Marsden, B. J., 1 Dec 2016, In: Nuclear Engineering and Design. 309, p. 277-293 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impacts
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Manchester’s independent graphite research for the Office for Nuclear Regulation has been instrumental in improving the safety, security and reliability of the UK’s nuclear industry
Jones, A. (Participant), Mummery, P. (Participant), Marsden, B. (Participant), Hall, G. (Participant), Theodosiou, A. (Participant), Fahad, M. (Participant), Grebennikova, T. (Participant), Rajasekharan Nair, R. (Participant) & Wen, W. (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Environmental, Policy
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UK Reactors Safety and Life Extension
Marsden, B. (Participant), Mummery, P. (Participant), Hall, G. (Participant), Jones, A. (Participant), Wickham, T. (Participant) & Eason, E. (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Technological, Environmental