The book describes and assesses current concepts for long-term disposal of highly radioactive waste. Different types of rock are discussed and assessed with respect to practical difficulties in construction of a repository, and the efficiency in isolating radioactive waste. Safety matters are most important and are treated in the respective chapters and in a final, conclusive chapter. Cost issues and related quality matters are discussed for the case of constructing a virgin repository and repositories in the form of converted abandoned mines.

Résumé

The book assesses current ideas for long-term disposal of highly radioactive waste. Different types of rock are discussed and assessed with respect to practical difficulties in constructing a repository, and the efficiency of isolating radioactive waste.

Contenu

The Geological Base for Developing and Assessing Concepts for HLW Disposal.- The Rock.- Engineered Barriers and Their Interaction with Rock.- Repository Concepts for HLW Including Spent Fuel and Waste with Long-Lived Radionuclides.- Underground Laboratories (URLs).- Site Selection.- Risk Assessment.