Gas Generation and Migration in Deep Geological Radioactive Waste Repositories

Understanding the behaviour of gases in the context of radioactive waste disposal is a fundamental requirement in developing a safety case for the disposal of radioactive waste. Of particular importance are the long-term performance of bentonite buffers and cement-based backfill materials that may be used to encapsulate and surround the waste in a repository, and the behaviour of plastic clays, indurated mudrocks and crystalline formations that may be the host rocks for a repository. The EC Euratom programme funded project, FORGE, has provided new insights into the processes and mechanisms governing gas generation and migration with the aim of reducing uncertainty. This volume brings together papers on aspects of this topic arising from both the FORGE project and work undertaken elsewhere. This has been achieved by the acquisition of new experimental data coupled with modelling, through a series of laboratory and field-scale experiments performed at a number of underground research laboratories throughout Europe.
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The Fate of Repository Gases (FORGE) projectAuthor(s)R. P. ShawR. P. ShawBritish Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UK (e-mail: [email protected])Search for other works by this author on:
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Gas-driven radionuclide transport in undisturbed and disturbed Boom ClayAuthor(s)E. Jacops;E. Jacops1Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK•CEN), Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:T. Maes;T. Maes1Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK•CEN), Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:N. Maes;N. Maes1Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK•CEN), Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:G. Volckaert;G. Volckaert1Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK•CEN), Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium3Present address: Federal Agency for Nuclear Control, AFCN/FANC, B-1000 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:E. Weetjens;E. Weetjens1Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK•CEN), Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:X. SillenX. Sillen2Belgian Agency for Radioactive Waste and Enriched Fissile Materials (ONDRAF/NIRAS), Avenue des Arts 14, 1210 Brussels, BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:
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Hydromechanical properties of bentonite–sand block assemblies with interfaces in engineered barrier systemsAuthor(s)Till Popp;Till PoppInstitut für Gebirgsmechanik GmbH (IfG), Friederikenstrasse 60, 04279 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Christopher Rölke;Christopher RölkeInstitut für Gebirgsmechanik GmbH (IfG), Friederikenstrasse 60, 04279 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Klaus SalzerKlaus SalzerInstitut für Gebirgsmechanik GmbH (IfG), Friederikenstrasse 60, 04279 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Modification to the flow properties of repository cement as a result of carbonationAuthor(s)G. Purser;G. PurserBritish Geological Survey, Environmental Science Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:A. E. Milodowski;A. E. MilodowskiBritish Geological Survey, Environmental Science Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:D. J. Noy;D. J. NoyBritish Geological Survey, Environmental Science Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:C. A. Rochelle;C. A. RochelleBritish Geological Survey, Environmental Science Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:J. F. Harrington;J. F. HarringtonBritish Geological Survey, Environmental Science Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:A. Butcher;A. ButcherBritish Geological Survey, Environmental Science Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:D. WagnerD. WagnerBritish Geological Survey, Environmental Science Centre, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Gas-breakthrough pressure of FEBEX bentoniteAuthor(s)Vanesa Gutiérrez-Rodrigo;Vanesa Gutiérrez-RodrigoCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:María Victoria Villar;María Victoria VillarCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Pedro Luis Martín;Pedro Luis MartínCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Francisco Javier Romero;Francisco Javier RomeroCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:José Miguel BarcalaJosé Miguel BarcalaCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Gas and water permeability of concreteAuthor(s)M. V. Villar;M. V. VillarCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:P. L. Martín;P. L. MartínCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:F. J. Romero;F. J. RomeroCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:V. Gutiérrez-Rodrigo;V. Gutiérrez-RodrigoCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:J. M. BarcalaJ. M. BarcalaCIEMAT, Avenida Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Investigation of gas migration in damaged and resealed claystoneAuthor(s)Chun-Liang ZhangChun-Liang ZhangGesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) mbH, PO Box 38122, Braunschweig, Germany (e-mail: [email protected])Search for other works by this author on:
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The experimental in-situ study of gas migration in crystalline rock with a focus on the EDZAuthor(s)Jiri Svoboda;Jiri SvobodaCentre of Experimental Geotechnics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thakurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech RepublicSearch for other works by this author on:Jan SmutekJan SmutekCentre of Experimental Geotechnics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thakurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech RepublicSearch for other works by this author on:
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Gas-pressure-induced integrity of salt formationsAuthor(s)Till Popp;Till PoppInstitut für Gebirgsmechanik GmbH (IfG), Friederikenstrasse 60, 04279 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Wolfgang Minkley;Wolfgang MinkleyInstitut für Gebirgsmechanik GmbH (IfG), Friederikenstrasse 60, 04279 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Michael Wiedemann;Michael WiedemannInstitut für Gebirgsmechanik GmbH (IfG), Friederikenstrasse 60, 04279 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Klaus SalzerKlaus SalzerInstitut für Gebirgsmechanik GmbH (IfG), Friederikenstrasse 60, 04279 Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Three-dimensional numerical simulation by upscaling of gas migration through engineered and geological barriers for a deep repository for radioactive wasteAuthor(s)E. Ahusborde;E. Ahusborde1LMA Pau, UMR CNRS 5142, Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:B. Amaziane;B. Amaziane1LMA Pau, UMR CNRS 5142, Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:M. JurakM. Jurak2Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics, University of Zagreb, CroatiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Modelling fluid flow in Opalinus Clay excavation damage zone. A semi-analytical approachAuthor(s)J. Alcoverro;J. AlcoverroDepartment of Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Jordi Girona 1–3, 08034 Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:S. Olivella;S. OlivellaDepartment of Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Jordi Girona 1–3, 08034 Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:E. E. AlonsoE. E. AlonsoDepartment of Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Jordi Girona 1–3, 08034 Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Thermodynamic modelling of hydrogen migration in argillite for a deep geological radioactive waste repository: IRSN contribution to FORGEAuthor(s)M. Dymitrowska;M. Dymitrowska1IRSN, BP 17, 92262 Fontenay-aux-Roses Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:F. Smaï;F. Smaï1IRSN, BP 17, 92262 Fontenay-aux-Roses Cedex, France2Université Lyon 1, CNRS UMR 5208 Institut Camille Jordan, 69200 Villeurbanne Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:A. BourgeatA. Bourgeat2Université Lyon 1, CNRS UMR 5208 Institut Camille Jordan, 69200 Villeurbanne Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geochemical modelling of hydrogen gas migration in an unsaturated bentonite bufferAuthor(s)Majid Sedighi;Majid Sedighi1Geoenvironmental Research Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Hywel Rhys Thomas;Hywel Rhys Thomas1Geoenvironmental Research Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Shakil Al Masum;Shakil Al Masum1Geoenvironmental Research Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Philip James Vardon;Philip James Vardon1Geoenvironmental Research Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UK2Present address: Section of Geo-Engineering, Delft University of Technology, PO Box 5048, 2600 GA, Delft, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Duncan Nicholson;Duncan Nicholson3Arup, 13 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Qing ChenQing Chen3Arup, 13 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Numerical interpretation of gas-injection tests at different scalesAuthor(s)Hua Shao;Hua Shao1Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), Hanover, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Wenjie Xu;Wenjie Xu1Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), Hanover, Germany2Technical University (TU) Dresden, Dresden, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Paul Marschall;Paul Marschall3National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (NAGRA), Wettingen, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Olaf Kolditz;Olaf Kolditz2Technical University (TU) Dresden, Dresden, Germany4Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Jürgen HesserJürgen Hesser1Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), Hanover, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Mechanical stability of engineered barriers in a subsurface disposal facility during gas migration based on coupled hydromechanical modellingAuthor(s)Shuichi Yamamoto;Shuichi Yamamoto1Obayashi Corporation, 2-15-2 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8502, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Mamoru Kumagai;Mamoru Kumagai2Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited (JNFL), 1-1-15 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Kazumasa Koga;Kazumasa Koga1Obayashi Corporation, 2-15-2 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8502, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Shin SatoShin Sato1Obayashi Corporation, 2-15-2 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8502, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Exploratory data analysis of the Large Scale Gas Injection Test (Lasgit) dataset, focusing on ‘second-order’ events around macro-scale gas flowsAuthor(s)D. P. Bennett;D. P. Bennett1Geoenvironmental Research Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, The Parade, Cardif, CF24 3AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:R. J. Cuss;R. J. Cuss2Transport Properties Research Laboratory, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:P. J. Vardon;P. J. Vardon3Geo-Engineering Section, Department of Geoscience and Engineering, Delft University of Technology, PO Box 5048, 2600 GA Delft, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:J. F. Harrington;J. F. Harrington2Transport Properties Research Laboratory, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:M. Sedighi;M. Sedighi1Geoenvironmental Research Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, The Parade, Cardif, CF24 3AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:H. R. ThomasH. R. Thomas1Geoenvironmental Research Centre, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Queen’s Buildings, The Parade, Cardif, CF24 3AA, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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EC FORGE project: updated consideration of gas generation and migration in the safety caseAuthor(s)Simon NorrisSimon NorrisRadioactive Waste Management Limited (formerly Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Radioactive Waste Management Directorate), Building 587, Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0RH, UK (e-mail: [email protected])Search for other works by this author on: