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Information base for waste repository design. Volume 5. Decommissioning of underground facilities

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6346553
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This report discusses the requirements for decommissioning a deep underground facilitiy for the disposal of radioactive waste. The techniques for sealing the mined excavations are presented and an information base on potential backfill materials is provided. Possible requirements for monitoring the site are discussed. The performance requirements for backfill materials are outlined. The advantages and disadvantages of each sealing method are stated.
Research Organization:
Analytic Sciences Corp., Reading, MA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6346553
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR-0495(Vol.5); TR-1210-1(Vol.5)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
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