Lucie Novakova1, Milan Broz2, Jiri Zaruba3, Karel Sosna3, Jan Najser3, Lenka Rukavickova4, Jan Franek4, Vladimir Rudajev5
1. Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., V Holesovickach 41, 182 00 Prague
2. Institute of Geophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., Bocni 1401, 141 31 Prague, Czech Republic
3. ARCADIS CZ a.s. Division Geotechnika, Geologicka 988/4, 152 00 Prague, Czech Republic
4. Czech Geological Survey, Geologicka 6, 152 00 Prague, Czech Republic
5. Εmeritus scientist, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Narodni 1009/3, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Βedrock instability of underground storage systems in the Czech Republic, Central Europe
Lucie Novakova1, Milan Broz2, Jiri Zaruba3, Karel Sosna3, Jan Najser3, Lenka Rukavickova4, Jan Franek4, and Vladimir Rudajev5
1. Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., V Holesovickach 41, 182 00 Prague
2. Institute of Geophysics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i., Bocni 1401, 141 31 Prague, Czech Republic
3. ARCADIS CZ a.s. Division Geotechnika, Geologicka 988/4, 152 00 Prague, Czech Republic
4. Czech Geological Survey, Geologicka 6, 152 00 Prague, Czech Republic
5. Εmeritus scientist, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Narodni 1009/3, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Abstract：
Underground storage systems are currently being used worldwide for the geological storage of natural gas (CH4), the geological disposal of CO2, in geothermal energy, or radioactive waste disposal. We introduce a complex approach to the risks posed by induced bedrock instabilities in deep geological underground storage sites. Bedrock instability owing to underground openings has been studied and discussed for many years. The Bohemian Massif in the Czech Republic (Central Europe) is geologically and tectonically complex. However, this setting is ideal for learning about the instability state of rock masses. Long-term geological and mining studies, natural and induced seismicity, radon emanations, and granite properties as potential storage sites for disposal of radioactive waste in the Czech Republic have provided useful information. In addition, the Czech Republic, with an average concentration radon of 140 Bq m−3, has the highest average radon concentrations in the world. Bedrock instabilities might emerge from microscale features, such as grain size and mineral orientation, and microfracturing. Any underground storage facility construction has to consider the stored substance and the geological settings. In the Czech Republic, granites and granitoids are the best underground storage sites. Microcrack networks and migration properties are rock specific and vary considerably. Moreover, the matrix porosity also affects the mechanical properties of the rocks. Any underground storage site has to be selected carefully. The authors suggest to study the complex set of parameters from micro to macroscale for a particular place and type of rock to ensure that the storage remains safe and stable during construction, operation, and after closure.
. Βedrock instability of underground storage systems in the Czech Republic, Central Europe[J]. APPLIED GEOPHYSICS, 2016, 13(2): 315-325.
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