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Record Nr.

UNINA9911006817903321

Titolo

Advanced separation techniques for nuclear fuel reprocessing and radioactive waste treatment / / edited by Kenneth L. Nash and Gregg L. Lumetta

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, : Woodhead Pub., 2011

ISBN

0-85709-227-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (513 p.)

Collana

Woodhead Publishing series in energy, , 2044-9364 ; ; no. 2

Altri autori (Persone)

NashKenneth L. <1950->

LumettaGregg J

Disciplina

621.48335

Soggetti

Separation (Technology)

Nuclear fuels

Radioactive waste disposal

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Fundamentals of radioactive materials separations processes : chemisry, engineering and safeguards -- pt. 2. Separation and extraction processes for nuclear fuel reprocessing and radioactive waste treatment -- pt. 3. Emerging and innovative techniques in nuclear fuel reprocessing and radioactive waste treatment.

Sommario/riassunto

Advanced separations technology is key to closing the nuclear fuel cycle and relieving future generations from the burden of radioactive waste produced by the nuclear power industry. Nuclear fuel reprocessing techniques not only allow for recycling of useful fuel components for further power generation, but by also separating out the actinides, lanthanides and other fission products produced by the nuclear reaction, the residual radioactive waste can be minimised. Indeed, the future of the industry relies on the advancement of separation and transmutation technology to ensure environmental pro