Geological Repository Systems for Safe Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuels and Radioactive Waste

Michael J Apted, Joonhong Ahn

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2017
• ISBN:
  9780081006528
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Mechanical Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Geological Repository Systems for Safe Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuels and Radioactive Waste, Second Edition, critically reviews state-of-the-art technologies and scientific methods relating to the implementation of the most effective approaches to the long-term, safe disposition of nuclear waste, also discussing regulatory developments and social engagement approaches as major themes.

Chapters in Part One introduce the topic of geological disposal, providing an overview of near-surface, intermediate depth, and deep borehole disposal, spanning low-, medium- and high-level wastes. Part Two addresses the different types of repository systems – crystalline, clay, and salt, also discussing methods of site surveying and construction. The critical safety issue of engineered barrier systems is the focus of Part Three, with coverage ranging from nuclear waste canisters, to buffer and backfill materials.

Lastly, Parts Four and Five focus on safety, security, and acceptability, concentrating on repository performance assessment, then radiation protection, environmental monitoring, and social engagement. Comprehensively revised, updated, and expanded with 25% new material on topics of current importance, this is the standard reference for all nuclear waste management and geological repository professionals and researchers.

• Contains 25% more material on topics of current importance in this new, comprehensive edition
• Fully updated coverage of both near-surface/intermediate depth, and deep borehole disposal in one convenient volume
• Goes beyond the scientific and technical aspects of disposal to include the political, regulatory, and societal issues involved, all from an international perspective

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Related titles
• Copyright
• List of contributors
• Preface to the second edition
• Preface to the first edition
• Part One. Introduction to geological disposal of spent nuclear fuels and radioactive waste
• Part Two. Geological repository systems: characterization, site surveying and construction
• Part Three. Engineered barrier systems for geological repositories: containment materials and technology
• Part Four. Performance assessment, expert judgment and knowledge management for geological repository systems
• Part Five. Radiation protection, regulatory methodologies environmental monitoring and social engagement for geological repository systems
• Index