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RANGERS: Methodology for Design and Performance Assessment of Engineered Barrier Systems in a Salt Repository for HLW/SNF: Synthesis Report

Simo, Eric; Gafoor, Ajmal; Herold, Philipp; Leon Vargas, Paola; Lommerzheim, Andree; Keller, Andreas; Seidel, David; Kuhlman, Kristopher L.; Matteo, Edward N.; Lopez, Carlos M.; Fukuyama, David E.; Jayne, Richard S.; Mills, Melissa M.

Salt formations have long been recognized as a highly favorable host rock for the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) in deep geological repositories. Their unique properties, including exceptional impermeability, self-healing capabilities, and thermal conductivity, make them a reliable natural barrier for the deep disposal of radioactive waste. This report focuses on the development and application of a methodology for assessing the integrity and per formance of the Engineered Barrier System (EBS) within salt-based repositories, a critical component of the multi-barrier system ensuring safe radioactive waste disposal.