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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 immobilization 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 immobilization of radioactive wastes. The book opens with an introductory chapter on radioactive waste characterization 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 immobilization, 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.
Synopsis
Radioactive wastes are generated from a wide range of sources presenting a variety of challenges in dealing with a diverse set of radionuclides of varying concentrations. Conditioning technologies are essential for the encapsulation and immobilization 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 in the development of advanced conditioning technologies. This book provides a comprehensive and systematic reference on the various options available and as well as those under development for the treatment and immobilization of radioactive wastes.
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Table of Contents
Radioactive waste characterisation and selection of conditioning technologies, M I Ojovan, University of Sheffield, UK
PART 1 RADIOACTIVE WASTE TREATMENT PROCESSES AND CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGIES
Compaction processes and technology for treatment and conditioning of radioactive waste, M Garamszeghy, Ontario Power Generation, Canada; Incineration and plasma processes and technology for treatment and conditioning of radioactive waste, J Deckers, Belgoprocess, Belgium; Application of inorganic cements to the conditioning and immobilisation of radioactive wastes, F Glasser, University of Aberdeen, Scotland; Calcination and vitrification processes for conditioning of radioactive wastes, A S Aloy, Khoplin Radium Institute, Russia; Historical development of vitrification for high level radioactive wastes, C M Jantzen, Savannah River National Laboratory, USA; Decommissioning of nuclear facilities and environmental remediation: generation and management of radioactive and other wastes, M Laraia, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Austria
PART 2 ADVANCED MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE IMMOBILISATION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES
Development of geopolymers for nuclear waste immobilisation, E R Vance and D Perera, Australian Nuclear and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Australia; Development of glass matrices for high level radioactive wastes C M Jantzen, Savannah River National Laboratory, USA; Development of ceramic matrices for high level radioactive wastes H Kinoshita, University of Sheffield, UK; Development of waste packages for the disposal of radioactive waste: French experience, G Ouzounian and R Poisson, National Agency for the Management of Radioactive Wastes (ANDRA), France; Development and use of metal containers for the disposal of radioactive wastes, I G Crossland, Crossland Consulting, UK
PART 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, European Commission Joint Research Centre, Germany; Development of long-term performance models for radioactive waste forms, D Bacon and E Pierce, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA; Knowledge management for radioactive waste management organisations, P Gowin, J Kinker, A Kosilov, I Upshall and Y Yanev, International Energy Agency (IAEA);