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Hydrologic Modeling of Subsurface Brine Density Stratification for Deep Borehole Disposal - 20213

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OSTI ID:23030429
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Density-dependent and topographically-driven subsurface brine flow was modeled in regional-scale and Deep Borehole Disposal-scale domains under varying conditions. These conditions included variable basement permeability, brine density, and hydraulic head. Findings revealed the possibility of hydraulic isolation of deep basement for at least 1 million years under appropriate conditions, which supports the viability of the Deep Borehole Disposal concept. (authors)

Research Organization:
WM Symposia, Inc., PO Box 27646, 85285-7646 Tempe, AZ (United States)
OSTI ID:
23030429
Report Number(s):
INIS-US--21-WM-20213
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English