Modelling of coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical processes in fractured rock in performance assessment: uncertainty evaluation and sensitivity of conceptual model representation and heterogeneity simplification
Performance assessment (PA) of a high-level nuclear waste facility requires predictive models that provide quantitative estimates of the potential impact of a disposal site.
Details
- Period: 2021-11-01 – 2026-02-28
- Budget: 4,000,000 SEK
- Funder: SSM
- Type of funding: Project Grant
Description
This project aims to assess uncertainties and build confidence in the models, methods, and software used for the performance/safety assessments of nuclear waste repositories, and/or to bring to the fore additional research and development needed to improve the current performance assessment methods.
Project members
Project leader: Qinghua Lei