Nuclear Waste

Author : Michael I Ojovan,William E. Lee
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080993935

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An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation by Michael I Ojovan,William E. Lee Pdf

Drawing on the authors’ extensive experience in the processing and disposal of waste, An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation, Second Edition examines the gamut of nuclear waste issues from the natural level of radionuclides in the environment to geological disposal of waste-forms and their long-term behavior. It covers all-important aspects of processing and immobilization, including nuclear decay, regulations, new technologies and methods. Significant focus is given to the analysis of the various matrices used, especially cement and glass, with further discussion of other matrices such as bitumen. The final chapter concentrates on the performance assessment of immobilizing materials and safety of disposal, providing a full range of the resources needed to understand and correctly immobilize nuclear waste. The fully revised second edition focuses on core technologies and has an integrated approach to immobilization and hazards Each chapter focuses on a different matrix used in nuclear waste immobilization: cement, bitumen, glass and new materials Keeps the most important issues surrounding nuclear waste - such as treatment schemes and technologies and disposal - at the forefront

Author : Man-Sung Yim
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789402421064

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Nuclear Waste Management by Man-Sung Yim Pdf

This book lays a comprehensive foundation for addressing the issue of safety in the lifecycle of nuclear waste. With the focus on the fundamental principles, the book covers key technical approaches to safety in the management of spent nuclear fuel, reprocessed high-level waste, low-level waste, and decommissioning wastes. Behaviors of nuclear waste in natural and engineered systems in relation to safety assessment are also described through the explanation of fundamental processes. For any country involved with the use of nuclear power, nuclear waste management is a topic of grave importance. Although many countries have heavily invested in nuclear waste management, having a successful national program still remains a major challenge. This book offers substantial guidance for those seeking solutions to these problems. As the problem of nuclear waste management is heavily influenced by social factors, the connection between technical and social issues in nuclear waste management is also discussed. The book is a core text for advanced students in nuclear and environmental engineering, and a valuable reference for those working in nuclear engineering and related areas.

Author : Michael I Ojovan,William E Lee,William E. Lee
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080455719

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An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation by Michael I Ojovan,William E Lee,William E. Lee Pdf

Safety and environmental impact is of uppermost concern when dealing with the movement and storage of nuclear waste. The 20 chapters in 'An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation' cover all important aspects of immobilisation, from nuclear decay, to regulations, to new technologies and methods. Significant focus is given to the analysis of the various matrices used in transport: cement, bitumen and glass, with the greatest attention being given to glass. The last chapter concentrates on the performance assessment of each matrix, and on new developments of ceramics and glass composite materials, thermochemical methods and in-situ metal matrix immobilisation. The book thoroughly covers all issues surrounding nuclear waste: from where to locate nuclear waste in the environment, through nuclear waste generation and sources, treatment schemes and technologies, immobilisation technologies and waste forms, disposal and long term behaviour. Particular attention is paid to internationally approved and worldwide-applied approaches and technologies. * Each chapter focuses on a different matrix used in nuclear waste immobilisation: Cement, bitumen, glass and new materials. * Keeps the most important issues surrounding nuclear waste – such as treatment schemes and technologies, and disposal - at the forefront.

Author : Michael J Apted,Joonhong Ahn
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081006528

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Geological Repository Systems for Safe Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuels and Radioactive Waste by Michael J Apted,Joonhong Ahn Pdf

Geological Repository Systems for Safe Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuels and Radioactive Waste, Second Edition, critically reviews state-of-the-art technologies and scientific methods relating to the implementation of the most effective approaches to the long-term, safe disposition of nuclear waste, also discussing regulatory developments and social engagement approaches as major themes. Chapters in Part One introduce the topic of geological disposal, providing an overview of near-surface, intermediate depth, and deep borehole disposal, spanning low-, medium- and high-level wastes. Part Two addresses the different types of repository systems – crystalline, clay, and salt, also discussing methods of site surveying and construction. The critical safety issue of engineered barrier systems is the focus of Part Three, with coverage ranging from nuclear waste canisters, to buffer and backfill materials. Lastly, Parts Four and Five focus on safety, security, and acceptability, concentrating on repository performance assessment, then radiation protection, environmental monitoring, and social engagement. Comprehensively revised, updated, and expanded with 25% new material on topics of current importance, this is the standard reference for all nuclear waste management and geological repository professionals and researchers. Contains 25% more material on topics of current importance in this new, comprehensive edition Fully updated coverage of both near-surface/intermediate depth, and deep borehole disposal in one convenient volume Goes beyond the scientific and technical aspects of disposal to include the political, regulatory, and societal issues involved, all from an international perspective

Author : Rosemary Joyce
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780190888138

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The Future of Nuclear Waste by Rosemary Joyce Pdf

"How can sites of waste disposal be marked to prevent contamination in the future? The United States government addressed this challenge in planning for nuclear waste repositories. Consulting with experts in imagining future scenarios, in language and communication, and in anthropology, the Department of Energy sought to develop plans that would satisfy demands from the Environmental Protection Agency for a marker system that would be effective long into the future. Expert consultants proposed two very different designs: one based on archaeological sites recognized as cultural heritage monuments; the other proposing that certain forms invoke universal feelings. The Department of Energy opted for a design based on archaeological ruins, cited as proof human-made markers could last and communicate warnings for thousands of years. This book explores the common sense assumptions the experts made about their archaeological models, and shows how they are contradicted by what archaeologists understand about these places and things. The book alternates between discussions of archaeological marker designs and reflections on the alternative proposal based on archetypes intended to arouse universal responses. Recognizing these archetype designs as similar in scale and form to Land Art projects, it compares the way government experts proposed their designs would work with views of modern artists and critics. Drawing on views of indigenous people who disproportionately are asked to accommodate such projects, the book explores concessions within the project that only oral transmission is likely to ensure such sites remain identifiable long into the future"--

Author : Darrin Durant,Genevieve Fuji Johnson
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780774859035

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Nuclear Waste Management in Canada by Darrin Durant,Genevieve Fuji Johnson Pdf

As oil reserves decline and the environment takes centre stage in public policy discussions, the merits and dangers of nuclear power and nuclear waste management are once again being debated. Nuclear Waste Management in Canada provides a critical counterpoint to the position of government and industry by examining not only the technical but also the social and ethical aspects of the issue. What do frequently used terms such as safety, risk, and acceptability really mean? And how and why did the public consultation process in Canada fail to address ethical and social issues? This timely collection defuses the uncertainty, ambiguity, and ignorance that surrounds discussions of nuclear energy.

Author : Kate Scarborough
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736813624

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Nuclear Waste by Kate Scarborough Pdf

Nuclear power evolved with the need for more energy. This text explains how nuclear power stations produce waste, how that waste affects the environment, and what is being done to prevent or control it.

Author : Achim Brunnengräber,Maria Rosaria Di Nucci,Ana Maria Isidoro Losada,Lutz Mez,Miranda A. Schreurs
Publisher : Springer
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783658089627

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Nuclear Waste Governance by Achim Brunnengräber,Maria Rosaria Di Nucci,Ana Maria Isidoro Losada,Lutz Mez,Miranda A. Schreurs Pdf

This volume examines the national plans that ten Euratom countries plus Switzerland and the United States are developing to address high-level radioactive waste storage and disposal. The chapters, which were written by 23 international experts, outline European and national regulations, technology choices, safety criteria, monitoring systems, compensation schemes, institutional structures, and approaches to public involvement. Key stakeholders, their values and interests are introduced, the responsibilities and authority of different actors considered, decision-making processes are analyzed as well as the factors influencing different national policy choices. The views and expectations of different communities regarding participatory decision making and compensation and the steps that have been or are being taken to promote dialogue and constructive problem-solving are also considered.​

Author : Florence Bart,Céline Cau-di-Coumes,Fabien Frizon,Sylvie Lorente
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461434450

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Cement-Based Materials for Nuclear Waste Storage by Florence Bart,Céline Cau-di-Coumes,Fabien Frizon,Sylvie Lorente Pdf

As the re-emergence of nuclear power as an acceptable energy source on an international basis continues, the need for safe and reliable ways to dispose of radioactive waste becomes ever more critical. The ultimate goal for designing a predisposal waste-management system depends on producing waste containers suitable for storage, transportation and permanent disposal. Cement-Based Materials for Nuclear-Waste Storage provides a roadmap for the use of cementation as an applied technique for the treatment of low- and intermediate-level radioactive wastes. Coverage includes, but is not limited to, a comparison of cementation with other solidification techniques, advantages of calcium-silicate cements over other materials and a discussion of the long-term suitability and safety of waste packages as well as cement barriers.

Author : Andrew Blowers,David Lowry,Barry D. Solomon
Publisher : Springer
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1991-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781349212460

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The International Politics of Nuclear Waste by Andrew Blowers,David Lowry,Barry D. Solomon Pdf

Looking at the politics of nuclear waste, this book examines the subject from an international standpoint. Other works by the author Andrew Blowers include "The Limits of Power" and "Something in the Air", and he has been co-editor on books such as "Nuclear Power in Crisis".

Author : Mark H. Sanders,Charlotta E. Sanders
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128137390

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Nuclear Waste Management Strategies by Mark H. Sanders,Charlotta E. Sanders Pdf

Nuclear Waste Management Strategies: An International Perspective presents worldwide insights into nuclear waste management strategies from a technical engineering perspective, with consideration for important legal aspects. It provides a one-stop, comprehensive analysis of both historical and up-to-date nuclear waste management strategies, while consulting important legal aspects of decision-making and implementation processes. With case studies from around the world, this book provides a unique understanding of nuclear waste management technologies and methods available, ensuring that researchers and engineering professionals are equipped with the right knowledge to design, build, implement and improve their own waste management strategies. This book will benefit those researching and learning in the nuclear energy sector, especially those specializing in nuclear waste management strategies, as well as technical and legal communities within nuclear and environmental areas. It is also a valuable resource for lawmakers and regulatory bodies concerned with nuclear policy and waste management. Provides a one-stop location for reference material on nuclear waste management strategies from around the world Focuses on the associated technical engineering elements of planning for, and implementing, waste management strategies Includes real-life examples from Europe, North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa

Author : League of Women Voters (U.S.). Education Fund
Publisher : Lyons Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1987-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0941130436

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The Nuclear Waste Primer by League of Women Voters (U.S.). Education Fund Pdf

Author : William M. Alley,Rosemarie Alley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107030114

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Too Hot to Touch by William M. Alley,Rosemarie Alley Pdf

A fascinating and authoritative account of the controversies and possibilities surrounding nuclear waste disposal, providing expert discussion in down-to-earth language.

Author : Piero Risoluti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 3540404473

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Nuclear Waste by Piero Risoluti Pdf

The selection of a suitable site for disposal of nuclear waste is today one of the most difficult and controversial tasks, primarily because of the opposition of the local community. This book is geared to explain the origin of the negative perception of nuclear energy by the public at large. The author emphasizes that the problem of social acceptance of nuclear-waste disposal sites is mostly based on misinformation conveyed by antinuclear proponents. This contribution also provides a comprehensive picture of the most significant recent technical achievements in the disposal of nuclear waste.

Author : United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Radioactive waste disposal
ISBN : SRLF:D0007771603

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Nuclear Waste by United States. General Accounting Office Pdf