Radioactive Wastes and Exposure: Fundamentals, Management Strategies and Environmental Implications ( Waste and Waste Management )

Publication series :Waste and Waste Management

Author: Austin D. Russell  

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2017

E-ISBN: 9781536122343

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781536122138

Subject: X7 Processing and Comprehensive Utilization of Waste

Keyword: 废物处理与综合利用

Language: ENG

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Radioactive Wastes and Exposure: Fundamentals, Management Strategies and Environmental Implications

Chapter

Dose Conversion Coefficients for Assessment of Organ and Tissue Doses

Dosimeters Used in Diagnostic Radiology

Calibration Procedures for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

Clinical Dosimetry and Typical Dose Levels

Clinical Dosimetry in Diagnostic Radiology

Radiography

Fluoroscopy

Computed Tomography

Mammography

Dental Radiography

Cone Beam CT

Clinical Dosimetry in Nuclear Medicine

Health Effects and Risk Magnitude

Dose Management for High Dose Procedures

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2

Solid Radioactive Wastes in Nuclear Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Review about the International Regulation

Parameters that May Influence the Estimation of Activity

The Comparison between Exposure Rate Measured by Using Geiger Müller and the Exposure Rate Calculated from Activity by Considering the Source as a Point-Source

The Influence of Point-Source Assumption on Activity Estimation and Storage Time for Solid Waste Generated in Nuclear Medicine

References

Biographical Sketches

Chapter 3

The Calculation of Dosimetry in Small Animals Combining the FDTD Method and Experimental Measures: Application for Three Radiation Systems

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Materials and Methods

2.1. Description of Experimental Radiation Systems

2.1.1. Experimental System I: Standing Wave Cavity

2.1.2. Experimental System II: Traveling Wave Cavity

2.1.3. Experimental System III: Multifrequency System

2.2. Calculation of SAR

3. Results

3.1. Experimental System I: Application in a Subconvulsive Model of Picrotoxin in Rats

3.2. Experimental System II: Application in a Diathermy Model

3.3. Experimental System III: Application in a Male Rat Model

4. Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 4

Evolution of the International Law on Wastes Disposal in Geological Environments in BRICS

Abstract

Introduction

The BRICS Conception

IAEA’s Technical Committee on Regulatory Provisions and Underground Disposal Systems for Radioactive Waste

The Russian Federation (RF, Russia)

Gosatomnadzor

MinAtom

Rosatom (POCATOM)

Atomprom

JSC Atomenergoprom

RosRAO

Current Situation of Repositories in the RF

India

DAE

AERB

Current Situation of Repositories in India

People’s Republic of China (PRC)

NNSA

CAEA

CNCC

EEEC

Current Situation of Repositories in PRC

South Africa

AEC

CNS

NNR

NECSA

Current Situation of the Repositories in South Africa

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5

Assessments of Local Acceptance of Radioactive Waste Facilities

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Spatial Issues of Siting RWDFs

2.1. Study 1: “Analysis of Spatial Patterns of the Result of Referendum for Siting a Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in Gyeongju, Korea”

2.2. Study 2: “The Spatial Politics of Siting a Radioactive Waste Facility in Korea: A Mixed Methods Approach”

3. Local acceptance of RWF

3.1. Study 3: “A Study on the Perception Types and Characteristics on Spent Nuclear Fuel Repository: Focused on Q Methodology”

3.2. Study 4: “An Analysis of the Factors of Local Acceptance for Spent Nuclear Fuel Repository”

Conclusion

References

Biographical Sketch

Index

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