Human wellbeing on a finite planet towards 2100: new study shows humanity at a crossroads
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Researchers have developed an analytical model for Stirling engines based on an optimized Simple analysis method, significantly improving the accuracy of performance predictions. This provides optimization and analysis tools for more efficient and reliable Stirling engines, which is crucial for applications ranging from space nuclear power to terrestrial energy systems.
- University of Leicester’s science and innovation park to lead on a European Space Agency project to build a Double-Walled Isolator (DWI) to support analysis of extra-terrestrial samples
- Samples could be stored and handled and initially analysed in the DWI, to reduce the risk of cross contamination on Earth
- Work has started with funding of €5 million