Effects of Heat from High-Level Waste on Performance of Deep Geological Repository Components. Report of a Technical Committee Meeting on Effects of Heat from Radioactive Waste in Deep Geological Repositories Organized by the IAEA

摘要

This report discusses the effects of heat on the deep geological repository systems and its different components. The report is focussed specifically on effects due to thermal energy release solely from high-level waste or spent fuel. It reviews the experimental data and theoretical models of the effects of heat both on the behaviour of engineered and natural barriers. A summary of the current status of research and repository development including underground test facilities is presented. (Atomindex citation 16:017578)