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Preliminary reference waste descriptions for a repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:59538

This report describes the reference waste forms and containers for the early stages of conceptual design of a radioactive waste repository being considered for location in the tuff formations at Yucca Mountain, Nye County, Nevada. An assessment of the effects of nonreference waste characteristics on repository design is included. The report is based on the premise that repository would receive 50% spent fuel and 50% commercial high-level waste. Future information will be developed based on the current guidance that the repository would receive 100% spent fuel. 8 references, 2 figures, 3 tables.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
59538
Report Number(s):
SAND--83-1805; ON: DE84016021
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English