The Likelihood of Criticality Following Disposal of SF/HLW/HEU/Pu
The Likelihood of Criticality Following Disposal of SF/HLW/HEU/Pu
Author(s)
T.W. Hicks
,
T.D. Baldwin
,
J.M. Solano
,
Galson Sciences Ltd
,
D.G. Bennett
,
TerraSalus Ltd
Publication Date
The Radioactive Waste Management Directorate (RWMD) is responsible for implementing
geological disposal of the UK’s higher-activity radioactive wastes. RWMD’s research into
geological disposal considers safety during waste transport to a disposal facility, during
waste disposal operations, and once the facility has been closed. The wastes for disposal
comprise a wide range of materials and include some fissile radionuclides.