Nuclear Decommissioning, Waste Management, and Environmental Site Remediation

This is a comprehensive text for the rapidly developing field of decommissioning nuclear facilities.

Colin Bayliss (Author), Kevin Langley (Author)

9780750677448, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 10 October 2003

352 pages
24.4 x 17.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.762 kg

Decommissioning nuclear facilities is a relatively new field, which has developed rapidly in the last ten years. It involves materials that may be highly radioactive and therefore require sophisticated methods of containment and remote handling. The wastes arising from decommissioning are hazardous and have to be stored or disposed of safely in order to protect the environment and future generations. Nuclear decommissioning work must be carried out to the highest possible standards to protect workers, the general public and the environment. This book describes the techniques used for dismantling redundant nuclear facilities, the safe storage of radioactive wastes and the restoration of nuclear licensed sites.

Setting the Scene
Introduction to Waste Management
Introduction and Overview of Decommissioning
Site Environmental Investigation, Remediation and Restoration
Nuclear Project and Programme Management, Investment and Appraisal - Capital Investment
The Nuclear Operating Company
Ionising Radiation and Its Control
Decommissioning Options, Cost Estimating and Strategic Planning
Hazard Reduction and Project Prioritisation
Case Studies and Worked Examples
Suggested Background Reading Material & References.

Subject Areas: Hazardous waste treatment & disposal [TQSR3], Nuclear power & engineering [THK], Nuclear issues [RNQ]