Figures & data
Figure 1. Sinking of spherical capsule in rock.
Figure 2. Sinking device in the form of spatial structure: (1) spherical heat-generating elements; (2) connecting elements.
Figure 3. The specific energy release rate in granite and salt generated by a 1 Bq of 60Co point source.
Figure 4. Volume integral energy release in granite and salt generated by one decay of 60Co in point source.
Figure 5. The specific energy release rate in granite and salt from a plane infinite source with 60Co surface activity of 1 Bq/m2.
Figure 6. The self-absorption fraction of gamma radiation energy in spherical sources of different radii uniformly filled with the 60Co.
Figure 7. Diagram of sinking of the device based on direct heating of rocks by radiation.
Figure 8. Temperature distribution in granite and salt corresponding to 60Co average surface activity of 5·1017 Bq/m2.
Figure 9. The descent velocity in granite and salt, depending on the average surface activity of the 60Co in a device based on direct heating of rocks by radiation.
