An overview of microbiologically influenced corrosion of metals and alloys used in the storage of nuclear wastes

1996 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Little ◽  
Patricia Wagner

Microbiologically influenced corrosion has been documented for all metals and alloys currently in use or proposed for packaging nuclear wastes, with the possible exception of titanium. Selection of a material that will provide a reliable physical barrier to prevent leakage of radionuclides for 103–106 years will depend on a thorough understanding of mechanisms for microbiologically influenced corrosion; the geological, microbiological, and chemical environments of storage sites; and their evolution over time.Key words: nuclear waste storage, microbiologically influenced corrosion, biofilms.

1983 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. W. yyRussell ◽  
R. D. McCright ◽  
W. C. O'Neal

ABSTRACTThe Nevada Nuclear Waste Storage Investigations (NNWSI) project under the Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Program is planning a repository at Yucca Mountain at the Nevada Test Site for isolation of high-level nuclear waste. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is developing designs for an engineered barrier system containing several barriers such as the waste form, a canister and/or an overpack, packing, and near field host rock. In this paper we address the selection of metal containment barriers.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Joseph Turner ◽  
Pieter Bots ◽  
Alan Richardson ◽  
Paul Bingham ◽  
Alex Scrimshire ◽  
...  

(Hydroxy)apatite [Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2], has emerging potential as a cement coating material, with applications in environmental remediation, nuclear waste storage and architectural preservation. In these low temperature environments and when precipitating from...


Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3709
Author(s):  
Bader Alshuraiaan ◽  
Sergey Pushkin ◽  
Anastasia Kurilova ◽  
Magdalena Mazur

Recently, issues related to the effects (benefit or harm) of processing nuclear waste and its further use as fuel have been increasingly often raised in the scientific discussion. In this regard, the research aims to investigate issues related to the assessment of the economic potential of nuclear waste use, as well as the cooperation between states in the context of the reduction of risks associated with nuclear waste storage and processing. The research methodology is based on an integrated approach, including statistical, factor analysis, and the proposed system of performance indicators for managing spent nuclear fuel use. The research was carried out on the basis of materials from Russia and the EU countries. In the course of the study, a model of cooperation between states has been developed (based on the example of technologies and methods of processing nuclear waste used in the EU and Russia) according to the nuclear waste (spent nuclear fuel) management algorithm. The model considers the risks and threats associated with ecology and safety. The developments and other results described in the study should be used in further research devoted to the use of nuclear waste as heat-producing elements.


2021 ◽  
Vol 570 ◽  
pp. 121016
Author(s):  
Akhilesh C. Joshi ◽  
Mainak Roy ◽  
Dimple P. Dutta ◽  
Raman K. Mishra ◽  
Sher Singh Meena ◽  
...  

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