The integrated in situ testing program for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)

Technical Report · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6617964

Matalucci, R V

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is developing the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Project in southeastern New Mexico as a research and development (R and D) facility for examining the response of bedded (layered) salt to the emplacement of radioactive wastes generated from defense programs. The WIPP Experimental Program consists of a technology development program, including laboratory testing and theoretical analysis activities, and an in situ testing program that is being done 659 m underground at the project site. This experimental program addresses three major technical areas that concern (1) thermal/structural interactions, (2) plugging and sealing, and (3) waste package performance. To ensure that the technical issues involved in these areas are investigated with appropriate emphasis and timing, an in situ testing plan was developed to integrate the many activities and tasks associated with the technical issues of waste disposal. 5 refs., 4 figs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6617964
• Report Number(s): SAND-86-2716; ON: DE87008077
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CLOSURES
CONTAINERS
CREEP
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
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POROSITY
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITIES
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
SALT DEPOSITS
SHEAR
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STRUCTURAL MODELS
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UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
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US ORGANIZATIONS
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