Defence Nuclear Waste Disposal In Russia International Perspective

Author : Michael Stenhouse,Vladimir I. Kirko
Publisher : Springer
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401061483

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Defence Nuclear Waste Disposal in Russia: International Perspective by Michael Stenhouse,Vladimir I. Kirko Pdf

Significant amounts of liquid and solid radioactive waste have been generated in Russia during the production of nuclear weapons, and there is an urgent need to find suitable ways to manage these wastes in a way that protects both the current population and future generations. This book contains contributions from pure and applied scientists and other representatives from Europe, North America, and Russia, who are, or have been, actively involved in the field of radioactive waste management and disposal. First-hand experience of specific problems associated with defence-related wastes in the USA and the Russian Federation is presented, and current plans are described for the disposal of solid wastes arising from civilian nuclear power production programmes in other countries, including Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany and the UK. The book provides a good insight into ongoing research at local and national level within Russia, devoted to the safe disposal of defence-related radioactive waste. It also demonstrates how existing expertise and technology from civilian nuclear waste management programmes can be applied to solving the problems created by nuclear defence programmes. Contributions address methods of immobilisation, site selection methodology, site characterisation techniques and data interpretation, the key elements of safety/performance assessments of planned deep (geological) repositories for radioactive waste, and radionuclide transport modelling. Concerns associated with certain specific nuclear waste disposal concepts and repository sites are also presented.

Author : M.J. Stenhouse,Vladimir I. Kirko
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401151122

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Defence Nuclear Waste Disposal in Russia: International Perspective by M.J. Stenhouse,Vladimir I. Kirko Pdf

Significant amounts of liquid and solid radioactive waste have been generated in Russia during the production of nuclear weapons, and there is an urgent need to find suitable ways to manage these wastes in a way that protects both the current population and future generations. This book contains contributions from pure and applied scientists and other representatives from Europe, North America, and Russia, who are, or have been, actively involved in the field of radioactive waste management and disposal. First-hand experience of specific problems associated with defence-related wastes in the USA and the Russian Federation is presented, and current plans are described for the disposal of solid wastes arising from civilian nuclear power production programmes in other countries, including Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany and the UK. The book provides a good insight into ongoing research at local and national level within Russia, devoted to the safe disposal of defence-related radioactive waste. It also demonstrates how existing expertise and technology from civilian nuclear waste management programmes can be applied to solving the problems created by nuclear defence programmes. Contributions address methods of immobilisation, site selection methodology, site characterisation techniques and data interpretation, the key elements of safety/performance assessments of planned deep (geological) repositories for radioactive waste, and radionuclide transport modelling. Concerns associated with certain specific nuclear waste disposal concepts and repository sites are also presented.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015034517956

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International Co-operation on Nuclear Waste Management in the Russian Federation by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Proceedings of a seminar organized at the request of the Nordic States, Vienna, 15-17 May 1995, with the purpose of encouraging greater international co-operation with the Russian Federation in the area of radioactive waste management. This publication provides to the international community the first comprehensive picture of the waste management infrastructure of the Russian Federation and may assist countries and organizations that wish to begin or extend co-operative programmes in this area. To this end the IAEA will establish an international Expert Contact Group to co-ordinate and assist such programmes.

Author : Ferenc L. Toth
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048187126

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Geological Disposal of Carbon Dioxide and Radioactive Waste: A Comparative Assessment by Ferenc L. Toth Pdf

Fossil fuels will remain the backbone of the global energy economy for the foreseeable future. The contribution of nuclear energy to the global energy supply is also expected to increase. With the pressing need to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the fossil energy industry is exploring the possibility of carbon dioxide disposal in geological media. Geological disposal has been studied for decades by the nuclear industry with a view to ensuring the safe containment of its wastes. Geological disposal of carbon dioxide and that of radioactive waste gives rise to many common concerns in domains ranging from geology to public acceptance. In this respect, comparative assessments reveal many similarities, ranging from the transformation of the geological environment and safety and monitoring concerns to regulatory, liability and public acceptance issues. However, there are profound differences on a broad range of issues as well, such as the quantities and hazardous features of the materials to be disposed of, the characteristics of the targeted geological media, the site engineering technologies involved and the timescales required for safe containment at the disposal location. There are ample opportunities to learn from comparisons and to derive insights that will assist policymakers responsible for national energy strategies and international climate policies.

Author : Wing Commander (Dr) Umesh Chandra Jha
Publisher : KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9789386288950

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Military Weapons and Environment by Wing Commander (Dr) Umesh Chandra Jha Pdf

Armed conflicts have become more complicated, with the emphasis shifting towards new weapons such as drones, cybercrime and autonomous weapons. In July 2017, the UN General Assembly adopted the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This treaty prohibits a full range of nuclear-weapon-related activities, such as undertaking to develop, test, produce, manufacture, acquire, possess or stockpile nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices, as well as the use or threat of use of these weapons. The ongoing conflicts have shown that the consequences of the use of explosive weapons are not limited to death, physical injury and disability, but also include long-term impacts on mental well-being. The use of improvised weapons by States and non-State actors is an area of concern for the environment. Every State must, therefore, ensure that weapons used by their armed forces are explicitly adjudged under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Human Rights Law. While reviewing a new weapon, the States must adopt multilateral approaches, drawing upon relevant legal, health, environmental and military expertise. This book describes the environmental effects of eight weapons and explosive remnants of war that have caused extensive environmental harm in the recent past. It also makes specific recommendations addressed to the international community and the States for protecting the natural environment from the impact of weapons of war. This book will contribute towards a better understanding of the environmental harm caused by military weapons.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789385714719

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Weapons of War: Environmental Impact by Anonim Pdf

The Indian Air Force, from a humble beginning in 1932 with 4 Wapiti aircraft, six Indian officers and 22 hawai sepoys, have traversed a long journey of eighty one years and crossed noteworthy milestones to become the fourth largest air force in the world. While facing several limitations/challenges, IAF have met all the national defence requirements, and made several strategic contributions. With growing economic interests and national aspirations, expanding interests well beyond our territorial boundaries and prevailing internal security challenges, India’s national defence requirements are also increasing. The first Gulf War was a monumental turning point in the war-time employment of aerospace power. Ever since significance of aerospace power in war, crisis and peace time has been gaining ascendency. Kosovo and Libya are the two pertinent examples of the allies virtually relying on aerospace power, without committing any soldiers on the ground. Scrutiny of the emerging global and national trends suggests that employment of the aerospace assets, as well as nation’s expectation from the IAF, will continue to rise. Alongside, there is an unplanned fall in flying platforms, weapon systems and pilot strength of the IAF. This study is an attempt to analyse the history of the IAF in war as well as ‘other than war operations’; to appreciate the emerging trends in geopolitics, aerospace technology and doctrine; and to identify the likely challenges IAF would be facing in the next two decades and beyond. Road map for transformation of the national security framework, indigenous aerospace industry and the IAF has also been suggested.

Author : X.L. Li,M. Van Geet,C. Bruggeman,M. De Craen
Publisher : Geological Society of London Special Publications
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786205933

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Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste in Deep Clay Formations by X.L. Li,M. Van Geet,C. Bruggeman,M. De Craen Pdf

As part of research into the geological disposal of radioactive waste in Belgium, the HADES underground research laboratory (URL) was constructed in a clay formation in the early 1980s. This was the world's first purpose-built URL in a deep clay formation. Over the past four decades, the HADES URL has played an important role in the research, development and demonstration (RD&D) of geological disposal. It enabled the in situ characterization of the clay host rock, it allowed experiments to be performed under realistic geological conditions and it demonstrated the feasibility of constructing, operating and closing underground repositories. This volume presents several key contributions of the HADES URL to both Belgian and international research into geological disposal. It not only compiles some important RD&D results, but also illustrates the essential role URLs such as the HADES URL have played in developing concepts for the geological disposal of radioactive waste.

Author : Dr. U C Jha
Publisher : Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789382652816

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Armed Conflict and Environmental Damage by Dr. U C Jha Pdf

Armed conflict and military activities have serious adverse impacts on the environment. Modern weaponry, troop movements, landmines, hazardous military waste, and the destruction of forests for military use are a few sources of harm to the environment both during armed conflict and peacetime military activities. Ecological assaults in combat areas are often kept a secret by the government, resulting in even greater humanitarian and environmental harm. Environmental degradation is increasingly being recognized as one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century and its effects are being felt worldwide. Both domestic and international legislations have been inadequate in mitigating the impact of military activities. This book provides details of the environmental destruction wreaked during international and non-international armed conflicts and argues that the existing legal regime for the protection of the environment during armed conflict requires substantial modification. It puts forward the view that though it is inconceivable to impose an absolute ban on environmental damage during military operations, strengthening and clarifying the existing laws protecting the environment in times of conflict, and enforcing environment-friendly practices among military forces could go a long way in protecting natural assets of our earth.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Board on Radioactive Waste Management
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999-10-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309184588

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Disposition of High-Level Radioactive Waste Through Geological Isolation by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,Board on Radioactive Waste Management Pdf

During the next several years, decisions are expected to be made in several countries on the further development and implementation of the geological disposition option. The Board on Radioactive Waste Management (BRWM) of the U.S. National Academies believes that informed and reasoned discussion of relevant scientific, engineering and social issues can-and should-play a constructive role in the decision process by providing information to decision makers on relevant technical and policy issues. A BRWM-initiated project including a workshop at Irvine, California on November 4-5, 1999, and subsequent National Academies' report to be published in spring, 2000, are intended to provide such information to national policy makers both in the U.S. and abroad. To inform national policies, it is essential that experts from the physical, geological, and engineering sciences, and experts from the policy and social science communities work together. Some national programs have involved social science and policy experts from the beginning, while other programs have only recently recognized the importance of this collaboration. An important goal of the November workshop is to facilitate dialogue between these communities, as well as to encourage the sharing of experiences from many national programs. The workshop steering committee has prepared this discussion for participants at the workshop. It should elicit critical comments and help identify topics requiring in-depth discussion at the workshop. It is not intended as a statement of findings, conclusions, or recommendations. It is rather intended as a vehicle for stimulating dialogue among the workshop participants. Out of that dialogue will emerge the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the National Academies' report.

Author : W. Miller,R. Alexander,N. Chapman,John C McKinley,J.A.T. Smellie
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080553052

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Geological Disposal of Radioactive Wastes and Natural Analogues by W. Miller,R. Alexander,N. Chapman,John C McKinley,J.A.T. Smellie Pdf

Many countries are currently exploring the option to dispose of highly radioactive solid wastes deep underground in purpose built, engineered repositories. A number of surface and shallow repositories for less radioactive wastes are already in operation. One of the challenges facing the nuclear industry is to demonstrate confidently that a repository will contain wastes for so long that any releases that might take place in the future will pose no significant health or environmental risk. One method for building confidence in the long-term future safety of a repository is to look at the physical and chemical processes which operate in natural and archaeological systems, and to draw appropriate parallels with the repository. For example, to understand why some uranium orebodies have remained isolated underground for billions of years. Such studies are called 'natural analogues'. This book investigates the concept of geological disposal and examines the wide range of natural analogues which have been studied. Lessons learnt from studies of archaeological and natural systems can be used to improve our capabilities for assessing the future safety of a radioactive waste repository.

Author : Ian W. Donald
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444319361

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Waste Immobilization in Glass and Ceramic Based Hosts by Ian W. Donald Pdf

The safe storage in glass-based materials of both radioactiveand non-radioactive hazardous wastes is covered in a single book,making it unique Provides a comprehensive and timely reference source at thiscritical time in waste management, including an extensive andup-to-date bibliography in all areas outlined to waste conversionand related technologies, both radioactive and non-radioactive Brings together all aspects of waste vitrification, drawscomparisons between the different types of wastes and treatments,and outlines where lessons learnt in the radioactive waste fieldcan be of benefit in the treatment of non-radioactive wastes

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015047305837

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Safety of Radioactive Waste Disposal by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Accompanying CD-ROM contains the complete text of the printed volume.

Author : David J. Wronkiewicz,Joon H. Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1370 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999-11-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822028561744

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Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXII: Volume 556 by David J. Wronkiewicz,Joon H. Lee Pdf

The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015047516276

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Handling and Processing of Radioactive Waste from Nuclear Applications by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Provides detailed information on the handling, processing and storage techniques most widely used and recommended for waste from non-fuel-cycle activities. The report was designed to meet the needs of developing countries by focusing on the most simple, affordable and reliable techniques and discussing their advantages and limitations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Glass waste
ISBN : UVA:X004808901

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Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management by Anonim Pdf