RD&D-Programme 2004 - SKB

5.5 Nondestructive testing of canister components 60
5.6 Canister factory 63
6 Canister – sealing 65
6.1 Planning 65
6.2 Electron beam welding 66
6.2.1 Welding equipment 66
6.2.2 The welding process 70
6.3 Friction Stir Welding (FSW) 75
6.3.1 Tool 75
6.3.2 Welding equipment 76
6.3.3 The welding process 78
6.4 Nondestructive testing of the sealing weld 82
7 Canister – qualification 87
7.1 Qualification of methods for fabrication and welding 87
7.2 Qualification of NDT methods 89
8 Canister – encapsulation 93
8.1 Encapsulation plant at Clab 93
8.1.1 The plant 93
8.1.2 Design and application 98
8.2 Encapsulation plant at deep repository 99
8.3 Physical protection 101
8.4 Safeguards 101
9 Transportation of encapsulated fuel 103
9.1 Introduction 103
9.2 Transportation need 103
9.2.1 Sea transport 103
9.2.2 Overland transport 104
9.2.3 Alternatives for canister transport 104
9.3 SKB’s transportation system – equipment and function 105
9.3.1 Today’s transportation system for spent nuclear fuel and
operational waste 105
9.3.2 Operational experience 105
9.3.3 Transport of encapsulated fuel 106
9.3.4 Coordination with today’s transportation system 108
9.4 Requirements and other conditions for transport 108
9.4.1 Transport regulations 108
9.4.2 Permits 109
9.4.3 Application to coming shipments 110
9.4.4 Safeguards 110
9.5 Programme 110
9.5.1 Transportation system in operation 110
9.5.2 Equipment for canister transport 111
9.5.3 Accounts 111
10 Deep repository – technology 113
10.1 Rock excavation technology 113
10.1.1 Requirements and premises 113
10.1.2 Technology for rock extraction 113
10.1.3 Sealing of the rock by grouting 117
10.1.4 Rock support 118
10.2 Buffer 119
10.2.1 Requirements and premises 119
10.2.2 Fabrication technology 120
10 RD&D-Programme 2004