Research Reactor Spent Fuel Disposal Options: Managing Non-Standard Legacy Power and Research Reactor Spent Fuels

The presentation by Stefan Mayer from the IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy addresses disposal options for non-standard legacy power and research reactor spent fuels. It covers the classification and disposal concepts for various waste types, including very low-level waste (VLLW), low-level waste (LLW), intermediate-level waste (ILW), and high-level waste (HLW). The presentation highlights different disposal methods such as near-surface repositories, geological repositories, and deep borehole disposal. It also discusses the suitability of these methods for research reactor spent fuel (RR-SF) and the considerations for multinational disposal projects. The importance of comprehensive waste management strategies and stakeholder engagement is emphasized.