Published 2005 | Version v1
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Gas threshold pressure tests in argillaceous rock - results from the Bure and Benken sites

Creators

  • 1. Nagra, Wettingen (Switzerland)
  • 2. Golder Associates GmbH, Celle (Germany)
  • 3. Intera Incorporated, Austin, Texas (United States)
  • 4. Agence Nationale pour la Gestion des Dechets Radioactifs (ANDRA), 55 - Bure (France)

Description

This paper presents the application of so-called gas threshold pressure tests (GTPT) to assess the behavior and two-phase flow properties of clay-rich sedimentary rocks under investigation for disposal of high-level radioactive (HLW) and spent fuel. (authors)

Part of:
Clays in natural and engineered barriers for radioactive waste confinement

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Clays in natural and engineered barriers for radioactive waste confinement
Imprint Pagination
723 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 510-511
Report number
INIS-FR--3949

Conference

Title
2. international meeting clays in natural and engineered barriers for radioactive waste confinement
Dates
14-18 Mar 2005
Place
Tours (France)

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
37018359
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ARGILLITE; CLAYS; HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY; PRESSURE DEPENDENCE; RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
Descriptors DEC
MANAGEMENT; MINERALS; RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT; ROCKS; SEDIMENTARY ROCKS; SHALES; SILICATE MINERALS; WASTE DISPOSAL; WASTE MANAGEMENT

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