Waste Disposal in Rocks

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Introduction
Scope and approach
Advantages in storing waste products at depth in rock
General principles of waste disposal
Long-term function
Example of planning and design of a repository - the Forsmark case
References
Location of Repositories
Major factors
Rock structure
Factors influencing the location of repositories
References
Design of Repositories
Introduction
Major components to be considered in the design
Design concepts
Waste containers
Embedment of containment
The nearfield rock
Repository sealing
Construction
Introduction
Rock excavation techniques and their disturbing effect on the rock
Buffers and backfills
Disposal in deep shafts
Disposal in very deep boreholes - the VDH concept
Special techniques for use in mines
Seals
References
Performance Assessment
Introduction
Normal conditions
Exceptional conditions
Conclusions concerning performance assessment
Disposal of Radioactive Waste
Introduction
Influence of g radiation on canister-embedding clay buffers
Influence of a radiation on canister-embedding clay buffer
Performance
References
Quality Assurance
What needs to be tested and which are the requirements? The host rock
Buffers and backfills
References
Instrumentation and Recording
General
Rock displacements
Temperature recording
Pressure recording
References
Economy
Factors
HLW repositories
Repositories for hazardous chemical waste
References
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