Trgovska gora Mts. as a potential disposal site for low and intermediate lever radioactive waste : master's thesis

U diplomskom radu opisane su vrste radioaktivnog otpada te načini njegovog odlaganja. Opisana je tehnologija odlaganja te su dani primjeri odlagališta nisko i srednje radioaktivnog otpada u svijetu. Navedene su količine radioaktivnog otpada te idejna rješenja za izgradnju odlagališta kao i proces odabira lokacije za odlaganje nisko i srednje radioaktivnog otpada u Hrvatskoj. Ukoliko se ponovo pokrene proces odabira lokacije, koji je zaustavljen početkom stoljeća, bit će nužna upotreba tehnologije geografskog informacijskog sustava zbog brzine i efikasnosti. U radu su prezentirane neke od bitnih karakteristika potencijalne lokacije – Trgovske gore, kao što su: geologija, hidrogeologija, seizmika, tektonika te socijalni aspekti, prometna infrastruktura i zaštita prirode. Pri ponovnom pokretanju procesa odabira lokacije, informiranje i edukacija javnosti te transparentnost projekta bit će nužni kako bi se javnosti približila problematika odlaganja radioaktivnog otpada, a time smanjili potencijalni problemi društveno-sociološke prirode.Abstract: The master's thesis describes the types of radioactive waste and methods of its disposal. The disposal technology is defined and examples of low and intermediate level radioactive waste repositories in the world are given. Quantities of radioactive waste and conceptual designs for the construction of a repository are listed as well as the selection process method for radioactive waste disposal site in Croatia. If the site selection process is reinitiated (the process was suspended in the beginning of 21st century), it will be necessary to use geographic information systems technology due to its speed and efficiency. This paper describes some of the important characteristics of the Trgovska gora Mts. potential site: its geology, hydrogeology, seismics, tectonics and the social aspect, infrastructure and environmental protection. In the course of site selection process, informing and educating the public will be of crucial importance. Another key element is the transparency of the project. This will bring radioactive waste disposal issues to the public attention and reduce potential social-political problems