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December 06, 2014

Research could improve nuclear power plant safety
Leeds, UK (SPX) Dec 05, 2014
Taking inspiration from nature, researchers have created a versatile model to predict how stalagmite-like structures form in nuclear processing plants - as well as how lime scale builds up in kettles. "It's a wonderful example of how complex mathematical models can have everyday applications," said Dr Duncan Borman, from the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds, a co-author of the study. The main aim of the research, which is published in print in the journal Computers and ... read more

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