Project JADE. Method and machinery description of equipment for deposition of a canister in a vertical deposition hole

A systematic evaluation of different disposal methods has been carried out. The study is named Comparison of Disposal Methods. The evaluation has included a comparison of the technical aspects, safety aspects and costs of alternatives proposed within the so-called KBS-3 method. Three alternatives have been studied and compared: vertical emplacement (KBS-3V), horizontal emplacement (KBS-3H) and emplacement in medium long horizontal holes (MLH). KBS-3V is the reference method adopted in SKB's development and planning work. This report describes eight alternative disposal methods, with variations, and forms a technical basis for the assessment of methods involving vertical disposal (KBS-3V). The alternative of emplacement behind a radiation-shielding screen has been rejected by SKB, as it has been decided that disposal will be carried out with complete radiation shielding around the canister. However, the alternative is considered in the report for the sake of comparison. Based on the applicable technical specifications, the results of fault-effect analyses, radiation protection assessments and flexibility and complexity analyses for the entire disposal process, two methods for vertical emplacement have been identified as the best from a technical point of view: Transport of a horizontally-lying canister which is raised to a vertical position during emplacement. The canister is shielded during transport and the raising movement. Radiation protection can be complete or partial. Transport with a standing canister. Under transport and disposal, the canister is surrounded by a complete radiation shield, which has a telescopic lower part. This principle involves only a few, simple mechanical movements.