Capsule system for deep geologic disposal of nuclear waste

Abstract

Systems and methods for long-term disposal of high-level nuclear waste in deep geologic formations are described. Such systems and methods may include largely intact spent nuclear fuel rod assemblies that may be placed into waste-capsules (e.g., carrier tubes); which may then be placed into various well boreholes. Example embodiments may provide waste-capsules capable of containing and disposing of nuclear waste generated from spent nuclear fuel; including means for harvesting the nuclear waste from cooling pools and/or surface storage; and operationally processing the waste fuel assemblies for inclusion in the waste-capsules with various engineered barriers; along with storage in relatively large substantially horizontal well boreholes; which may be drilled into closed deep geologic formations.

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