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Architecture and management of a geological repository - Andra

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5 – Repository ModulesFigure 5.1.25Schematic diagram <strong>of</strong> cell closure5.1.6.2 Installation <strong>of</strong> cell closureClosure <strong>of</strong> the cell consists in gradually installing the various sealing components, from upstream todownstream. The steps specific to closure <strong>of</strong> the cells are installation <strong>of</strong> the radiological protectionshield, removal <strong>of</strong> the equipment <strong>and</strong> filling <strong>of</strong> the cell head.The radiological protection shield consists <strong>of</strong> a double row <strong>of</strong> concrete blocks, arranged in a staggeredpattern in order to prevent diffused radiation. A step in the cell filler concrete avoids radiation diffusedalong the cell walls. This shield could be installed a number <strong>of</strong> years before the cell is closed <strong>and</strong> isperforated with angled holes to allow passage <strong>of</strong> the ventilation while providing radiologicalprotection. Figure 5.1.26 gives the principle <strong>of</strong> this radiological protection shield. The thickness <strong>of</strong>concrete needed is up to 120 cm for the packages giving <strong>of</strong>f the highest levels <strong>of</strong> radiation.DOSSIER 2005 ARGILE -ARCHITECTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF A GEOLOGICAL DISPOSAL SYSTEM188/495

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