Estimations of the rate of penetration of rock-salt by fresh water
The study was done to assess the safety of the burial of radioactive waste products in naturally occurring rock-salt masses. It is assumed that some catastrophic occurrence has altered the local conditions so that the salt can be attacked by fresh water. The flow velocity of the water will still be governed by the hydrology on a large scale, so it is presumed that the presently occurring pore velocities will be realistic for the new situation. The nature of the failures and faulting are assumed to be unfavorable with regard to location and typical with regard to dimensions, though the mechanism that can control the final rate of solution can vary. Two sets of conditions are considered; damage to the cap-rock, and attack from the side.
- Research Organization:
- Technische Hogeschool Delft (Netherlands)
- OSTI ID:
- 6476433
- Report Number(s):
- PB-83-102012
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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