Data used in preliminary performance assessment of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (1990)

Technical Report · Fri Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6127886· OSTI ID:6127886

Rechard, R P ^[1]; Luzzolino, H ^[2]; Sandha, J S ^[3]

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1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
2. Geo-Centers, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
3. Science Applications International Corp., Albuquerque, NM (USA)

This report documents the data available as of August 1990 and used by the Performance Assessment Division of Sandia National Laboratories in its December 1990 preliminary performance assessment of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Parameter values are presented in table form for the geologic subsystem, engineered barriers, borehole flow properties, climate variability, and intrusion characteristics. Sources for the data and a brief discussion of each parameter are provided. 101 refs., 72 figs., 21 tabs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/RW
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6127886
• Report Number(s): SAND-89-2408; ON: DE91006427
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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