Abstract
This paper presents results of a half-scale test performed by ESV EURIDICE, an Economic Interest Grouping between the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK•CEN) and the Belgian Agency for Radioactive Waste and Enriched Fissile Materials (ONDRAF/NIRAS). The primary objective of the test was to assess the feasibility of constructing the Supercontainer and to provide experimental data to validate modelling calculations obtained using the finite element program HEAT/MLS. The test focused on the early-age behaviour of the concrete matrix materials and the practical aspects of construction. Generally, the results obtained from the half-scale test confirm that it is feasible to construct the Supercontainer with currently available techniques. The results also validate scoping calculations obtained earlier with the finite element model. These findings contribute an important step to demonstrate the feasibility to construct the Supercontainer and to validate the Belgian Supercontainer concept proposed by ONDRAF/NIRAS for disposal of high level waste (HLW) in Belgium.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management. ICEM2010 |
Place of Publication | Fairfield, United States |
Pages | 1-10 |
State | Published - Dec 2010 |
Event | ICEM 2010 - 13th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management - University of Tokyo, Tsukuba Duration: 3 Oct 2010 → 7 Oct 2010 |
Conference
Conference | ICEM 2010 - 13th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management |
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Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Tsukuba |
Period | 2010-10-03 → 2010-10-07 |