Organisation Description
The laboratory is equipped to conduct experiments at elevated temperatures and pressures, relevant to the near field and chemically-disturbed zones around radioactive waste. The facility enables simulation of in-situ conditions at depth, covering different temperature regimes: colder conditions relevant to glaciations/permafrost, and warmer conditions pertinent to the near field of heat-emitting wastes. Research focuses on geochemical fluid–rock interactions, including how dissolution and precipitation reactions influence porosity and permeability, with particular expertise in studies under alkaline conditions.
Potential for Mobility
Possibly, as the laboratory has previously hosted researchers for short-duration studies.
Potential Type of Collaboration
Sharing of technical expertise; access to data or facilities; joint research initiatives.
Areas of Collaboration
Simulation of in-situ pressure and temperature conditions; study of geochemistry of fluid–rock reactions; analysis of dissolution/precipitation feedbacks on porosity and permeability; studies under alkaline conditions within chemically-disturbed zones.
Additional Information
Collaboration is most feasible within joint research initiatives that leverage external funding, as practical resources for hosting are limited.
