Design aspects of the Alpha Repository. I. Preliminary results of facility layout, room stability, and equipment selection efforts. Summary progress report RSI-0024

Technical Report · Mon Apr 14 04:00:00 EDT 1975

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7257768· OSTI ID:7257768

Gnirk, P. F.; Grams, W. H.; Zeller, T. J.; Ellis, D. B.; Pariseau, W. G.; Fossum, A. F.; Ratigan, J. L.; Hansen, F. D.

Results of preliminary analysis of the stability of mines in salt formations underlying Eddy and Lea Counties in New Mexico are presented. Methods and equipment for drilling canister emplacement holes in these formations were evaluated along with methods for excavating storage areas and transport of the excavated salt. Progress during the period is reported in chapters on geological and rock properties at the repository site, preliminary mine layout, basic requirements for repository usage, excavation geometries, drill selection, excavation systems, and safety requirements. (JRD)

• Research Organization: RE/SPEC, Inc., Rapid City, SD (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7257768
• Report Number(s): ORNL/Sub-4269/8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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