AEGIS methodology and a perspective from AEGIS methodology demonstrations. [Assessment of Effectiveness of Geologic Insolation Systems]

Conference · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5516619

Dove, F H

Objectives of AEGIS (Assessment of Effectiveness of Geologic Isolation Systems) are to develop the capabilities needed to assess the post-closure safety of waste isolation in geologic formation; demonstrate these capabilities on reference sites; apply the assessment methodology to assist the NWTS program in site selection, waste package and repository design; and perform repository site analyses for the licensing needs of NWTS. This paper summarizes the AEGIS methodology, the experience gained from methodology demonstrations, and provides an overview in the following areas: estimation of the response of a repository to perturbing geologic and hydrologic events; estimation of the transport of radionuclides from a repository to man; and assessment of uncertainties. (DLC)

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 5516619
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-9110; CONF-810372-16; ON: DE82005927
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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