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Handbook of Advanced Radioactive Waste Conditioning Technologies (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

Handbook of Advanced Radioactive Waste Conditioning Technologies (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

by M . I . Ojovan (Author)

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    Hardcover 2011

    $188.17
Synopsis

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 immobilisation 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 immobilisation of radioactive wastes. The book opens with an introductory chapter on radioactive waste characterisation 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 immobilisation, 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. With its distinguished international team of contributors, the Handbook of advanced radioactive waste conditioning technologies is a standard reference for all radioactive waste management professionals, radiochemists, academics and researchers involved in the development of the nuclear fuel cycle.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 480
 Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Published: 24 Jan 2011
ISBN 10: 1845696263
ISBN 13: 9781845696269

Media Reviews
A comprehensive and valuable reference book written by a team of outstanding experts, dealing with one of the most critical aspects of nuclear power generation: the safe and sound management of the radioactive waste., Dr Rudolf Burcl, European Commission, JRC - Institute for Energy, Petten, The Netherlands Woodhead Publishing has commissioned recognized world experts in reporting on the latest radioactive waste conditioning technologies for this valuable new book., Gary A. Benda, Deputy Managing Director and Chairman, Program Advisory Committee, WM Symposia, USA
Author Bio
Dr. Michael I. Ojovan is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Materials Science and Waste Immobilisation at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Sheffield, UK. He joined the Department in 2002 having previously worked more than 20 years at The Moscow Scientific and Industrial Association Radon , the leading radioactive waste research institution of Russian Federation. He is a Fellow of Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and a Technical Expert of the International Atomic Energy Agency. He is noted for his work on metal matrix immobilisation, powder metal fuels, self-sustaining vitrification, glass composite materials, study of long-term behaviour of cementitious, bituminous and glassy waste forms, glass transition and viscosity of amorphous materials. He has published over 280 peer reviewed scientific papers, 5 book chapters, 14 IAEA documents and has 42 patents. He has published 6 books on nuclear materials including An introduction to nuclear waste immobilization by Elsevier 2005.