Results of instrument reliability study for high-level nuclear-waste repositories. [Geotechnical parameters]

Conference · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:7035938

Rogue, F; Binnall, E P

Reliable instrumentation will be needed to monitor the performance of future high-level waste repository sites. A study has been made to assess instrument reliability at Department of Energy (DOE) waste repository related experiments. Though the study covers a wide variety of instrumentation, this paper concentrates on experiences with geotechnical instrumentation in hostile repository-type environments. Manufacturers have made some changes to improve the reliability of instruments for repositories. This paper reviews the failure modes, rates, and mechanisms, along with manufacturer modifications and recommendations for additional improvements to enhance instrument performance. 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA); Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 7035938
• Report Number(s): UCRL-87808; CONF-821011-11; ON: DE83001540
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EXTENSOMETERS
FAILURES
HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
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