Overview

Nuclear sites become contaminated with radionuclides due to accidents and activities carried out without due consideration for the environment. Naturally-occurring radioactive materials (NORM) released by industrial processes such as coal power production and fertilizer manufacture may also require clean-up. Environmental remediation and restoration aim to reduce exposure to radiation from contaminated soil or groundwater. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this area. Part 1 provides an introduction to the different types of contaminated site and their characteristics. Part 2 addresses environmental restoration frameworks and processes. Part 3 then reviews different remediation techniques and methods of waste disposal.

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Author:   L van Velzen (Senior Engineer and Consultant, NRG Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   64
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781782422310

ISBN 10:   1782422315
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   05 February 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Contaminated nuclear and NORM sites: types and characteristics 1. Radioactive and other environmental contamination from uranium mining and milling 2. Radioactive contamination and other environmental impacts of waste from nuclear and conventional power plants, medical and other industrial sources 3. Radionuclide behaviour in the natural environment: an overview Part 2 Environmental restoration frameworks and processes 4. Stakeholder involvement in the remediation of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites 5. International recommendations and guidance on regulation of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites, and aspects of national level application 6. Modelling of radionuclide distribution in contaminated nuclear and NORM sites 7. Risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis for the restoration of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites Part 3 Remediation techniques and waste disposal 8. Electrokinetic remediation and other physico-chemical remediation techniques for in situ treatment of soil from contaminated nuclear and NORM sites 9. In situ and ex situ bioremediation of radionuclides of contaminated soils from nuclear and NORM sites 10. Physical, chemical and biological treatment of groundwater at contaminated nuclear and NORM sites

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Leo van Velzen, NRG Nuclear Research and consultancy Group, The Netherlands.

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