Alternative Methods for Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Wastes. Task 2c: Technical Requirements for Earth Mounded Concrete Bunker Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste.

摘要

The overall objective of this study is to ensure that the criteria needed to evaluate five alternative low-level radioactive waste (LLW) disposal methods are available potential license applicants. The earth mounded concrete bunker disposal alternative is one of several methods that may be proposed for disposal of low-level radioactive waste. The name of this alternative is descriptive of the disposal method used in France at the Centre de la Manche. Experience gained with this method at the Centre is described, including unit operations and features and components. Some improvements to the French system are recommended herein, including the use of pervious backfill around monoliths and extending the limits of a low permeability surface layer.