The construction of the HADES underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the Belgian concept of a deep geological repository
When the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK CEN) launched a research, development and demonstration programme on geological disposal in the 1970s, it was not certain if a deep geological repository could be constructed in poorly indurated clay. This was tested by constructing the HADES underground...
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| author | Li, Xiangling Neerdael, Bernard Raymaekers, Didier Sillen, Xavier |
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| description | When the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK CEN) launched a research, development and demonstration programme on geological disposal in the 1970s, it was not certain if a deep geological repository could be constructed in poorly indurated clay. This was tested by constructing the HADES underground research laboratory (URL) in Boom Clay, 225 m below SCK CEN's site in Mol. The construction history of the URL reflects how the understanding of the Boom Clay increased and how the excavation techniques and design of the gallery lining improved. It demonstrated that shafts, galleries and crossings between galleries can be constructed using industrial techniques. It also allowed characterization of the hydromechanical response of the clay and the clay disturbances induced by the excavation. This increased understanding is also reflected in the evolution of the geological disposal concept considered in Belgium. The current disposal concept foresees the installation of seals in the shafts and galleries. The HADES URL also offered the opportunity to test possible seal designs and develop a better understanding of the behaviour of bentonite, a possible seal material, owing to its swelling capacity, under in situ conditions. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1396922024-07-08T11:27:27Z The construction of the HADES underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the Belgian concept of a deep geological repository Li, Xiangling Neerdael, Bernard Raymaekers, Didier Sillen, Xavier Boom clay Economic geology Environmental geology Radioactive waste thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology When the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK CEN) launched a research, development and demonstration programme on geological disposal in the 1970s, it was not certain if a deep geological repository could be constructed in poorly indurated clay. This was tested by constructing the HADES underground research laboratory (URL) in Boom Clay, 225 m below SCK CEN's site in Mol. The construction history of the URL reflects how the understanding of the Boom Clay increased and how the excavation techniques and design of the gallery lining improved. It demonstrated that shafts, galleries and crossings between galleries can be constructed using industrial techniques. It also allowed characterization of the hydromechanical response of the clay and the clay disturbances induced by the excavation. This increased understanding is also reflected in the evolution of the geological disposal concept considered in Belgium. The current disposal concept foresees the installation of seals in the shafts and galleries. The HADES URL also offered the opportunity to test possible seal designs and develop a better understanding of the behaviour of bentonite, a possible seal material, owing to its swelling capacity, under in situ conditions. Published 2024-07-08T11:27:24Z 2024-07-08T11:27:24Z 2023-02-16 chapter 9781786205933 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/139692 eng Geological Society Special Publications application/pdf Attribution 4.0 International https://www.lyellcollection.org/doi/full/10.1144/SP536-2022-101 Geological Society of London Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste in Deep Clay Formations: 40 Years of RD&D in the Belgian URL HADES https://doi.org/10.1144/SP536-2022-101 https://doi.org/10.1144/SP536-2022-101 0742c201-37ab-44ae-8f4e-a768089f313c fa1cba04-9782-4da9-985d-e8f3cc9d75d2 9781786205933 536 159-184 Bath, UK open access |
| spellingShingle | Boom clay Economic geology Environmental geology Radioactive waste thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology Li, Xiangling Neerdael, Bernard Raymaekers, Didier Sillen, Xavier The construction of the HADES underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the Belgian concept of a deep geological repository |
| title | The construction of the HADES underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the Belgian concept of a deep geological repository |
| title_full | The construction of the HADES underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the Belgian concept of a deep geological repository |
| title_fullStr | The construction of the HADES underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the Belgian concept of a deep geological repository |
| title_full_unstemmed | The construction of the HADES underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the Belgian concept of a deep geological repository |
| title_short | The construction of the HADES underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the Belgian concept of a deep geological repository |
| title_sort | construction of the hades underground research laboratory and its role in the development of the belgian concept of a deep geological repository |
| topic | Boom clay Economic geology Environmental geology Radioactive waste thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology |
| topic_facet | Boom clay Economic geology Environmental geology Radioactive waste thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology |
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