The project has six experiment and modeling oriented Research and Technology Development Components (RTDCs) and one component on training and knowledge transfer.

RTDC 1 :

Well established processes

RTDC 2 :

Less established processes

RTDC 3 :

Radionuclide migration in clay-rich host formations

RTDC 4 :

Processes and transport studies relevant for crystalline rock disposal concepts

RTDC 5 :

Processes and transport studies relevant for salt rock disposal concepts

RTDC 6 :

Integration of processes and abstraction to performance assessment

Component 7 :

Training, knowledge management and dissemination of knowledge.




RTDC 1 investigates the conceptually well established radionuclide migration processes with the aim to fill in critical data gaps while RTDC2 is addressed to deepen the understanding of conceptually less understood fundamental processes driving radionuclide migration in the geosphere.

RTDCs 3 to 5 focus on investigations of specific rock types currently under discussion in Europe for hosting High Level Nuclear Waste repositories (clay, crystalline and salt).

RTDC6 provides a forum for documenting the general aspects of performance assessment tool development, bringing the outcome of the other RTDCs under one umbrella.


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