Essays about: "KBS-3"

Found 4 essays containing the word KBS-3.

  1. 1. Compilation and evaluation of validations of computer codes for spent nuclear fuel – a review

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kärnfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Staffan Fors; [2019]
    Keywords : Nuclear fuel; Kärnbränsle; Slutförvar; Fissionsprodukter; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : This report describes a systematic review regarding validations of calculations by measurements of isotopic compositions, or decay heat, on spent nuclear fuel, SNF. 15 relevant or otherwise interesting studies, were found. Two reports were chosen among the found studies and analyzed. READ MORE

  2. 2. Radiation Effects on KBS-3 Barriers: SKB’s work so far

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Ismael Safi; [2017]
    Keywords : KBS-3; Repository; Radiation; Bentonite; Montmorillonite;

    Abstract : In the Swedish concept for final disposal of spent nuclear fuel, referred to as KBS-3, a three-layered protection system is used. The system consists of a copper canister holding the spent nuclear fuel deposited 500 meters in a repository built in groundwater saturated granitic rock. READ MORE

  3. 3. Radiation induced corrosion of copper

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Åsa Björkbacka; [2011]
    Keywords : Copper; radiation; gamma radiation; corrosion; SEM; IRAS; ICP; cuprite;

    Abstract : The Swedish concept for storage of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel is called the KBS-3 program. The proposed procedure is that the waste will be stored in a deep repository, 500 meters down in the Swedish bedrock, for 100 000 years. The fuel will be sealed inside cast iron cylinders surrounded by copper. READ MORE

  4. 4. Processing of shear waves from VSP data at the Forsmark site investigation

    University essay from Geofysik

    Author : Gwendal Salmon; [2008]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The Forsmark Nuclear Plant is one of the largest in Sweden and produces around one sixth of the total electrical energy in the country. It is situated on the east coast of Sweden in the Uppland region. READ MORE