ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|8 pages

Radiation and Radioactive Wastes

chapter 2|12 pages

Radioactivity and Radiation Hazards

chapter 4|24 pages

Function of LLW and ILW Isolation

chapter 5|60 pages

Management Disposal Schemes

chapter 6|88 pages

Design and Function of Repositories

chapter 7|64 pages

Construction of LLW and ILW Repositories

chapter 9|10 pages

Quality Assurance and Safety Assessment