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1 online resource (xix, 330 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
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. * Describes the techniques used for dismantling nuclear facilities, safe storage of radioactive wastes, and the restoration of nuclear licensed facilities. * Provides the reader with decommissioning experience accumulated over 15 years by UKAEA. * Contains valuable information to personnel new to decommissioning and waste management. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Nuclear facilities -- Decommissioning.
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Nuclear facilities -- Decommissioning. |
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Radioactive waste sites -- Cleanup.
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Radioactive waste sites -- Cleanup. |
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Hazardous waste site remediation.
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Hazardous waste site remediation. |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Langley, K. F.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bayliss, C.R. (Colin R.). Nuclear decommissioning, waste management, and environmental site remediation. Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003 0750677449 9780750677448 (DLC) 2003045383 (OCoLC)51922781 |
| ISBN |
9780750677448 |
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0750677449 |
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9780080537788 (electronic book) |
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0080537782 (electronic book) |
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