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Modeling one-dimensional radionuclide transport under time-varying fluid-flow conditions

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5450172· OSTI ID:5450172
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)

An exact solution is derived for one-dimensional radionuclide transport under time-varying fluid-flow conditions including radioactive decay but with the approximation that all radionuclides have identical retardation factors. The solution is used to obtain exact expressions for the cumulative radionuclide mass transported past a fixed point in space over a given time period, and to assess the effects of a periodic perturbation and a step change on the fluid-flow velocity and dispersion coefficient. 14 refs., 3 figs., 3 tabs.

Research Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA). Div. of Engineering; Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
NRC
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5450172
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR-5412; SAND--89-1521; ON: TI90003760
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English