Analysis of Risks Associated with Nuclear Submarine Decommissioning, Dismantling and Disposal

by Ashot A. Sarkisov (Editor), Alain Tournyol du Clos (Editor)

Overview

A great number of nuclear submarines are due to be decommissioned before 2000. The political decisions surrounding the disposal of nuclear compartments, radioactive wastes and spent fuel differ appreciably between the countries that own the boats. The decision makers involved thus need help in comparing and assessing alternative options for the decommissioning of their nuclear submarine fleets. The present volume offers such assistance, with its discussions of the risks associated with long-term water storage of the boats, radioactive and chemical contamination, spent fuel and waste management, and handling and recycling reactor compartments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792355984
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	02/28/1999
Series:	NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1 , #24
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Pages:	443
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.45(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

General Overview of the Problem Status.- Risks Connected with Long Term Waterborne Storage of Decommissioned Nuclear Submarines.- Risks of Radioactive and Chemical Contamination Associated with Nuclear Submarines Dismantling.- Risks Associated with Spent Fuel and Waste Management.- Conceptual Approaches to Handling of Reactor Compartments of NPS under Recycling.- Conclusions.- Posters Report.- List of Contributors.

Editorial Reviews

Papers from a November 1997 workshop are presented in sections on general overview, risks connected with long-term waterborne storage of decommissioned nuclear submarines, risks of radioactive and chemical contamination associated with nuclear submarines dismantling, risks associated with spent fuel and waste management, and conceptual approaches to handling of reactor compartments. Specific topics include nuclear risks from decommissioned nuclear submarines with non- defueled reactors, alternatives for disposition of nuclear facilities in the US, issues of personnel protection from toxic materials during nuclear submarine recycling, and a potential method for stabilization and packaging of damaged naval spent fuel. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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