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Makino, Hitoshi; Semba, Takeshi; Shibata, Masahiro
NEA/RWM/R(2018)7 (Internet), p.315 - 322, 2022/11
This presentation summarize challenge on development of an advanced KMS by JAEA including the background to this initiative, the basic approach selected, a developed prototype of the JAEA KMS, and challenges and practical issues for introduction and also sustainable maintenance of the JAEA KMS.
Semba, Takeshi
Nihon Genshiryoku Gakkai-Shi ATOMO
, 62(4), p.186 - 190, 2020/04
no abstracts in English
Hama, Katsuhiro; Sasao, Eiji; Iwatsuki, Teruki; Onoe, Hironori; Sato, Toshinori; Fujita, Tomoo; Sasamoto, Hiroshi; Matsuoka, Toshiyuki; Takeda, Masaki; Aoyagi, Kazuhei; et al.
JAEA-Review 2016-014, 274 Pages, 2016/08
JAEA-Review-2016-014.pdf:44.45MB
We synthesized the research results from the Mizunami/Horonobe Underground Research Laboratories (URLs) and geo-stability projects in the second midterm research phase. This report can be used as a technical basis for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan/Regulator at each decision point from siting to beginning of disposal (Principal Investigation to Detailed Investigation Phase).
Hama, Katsuhiro; Mizuno, Takashi; Sasao, Eiji; Iwatsuki, Teruki; Saegusa, Hiromitsu; Sato, Toshinori; Fujita, Tomoo; Sasamoto, Hiroshi; Matsuoka, Toshiyuki; Yokota, Hideharu; et al.
JAEA-Research 2015-007, 269 Pages, 2015/08
JAEA-Research-2015-007.pdf:68.65MBJAEA-Research-2015-007(errata).pdf:0.07MB
We have synthesised the research results from Mizunami/Horonobe URLs and geo-stability projects in the second mid-term research phase. It could be used as technical bases for NUMO/Regulator in each decision point from sitting to beginning of disposal (Principal Investigation to Detailed Investigation Phase). High quality construction techniques and field investigation methods have been developed and implemented and these will be directly applicable to the National Disposal Program (along with general assessments of hazardous natural events and processes). It will be crucial to acquire technical knowledge on decisions of partial backfilling and final closure by actual field experiments in Mizunami/Horonobe URLs as main themes for the next phases.
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.
Osawa, Hideaki; Semba, Takeshi; Makino, Hitoshi
Kankyo Kyoiku, 24(3), p.74 - 90, 2015/03
This paper analyses change of questions on health effect by radiation during six months after Fukushima nuclear accident in terms of time based on an experience of risk communication in the call center of Fukushima prefecture for the accident of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plane. The results show that main questions of the moment underwent a gradual transition from those for acquisition of information on situation of radiation contamination to those for way of acting to measure themselves for escape, decontamination and future health management. These changes may be caused due to progress risk perception, followed by awareness of risk, formation of risk image, estimation of risk and risk control on health effect of radiation in turn. The results also show that the function and method of risk communication required by the moment would undergo a gradual transition according to progress of risk perception.
Koide, Kaoru; Osawa, Hideaki; Ito, Hiroaki; Tanai, Kenji; Semba, Takeshi; Naito, Morimasa; Sugihara, Kozo; Miyamoto, Yoichi
Annual Waste Management Symposium (WM 2015), Vol.5, p.3631 - 3645, 2015/00
JAEA has promoted R&D on HLW geological disposal technology. JAEA launched the Mizunami and the Horonobe URL Projects to cover the diversity of geological environments in Japan. The Mizunami URL Project is a geoscientific research project in the crystalline rock environment. The Horonobe URL Project consists of geoscientific studies and R&D on geological disposal technology in the sedimentary rock environment. Both URL projects have been planned to proceed in three overlapping phases, Surface-based investigation Phase, Construction Phase and Operation Phase. Currently, the construction of research galleries in both of the Mizunami and the Horonobe URLs has been completed to 500 m and 350 m depths, respectively. JAEA will promote R&D activities in Phase III including study of the long-term evolution of the geological environment, and contribute to international cooperation, development of human resources and communication amongst stakeholders through both URL projects.
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.
Iwatsuki, Teruki; Mizuno, Takashi; Kunimaru, Takanori; Amano, Yuki; Matsuzaki, Tatsuji; Semba, Takeshi
Genshiryoku Bakkuendo Kenkyu (CD-ROM), 19(2), p.51 - 63, 2012/12
Various engineers from different generations concern with geological disposal project of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) over time. It requires to manage information to ensure the traceability of the decision making process and the inheritance of technique involved in project management. We developed Expert system available on the web to manage inheritable knowledge related to procedure, know-how and the notice of investigation techniques for deep geological environment. This report provides an overview of expert system and the one of contents regarding hydrochemical modeling and the updating method in literature survey stage 
detail investigation stage of geological disposal project.
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.
Iwatsuki, Teruki; Mizuno, Takashi; Amano, Yuki; Kunimaru, Takanori; Semba, Takeshi
JAEA-Research 2011-049, 68 Pages, 2012/03
JAEA-Research-2011-049.pdf:7.24MB
This report summarizes technical basis and the Know-how on hydrochemical investigations for deep underground as a part of METI project "Development of Information Synthesis and Interpretation System (ISIS)". We describe the procedures and methods of hydrochemical investigation in following stages; (1) initial analysis of previous information, (2) planning of borehole investigation, (3) borehole investigation at field, and (4) construct the "hydrochemical model" representing hydrochemical condition and the evolution process. The contents of this report are inputted to "Expert system" developed by METI project and are available via WEB system (internet).
Makino, Hitoshi; Hioki, Kazumasa; Osawa, Hideaki; Semba, Takeshi; Umeki, Hiroyuki
New Research on Knowledge Management Technology, p.165 - 184, 2012/02
The paper will review progress to date of a challenge on development of an advanced Knowledge Management System (KMS) for radioactive waste disposal by JAEA, with emphasis on tailoring of existing knowledge engineering tools and methods to radioactive waste management requirements, and outline future developments and challenges.
Semba, Takeshi
Genshiryoku Bakkuendo Kenkyu (CD-ROM), 17(2), p.91 - 93, 2010/12
no abstracts in English
Osawa, Hideaki; Hioki, Kazumasa; Makino, Hitoshi; Semba, Takeshi; Umeki, Hiroyuki; Takase, Hiroyasu*
Kenkyu, Gijutsu Keikaku Gakkai Dai-25-Kai Nenji Gakujutsu Taikai Oyobi Sokai Koen Yoshishu (CD-ROM), p.55 - 60, 2010/10
This paper describes new concept of common platform for communication among stakeholders using argumentation model for safety on geological disposal.
Saegusa, Hiromitsu; Takeuchi, Shinji; Maekawa, Keisuke; Osawa, Hideaki; Semba, Takeshi
Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management (ICEM 2010) (CD-ROM), p.133 - 140, 2010/10
Matsuoka, Toshiyuki; Amano, Kenji; Osawa, Hideaki; Semba, Takeshi
Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management (ICEM 2010) (CD-ROM), p.169 - 173, 2010/10
It is important for site characterization project to manage decision-making process during site characterization project with transparency and traceability, and to accumulate and hand technical know-how on to the next generation. Evaluation of the impact of uncertainties in the geological environment model is important to identify and prioritize key issues for further investigations. The aim of the study is to support for the planning of initial surface-based site characterization based on the technical know-how accumulating from Mizunami Underground Research Laboratory Project and Horonobe Underground Research Laboratory project. In this study, the task-flow of the geological modeling, which is one of the geological environment models, and the related technical know-how using literature data have been summarized.
Semba, Takeshi; Osawa, Hideaki; Hioki, Kazumasa; Tachibana, Shoko*; Takase, Hiroyasu*; McKinley, I. G.*
Proceedings of 12th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management (ICEM '09/DECOM '09) (CD-ROM), 8 Pages, 2009/10
To provide support for the Japanese implementer and also the regulator, a JAEA team is attempting to capture both Japanese and international geosynthesis experience within a KMS framework, which is termed ISIS. This is a hybrid system that combines "smart" software with human experts, although an aim is to capture tacit knowledge within expert systems to the maximum extent practicable. Initial tests, based mainly on field work carried out by JAEA at the sites of the Mizunami and Horonobe underground research laboratories.
Nishio, Kazuhisa; Matsuoka, Toshiyuki; Mikake, Shinichiro; Tsuruta, Tadahiko; Amano, Kenji; Oyama, Takuya; Takeuchi, Ryuji; Saegusa, Hiromitsu; Hama, Katsuhiro; Yoshida, Haruo*; et al.
JAEA-Review 2009-001, 110 Pages, 2009/03
JAEA-Review-2009-001.pdf:49.84MB
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) at Tono Geoscience Center (TGC) is developing a geoscientific research project named Mizunami Underground Research Laboratory (MIU) project in crystalline rock environment in order to establish scientific and technological basis for geological disposal of HLW. Geoscientific research at MIU is planned to be carried out in three phases over a period of 20 years; Surface-based Investigation Phase (Phase 1), Construction Phase (Phase 2) and Operation Phase (Phase 3). Currently, the project is under the Construction Phase. This document presents the following results of the research and development performed in 2006 fiscal year, as a part of the Construction Phase based on the MIU Master Plan updated in 2002, (1) Investigation at the MIU Construction Site, (2) Construction at the MIU Construction Site, (3) Research Collaboration.
Nishio, Kazuhisa; Matsuoka, Toshiyuki; Mikake, Shinichiro; Tsuruta, Tadahiko; Amano, Kenji; Oyama, Takuya; Takeuchi, Ryuji; Saegusa, Hiromitsu; Hama, Katsuhiro; Yoshida, Haruo*; et al.
JAEA-Review 2008-073, 99 Pages, 2009/03
JAEA-Review-2008-073-1.pdf:37.33MBJAEA-Review-2008-073-2.pdf:37.16MB
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) at Tono Geoscience Center (TGC) is developing a geoscientific research project named Mizunami Underground Research Laboratory (MIU) project in crystalline rock environment in order to establish scientific and technological basis for geological disposal of HLW. Geoscientific research at MIU is planned to be carried out in three phases over a period of 20 years; Surface-based Investigation Phase (Phase 1), Construction Phase (Phase 2) and Operation Phase (Phase 3). Currently, the project is under the Construction Phase. This document presents the following results of the research and development performed in 2005 fiscal year, as a part of the Construction Phase based on the MIU Master Plan updated in 2002, (1) Investigation at the MIU Construction Site, (2) Construction at the MIU Construction Site, (3) Research Collaboration.
Osawa, Hideaki; Umeki, Hiroyuki; Ota, Kunio; Hama, Katsuhiro; Sawada, Atsushi; Takeuchi, Shinji; Semba, Takeshi; Takase, Hiroyasu*; McKinley, I. G.*
Proceedings of International Waste Management Symposium 2009 (WM '09) (CD-ROM), 11 Pages, 2009/03
The focus of this paper is development of advanced technology from the field of Knowledge engineering, termed the Information Synthesis and Interpretation System (ISIS), which incorporates past experience and know-how currently being obtained in complex URL projects within Expert System (ES) modules in 2009.
