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Yamaguchi, Masaaki; Suzuki, Yuji*; Kabasawa, Satsuki; Kato, Tomoko
JAEA-Data/Code 2024-001, 21 Pages, 2024/03
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Model catchments have developed for use in testing various assessment models that can consider specific surface environmental conditions such as topography, riverine systems, and land use in the biosphere assessment of HLW geological disposal. The model catchments consist of the topography and riverine system of the catchment area created using existing tools, as well as land use and population distribution, river discharge, sediment flux data set by algorithms from topographical data. Datasets of three types of model watersheds (Types 1 to 3, watershed area: 730 to 770 km
) with different topographical characteristics have released as raster data that can be handled by geographic information systems (GIS). Since the model catchments were created virtually reflecting as much as possible the main characteristics of Japan's surface environment, they can be used as a test bed for conducting hydraulic/mass transport analysis to set the GBI and compartment model.
Nishiyama, Nariaki; Kawamura, Makoto; Umeda, Koji*; Niwa, Masakazu
Oyo Chishitsu, 64(3), p.98 - 111, 2023/08
It is important to accumulate research examples on the spatial distribution of dikes under volcanic edifices for risk assessment in volcanic disaster prevention and site selection and safety assessment for the geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste. The topography of volcanoes is considered to represent the location of magma intrusion associated with volcanic activity and its history. In this study, we attempted to determine the predominant orientation of radial dikes and evaluate the central conduit stability based on the distribution, centroid, and area of contour lines comprising the volcanic edifices using GIS-based topographic analysis. As a result of the topographic analysis, the predominant orientation of the dikes was successfully shown for the volcanoes with stable conduits. On the other hand, this analysis was not suitable for determine the predominant orientation of dikes in volcanoes with unstable conduits, thus the applicable range of this analysis is considered to be determined by the conduit stability. In addition, the conduit stability can be evaluated by using the area data of contour polygons, which represents the scope of application to the method for determination of the predominant orientation of dikes. This means that the conduit stability during volcanic activity can be evaluated even for volcanoes of which activity history is not yet known, and that topographic analysis is a useful tool for this purpose. The use of topographic analysis in this study will be expected to provide a new scale for the history of volcanic activity.
Nishiyama, Nariaki; Goto, Akira*; Tsukahara, Yuzuko; Kawamura, Makoto; Umeda, Koji*; Niwa, Masakazu
JAEA-Testing 2022-003, 51 Pages, 2022/09
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Advancement of the evaluation technology of the magma activity range is essential as one of the technical issues related to volcanic and igneous activities in the evaluation of the long-term stability of the geological environment in the geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste. As an effective method, topographical analysis of volcanic edifices is expected to be used to determine the distribution area of dikes. In recent years, the development of computer-based topographic analysis technology has made it possible to simply perform a large volume of work that would otherwise be difficult due to the manual handling. This report describes an analysis method for the shape of contour lines that forms volcanic edifices using GIS software.
Yamaguchi, Masaaki; Kato, Tomoko; Suzuki, Yuji*; Makino, Hitoshi
Genshiryoku Bakkuendo Kenkyu (CD-ROM), 27(2), p.72 - 82, 2020/12
An efficient analytical tool to calculate temporal change of topography and repository depth due to uplift and erosion was developed for use in performance assessment of high level radioactive waste geological disposal. The tool was developed as ArcGIS model, incorporating simplified landform development simulation, to enable trial calculation of various conditions such as initial topography, uplift rate and its distributions, and repository location. This tool enables to support decision on which processes, features, and their changes should be taken into account for performance assessment, by calculating topography change and repository depth change under various conditions.
Togawa, Orihiko; Hayakawa, Tsuyoshi; Tanaka, Tadao; Yamamoto, Kazuya; Okuno, Hiroshi
JAEA-Review 2020-017, 36 Pages, 2020/09
JAEA-Review-2020-017.pdf:2.24MB
In 2010, the government of Japan joined the Response and Assistance Network (RANET) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in order to contribute to offering international assistance in the case of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency. At that occasion, the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) was registered as the National Assistance Capability (NAC) having resources capable of the External Based Support (EBS) in the following seven areas: (1) aerial survey, (2) radiation monitoring, (3) environmental measurements, (4) assessment and advice, (5) internal dose assessment, (6) bioassay and (7) dose reconstruction. After the registration, three inquiries were directed to the JAEA about a possibility of its support. However, the JAEA's assistance has not eventually been realized. On the other hand, the JAEA participated almost every year in the international Convention Exercise (ConvEx) carried out by the IAEA in connection with RANET. This report describes an outline of the RANET and related activities of the JAEA for RANET registration and participation in the ConvEx.
Saito, Hiroshi; Yamaguchi, Masaaki; Kitamura, Akihiro
JAEA-Testing 2016-003, 68 Pages, 2016/12
JAEA-Testing-2016-003.pdf:6.4MB
JAEA has developed a simple and fast simulation program "SACT" (Soil and Cesium Transport) to predict a long-term distribution of Cs deposited on the land surface due to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident. It calculates soil movement (erosion, transportation, deposition) and Cs migration, and predicts its future distribution with the assumption that it is adhered to soil. SACT uses USLE (Universal Soil Loss Equation) for potential soil loss and simple equations for soil transportation and deposition. The Cs amount is predicted by the amount of soil movement and Cs concentration ratio for each grain-size of soil. SACT is characterized by its simplicity which enables fast calculation for wide area for long-term duration using existing equations. Data for parameters are widely available and site-specific calculations are possible using data of the targeted area. This manual provides useful and necessary information to users and facilitates the use of SACT widely.
and MVP on the MCNP criticality validation suiteBrun, E.*; Zoia, A.*; Trama, J. C.*; Lahaye, S.*; Nagaya, Yasunobu
Proceedings of International Conference on Nuclear Criticality Safety (ICNC 2015) (DVD-ROM), p.351 - 360, 2015/09
This paper presents a joint work conducted at CEA Saclay and JAEA Tokai aimed at comparing the Monte Carlo codes TRIPOLI and MVP on a selection of ICSBEP benchmarks. Our goal is to establish a common set of Monte Carlo input decks, as a basis for rigorous inter-code comparison in criticality-safety. As a reference, we will use the MCNP Criticality Validation Suite: other Monte Carlo developers might easily join that effort in the future. For the purpose of inter-code comparison, the TRIPOLI and MVP input decks have been translated from those of MCNP, without any further assumptions. Both TRIPOLI and MVP have been run with the same ENDF/B-VII.0 evaluated nuclear data, and as far as possible the same simulation options as in the original LANL work. In this abstract, we present preliminary results on the BIGTEN benchmark. In the full paper these will be extended to the 31 benchmarks of the MCNP Criticality Validation Suite. In the future, this database will also help in the analysis of sensitivity to nuclear data, CPU times and figures of merit.
Sakai, Toshihiro; Matsuoka, Toshiyuki
JAEA-Research 2015-004, 109 Pages, 2015/06
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We update the geologic map and the database of the geological mapping published by Funaki et al. (2005a) and Ota et al. (2007) based on geological survey and topographical analysis data in and around the Horonobe area. There are many geological survey data which are derived from natural resources (petroleum, natural gas and coal, etc.) exploration in and around Horonobe-cho. We also use these data in addition to data in Funaki et al. (2005a) and Ota et al. (2007)'s data. As results of this report, we also construct a digital geologic map and a digital database of geological survey using GIS. These results can be expected to improve the precision of modeling and analyzing of geological environment, and its long-term evaluation.
Asakura, Toshihide; Hotoku, Shinobu; Ban, Yasutoshi; Matsumura, Masakazu; Morita, Yasuji
Journal of Nuclear and Radiochemical Sciences, 6(3), p.271 - 274, 2005/12
Tc extraction and separation experiments were performed basing on PUREX technique with using spent UO
fuel with burn-up of 44 GWd/t. The experimental results were examined with performing calculations by a simulation code ESSCAR (Extraction System Simulation Code for Advanced Reprocessing). It was demonstrated that Tc can be almost quantitatively extracted from a dissolver solution and that Tc can also be almost quantitatively recovered by scrubbing. Further, it was clearly presented from the calculation results of ESSCAR that the extraction mechanism of Tc is dominated by the synergistic effect of Zr and U.
Ezaki, Tetsuro*; Jinno, Kenji*; Mitani, Yasuhiro*; *; Uchida, Masahiro; *
JNC TY8400 2000-004, 94 Pages, 2000/03
JNC-TY8400-2000-004.pdf:7.73MB
no abstracts in English
Sasaki, Yuji
Bunseki Kagaku, 49(3), p.161 - 168, 2000/03
Times Cited Count：1 Percentile：4.58(Chemistry, Analytical)no abstracts in English
Sasaki, Yuji; Watanabe, Kazuo
JAERI-Research 99-005, 21 Pages, 1999/01
JAERI-Research-99-005.pdf:0.67MB
no abstracts in English
Sasaki, Yuji; Choppin, G. R.*
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 222(1-2), p.271 - 274, 1997/00
Times Cited Count：15 Percentile：90.13(Chemistry, Analytical)no abstracts in English
Yonezawa, Chushiro; Choppin, G. R.*
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 134(1), p.233 - 239, 1989/00
Times Cited Count：29 Percentile：92.49(Chemistry, Analytical)no abstracts in English
Tezuka, Masashi
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Regarding the disposal of radioactive waste, Japan Nuclear Fuel already operates a repository for commercial reactor at Rokko, and waste materials such as research facilities are under consideration by JAEA, the implementing entity. In Fugen under decommissioning, the dismantled waste is separated and managed according to the radioactivity level classification, type, lineage, etc., and the waste management system is used to manage the history.
Muto, Kotomi; Dohi, Terumi; Yoshimura, Kazuya; Kanaizuka, Seiichi*; Iijima, Kazuki
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no abstracts in English
Hiura, Yuki; Kawamura, Makoto; Umeda, Koji*; Niwa, Masakazu
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One of the technical issues related to volcanic and igneous activities is the sophistication of technology for grasping the range of influence of magma. To address this issue, it is important to accumulate survey cases, especially when the dike develops over a radius of 15 km from the center of the Quaternary volcano, but it lies beneath the existing volcanic body. It is practically difficult to grasp the distribution of the conduits and the dikes derived from them. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop a method for estimating the distribution range of dikes distributed under the Quaternary volcanic body based on topographical data such as digital elevation models. In this study, we used digital maps and GIS software to target six volcanoes, such as stratovolcanoes and calderas. The parameters were measured, and modeling of the three-dimensional distribution range of radial dikes was examined from each parameter for each altitude. As a result, the transition of the center of gravity position for each altitude suggests the transition of the center of activity in the process of forming the volcanic body to some extent, and it is possible to extract not only the activity of the central crater but also the activity of lateral volcanoes. This suggests the possibility of quantitative evaluation of the transition and stability of the conduit even in volcanoes whose activity history is not clear by applying this method.
Kawamura, Makoto; Jia, H.*; Koizumi, Yukiko*; Niwa, Masakazu; Umeda, Koji*
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One of the issues related to volcanic and igneous activities in the safety assessment of geological disposal of HLW is the sophistication of technology for grasping the range of influence of magma. To address this issue, it is necessary to accumulate data, especially when the dike extends over a radius of 15 km from the center of the Quaternary volcano. However, it is practically difficult to grasp the distribution of the conduits underlying the existing volcanic bodies and the dikes derived from them. In field geological surveys, small outcrops with intrusive dikes may be found even in places away from Quaternary volcanoes. Whether such dikes are associated with nearby Quaternary volcanoes is important in assessing the extent of the dikes. We extracted "dike" from the geological map width published by the AIST, and tried to evaluate its relevance to the surrounding Quaternary volcanoes. As a preliminary study, we used Daisen, a Quaternary volcano in the Chugoku region. The distribution of dikes is digitally traced, GIS data is created and organized on a white map, and then "position (latitude / longitude)", "size (major axis / minor axis, etc.)", "era", "rock type", "dike intrusion stratum name, era" and "nearest volcano name, distance from crater" were extracted. As a result, 151 volcanic dykes were extracted. The dikes associated with Quaternary volcanoes are limited to new Daisen volcanic ejecta (parasitic volcanoes), and their distribution is also limited to the Daisen volcano. All dikes located far from the volcano are determined to have been formed before the Neogene. Some of them are lava, but some are deep-seated rocks such as dolerite and diorite. A relatively large number of pre-Neogene dikes show a lenticular distribution morphology, and the dikes of acid rocks are the main constituents. This suggests that dikes formed deeper than the Quaternary became visible on the surface due to denudation.
Nishiyama, Nariaki*; Kawamura, Makoto; Umeda, Koji*; Goto, Akira; Niwa, Masakazu
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The topography of the volcanic mountain body is thought to reflect the actual distribution range of the dike. Based on this idea, we examined the modeling of the dike distribution and the evaluation of the central conduit stability focused on the shape of the contour lines. In this study, we drew the line with the maximum distance (long axis) in the contour distribution of each elevation and aggregated the orientation data, in addition to the data obtained from the analysis of Nishiyama et al. (2021). Moreover, we calculated the topographic parameter of each volcano, using the area data of the area enclosed by the contour lines (contour polygons). As a result, we found that the orientation of the long axis of the contour polygons of volcanic bodies shows the orientation trend in each volcano. The orientation of the line connecting the centroid of many volcanoes is consistent with that of the line connecting the centroid, which is roughly consistent with the direction of sigma 1 around the volcanoes. In general, dikes are characterized by extension in the direction of the maximum compression axis, and our topographic analysis results are consistent with this. As for the topographic parameters of each volcano using the area of contour polygons, the result suggests that it is possible to distinguish between volcanoes classified as central conduit stable and unstable by Takahashi (1994). Therefore, the topographic analysis is expected to be used to evaluate the stability of central conduit even for volcanoes whose activity history is not yet known. In the future, we will develop an evaluation method based on the above topographic features, and establish a method for evaluating the central conduit stability and modeling the distribution of dikes by topographic analysis.
Kawamura, Makoto; Nishiyama, Nariaki; Niwa, Masakazu; Umeda, Koji*
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As the efforts of the notation, "examination of the method of estimating the distribution range of the rock veins distributed under the Quaternary volcano body based on the topographical data of the numerical elevation model" and "Collection and organization of dikes from geological maps (database)" was carried out. These studies are expected to be used as basic information for evaluating the direction and range that are likely to be affected by the horizontal movement of magma due to future volcanic and igneous activities.
