Geological Storage of Highly Radioactive Waste Current Concepts and Plans for Radioactive Waste Disposal /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Pusch, Roland (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
• Θέματα: Earth sciences.; Geology.; Nuclear engineering.; Radiation protection.; Radiation > Safety measures.; Waste management.; Earth Sciences.; Waste Management/Waste Technology.; Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection.; Nuclear Engineering.

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 construction of a repository, and the efficiency in isolating radioactive waste. Safety matters are most i...