Functions of Argillaceous Media in Deep Geological Disposal and their Handling in a Safety Case

Jan Marivoet, S. Voinis, P. Lalieux, P. De Preter, Geert Volckaert

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    Abstract

    The paper gives an overview of the role of the geosphere and its stability in a safety case of geological disposal of high level radioactive waste in a clay formation. It discusses how the main geological events and processes are handled in a safety case. The Belgian reference repository site, which considers disposal in the Boom Clay formation at Mol, is given as an example.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationStability and Buffering Capacity of the Geosphere for Long-term Isolation of Radioactive Waste
    Place of PublicationGermany
    Pages33-39
    StatePublished - 4 Mar 2005
    EventSBCGLTIRW 2003 - Stability and Buffering Capacity of the Geosphere for Long-Term Isolation of Radioactive Waste - OECD, NEA, Braunschweig
    Duration: 9 Dec 200311 Dec 2003

    Conference

    ConferenceSBCGLTIRW 2003 - Stability and Buffering Capacity of the Geosphere for Long-Term Isolation of Radioactive Waste
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityBraunschweig
    Period2003-12-092003-12-11

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