ISSN:
1573-2932
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Radioactive wastes from the nuclear industry are classified into low, intermediate and high activity levels, and problems of their storage and release examined in detail. Current means of storage are considered with reference to processing of low and intermediate level liquid waste, processing of high level waste, processing of airborne waste, and ground disposal and processing of solid waste. Release is discussed in terms of effluent release limits, monitoring and the use of permanent records, impact of release to the human environment, impact of release to the material environment, and guides for preventing accidental release. Contamination of the shore of Lake Huron from radioactive fallout is discussed as a particular example. Problems to be solved are identified in three main areas: gaseous wastes, actinide-contaminated wastes, and permanent disposal, and some specific suggestions for study are made.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00294039
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