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Processing and Disposal of Radioactive Waste: Selection of Technical Solutions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2012

Michael I. Ojovan  and
Zoran Drace
Michael I. Ojovan
Affiliation:
Department of Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, Vienna, 1400, Austria
Zoran Drace
Affiliation:
Department of Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, Vienna, 1400, Austria
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Abstract

An overview of selection criteria for waste processing and disposal technologies is given. A systematic approach for selection of an optimal technology is proposed. Optimal selection of a technical processing and disposal option is case specific to the waste management needs. Waste streams considered are from nuclear applications, research, power generation, nuclear fuel cycle activities and decommissioning of nuclear facilities as well as for NORM-containing waste.

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storagenuclear materialswaste management

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1518: Symposium LL – Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XXXVI , 2012 , pp. 203 - 209
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2012 

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