Assessment of the safety and performance of a radioactive waste repository

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter describes the assessment of safety and performance a radioactive waste repository. It discusses methodologies post-closure SA, illustrated by examples their application in various repository programs internationally. For brevity, term “SA” is often used for assessments period. However, that processes occurring during construction operation any extended open period before closure may have implications long-term may, thus, need to be taken into account SA. The criteria must satisfy are defined relevant nationally internationally accepted standards. use SA support case provide input decision-making planning implementation discussed chapter. tasks carried out course with some illustrative from recent SAs conducted different national organizations. issue timescale over which assessed considered briefly also elaborates presentation case, based, at least part, on results