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Root number
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8492 |
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Semester
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FS2025 |
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Type of course
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Lecture |
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Allocation to subject
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Earth Sciences |
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Type of exam
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Written exam |
| Title |
Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste |
| Description |
Disposal and investigation strategies for deep underground repositories of radioactive waste.
The radioactive waste that is accumulating from nuclear power plants, medical and research institutions poses a challenge to environmentally sound disposal. Containment in deep geological formations is the most frequently considered option. The disposal problem therefore has an essential geological component, and suitably trained Earth Science graduates are increasingly finding employment in the radwaste sector.Several national research programmes (e.g. France, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, USA) are targeted at locating, investigating and realising disposal facilities. These case studies are used in this course to illustrate the main problem areas of waste isolation. Emphasis is on geochemistry and on the interdisciplinary synthesis that leads to an improved understanding of the relevant processes and their interactions.This course covers: nuclear fuel cycle; waste types; disposal and investigation strategies; radionuclide transport and retardation mechanisms; the geosphere as a transport barrier; natural analogues; role of underground rock laboratories; safety analysis; aspects of drilling, mining and tunnelling. |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Link to another web site
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| Lecturers |
Prof. Dr.
Martin Mazurek, Institute of Geological Sciences (GEO) - Rock-Water-Interaction Group ✉
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Dr.
Daniel Grolimund, Earth Sciences ✉
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Dr.
Mirjam Kiczka, Institute of Geological Sciences (GEO) - Rock-Water-Interaction Group ✉
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Dr.
Daniel Rufer, Institute of Geological Sciences ✉
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ECTS
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2.5 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Monday 17/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Tuesday 18/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Wednesday 19/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Thursday 20/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Friday 21/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Monday 24/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Tuesday 25/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Wednesday 26/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Thursday 27/2/2025 09:15-12:00
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Friday 6/6/2025 10:15-12:00
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Tuesday 9/9/2025 10:15-12:00
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Rooms
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| External rooms |
Sitzungsraum
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| Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts. |
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