Session 081 - Panel: Deep Borehole Disposal of Radionuclides (focused on SNF and HLW)
| Session Co-Chairs: |
Carl Reinhold Brakenhielm (Sweden) Eric Knox (USA) |
| Lead Organizer: |
Leif G Eriksson (USA) |
| Add'l Organizer(s): |
Geoff Freeze (USA) Timothy Gunter (USA) Karl Travis (United Kingdom) |
| Panel Reporter: |
Mark Arenaz (USA) |
Deep borehole disposal (DBD) of long-lived radioisotopes has re-emerged as a promising solution in many countries. This panel reported on, discussed, and answered questions pertaining to past, ongoing and planned research and development activities designed to increase the understanding of the related scientific and engineering challenges facing all deep geological disposal solutions for long-lived radioisotopes with a focus on spent nuclear fuel and other high-level radioactive waste.
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Panelists with presentations: |
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Addressing Technical Challenges of Deep Borehole Disposal |
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Deep Borehole Disposal Concepts for Spent Fuel and HLW |
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Deep Borehole Disposal International Drivers |
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Deep Borehole Disposal Isolation Strategy |
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Deep Borehole Disposal - a Solution for HLW in Germany? |
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A Concept of Disposal Canister and Handling System for DBD |
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Deep Borehole Disposal, the Retrieve-ability Conundrum |
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