NEUP CINR-24-31545: Impact of High Temperature on Inhomogeneity and Creep Behavior of Clay Buffers Intended for the Isolation of High-Level Nuclear Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel

Fundamental, experimental, and numerical investigations will be conducted to advance the current understanding of the impact of high temperature (i.e., up to ~200 °C) on the inhomogeneity of clay buffers and creep behavior of compacted bentonites intended for the isolation of high-level nuclear waste (HLW) and spent nuclear fuel (SNF). We will advance the current understanding of THMC processes related to HLW/SNF disposal in a generic mined geologic repository.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	Texas A & M University-College Station
PI	Marcelo Sanchez