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  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Geomechanical validation
    2018
    Co-Authors: Li Y., Vardon P.j., Hart J, Pa Fokker
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321dRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Netherlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research programme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits-Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour
    2017
    Co-Authors: Vardon P.j., Buragohain Poly, Hart J, Pa Fokker, Graham C
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321cRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour
    Delft University of Technology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Vardon P.j., Buragohain Poly, Hart J, Pa Fokker, Graham C
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321cRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl.Geo-engineerin

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Tunnel crossings
    2017
    Co-Authors: Yuan Jun, Vardon P.j., Hart J, Pa Fokker
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321bRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Plugs and seals
    2017
    Co-Authors: Yuan Jun, Vardon P.j., Hart J, Pa Fokker
    Abstract:

    Radioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

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  • site selection for low and intermediate level Radioactive Waste disposal facility in korea
    Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2008
    Co-Authors: Sitae Yun
    Abstract:

    Abstract The Radioactive Waste can be classified into low and intermediate level Waste (LILW), spent fuel (SF) and high level Waste according to the level of the emitted radioactivity in Korea. Currently Radioactive Waste is temporarily stored in the four nuclear power plant sites, where the LILW and SF are expected to be saturated from 2008 and 2016, respectively. Therefore the construction of a Radioactive Waste treatment facility is urgently needed to effectively and safely manage the Radioactive Waste under the government's supervision. Site securing effort for Radioactive Waste disposal facility in Korea had begun from 1986. During the 18 years from 1986 to 2004 nine times attempts of site securing were implemented. At 10th attempt when the Kyoungju site was selected as final one in 2005, our government had made special basic principles such as institution of special law, locating spent fuel interim storage in another site, and public acceptance shall be confirmed through the resident voting at each local government. Under the above basic principles, resident voting was implemented in the four local governments, which were Gunsan, Youngdok, Pohang, and Kyoungju. Among these local governments Kyoungju city recorded the highest approval rate of resident voting and so was determined as the final site.

Vardon P.j. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Geomechanical validation
    Delft University of Technology, 2018
    Co-Authors: Li Y., Vardon P.j., Hart Jaap, Fokker, Peter A.
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321dRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Netherlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research programme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits-Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl.Geo-engineerin

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Geomechanical validation
    2018
    Co-Authors: Li Y., Vardon P.j., Hart J, Pa Fokker
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321dRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Netherlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research programme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits-Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour
    2017
    Co-Authors: Vardon P.j., Buragohain Poly, Hart J, Pa Fokker, Graham C
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321cRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour
    Delft University of Technology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Vardon P.j., Buragohain Poly, Hart J, Pa Fokker, Graham C
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321cRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl.Geo-engineerin

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Tunnel crossings
    2017
    Co-Authors: Yuan Jun, Vardon P.j., Hart J, Pa Fokker
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321bRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

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  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Geomechanical validation
    2018
    Co-Authors: Li Y., Vardon P.j., Hart J, Pa Fokker
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321dRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Netherlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research programme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits-Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour
    2017
    Co-Authors: Vardon P.j., Buragohain Poly, Hart J, Pa Fokker, Graham C
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321cRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviour
    Delft University of Technology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Vardon P.j., Buragohain Poly, Hart J, Pa Fokker, Graham C
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321cRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl.Geo-engineerin

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Tunnel crossings
    2017
    Co-Authors: Yuan Jun, Vardon P.j., Hart J, Pa Fokker
    Abstract:

    OPERA-PU-TUD321bRadioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

  • Technical feasibility of a Dutch Radioactive Waste repository in Boom Clay: Plugs and seals
    2017
    Co-Authors: Yuan Jun, Vardon P.j., Hart J, Pa Fokker
    Abstract:

    Radioactive substances and ionizing radiation are used in medicine, industry, agriculture, re- search, education and electricity production. This generates Radioactive Waste. In the Neth- erlands, this Waste is collected, treated and stored by COVRA (Centrale Organisatie Voor Radioactief Afval). After interim storage for a period of at least 100 years Radioactive Waste is intended for disposal. There is a world-wide scientific and technical consensus that geological disposal represents the safest long-term option for Radioactive Waste. Geological disposal is emplacement of Radioactive Waste in deep underground formations. The goal of geological disposal is long-term isolation of Radioactive Waste from our living environ- ment in order to avoid exposure of future generations to ionising radiation from the Waste. OPERA (OnderzoeksProgramma Eindberging Radioactief Afval) is the Dutch research pro- gramme on geological disposal of Radioactive Waste. Within OPERA, researchers of different organisations in different areas of expertise will cooper- ate on the initial, conditional Safety Cases for the host rocks Boom Clay and Zechstein rock salt. As the Radioactive Waste disposal process in the Netherlands is at an early, conceptual phase and the previous research programme has ended more than a decade ago, in OPERA a first preliminary or initial safety case will be developed to structure the research necessary for the eventual development of a repository in the Netherlands. The safety case is conditional since only the long-term safety of a generic repository will be assessed. OPERA is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the public limited liability company Electriciteits- Produktiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland (EPZ) and coordinated by COVRA. Further details on OPERA and its outcomes can be accessed at www.covra.nl

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  • Concentration of Radioactive components in liquid low-level Radioactive Waste by membrane distillation
    Journal of Membrane Science, 1999
    Co-Authors: Grazyna Zakrzewska-trznadel, M. Harasimowicz, Andrzej G. Chmielewski
    Abstract:

    Abstract The paper addresses some aspects of liquid low-level Radioactive Waste (LLLW) purification. Since the volume of liquid low-level Wastes is usually large and the activity is rather low, the Radioactive substances separated from the non-active portion have to be concentrated into the small volume for subsequent conditioning and disposal. The need for the improvement of decontamination and minimisation of the costs have led to new specific methods being under examination and development. The method proposed in the paper is membrane distillation. The experimental work described below supports the statement that membrane distillation can be an attractive alternative for liquid Radioactive Waste treatment. The advantages of membrane distillation over the other processes commonly used for the processing of LLLW are discussed in the paper.

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