Gas transport processes in argillaceous rocks within the EDZ : BGS contribution to NF-PRO WP4.4.1

摘要

This report outlines the contribution made by BGS to the NF-PRO (Key processes in the Near Field) project; part of the EC Euratom Research and training Programme on Nuclear Energy. BGS was asked to contribute to Work Package 4.4.1 examining EDZ Characterisation and Evolution. This work package included a state-of-the-art report on the gas flow properties within the Engineered Damaged/Disturbed Zone (EDZ), BGS was requested to contribute to the chapters on clay (this report) and crystalline rock (Reeves et al., 2006). This work was co-funded by United Kingdom Nirex Limited (Nirex).