the implementation of FEMWASTE (ORNL-5601) computer program. Final report

This report documents a training course conducted for the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on the implementation of a Finite Element Model of WASTE transport through saturated-unsaturated porous media (FEMWASTE) – ORNL-5601. In addition to presenting basic program operations (Appendices A-V through A-VII), the course also covers the following topics: (1) Heuristic derivation of governing equations based on physical and chemical principles, (2) finite element derivation of FEMWASTE, (3) various numerical schemes provided by FEMWASTE, (4) FEMWASTE program structure, and (5) running of three samples problems to demonstrate various options the FEMWASTE can handle. The purpose of the training seminar is to enable NRC staff to use the model (and to be able to modify the code, if necessary) for checking information provided by a licensee, for evaluating alternative sites and designs for burial, and for comparing their results from other methods of solution