RD&D-Programme 2004 - SKB
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Table 5. Continued.<br />
Technology issue/<br />
subsystem<br />
RD&D – current status RD&D – planned<br />
activities, reference<br />
Reference design D1 – permit application for<br />
encapsulation plant<br />
D2 – permit application<br />
for deep repository<br />
Main and construction<br />
documents<br />
Deposition technology<br />
Schematic solutions,<br />
including radiation<br />
protection, for handling<br />
and deposition of canisters.<br />
There is a demo machine<br />
for deposition of canisters<br />
at the Äspö HRL. Different<br />
types of handling tests<br />
have been conducted with<br />
experimental equipment.<br />
Re-examination of<br />
performance requirements,<br />
plus technical<br />
and environmental<br />
evaluations, possible<br />
modification of<br />
machine design, see<br />
section 10.3.<br />
Like Äspö demo<br />
machine, except<br />
that the equipment<br />
is not planned to be<br />
rail-bound.<br />
Like Äspö demo machine,<br />
except that the equipment is<br />
planned to be wheeled.<br />
Studies of modified version<br />
of deposition machine<br />
finished and design chosen.<br />
Links to other subsystems<br />
analyzed.<br />
Detailed engineering,<br />
fabrication and testing of<br />
deposition machine with<br />
chosen design carried<br />
out.<br />
Buffer<br />
Material choice,<br />
preparation and<br />
application, performance<br />
in short and long term.<br />
Continuous R&D to<br />
develop knowledge base<br />
concerning properties and<br />
performance. More than a<br />
hundred full-scale blocks<br />
have been fabricated by<br />
uniaxial pressing and<br />
installed in full-scale<br />
trials at the Äspö HRL.<br />
Additional research<br />
concerning materials<br />
and processes prior<br />
to choice of buffer<br />
material. Testing of<br />
isostatic pressing of<br />
blocks, see section<br />
10.2 and Chapter 17.<br />
Sodium bentonite<br />
(MX 80). Blocks are<br />
fabricated by isostatic<br />
pressing.<br />
Current knowledge base for<br />
reference material (MX 80)<br />
or other equivalent materials<br />
presented.<br />
Updated knowledge base<br />
presented. Material chosen<br />
and explained. Methods for<br />
fabrication and application<br />
studied and requisite tests<br />
performed. Feasibility<br />
demonstrated and environmental<br />
aspects analyzed.<br />
Chosen system<br />
(materials, press<br />
equipment etc)<br />
fabricated and tested<br />
prior to preparation of<br />
construction documents<br />
for deposition tunnels and<br />
production building for<br />
compaction of buffer.<br />
Backfill and closure<br />
– Deposition tunnels<br />
Material choice, application,<br />
function<br />
Extensive alternative<br />
studies conducted of<br />
materials and handling<br />
concepts. Technology<br />
and function tested in<br />
large-scale tests.<br />
Continued evaluation<br />
of alternative materials<br />
and methods for<br />
handling and application,<br />
see section 10.4<br />
and Chapter 18.<br />
MX 80 mixed with<br />
crushed rock in ratio<br />
30/70.<br />
Alternative materials<br />
examined. At least one<br />
optional material that meets<br />
the requirements specified.<br />
Links to other subsystems<br />
described.<br />
Site-adapted reference<br />
material chosen and shown<br />
to meet requirements.<br />
Interaction with other<br />
subsystems (excavation<br />
method, sealing) investigated<br />
and described.<br />
Environmental aspects<br />
analyzed.<br />
Chosen system for<br />
backfilling (materials,<br />
equipment, application)<br />
fabricated and tested<br />
prior to preparation of<br />
construction documents<br />
for deposition tunnels and<br />
production building.<br />
– Accesses, other<br />
chambers<br />
As above. As above. As above. As above. As above. As above.<br />
– Boreholes Inventory of feasible<br />
materials completed.<br />
Continued studies of<br />
materials. Compilation<br />
of concepts for sealing<br />
and field test, see<br />
section 10.5.<br />
Compacted bentonite<br />
blocks in perforated<br />
copper tubes.<br />
Sealing requirements<br />
analyzed. Current<br />
knowledge base for<br />
sealing concept described.<br />
Site-adapted reference<br />
concept that meets the<br />
requirements chosen.<br />
Detailed engineering,<br />
fabrication and testing.<br />
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