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Diffusion and retention behaviour of Cs in illite-added compacted montmorillonite

Ishidera, Takamitsu; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Hayashi, Masanori*; Uchikoshi, Keiji*; Beppu, Hikari*

Clay Minerals, 51(2), p.161 - 172, 2016/05

 Times Cited Count:4 Percentile:14.18(Chemistry, Physical)

The sorption and diffusion behavior of Cs in illite-added compacted montmorillonite was investigated by through-diffusion experiment. The obtained distribution coefficient of Cs for the illite-added compacted montmorillonite was several times larger than that for the montmorillonite without illite, while no increase of effective diffusion coefficient was observed for the illite-added compacted montmorillonite. The dominant sorption site of Cs on illite is considered to be the frayed edge site (FES) considering the Cs concentration in this experiment. Therefore, the surface diffusion of Cs sorbing on the FES on illite surface was considered to be negligible in compacted montmorillonite.

Journal Articles

Development of performance assessment models for glass dissolution

Goto, Takahiro*; Mitsui, Seiichiro; Takase, Hiroyasu*; Kurosawa, Susumu*; Inagaki, Manabu*; Shibata, Masahiro; Ishiguro, Katsuhiko*

MRS Advances (Internet), 1(63-64), p.4239 - 4245, 2016/00

NUMO and JAEA have conducted a joint research since FY2011, which is designed to enhance the methodology of repository design and performance assessment in preliminary investigation stage for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste. As a part of this joint research, we have been developing glass dissolution models which consider various processes in EBS, such as precipitation of Fe-silicates associated with iron overpack corrosion, and Si transport through corrosion products in the cracked overpack. The objectives of the modeling work are to evaluate relative importance of relevant processes and to identify further R&D issues towards development of a convincing safety case. Sensitivity analyses suggested that predicted glass dissolution time ranges from 1$$times$$10$$^3$$ to 1$$times$$10$$^7$$ years or more due to uncertainties in the current understanding of the key processes, namely precipitation of Fe-silicates and transport characteristics of the altered glass layer.

JAEA Reports

Enhancement of the methodology of repository design and post-closure performance assessment for preliminary investigation stage, 3; Progress report on NUMO-JAEA collaborative research in FY2013 (Joint research)

Shibata, Masahiro; Sawada, Atsushi; Tachi, Yukio; Makino, Hitoshi; Wakasugi, Keiichiro; Mitsui, Seiichiro; Kitamura, Akira; Yoshikawa, Hideki; Oda, Chie; Ishidera, Takamitsu; et al.

JAEA-Research 2014-030, 457 Pages, 2015/03

JAEA-Research-2014-030.pdf:199.23MB

JAEA and NUMO have conducted a collaborative research work which is designed to enhance the methodology of repository design and post-closure performance assessment in preliminary investigation stage. With regard to (1) study on rock suitability in terms of hydrology, based on some examples of developing method of hydro-geological structure model, acquired knowledge are arranged using the tree diagram, and model uncertainty and its influence on the evaluation items were discussed. With regard to (2) study on scenario development, the developed approach for "defining conditions" has been reevaluated and improved from practical viewpoints. In addition, the uncertainty evaluation for the effect of use of cementitious material, as well as glass dissolution model, was conducted with analytical evaluation. With regard to (3) study on setting radionuclide migration parameters, based on survey of precedent procedures, multiple-approach for distribution coefficient of rocks was established, and the adequacy of the approach was confirmed though its application to sedimentary rock and granitic rock. Besides, an approach for solubility setting was developed including the procedure of selection of solubility limiting solid phase. The adequacy of the approach was confirmed though its application to key radionuclides.

JAEA Reports

Enhancement of the methodology of repository design and post-closure performance assessment for preliminary investigation stage, 2; Progress report on NUMO-JAEA collaborative research in FY2012 (Joint research)

Shibata, Masahiro; Sawada, Atsushi; Tachi, Yukio; Hayano, Akira; Makino, Hitoshi; Wakasugi, Keiichiro; Mitsui, Seiichiro; Oda, Chie; Kitamura, Akira; Osawa, Hideaki; et al.

JAEA-Research 2013-037, 455 Pages, 2013/12

JAEA-Research-2013-037.pdf:42.0MB

Following FY2011, JAEA and NUMO have conducted a collaborative research work which is designed to enhance the methodology of repository design and performance assessment in preliminary investigation stage. With regard to (1) study on rock suitability in terms of hydrology, the tree diagram of methodology of groundwater travel time has been extended for crystalline rock, in addition, tree diagram for sedimentary rock newly has been organized. With regard to (2) study on scenario development, the existing approach has been improved in terms of a practical task, and applied and tested for near field focusing on the buffer. In addition, the uncertainty of some important processes and its impact on safety functions are discussed though analysis. With regard to (3) study on setting radionuclide migration parameters, the approaches for parameter setting have been developed for sorption for rocks and solubility, and applied and tested through parameter setting exercises for key radionuclides.

JAEA Reports

Enhancement of the methodology of repository design and post-closure performance assessment for preliminary investigation stage; Progress report on NUMO-JAEA collaborative research in FY2011 (Joint research)

Shibata, Masahiro; Sawada, Atsushi; Tachi, Yukio; Makino, Hitoshi; Hayano, Akira; Mitsui, Seiichiro; Taniguchi, Naoki; Oda, Chie; Kitamura, Akira; Osawa, Hideaki; et al.

JAEA-Research 2012-032, 298 Pages, 2012/09

JAEA-Research-2012-032.pdf:33.68MB

JAEA and NUMO have conducted a collaborative research work which is designed to enhance the methodology of repository design and performance assessment in preliminary investigation phase. The topics and the conducted research are follows; (1) Study on selection of host rock: in terms of hydraulic properties, items for assessing rock property, and assessment methodology of groundwater travel time has been organized with interaction from site investigation. (2) Study on development of scenario: the existing approach has been embodied, in addition, the phenomenological understanding regarding dissolution of and nuclide release from vitrified waste, corrosion of the overpack, long-term performance of the buffer are summarized. (3) Study on setting nuclide migration parameters: the approach for parameter setting has been improved for sorption and diffusion coefficient of buffer/rock, and applied and tested for parameter setting of key radionuclides. (4) Study on ensuring quality of knowledge: framework for ensuring quality of knowledge has been studied and examined aimed at the likely disposal facility condition.

JAEA Reports

Replacement technology for front acrylic panels of a large-sized glove box using bag-in / bag-out method

Sakuraba, Naotoshi; Numata, Masami; Komiya, Tomokazu; Ichise, Kenichi; Nishi, Masahiro; Tomita, Takeshi; Usami, Koji; Endo, Shinya; Miyata, Seiichi; Kurosawa, Tatsuya; et al.

JAEA-Technology 2009-071, 34 Pages, 2010/03

JAEA-Technology-2009-071.pdf:21.07MB

As a part of maintenance technology of a large-sized glove box for handling of TRU nuclides, we developed replacement technology for front acrylic panels using the bag-in/bag-out method and applied this technology to replace the deteriorated front acrylic panels at Waste Safety Testing Facility (WASTEF) in Nuclear Science Research Institute of Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). As a consequence, we could safely replace the front acrylic panels under the condition of continuous negative pressure only with partial decontamination of the glove box. We also demonstrated that the present technology is highly effective in points of safety, workability and cost as compared to the usual replacement technology for front acrylic panels of a glove box, where workers in an air-line suit replace directly the front acrylic panels in a green house.

JAEA Reports

Study of sub-surface disposal concepts for uranium waste, 3

Tsujimura, Seiichi; Funabashi, Hideyuki; Ishibashi, Makoto*; Takase, Toshio*; Kurosawa, Mitsuru*

JAEA-Research 2007-030, 105 Pages, 2007/03

JAEA-Research-2007-030.pdf:7.72MB

Uranium waste has characteristics that it is rarely expected to decay its radioactivity and it is not almost recessary to consider external exposure to radiation from waste package. We studied resonable sub-surface disposal concepts for uranium waste considering the characteristics. It showed feasibility of this system. In 2006, the study was done to evaluate the correlation between dose to the public and the parameter in consideration of the uncertainty of the parameter by comprehensive sensitivity analysis calculating repeatedly dose with the data sets by random sampling in parameter ranges given adequately, because last year's study was an evaluation intended for a limited site. The result was that two parameters, "flow velocity of underground water of repository neighborhood" and "distribution coefficient of uranium in natural barrier", had correlation with dose to the public.

JAEA Reports

Study of sub-surface disposal concepts for uranium waste, 2

Tsujimura, Seiichi; Funabashi, Hideyuki; Ishibashi, Makoto*; Takase, Toshio*; Kurosawa, Mitsuru*

JAEA-Research 2006-029, 96 Pages, 2006/07

JAEA-Research-2006-029.pdf:3.97MB

Uranium waste has characteristics that it is rarely expected to decay its radioactivities and it is not almost necessary to consider external exposure to radiation from waste package. We studied reasonable sub-surface disposal concepts for uranium waste in 2004 and 2005 considering the characteristics. In 2005, we studied necessity of engineered barrier for the disposal of uranium waste, considering change of chemical condition around disposal facilities over long periods of time. Safety assessment was made to analyze effect of difference in sorption parameters at reduction and oxidation conditions. The assessment showed that change from reduction to oxidation around disposal facilities did not lead to increase dose to the public. The assessment with realistic sorption parameters showed that dose to the public was not more than 10 $$mu$$Sv/y. The results proved that it was not necessary to keep reduction conditions around disposal facilities. This two-year- study showed that there was possibility of sub-surface disposal system without engineered barrier for uranium waste.

Oral presentation

Diffusion behavior of humic acid in compacted bentonite

Iijima, Kazuki; Yoshikawa, Hideki; Kurosawa, Seiichi*

no journal, , 

Diffusion behavior of humic acid in compacted bentonite was investigated with Kunigel V1 in 0.1M NaCl solution. In case of 1.2 Mg/m$$^{3}$$ of dry density, breakthrough of the fumic acid was observed after 100 days. On the other hand, in case of 1.6 and 1.8 of dry density, no breakthrough was observed even after 500 days. Based on the measurement of size distribution of humic acid by GPC, it is suggested that relatively bigger humic acid cannot diffuse but smaller one due to the filtration effect of compacted bentonite.

Oral presentation

Diffusion coefficients of nuclides in the sedimentary rocks obtained from Horonobe URL site

Ishidera, Takamitsu; Kurosawa, Seiichi*

no journal, , 

no abstracts in English

Oral presentation

Comparison of diffusion behavior between bentonites being different in mineralogical composition

Ishidera, Takamitsu; Tran, P.*; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Kibe, Satoshi*

no journal, , 

no abstracts in English

Oral presentation

Diffusion behavior of humic acid in compacted bentonite, 2; Effect of dry density and ionic strength on the diffusion behavior

Iijima, Kazuki; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Tobita, Minoru*; Kibe, Satoshi*

no journal, , 

Diffusion behavior of humic acid in compacted bentonite was investigated by through-diffusion experiments under the conditions with various dry density and NaCl concentration. Limitation of filtration effect of the compacted bentonite with 1.2 Mg m$$^{-3}$$ of dry density in 1 mol dm$$^{-3}$$ of NaCl solution is around 3,000 of molecular weight, based on the molecular weight distribution of humic acid before and after the experiment measured by size exclusion chromatography.

Oral presentation

Effect of potassium on the sorption of Cs on Horonobe sedimentary rocks

Ishidera, Takamitsu; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Kibe, Satoshi*

no journal, , 

no abstracts in English

Oral presentation

Diffusion behavior of humic acid in compacted bentonite, 3; Diffusion mechanism of humic acid and neodymium

Iijima, Kazuki; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Tobita, Minoru*; Kibe, Satoshi*; Ouchi, Yuji*

no journal, , 

Diffusion behavior of humic acid in compacted bentonite was investigated by through-diffusion method. Concentration profile and molecular weight distribution of humic acid in the compacted bentonite indicate that only low molecular weight fraction of humic acid is likely to diffuses. Difference of diffusion behavior arising from difference of molecular weight is considered to be taken into account in evaluation of diffusion parameters.

Oral presentation

Modelling of diffusion behaviour of humic acid and Nd in the presence of humic acid in compacted bentonite

Iijima, Kazuki; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Kibe, Satoshi*; Tobita, Minoru*; Ouchi, Yuji*

no journal, , 

Diffusion behavior of humic acid and Nd in the presence of humic acid was investigated and modeled. Breakthrough of humic acid is observed in 0.1 and 1M NaCl with 1.2-1.6 Mg/m$$^{3}$$ dry density of compacted bentonite. The presence of humic acid facilitates the migration of Nd. Diffusion Parameters were evaluated from experimental results using the one dimensional diffusion model in which migration of several Nd species with different diffusion behaviors keeping equilibrium in parallel was taken into account. Obtained diffusion parameters for humic acid and Nd will be used for prediction of diffusion behavior of radionuclides in the presence of humic acid under various conditions.

Oral presentation

Assessment method development for radionuclide migration in compacted bentonite, 3; Development of sorption/diffusion data acquisition method for high sorbing Am

Ishii, Yasuo; Seida, Yoshimi*; Tachi, Yukio; Okazaki, Mitsuhiro*; Kurosawa, Seiichi*

no journal, , 

We developed the Sorption/diffusion data acquisition method for high sorbing nuclides using trivalent actinide Am.

Oral presentation

Sorption site capacities for Cs on the sedimentary rock in Horonobe area

Ishidera, Takamitsu; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Kibe, Satoshi*; Ouchi, Yuji*

no journal, , 

no abstracts in English

Oral presentation

Isotopic composition measurement of FP nuclides in spent LWR UO$$_{2}$$ fuel and nucleonics analysis, 2; Measurements of FP nuclides

Ito, Mitsuo; Fukaya, Hiroyuki; Ueno, Takashi; Miyata, Seiichi; Sonoda, Takashi; Usami, Hidehiko; Sakazume, Yoshinori; Kurosawa, Tatsuya; Kawasaki, Yasushi; Inagawa, Jun; et al.

no journal, , 

no abstracts in English

Oral presentation

Development of sorption/diffusion data acquisition method for high sorbiong Am and Th in Horonobe sedimentary rock

Ishii, Yasuo; Takahashi, Hiroaki; Seida, Yoshimi*; Tachi, Yukio; Nakazawa, Toshiyuki*; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Okazaki, Mitsuhiro*

no journal, , 

We have developed Sorption/Diffusion Data Acquisition Method for High Sorbiong Am and Th in Horonobe Sedimentary Rock.

Oral presentation

Effect of dry density on activation energy of effective diffusion coefficient for deuterated water in compacted bentonite

Ishidera, Takamitsu; Kurosawa, Seiichi*; Otsuka, Shunji*; Hayashi, Masanori*; Uchikoshi, Keiji*; Suzuki, Yasuyuki*

no journal, , 

no abstracts in English

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