System for the storage of radioactive material in rock

Details System for the storage of radioactive material in rock System for the storage of radioactive material in rock

1977-12-02

1980-03-11

Padgett, Benjamin R.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Soil remediation

In situ contaminant removal or stabilization

2523011W, G21F 700, E02D 2900

Patent

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041926293

ABSTRACT:
An underground repository for the storage of radioactive material, particularly spent fuel from nuclear reactors and radioactive wastes produced by reprocessing spent nuclear fuel. The repository comprises a hollow body of solid material for accommodating the radioactive material. The hollow body is surrounded by a shell or barrier of clay. The hollow body and the clay barrier are located in a cavity in rock, the clay filling the space between the hollow body and the inside of the rock cavity.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3925992 (1975-12-01), Backstrom
patent: 3996751 (1976-12-01), Hallenius et al.
Quieser, H., "Treatment of Radioactive Slurry and Storage of Concentrated Waste," Nuclear Engineering Int'l, Feb. 1975, pp. 108-110.

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