Long-term radionuclide retention in the near field: collaborative R&D studies within EURAD focusing on container optimisation, mobility, mechanisms and monitoring

Within EURAD, targeted collaborative research activities are performed to further deepen understanding regarding the long-term behaviour of key components in repository near-field, assess specific radionuclide retention processes as well developing methods for monitoring safety relevant parameters systems. The ambition four EURAD Workpackages (WPs) – CONCORD, FUTURE, CORI, MODATS presented here, is investigate topics meet implementation needs and contribute Safety Cases Europe at highest level scientific excellence. Work fully integrated into concept, emphasizing interactions between different WPs, involvement End Users, assuring link national programmes contributing overarching features like Knowledge Management, Training Education, or European Integration. Comprehensive initial State-of-the-Art reports were prepared by WPs currently under development available website. technical/scientific work - discussed this contribution.