• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.321-329
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• 2016

Based on the results of groundwater flow system modeling for a hypothetical deep geological repository site, quantitative and spatial distributions of groundwater flow rates at the positions of deposition holes, groundwater travel length and time from the positions to the surface environment were analyzed and used to suggest a method for determining locations of deposition holes. The hydraulic head values at the depth of the deposition holes and a particle tracking method were used to calculate the ground-water flow rates and groundwater travel length and time, respectively. From the results, an approach to designing a layout of deposition holes was suggested by selecting relatively favorable positions for maintaining performance of the disposal facility and screening some positions of deposition holes that did not comply with specific constraints for the groundwater flow rates, travel length and time. In addition, a method for determining a geometrical direction for extension of the disposal facility was discussed. Designing the layout of deposition holes with the information of groundwater flow at the disposal depth can contribute to secure performance and safety of the disposal facility.

• Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.171-172
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 하나로폐기물을 처분 원가대상으로 설정하고 처분 단위모듈당 주요 원가를 추정하였다. 추정결과, 처분용기 직접재료비가 제일 많이 소요되며, 그 다음은 처분공 굴착비인 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 이유는 처분공 굴착은 발파공법이 아닌 그라인더로 굴착하는 정밀공법이기 때문에 굴착단가가 1,143,963원/$m^3$으로 매우 비싸기 때문이다. 따라서 주요 원가동인의 비용 점유율은 처분용기 재료비가 44.7%, 처분공 굴착비가 27%로 나타났다. 그리고 처분터널 굴착비는 비교적 비용 점유율이 적은 2.3%로 계산되었다. 이러한 이유는 처분터널은 처분공과 달리 발파기법으로 굴착하기 때문에 굴착단가가 처분공 굴착단가에 비해 저렴하기 때문이다.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.102-113
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• 1999

Two-dimensional and three-dimensional DEM programs, UDEC and 3DEC, were used to investigate the mechanical stability of the conceptual design of deposition drift and deposition holes constructed in a crystalline rock mass. From the simulations, the influence of discontinuities, the number of deposition holes, and deposition hole interval on the stability of deposition drift and deposition holes could be determined. From the two-dimensional and three-dimensional analysis. it was concluded that three-dimensional analysis should be carried 7ut fur deriving reliable conclusions. Even though the deposition hole interval changed from 8 m to 3 m, which did not damage the mechanical stability of the deposition drift.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.14 no.6 s.53
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• pp.429-439
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• 2004

The deep underground High Level Waste (HLW) repository to dispose of 36,000tons of spent fuel from the reactors in Korea needs about $4km^2$ repository area. In this study, the deep undergrond repository layout was optimized to minimize the excavation rock volume as well as underground repository area. In the optimization, the results from thermal analysis were used to define the influence of tunnel and deposition hole spacings on repository layout. The repository area and excavation rock volume could be reduced with longer disposal tunnel length. When it is necessary to reduce the repository area with satisfying thermal criteria, it is better to reduce tunnel spacing and increase deposition hole spacing. In contrast, the excavation rock volume can be reduced by increasing the tunnel spacing and decreasing the hole spacing.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.293-301
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• 2013

Borehole Disposal Concept (BDC) was initiated by the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) with the view to improve the radioactive waste management practices in Africa. At a time when geological disposal of radioactive waste is being considered, the need to protect ground water from possible radioactive contamination and the investigation of radionuclides migration through soil and rocks of zone of aeration into ground water has becomes very imperative. This is why the Borehole Disposal Concept (BDC) is being suggested to address the problem. The concept involves the conditioning and emplacement of disused sealed radioactive sources in an engineered facility of a relatively narrow diameter borehole (260 mm). Tanzania is operating a Radioactive Waste Management Facility where a number of spent sealed radioactive sources with long and short half lives are stored. The activity of spent sealed radioactive sources range from (1E-6 to 8.8E+3 Ci). However, the long term disposal solution is still a problem. This study therefore proposing the country to adopt the BDC, since the repository requires limited land area and has a low probability of human intrusion due to the small footprint of the borehole.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.3 no.4
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• pp.349-358
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• 2005

In this study, analysis of the disposal tunnel spacing and disposal pit pitch was carried out, as a factor of the design to estimate the scale and layout of the repository. To do this, based on the reference repository concept and the engineered barrier concept, several cross sections of the disposal tunnel and disposal pit were established. After then, the mechanical and thermal stabilities of the established tunnels were analyzed. Also, an optimized disposal tunnel spacing and the disposal pit pitch reducing the excavation volume was proposed. The results of these analyses can be used in the deep geological repository design. The detailed analyses by the exact site characteristics data to reduce the uncertainty of the site and the modification for the optimization are required.

• Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.315-321
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• 2003

In this study, analysis of the disposal tunnel spacing and disposal pit pitch was carried out, as a factor of the design to estimate the scale and layout of the repository To do this, based on the reference repository concept and the engineered barrier concept, the cross section of the disposal tunnel and disposal pit are established and the mechanical and thermal stabilities of the tunnels are analyzed. Also, the optimized disposal tunnel spacing and the disposal pit pitch which minimize the excavation volume was proposed. The detailed analyses by the exact site characteristics data are needed to reduce the uncertainty of the site in the future.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.491-505
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• 2018

As an alternative to deep geological disposal technology, which is considered as a reference concept, the domestic applicability of deep borehole disposal technology for high level radioactive waste, including spent fuel, has been preliminarily evaluated. Usually, the environment of deep borehole disposal, at a depth of 3 to 5 km, has more stable geological and geo-hydrological conditions. For this purpose, the characteristics of rock distribution in the domestic area were analyzed and drilling and investigation technologies for deep boreholes with large diameter were evaluated. Based on the results of these analyses, design criteria and requirements for the deep borehole disposal system were reviewed, and preliminary reference concept for a deep borehole disposal system, including disposal container and sealing system meeting the criteria and requirements, was developed. Subsequently, various performance assessments, including thermal stability analysis of the system and simulation of the disposal process, were performed in a 3D graphic disposal environment. With these analysis results, the preliminary evaluation of the domestic applicability of the deep borehole disposal system was performed from various points of view. In summary, due to disposal depth and simplicity, the deep borehole disposal system should bring many safety and economic benefits. However, to reduce uncertainty and to obtain the assent of the regulatory authority, an in-situ demonstration of this technology should be carried out. The current results can be used as input to establish a national high-level radioactive waste management policy. In addition, they may be provided as basic information necessary for stakeholders interested in deep borehole disposal technology.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Rock Mechanics Conference
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• 2006.09a
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• pp.37-45
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• 2006

우리나라에는 현재 고리, 월성, 영광 등 11기의 원자력 발전소가 운영되면서 전체 전력생산량의 40% 이상을 담당하고 있으며, 2006년까지는 12기가 추가 건설되어 총 23기의 원자력 발전소가 운영되어 국내 총 전력생산량의 절반 이상을 담당하게 될 예정이다. 하지만 이러한 원자력 발전은 필연적으로 인체에 유해한 각종 방사성 폐기물을 생산하게 되므로 이에 대한 처분기술은 대단히 높은 안전율을 고려하여 확보되어야 한다. 한국원자력연구소의 기초연구에 의하면 국내 실정상 지하 암반내 심층처분이 가장 유리한 시스템인 것으로 보고되고 있으며, 그 중에서도 심도 500m 이상의 고심도 지하 암반내에 터널을 뚫고 터널 바닥면에 처분공을 일렬로 굴착하여 이 처분공 내에 canister로 밀봉된 방사성폐기물을 유기하는 KBS-3 처분 시스템을 제안하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 KBS-3 처분 시스템을 고려할 경우, 필연적으로 야기되는 고심도 지하에서의 초기응력성분이 처분 시스템에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위해 수치해석을 실시하였으며 이와 함께 제반 설계정수 중에서 초기응력값이 어떠한 비중을 차지하는지를 살펴보았다.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.55-62
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• 2012

As an alternative of the high-level radioactive waste disposal in the subsurface repository, a deep borehole disposal is reviewed by several nuclear advanced countries. In this study, the state of the art on the borehole disposal researches was reviewed, and the possibility of borehole disposal in Korean peninsula was discussed. In the deep borehole disposal concept radioactive waste is disposed at the section of 3 - 5km depth in a deep borehole, and it has known that it has advantages in performance and cost due to the layered structure of deep groundwater and small surface disposal facility. The results show that it is necessary to acquisite data on deep geologic conditions of Korean peninsula, and to research the engineering barrier system, numerical modeling tools and disposal techniques for deep borehole disposal.