Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Disposal of Radioactive Wastes in Geologic Formations
Author: Geologic Disposal of Radioactive Waste in Perspective
Author: OECD Nuclear Energy AgencyPublisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
This report reviews the progress to date in geological disposal of radioactive waste and the further steps that may be required to implement geologic disposal, taking into account both the technical and regulatory requirements, and the need to achieve an appropriate level of societal acceptance.
Geology of High-Level Nuclear Waste Disposal
Author: I.S. RoxburghPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940092609X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Geological Disposal of Radioactive Wastes and Natural Analogues
Author: W. MillerPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080532454
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
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.
Geological Disposal of Radioactive Wastes and Natural Analogues
Author: W. MillerPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 9780080553054
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
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.
Site Investigations for Repositories for Solid Radioactive Wastes in Deep Continental Geological Formations
Author: International Atomic Energy AgencyPublisher: Bernan Press(PA)
ISBN:
Category : Radiation
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Disposition of High-Level Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309073170
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Focused attention by world leaders is needed to address the substantial challenges posed by disposal of spent nuclear fuel from reactors and high-level radioactive waste from processing such fuel. The biggest challenges in achieving safe and secure storage and permanent waste disposal are societal, although technical challenges remain. Disposition of radioactive wastes in a deep geological repository is a sound approach as long as it progresses through a stepwise decision-making process that takes advantage of technical advances, public participation, and international cooperation. Written for concerned citizens as well as policymakers, this book was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and waste management organizations in eight other countries.
Concepts and Examples of Safety Analyses for Radioactive Waste Repositories in Continental Geological Formations
Author: International Atomic Energy AgencyPublisher: Bernan Press(PA)
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Status Report on Handling and Disposal of Radioactive Wastes in the AEC Program
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Radioactive waste disposal
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Geochemical Aspects of Radioactive Waste Disposal
Author: D. G. BrookinsPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461382548
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
There is an extremely voluminous literature on radioactive waste and its disposal, much in the form of government-sponsored research reports. To wade through this mountain of literature is indeed a tedious task, and it is safe to speculate that very few, if any, individuals have the time to examine each report that has been issued during the preceding ten years. This book attempts to summarize much of this literature. Further, many workers in the geosciences have not received training in the nuclear sciences, and many nuclear scientists could be better versed in geology. In this book an attempt is made to cover some background material on radioactive wastes and geotoxicity that may not be an integral part of a geologist's training, and background material on geology and geochemistry for the nuclear scientist. The geochemical material is designed for both the geoscientist and the nuclear scientist. There is no specific level for this book. Certainly, it should be useful to advanced undergraduates and graduates studying geology and nuclear science. It does not pretend to cover a tremendous amount of detail in all subjects, yet the references cited provide the necessary source materials for follow-up study. It is my intention that the reader of this book will have a better, broader understanding of the geochemical aspects of radioactive waste disposal than is otherwise available in anyone source.