| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 488 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Woodhead Publishing series in energy ; no. 12 |
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Woodhead Publishing in energy ; no. 12.
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| Contents |
Radioactive waste characterization and selection of processing technologies / M.I. Ojovan -- pt. 1. Radioactive waste treatment processes and conditioning technologies. Compaction processes and technology for treatment and conditioning of radioactive wastes / M. Garamszeghy -- Incineration and plasma processes and technology for treatment and conditioning of radioactive waste / J. Deckers -- Application of inorganic cements to the conditioning and immobilisation of radioactive wastes / F. Glasser -- Calcination and vitrification processes for conditioning of radioactive wastes / A.S. Aloy -- Historical development of glass and ceramic waste forms for high level radioactive wastes / C.M. Jantzen -- Decommissioning of nuclear facilities and environmental remediation: generation and management of radioactive and other wastes / M. Laraia -- pt. 2. Advanced materials and technologies for the immobilisation of radioactive wastes. Development of geopolymers for nuclear waste immobilisation / E.R. Vance and D.S. Perera -- Development of glass matrices for high level radioactive wastes / C.M. Jantzen -- Development of ceramic matrices for high level radioactive wastes / H. Kinoshita -- Development of waste packages for the disposal of radioactive waste: French experience / G. Ouzounian and R. Poisson -- Development and use of metal containers for the disposal of radioactive wastes / I.G. Crossland-- pt. 3. Radioactive waste long-term performance assessment and knowledge management techniques. Failure mechanisms of high level nuclear waste forms in storage and geological disposal conditions / V.V. Rondinella -- Development of long-term behavior models for radioactive waste forms / D. Bacon and E. Pierce -- Knowledge management for radioactive waste management organisations / P. Gowin [and others] |
| Summary |
Radioactive wastes are generated from a wide range of sources, including the power industry, and medical and scientific research institutions, presenting a range of challenges in dealing with a diverse set of radionuclides of varying concentrations. Conditioning technologies are essential for the encapsulation and immobilisation of these radioactive wastes, forming the initial engineered barrier required for their transportation, storage and disposal. The need to ensure the long term performance of radioactive waste forms is a key driver of the development of advanced conditioning technologies. The Handbook of advanced radioactive waste conditioning technologies provides a comprehensive and systematic reference on the various options available and under development for the treatment and immobilisation of radioactive wastes. The book opens with an introductory chapter on radioactive waste characterisation and selection of conditioning technologies. Part one reviews the main radioactive waste treatment processes and conditioning technologies, including volume reduction techniques such as compaction, incineration and plasma treatment, as well as encapsulation methods such as cementation, calcination and vitrification. This coverage is extended in part two, with in-depth reviews of the development of advanced materials for radioactive waste conditioning, including geopolymers, glass and ceramic matrices for nuclear waste immobilisation, and waste packages and containers for disposal. Finally, part three reviews the long-term performance assessment and knowledge management techniques applicable to both spent nuclear fuels and solid radioactive waste forms. With its distinguished international team of contributors, the Handbook of advanced radioactive waste conditioning technologies is a standard reference for all radioactive waste management professionals, radiochemists, academics and researchers involved in the development of the nuclear fuel cycle. Provides a comprehensive and systematic reference on the various options available and under development for the treatment and immobilisation of radioactive wastesExplores radioactive waste characterisation and selection of conditioning technologies including the development of advanced materials for radioactive waste conditioningAssesses the main radioactive waste treatment processes and conditioning technologies, including volume reduction techniques such as compaction |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Radioactive waste disposal -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Radioactive wastes.
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Radioactive Waste
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical.
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Radioactive wastes
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Radioactive waste disposal
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks
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handbooks.
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manuals (instructional materials)
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ojovan, Michael I
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| ISBN |
9781613447963 |
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1613447965 |
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9780857090959 |
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085709095X |
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