Author: J. W. PhillipsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Low-level radiation
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
An Analysis of Low-level Solid Radioactive Wastes from LWRs Through 1975
Author: J. W. PhillipsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Low-level radiation
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
An Analysis of Low-level Solid Radioactive Waste from Light Water Reactors Through 1975
Author: J. W. PhillipsCharacterization of Selected Low-level Radioactive Waste Generated by Four Commercial Light-water Reactors
Author: Dames & MoorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Low-level radiation
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management and Disposition
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309456789
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (DOE) is responsible for the safe cleanup of sites used for nuclear weapons development and government-sponsored nuclear energy research. Low-level radioactive waste (LLW) is the most volumetrically significant waste stream generated by the DOE cleanup program. LLW is also generated through commercial activities such as nuclear power plant operations and medical treatments. The laws and regulations related to the disposal of LLW in the United States have evolved over time and across agencies and states, resulting in a complex regulatory structure. DOE asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to organize a workshop to discuss approaches for the management and disposition of LLW. Participants explored the key physical, chemical, and radiological characteristics of low-level waste that govern its safe and secure management and disposal in aggregate and in individual waste streams, and how key characteristics of low level waste are incorporated into standards, orders, and regulations that govern the management and disposal of LLW in the United States and in other major waste-producing countries. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
Sources, Amounts, and Characteristics of Low-level Radioactive Solid Wastes
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Low-level radioactive solid wastes (LLW) are generated in the nuclear fuel cycle, national defense programs, institutional (especially medical/biological) applications, and other research and development activities. The estimated total accumulation of defense LLW, approx. 50.8 x 10/sup 6/ ft/sup 3/ (approx. 1.4 x 10/sup 6/ m/sup 3/), is roughly three times that estimated for commercial LLW, mill tailings excepted. All nuclear fuel cycle steps generate some LLW, but power plants are the chief source. From 1975 through 1977, reactor process stream cleanup generated approx. 1 x 10/sup 6/ (approx. 2.8 x 10/sup 4/ m/sup 3/) annually. Spent fuel storage (or reprocessing) and facility decontamination and decommissioning will become important LLW generators as the nuclear power industry matures. The LLW contains dry contaminated trash, much of which is combustible and/or compactible; discarded tools and equipment; wet filter sludges and ion-exchange resins; disposable filter cartridges; and solidified or sorbed liquids, including some organics. A distinguishing characteristic of LLW is a long-lived alpha-emitting transuranic content of 10 nCi/g; this limit, however, is presently under review by NRC. If it is increased, the amount of LLW would also increase. The nonfuel-cycle waste generation rate in 1975 was estimated to be approx. 7.6 x 10/sup 5/ ft/sup 3/ (approx. 2.1 x 10/sup 4/ m/sup 3/)/y. The majority of these wastes, 6 x 10/sup 5/ ft/sup 3/(> 1.7 x 10/sup 4/ m/sup 3/), was medical and academic wastes which usually contained isotopes with induced activities of less than or equal to 60-day half-life, neglecting /sup 3/H and /sup 14/C.
Radioactive Waste Inventories and Projections
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Radioactive waste disposal
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Retrieval and Conditioning of Solid Radioactive Waste from Old Facilities
Author: International Atomic Energy AgencyPublisher: IAEA
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This report provides information and discussion on planning, methodologies and technologies for retrieval and reconditioning of radioactive wastes recovered from old, inadequate disposal or storage facilities. The objective of such projects is to improve waste safety and security in accordance with modern requirements. Selected international experiences in waste retrieval and recovery projects are included. The report serves as a guide for storage and disposal facility personnel responsible for the organization and implementation of waste retrieval and reconditioning projects to optimize planning, selection and use of available and applicable technologies and resources.--Publisher's description.
A Review of Solid Radioactive Waste Practices in Light-water-cooled Nuclear Reactor Power Plants
Author: A. H. KibbeyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Nuclear Science Abstracts
Author: Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of DocumentsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1228
Book Description
February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index