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http://dx.doi.org/10.7733/jkrws.2013.11.2.157

Preliminary Review on Function, Needs and Approach of Underground Research Laboratory for Deep Geological Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel in Korea  

Bae, Dae-Seok (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Koh, Yong-Kwon (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Lee, Sang-Jin (Korea Radioactive Waste Management Company)
Kim, Hyunjoo (Korea Radioactive Waste Management Company)
Choi, Byong-Il (Korea Radioactive Waste Management Company)
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Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT) / v.11, no.2, 2013 , pp. 157-178 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study gives a conceptual and basic direction to develop a URL (underground research laboratory) program for establishing the performance and safety of a deep geological disposal system in Korea. The concept of deep geological disposal is one of the preferred methodologies for the final disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF). Advanced countries with radioactive waste disposal have developed their own disposal concepts reasonable to their social and environmental conditions and applied to their commercial projects. Deep geological disposal system is a multi-barrier system generally consisting of an engineered barrier and natural barrier. A disposal facility and its host environment can be relied on a necessary containment and isolation over timescales envisaged as several to tens of thousands of years. A disposal system is not allowed in the commercial stage of the disposal program without a validation and demonstration of the performance and safety of the system. All issues confirming performance and safety of a disposal system include investigation, analysis, assessment, design, construction, operation and closure from planning to closure of the deep geological repository. Advanced countries perform RD&D (research, development & demonstration) programs to validate the performance and safety of a disposal system using a URL facility located at the preferred rock area within their own territories. The results and processes from the URL program contribute to construct technical criteria and guidelines for site selection as well as suitability and safety assessment of the final disposal site. Furthermore, the URL program also plays a decisive role in promoting scientific understanding of the deep geological disposal system for stakeholders, such as the public, regulator, and experts.
Keywords
Spent Nuclear Fuel; Deep geological repository; Multi-barrier disposal system; NBS(natural barrier system); EBS(emgineered barrier system); URL(underground research laboratory);
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