Guidance

Interim Storage of Higher Activity Waste Packages – Integrated Approach

Industry guidance on the interim storage of Higher Activity Waste packages and integrated approach.

From:
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Published
7 December 2021

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NDA Interim Storage Guidance of Higher Activity Waste Packages – Integrated Approach

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Details

This guidance seeks to cover the main significant technical issues currently identified from interim storage of packaged HAW, be practicable in implementation, and relevant to all UK storage system designs. It provides references to additional guidance and underpinning work including Research and Development (R&D).

It is comprised of four primary sections covering the key elements of a robust approach to interim storage:

  • package performance and design
  • store performance and design
  • operation of the storage system
  • provision of assurance of the system over an intergenerational timescale
Published 7 December 2021