Environmental Remediation and Restoration of Contaminated Nuclear and Norm Sites (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

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. Explores types and characteristics of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites Provides an in depth guide to environmental restoration frameworks and processes including stakeholder involvement, risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis in the remediation and restoration of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites Offers coverage of remediation techniques and waste disposal from electrokinetic remediation to in situ and ex situ bioremediation of radionuclides contaminated soils Content: Related titles, Page ii Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv List of contributors, Page ix, P. Booth, C. Cameselle, W.E. Falck, A.J. Francis, H. Geckeis, T.N. Jones, M. Laraia, A. Liland, Y.V. Nancharaiah, C. Poinssot, M.K. Sneve, P.A. Taylor Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy, Pages xi-xiv 1 - Radioactive and other environmental contamination from uranium mining and milling, Pages 3-34, W.E. Falck 2 - Radioactive contamination and other environmental impacts of waste from nuclear and conventional power plants, medical and other industrial sources, Pages 35-56, M. Laraia 3 - Radionuclide behaviour in the natural environment: an overview, Pages 57-82, C. Poinssot, H. Geckeis 4 - Stakeholder involvement in the remediation of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites, Pages 85-101, P. Booth 5 - International recommendations and guidance on regulation of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites, and aspects of national level application, Pages 103-114, M.K. Sneve 6 - Modelling of radionuclide distribution in contaminated nuclear and NORM sites, Pages 115-142, A. Liland 7 - Risk assessment and cost–benefit analysis for the restoration of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites, Pages 143-157, T.N. Jones 8 - Electrokinetic remediation and other physico-chemical remediation techniques for in situ treatment of soil from contaminated nuclear and NORM sites, Pages 161-184, C. Cameselle 9 - In situ and ex situ bioremediation of radionuclide-contaminated soils at nuclear and norm sites, Pages 185-236, A.J. Francis, Y.V. Nancharaiah 10 - Physical, chemical, and biological treatment of groundwater at contaminated nuclear and NORM sites, Pages 237-256, P.A. Taylor Index, Pages 257-262 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.

• Explores types and characteristics of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites
• Provides an in depth guide to environmental restoration frameworks and processes including stakeholder involvement, risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis in the remediation and restoration of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites
• Offers coverage of remediation techniques and waste disposal from electrokinetic remediation to in situ and ex situ bioremediation of radionuclides contaminated soils

"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 form contaminated soil or groundwater. Environmental Remediation and restoration of Contaminated Nuclear and NORM Sites provides a comprehensive overview of this area. Part One provides an introduction to the different types of contaminated sites and their characteristics. The opening section explores radioactive contamination and the impacts of waste from nuclear and conventional power plants, as well as radionuclide behavior in the natural environment. Part Two addresses environmental restoration frameworks and processes. Chapters include stakeholder involvement, international guidance and risk assessment in, and for, the restoration of contaminated nuclear and NORM sites. The final section presents expert analysis of remediation techniques and waste disposal"--Back cover