Final Disposal of Radioactive Waste
Safe final disposal through interdisciplinary expertise
Request advice on the final disposal of radioactive waste
Safe final disposal through interdisciplinary expertise
Request advice on the final disposal of radioactive wasteThe aim of the final disposal of radioactive waste is to permanently shield radioactive materials from people and the environment and to ensure a high level of safety over very long periods of time.
In addition to the storage of radioactive waste, final disposal projects involve a wide range of other tasks, which DMT also offers.
We have compiled all relevant information here regarding site selection, site investigation, planning, licensing, construction, operation and the long-term closure of final disposal facilities.
We have compiled all the information relating to the mining and technical planning and implementation of shafts, mine workings, infrastructure and underground facilities in our ‘Final Repository Mining’ section.
The properties of radioactive waste dictate key requirements for containers, storage systems and safety assessments.
DMT provides support in the assessment of waste inventories and the development of technically sound disposal concepts.
Nikolai Hentrich
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The safe disposal of radioactive waste is a long-term national responsibility. Final disposal programmes require clear strategies, sound decision-making bases and compliance with regulatory requirements.
DMT supports public authorities, operators and organisations in the development of final disposal strategies, roadmaps and licensing documentation.
Innovations make an important contribution to the further development of final disposal concepts and safety technologies.
DMT has many years’ experience in national and international research and development projects in the fields of mining, geotechnical engineering and nuclear waste management. Active participation in research networks and expert committees, as well as ongoing dialogue with the scientific community, regulatory bodies and industry partners, enables the transfer of the latest findings into project practice.
DMT is also involved in the German Working Group on Final Repository Research (DAEF) and supports the development of innovative solutions for the safe final disposal of radioactive waste.
On behalf of Nagra, DMT supported multi-year exploration programmes to assess potential sites for the deep geological disposal of radioactive waste in northern Switzerland. High-resolution 2D and 3D seismic techniques were used to record the geological conditions beneath the ground in detail and to make this data available for the safety assessment of potential sites.
The data obtained form an important basis for assessing long-term safety and selecting suitable final disposal sites.
On behalf of the Federal Company for Radioactive Waste Disposal (BGE), DMT is supporting planning and exploration work as part of the fact-finding process for the retrieval of radioactive waste from the Asse II mine.
The services include the development of drilling and exploration concepts, rock mechanics assessments, infrastructure planning, and the development of monitoring and protective measures for the handling of radioactive and toxic substances.
As part of projects funded by the European Union, DMT supported the analysis, assessment and remediation of radioactively contaminated sites in Ukraine. In addition to the safety assessment, remediation plans were developed and recommendations drawn up for the long-term management of radioactive contaminated sites.
The final disposal of radioactive waste involves site selection, site investigation, planning, licensing, construction, operation and the long-term safe sealing of final repositories.
Internationally, salt, clay and crystalline rocks in particular are being investigated as potential host rocks. Their suitability depends on the site-specific geological and hydrogeological characteristics.
A safety assessment evaluates the long-term safety of a final repository. It involves analysing geological, technical and operational factors and considering possible developments over very long periods of time.
Yes. DMT supports procedures relating to nuclear regulation, mining law and other licensing matters by providing technical assessments, supporting documentation and expert advice.
Yes. DMT has experience gained from national and international projects relating to the final disposal of radioactive waste, as well as from programmes on nuclear safety and site remediation.
Yes. DMT supports projects for final disposal in deep geological formations and also assesses alternative concepts, such as final disposal in deep boreholes.
Final disposal takes into account the entire system, comprising site selection, safety assessments, licensing, operation and long-term safety. Final disposal mining focuses on the technical planning and implementation of the underground infrastructure.