Karl Patrick Travis, Neil A. McTaggart, David Burley, and Fergus G. F. Gibb. Immobilisation Science Laboratory, University of Sheffield, Mappin Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom
We present a mathematical model for determining the temperature field around radioactive waste containers in very deep geological boreholes. The mathematical and physical ingredients of the model, underlying assumptions and approximations, and method of solution are discussed, together with results for two realistic disposal scenarios.