Includes bibliographical references and index.

Radioactive waste characterization and selection of processing technologies / M.I. Ojovan -- pt. 1. Radioactive waste treatment processes and conditioning technologies. Compaction processes and technology for treatment and conditioning of radioactive wastes / M. Garamszeghy -- Incineration and plasma processes and technology for treatment and conditioning of radioactive waste / J. Deckers -- Application of inorganic cements to the conditioning and immobilisation of radioactive wastes / F. Glasser -- Calcination and vitrification processes for conditioning of radioactive wastes / A.S. Aloy -- Historical development of glass and ceramic waste forms for high level radioactive wastes / C.M. Jantzen -- Decommissioning of nuclear facilities and environmental remediation: generation and management of radioactive and other wastes / M. Laraia -- pt. 2. Advanced materials and technologies for the immobilisation of radioactive wastes. Development of geopolymers for nuclear waste immobilisation / E.R. Vance and D.S. Perera -- Development of glass matrices for high level radioactive wastes / C.M. Jantzen -- Development of ceramic matrices for high level radioactive wastes / H. Kinoshita -- Development of waste packages for the disposal of radioactive waste: French experience / G. Ouzounian and R. Poisson -- Development and use of metal containers for the disposal of radioactive wastes / I.G. Crossland-- pt. 3. Radioactive waste long-term performance assessment and knowledge management techniques. Failure mechanisms of high level nuclear waste forms in storage and geological disposal conditions / V.V. Rondinella -- Development of long-term behavior models for radioactive waste forms / D. Bacon and E. Pierce -- Knowledge management for radioactive waste management organisations / P. Gowin ... [et al.].

Annotation Conditioning technology is essential to the nuclear fuel cycle for the immobilisation and encapsulation of spent nuclear fuels and radioactive wastes, forming the initial engineer barrier required for radioactive waste transportation, storage and disposal. Long term radiological safety is ensured through the performance and durability of conditioned waste, which advanced conditioning technologies and techniques continue to improve upon. This book provides a comprehensive and systematic reference on advanced radioactive waste conditioning technologies. Coverage includes fundamental science and safety criteria, treatment processes and immobilisation technologies, the development of specific types of waste form materials and systems, and performance and safety analysis -- Source other than Library of Congress.