The Scientific and Regulatory Basis for the Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste

ISBN-13: 9780471960904 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 454 str.

Savage; David Savage; David Savage

Opis

The disposal of radioactive waste is a serious problem curbing the future use of nuclear power. This study addresses the key technical, social and political arguments, and offers an up-to-date picture of the radioactive waste disposal techniques currently available. The topics addressed include regulatory criteria, types of waste, the selection and evaluation of geological disposal media, the use of underground research laboratories, the movement of radionuclides in the biosphere, repository performance assessment tools and approaches, the disposal of other types of waste products, and the assessment of information from natural systems.

Spis treści

Waste Characteristics.

Repository and Barrier Concepts.

The Near–Field.

The Far–Field.

The Biosphere and Radiological Effects.

Selection of Waste Disposal Sites.

Site Characterisation and URLs.

Performance Assessment.

Uncertainty and Confidence Building.

Where Next.

Index.

Blurb

The disposal of radioactive waste is a central issue in the future of nuclear power and poses considerable technical, political and social issues. This book addresses these topics in an integrated fashion using performance assessment of the disposal concept as a unifying theme. Subjects addressed include: regulatory criteria; waste types, sources and characteristics; man–made or "engineered" barriers; the selection and evaluation of geological disposal media; the use of underground research laboratories; the movement of radionuclides in the biosphere; repository performance assessment tools and approaches; addressing uncertainty and spatial variability; assessing information from natural systems; and looking at radioactive waste in relation to other wastes. The book provides an up–to–date picture of radioactive waste disposal issues and will be of interest to scientists, engineers and consultants working in the nuclear industry and the environmental field.