Recent research and technology highlights for Finnish implementation of geological disposal of radioactive waste

Erika Holt, Markus Olin, Tiina Jalonen

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    Abstract

    The European research community is actively working toward implementation of the first permanent geological disposal of spent nuclear fuel. Finland has been in a lead role in developing safe technologies, often in partnership with researchers and organisations world-wide. The article gives a synopsis of ten ongoing or recently complemented European projects in which Finland, mainly Posiva, VTT as well as B+Tech Oy, has ad an active role in scientific development.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)32-35
    JournalATS Ydintekniikka
    Volume45
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 2016
    MoE publication typeD1 Article in a trade journal

    Keywords

    • geological disposal
    • radioactive waste
    • European project
    • Finland

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