Deep Isolation Announces Completion of DOE-Funded Project Advancing Universal Canister System for Nuclear Waste Management
Deep Isolation Nuclear, Inc. (“Deep Isolation” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in nuclear waste disposal technology, today announced the completion of Project UPWARDS which advances the development of a first-of-a-kind integrated waste management system for advanced reactors. Delivered on time and on budget with grant support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) initiative, this three-year project has culminated in the manufacture, physical testing and validation of the world’s first disposal-ready Universal Canister System (UCS) for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from advanced reactors.
Reduce the liability of growing nuclear waste inventories
We work with government waste management programs to design and develop a directional borehole disposal solution that meets strict safety standards alongside local community preferences. We tailor the concept to the waste form, available geology options and specific needs such as footprint allowances.
Directional Borehole Disposal
Our advanced nuclear technology for geologic disposal of long-lived nuclear waste consists of borehole repositories directionally drilled deep into suitable host rocks using:
- standard drilling methods
- site characterization techniques to ensure geologic isolation
- patented canister technology to transport and manage fuel assemblies
Directional borehole disposal can provide robust and deep isolation for many types of radioactive waste, expanded location options for repositories as well as modular implementation adaptable to specific waste management programs and inventories.
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Partnering with communities
Protecting human health and the environment is our first priority.
Building consensus by engaging stakeholders early and often ensures that a nuclear waste facility is aligned with community values and preferences.
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