Environmental Remediation and Restoration of Contaminated Nuclear and Norm Sites (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781782422310)

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.

Author: L. Van Velzen
ISBN-10: 1782422315
ISBN-13: 9781782422310
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/05/2015
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d