Geological storage of highly radioactive waste: current concepts and plans for radioactive waste disposal
Pusch, R.
The book describes and assesses current concepts for long-term disposal of highly radioactive waste. Different types of rock are discussed and assessed with respect to practical difficulties in the construction of a repository, and the efficiency of isolating radioactive waste. Safety matters are most important and are treated in the respective chapters and in a final, conclusive chapter. Cost issues and related quality matters are discussed for the case of constructing a virgin repository and repositories in the form of converted abandoned mines. INDICE: 1. The geological base for developing and assessing concepts for HLW disposal.- 2. The rock.- 3. Engineered barriers and their interaction with rock.- 4. Repository concepts for HLW including spent fuel and waste with long-lived radionuclides.- 5. Underground laboratories.- 6. Site selection.- 7. Risk assessment.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-77332-0
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 440
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés