Final Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel. Standard Programme for Site Investigations

摘要

Like many other countries with similar geological conditions, Sweden plans to dispose of its long-lived radioactive nuclear waste by depositing it in final repositories located deep down in the crystalline bedrock. In order to be able to demonstrate that a given rock formation is suited for waste storage, it is necessary to have knowledge concerning its properties, particularly those that determine groundwater conditions and chemistry within the area. Also of importance are data that shed light on rock mechanics in the area and the occurrence of valuable minerals. The SKBF/KBS programme includes plans to carry out geological studies of 10-15 areas in different parts of the country during the 1980s. A standard programme for these studies is described in the following. The standard programme is intended to serve as a basis for planning of the work and revisions or modifications that may be found to be appropriate in view of local conditions or experience. (Atomindex citation 16:022264)