Ongoing Projects

We are currently contributing to various studies related to the long-term performance of bentonite buffer. Additionally, we are engaged in work on backfill issues and the development of backfill techniques.

Ongoing projects include:

Iron-bentonite interaction
Titanium-bentonite interaction
Cement-bentonite interaction
Mechanical erosion of bentonite
Fundamental THM testing to characterize bentonite
Larger scale THM-testing
THM-modelling
Effect of freezing and thawing exposure on bentonite
Long-term physical and chemical stability of bentonite
Design of buffer and backfill components
Recovery of sealing properties
Development and testing of a backfill design for the repository of spent nuclear fuel
Participation in development of KBS-3H repository design.

For further information concerning our projects and studies, please contact Jorma Autio, Managing Director, B+Tech Oy.