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A Spanish reference concept for a repository in granite -- The role of the barrier system

Conference ·
OSTI ID:100760
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  1. Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., Stockholm (Sweden)
  2. Empresa Nacional de Residuos Radiactivos, S.A., Madrid (Spain)
  3. Clay Technology, Lund (Sweden)
ENRESA, the organization responsible for radioactive waste management in Spain, is considering clay, salt and granite as optional host rocks for spent fuel disposal. The main features of a reference repository concept developed for the granite alternative is presented as well as a preliminary assessment of its long-term performance. Comments are given on issues, which should be studied more in depth in the continued R and D program.
OSTI ID:
100760
Report Number(s):
CONF-930906--; ISBN 0-7918-0691-X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English