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Thermal Evolution near Heat-Generating Nuclear Waste Canisters Disposed in Horizontal Drillholes
2019
Energies
We consider the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in horizontal holes drilled into deep, low-permeable geologic formations using directional drilling technology. Residual decay heat emanating from these waste forms leads to temperature increases within the drillhole and the surrounding host rock. The spacing of waste canisters and the configuration of the various barrier components within the horizontal drillhole can be designed such that the maximum temperatures
doi:10.3390/en12040596
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