Nuclear Decommissioning Case Studies: Characterization, Waste Management, Reuse and Recycle

A Summary of the Sustainability of Nuclear Decommissioning
Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-0-323-91849-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 474 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 774 g

Nuclear Decommissioning Case Studies: Characterization, Waste Management, Reuse and Recycle-A Summary of the Sustainability of Nuclear Decommissioning is the sixth and last volume in Michele Laraia's series which presents a selection of global case studies on different aspects of nuclear decommissioning. This volume focuses on strategies addressing the full range of waste management steps in nuclear decommissioning, including characterization, technologies (decontamination, treatment, conditioning, etc.), and reuse/recycling options. The book presents best practices by analyzing errors and inadequacies, leading the reader to sound decision-making. Volume 6 also includes the author's conclusive judgment on the overall sustainability of nuclear decommissioning. This volume recaps all components and issues of decommissioning reviewed in this and the first five volumes taking account of the holistic approach to decommissioning sustainability. Similar to all volumes, decommissioning experts, including regulators, operators, waste managers, researchers, and academics, will find this sixth and final volume suitable to provide a path forward to ensuring full sustainability to the decommissioning industry.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Laraia, Michele

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Abfallwirtschaft, Abfallentsorgung
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Atomenergietechnik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Abfallbeseitigung, Abfallentsorgung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction
2. The concept of environmental sustainability as applicable to nuclear decommissioning (as applicable to this book)
3. The structure of this book: Radiological and physical characterization, decontamination and dismantling, waste management
4. Errors, mishaps, inadequacies due to improper technologies (conversely, best practices)
5. Characterization Case Studies
6. Decontamination and Dismantling Case Studies
7. Waste Management Case Studies
8. Conclusions

Über Autor(innen)

Laraia, Michele
Michele Laraia, a chemical engineer by background, gained his first degree at the University of Rome. In 1975 he began to work at Italy's Regulatory Body, since 1982 as licensing manager of decommissioning projects. From July 1991, Michele worked at the International Atomic Energy Agency, Waste Technology Section, as Unit Leader responsible for decontamination and decommissioning of nuclear installations and environmental remediation. The objectives of the work were to provide guidance to Member States on the planning and implementation of nuclear decommissioning and site remediation, to disseminate information on good practices, and to provide direct assistance to Member States in the implementation of their programmes. Following his retirement in November 2011 Michele offers consultant services in the above-mentioned areas.