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Table 2

Guidance values for UWV durability design.

VariableA UnitsB Target value for sequestration durabilityC
MRVD notes
100 y 1000 y
Kgw Groundwater hydraulic conductivity m/s ≤1 × 10−9 ≤1 × 10−10 These variables address the groundwater-incursion suppression requirement.
LC Confining layer thickness m 1 to 3 10 to 30 These target values apply to the sub-surface confining layer which separates the UWV from the nearest aquifer.
Ksi Surface hydraulic conductivity m/s ≤5 × 10−9 ≤5 × 10−10 These variables address infiltration by surface water.
LCl Cap thickness m 3 to 3.2 3.5 to 5 These target values apply to the surface cap of sediments or soils covering the top of the UWV.
PGA Peak ground acceleration % g(m/s2) 9% (0.88) 9% (0.88) This variable defines the maximum expected seismic energy input through ground shaking.
PGD Peak ground displacement m 0.012 0.012 This variable defines the maximum expected size/shape distortion of the UWV created by seismic energy.
VWBB Void space around buried wood Percentage of total volume 25% 50% Gas containment is maximized if the void space is at least partially filled by loose, smectite-rich clay.
A

Refer to Figure 1 for physical context.

B

Abbreviations: g – gravitational acceleration (1 g = 9.81 m/s2); m = meter; s = second; y = year.

C

Durability is the length of time that sequestered carbon will be isolated from environmental re-circulation.

D

Monitoring, verification and reporting (for carbon-accounting audits).

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