Guidelines For Remediation Strategies To Reduce The Radiological Consequences Of Environmental Contamination

Author : Sergey Fesenko,B. J. Howard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9201341105

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Guidelines for Remediation Strategies to Reduce the Radiological Consequences of Environmental Contamination by Sergey Fesenko,B. J. Howard Pdf

This publication addresses the remediation of non-urban terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems including agricultural, forest and aquatic environments contaminated with radionuclides by radiation accidents, radiological incidents and other past activities. Associated social, ethical and economic considerations are also presented. The book describes modern decision aiding technologies and environmental decision support systems for remediation planning and optimization. Several case studies, demonstrating remediation success (radiation and radiological accidents, nuclear test sites, etc.) are presented and evaluated. The publication considers only remediation strategies and management options that are relevant for existing exposure situations. Management options (countermeasures) for pre-deposition and early phases after emergencies are the subject of other IAEA publications.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080914152

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Remediation of Contaminated Environments by Anonim Pdf

Remediation of Contaminated Environments summarises - amongst other things - what happened to the people and environment around Chernobyl (and other nuclear sites) and what measures need to be taken in future in the event of nuclear accidents etc. plus it has a very important and currently topical use in detailing what to do in the event of a terrorist dirty bomb attack on a city. Remediation, including characterization of contaminated sites; safety requirements; remediation planning; effectiveness of individual measures in different environments; social, ethical and economic considerations; application of modern decision aiding technologies Applicable to different categories of contaminated environments and contaminants, comprising areas contaminated by radiation accidents and incidents, nuclear weapon tests, natural radionuclides associated with nuclear fuel cycle, fossil material mining and gas and oil production Associated side effects (environmental and social) and human based remediation measures, comprising perception of this activity by the population; with particular regard to stakeholders and population involvement in making decisions on environmental safety and remediation of contaminated sites

Author : IAEA
Publisher : International Atomic Energy Agency
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789201366214

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Remediation Strategy and Process for Areas Affected by Past Activities or Events by IAEA Pdf

A variety of past activities and events have resulted in contamination of sites and areas by residual radioactive material. In cases where relevant criteria are exceeded, remediation should be implemented to reduce radiation exposure due to contamination, taking into account other non-radiological hazards as appropriate. Remediation includes any actions applied to the contamination itself (the source) or to the exposure pathways to people. This Safety Guide provides recommendations on the planning and implementation of remediation of sites and areas affected by past activities and events based on a systematic, stepwise approach, taking account of the specific characteristics of a given situation and the prevailing circumstances. The Safety Guide is targeted at regulatory bodies, responsible parties, operating organizations and other parties involved in the remediation of sites or areas and contributing to the recovery process to ensure the protection of people and the environment.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201364210

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Remediation Strategy and Process for Areas Affected by Past Activities Or Events by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

A variety of past activities and events have resulted in contamination of sites and areas by residual radioactive material. In cases where relevant criteria are exceeded, remediation should be implemented to reduce radiation exposure due to contamination, taking into account other non-radiological hazards as appropriate. Remediation includes any actions applied to the contamination itself (the source) or to the exposure pathways to people. This Safety Guide provides recommendations on the planning and implementation of remediation of sites and areas affected by past activities and events based on a systematic, stepwise approach, taking account of the specific characteristics of a given situation and the prevailing circumstances. The Safety Guide is targeted at regulatory bodies, responsible parties, operating organizations and other parties involved in the remediation of sites or areas and contributing to the recovery process to ensure the protection of people and the environment.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 9201147058

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Environmental Consequences of the Chernobyl Accident and Their Remediation by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

The explosion on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the consequent reactor fire resulted in an unprecedented release of radioactive material from a nuclear reactor and adverse consequences for the public and the environment. Although the accident occurred nearly two decades ago, controversy still surrounds the real impact of the disaster. Therefore the IAEA, in cooperation with other UN bodies, the World Bank, as well as the competent authorities of Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, established the Chernobyl Forum in 2003. The mission of the Forum was to generate 'authoritative consensual statements' on the environmental consequences and health effects attributable to radiation exposure arising from the accident as well as to provide advice on environmental remediation and special health care programmes, and to suggest areas in which further research is required. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Chernobyl Forum concerning the environmental effects of the Chernobyl accident.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9201020090

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Integrated Approach to Planning the Remediation of Sites Undergoing Decommissioning by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Investigates the potential synergies between decommissioning and site remediation in order to allow for the implementation of both processes in an integrated and cost effective way. The publication reviews the planning procedures for, and operational constraints on, partial remediation of sites.

Author : Dharmendra K. Gupta,Anna Voronina
Publisher : Springer
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3319733974

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Remediation Measures for Radioactively Contaminated Areas by Dharmendra K. Gupta,Anna Voronina Pdf

This book offers extensive and comprehensive knowledge to the researchers and academicians who are working on decontamination of radioactively contaminated areas. Remediation strategies for contaminated sites are provided. Readers who will find this book useful include professionals specializing in radioecology, safe disposal of radioactive waste, as well as decontamination, remediation legacies and impact of radioactive waste material on the environment. The chapters give a broad overview and reviews of a number of original publications on remediation strategies that were explored after the Chernobyl and Fukushima Nuclear Power plant accidents. Useful case studies are provided that explore the latest technological developments and future trends for affected area decontamination.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015069119546

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Environmental Contamination from Uranium Production Facilities and Their Remediation by Anonim Pdf

The legacies of past uranium mining and milling continue to be of concern and require assessment and remedial action. This problem has been recognized in many parts of the world over the past three decades, but has received increased attention since the end of the Cold War. Considerable effort and resources have been expended in dealing with this legacy. However, it has to be noted that the search for uranium has covered almost all countries on the globe. The result in some countries is a legacy of numerous small scale mines and mills. For economic and other reasons, including less stringent environmental standards and awareness at the time, these operations may not have been properly closed out and made safe. The remediation strategies and techniques developed by major problem holders, such as the USA or Germany, often would be out of scale for the problems in other countries. Therefore an international workshop was organized in Lisbon from 11 to 13 February 2004 as a forum for the exchange of views and experiences of countries with smaller scale uranium mining legacies.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Source Removal of Contaminants in the Subsurface
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309094474

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Contaminants in the Subsurface by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Source Removal of Contaminants in the Subsurface Pdf

At hundreds of thousands of commercial, industrial, and military sites across the country, subsurface materials including groundwater are contaminated with chemical waste. The last decade has seen growing interest in using aggressive source remediation technologies to remove contaminants from the subsurface, but there is limited understanding of (1) the effectiveness of these technologies and (2) the overall effect of mass removal on groundwater quality. This report reviews the suite of technologies available for source remediation and their ability to reach a variety of cleanup goals, from meeting regulatory standards for groundwater to reducing costs. The report proposes elements of a protocol for accomplishing source remediation that should enable project managers to decide whether and how to pursue source remediation at their sites.

Author : Dharmendra K. Gupta,Clemens Walther
Publisher : Springer
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319415253

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Impact of Cesium on Plants and the Environment by Dharmendra K. Gupta,Clemens Walther Pdf

This book provides extensive and comprehensive knowledge to the researchers/academics who are working in the field of cesium contaminated sites, and the impact on plants. This book is also helpful for graduate and undergraduate students who are specializing in radioecology or safe disposal of radioactive waste, remediation of legacies and the impact on the environment. Radiocesium (137Cs and 134Cs) was released into the environment as a result of nuclear weapons testing in 1950s and 1960s (~1x1018 Bq), and later due to the Chernobyl accident in 1986 (8.5x1016 Bq) and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in 2011 (~1x1017 Bq). 137Cs is still of relevance due to its half-life of 30 years. The study of radioisotope 137Cs is important, as production and emission rates are high compared to other radioisotopes, due to high fission yield and high volatility. This book contains original work and reviews on how cesium is released into the environment on translocation from soil to plants and further on to animals and into the human food chain. Separate chapters focus on the effective half-life of cesium in plants and on how different cultivars are responding in accumulation of cesium. Other key chapters focus on cesium impact on single cells to higher plants and also on remediation measures as well as on basic mechanism used for remedial options and analysis of transfer factors. The book rounds off by contributions on cesium uptake and translocation and its toxicity in plants after the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : International Atomic Energy Agency
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9201427107

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Management of Norm Residues by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

Author : Dharmendra K. Gupta,Anna Voronina
Publisher : Springer
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319733982

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Remediation Measures for Radioactively Contaminated Areas by Dharmendra K. Gupta,Anna Voronina Pdf

This book offers extensive and comprehensive knowledge to the researchers and academicians who are working on decontamination of radioactively contaminated areas. Remediation strategies for contaminated sites are provided. Readers who will find this book useful include professionals specializing in radioecology, safe disposal of radioactive waste, as well as decontamination, remediation legacies and impact of radioactive waste material on the environment. The chapters give a broad overview and reviews of a number of original publications on remediation strategies that were explored after the Chernobyl and Fukushima Nuclear Power plant accidents. Useful case studies are provided that explore the latest technological developments and future trends for affected area decontamination.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015068756223

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Remediation Process for Areas Affected by Past Activities and Accidents by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

This report sets out guidance on implementing the requirements for the remediation of sites contaminated by radioactive materials by past nuclear activities and accidents. It provides recommendations for protective and remedial actions intended to reduce existing prolonged exposures due to contamination and to avert potential prolonged exposure or the likelihood of such exposure from related contamination. Topics covered include: regulatory infrastructure and responsibilities; the remediation process and initial decision making; planning and operational aspects; and post-remediation management.

Author : IAEA.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9789201313225

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EXPERIENCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE AFTER NUCLEAR ACCIDENTS by IAEA. Pdf

Author : Sergei V. Jargin
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781527551015

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The Overestimation of Medical Consequences of Low-Dose Exposure to Ionizing Radiation, 2nd Edition by Sergei V. Jargin Pdf

This book analyzes bias and conflicts of interest in numerous papers exaggerating the medical and biological consequences of low-dose radiation. After the Chernobyl accident, many publications overestimated its medical consequences. Among the motives for doing so were financing, international help, publication pressure, and the pressure to write numerous theses and articles throughout one’s scientific career. The accident has been exploited to strangle nuclear energy, thus boosting fossil fuel prices. Nuclear facilities are potential targets in armed conflicts. One of the motives to unleash the war in Ukraine and threats to use nuclear weapons seems to be boosting fossil fuel prices. In more developed countries, antinuclear resentments have been supported by Green activists, well in agreement with the interests of fossil fuel vendors, several companies and certain governments. Today, there are no alternatives to nuclear energy. This book argues that, in the long run, non-renewable fossil fuels will become more expensive, contributing to excessive population growth in oil-producing regions and poverty elsewhere.