The Scientific & Regulatory Basis for the Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1995
First published:	May 1996
Authors:	D. Savage
Dimensions:	240 x 166 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	454
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-96090-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Nuclear issues Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Nuclear power & engineering Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Waste management > General
LSN:	0-471-96090-X
Barcode:	9780471960904

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