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Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Siting, planning and construction of geological repositories are gradually advancing. The present state of the art in Research and Development (R&D) is highlighted by results from experiments in Underground Rock Laboratories (URL) as well as by radio-chemical research and analytical studies. These studies focus particularly on the long-term safety of disposal concepts for high level and long lived radioactive waste in geological formations.
In geological media such as claystone and rock salt thermo-hydraulic-mechanical processes as well as geochemical processes determine to some extent the isolation of the radionuclides from the biosphere. For this reason excavation damage, radionuclide migration, gas pressure and spent fuel/glass corrosion are subjects of REPOSAFE.
Integrated system analyses and Performance Assessment (PA) studies using ad-vanced computer models contribute to an in-depth understanding of the long-term processes and safety. Different PA case studies on granite and rock salt as well as groundwater flow and radionuclide transport models demonstrate the latest achievements. In this context radiological risks and safety requirements are highlighted.
Also strategic and managements issues of high-level radioactive waste disposal are subjects of REPOSAFE.
Field trips are planned to:
- Morsleben Repository (ERAM)
- Konrad Repository
- Gorleben Exploration Mine
- Asse Research Mine
http://www.reposafe.de
Information on participating / attending:
- see www.reposafe.de
- no fees for journalists
Date:
11/06/2007 08:00 - 11/09/2007 15:00
Event venue:
Stadthalle Braunschweig
Leonhardplatz
38102 Braunschweig ("City of Science 2007")
Niedersachsen
Germany
Target group:
Journalists, Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Biology, Environment / ecology, Geosciences, Oceanology / climate
Types of events:
Entry:
09/24/2007
Sender/author:
Dr. rer. nat. Dipl.-Phys. Heinz-Peter Butz
Department:
Abteilung Kommunikation
Event is free:
no
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event21454
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