... thorium–uranium-fuelled nuclear energy systems, using a once-through ‘open’ nuclear fuel cycle, has been suggested by the International Atomic Energy Agency. This review paper highlights generation II, III and III+ nuclear energy technologies that could potentially adopt an open thorium–uranium fuel cycle...

... of a single perforated steel sheet. In 2006, the first installation of a TSC in the UK was on a single-storey industrial building in County Durham and during its first year of operation, the TSC provided around 20% of the building’s heating demand. This paper presents a review of the research into TSC...

... Leach, PhD, DIC, CEng, FEI, FRSA; Mardit Matian, MSc, PhD; Andrew D. Peacock; Sohasini Sudtharalingam, MEng, PhD; Bridget Woodman, PhD This paper reviews the current status of microgeneration technologies at the domestic scale. Overviews are given for nine such technologies, grouped into three sections...

... reports from round 1 could provide valuable information on offshore experiences for the operation of later rounds. This paper reviews the performances of those UK round 1 offshore wind farms during their early operation based on published reports from the ‘Offshore wind capital grants scheme’ available...

...S. Heyne; S. Harvey The production of synthetic natural gas (SNG) via biomass gasification constitutes a promising option for biofuel manufacture due to its high conversion efficiency and diversity of end-use opportunities in different sectors. This paper presents a critical review of possible...