Review

  • Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology
  • Volume 7(4); 2009
  • Article

Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology 2009;7(4):243-253. Published online: Dec, 30, 2009

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Research Status on the Radionuclide and Colloid Migration in Underground Research Facilities

  • Min-Hoon Baik ; Jae-Kwang Lee and Jong-Won Choi
Abstract

In this study, research status on radionuclide and colloid migration in underground research facilities including KURT (KAERI Underground Research Tunnel) was investigated. Some foreign underground research facilities constructed in crystalline rock formations such as granite were briefly introduced and compared. International joint researches concerned with the radionuclide and colloid migration were investigated particularly for the Grimsel Test Site (GTS) and Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory by analyzing major research items, on-going research projects, and future plans.

Keywords

Underground research facility,International joint research,Radionuclide,Colloid,Migration,High-level radioactive waste,Deep geological disposal