Open AccessOverview of the current CRWMS repository design
Author(s) -
Russell B. Daniel,
G.M. Teraoka
Publication year - 1998
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/663382
Subject(s) - current (fluid) , key (lock) , radioactive waste , environmental science , mining engineering , civil engineering , engineering , computer science , waste management , computer security , electrical engineering
This paper summarizes the current design for a potential geologic repository for spent fuels and high-level wastes at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. The objective of the paper is to present the key design features of the Mined Geologic Disposal System (MGDS) surface facilities and MGDS subsurface facilities. The paper describes the following: surface layout; waste handling operations design; subsurface design; and the underground transport and emplacement design. A more detailed presentation of key features is provided in the ``Reference design description for a geologic repository`` which is located on the YMP Homepage at www.ymp.gov