Geologic Disposal of Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste PDF

Features

Examines step-by-step procedures for the disposal of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste

Covers different types of geological media

Presents information on preparation, handling, transport, and isolation of waste using the latest clay and concrete materials

Examines the risks of contamination of soils as well as worst-case scenarios, and offers the best ways to avoid and mitigate accidents

Presents numerous examples of existing storage facilities and offers best practices

Summary

This book will address concepts and techniques for preparation and disposal of low- (LLW) and intermediate-level (ILW) radioactive waste from the nuclear industry, the weapons industry, university labs, research institutes, and from the commercial industry. It will aid decision-makers in finding optimal technical/economical solutions, including how site investigations, design, construction, identification and selection of construction materials (clay and concrete), and monitoring can be made. It will also examine techniques for isolating soil and rock contaminated by leaking nuclear plants and from damaged nuclear reactors such as those at the Fukushima and Chernobyl nuclear plants.

Authors: Roland Pusch, Raymond N. Yong, Masashi Nakano