scholarly journals Socio-technical multi-criteria evaluation of nuclear waste management strategies: Introducing the method

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
François Diaz-Maurin ◽  
Jerold Yu ◽  
Rodney Ewing
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Nuclear Waste ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Nuclear Waste Management ◽  
Multi Criteria Evaluation

scholarly journals Nuclear Waste Management Decision-Making Support with MCDA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Schwenk-Ferrero ◽  
A. Andrianov
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Nuclear Waste ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Nuclear Waste Management ◽  
Hypothetical Case ◽  
Problem Structuring ◽  
Qualitative Comparison ◽  
Novel Approach

The paper proposes a multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) framework for a comparative evaluation of nuclear waste management strategies taking into account different local perspectives (expert and stakeholder opinions). Of note, a novel approach is taken using a multiple-criteria formulation that is methodologically adapted to tackle various conflicting criteria and a large number of expert/stakeholder groups involved in the decision-making process. The purpose is to develop a framework and to show its application to qualitative comparison and ranking of options in a hypothetical case of three waste management alternatives: interim storage at and/or away from the reactor site for the next 100 years, interim decay storage followed in midterm by disposal in a national repository, and disposal in a multinational repository. Additionally, major aspects of a decision-making aid are identified and discussed in separate paper sections dedicated to application context, decision supporting process, in particular problem structuring, objective hierarchy, performance evaluation modeling, sensitivity/robustness analyses, and interpretation of results (practical impact). The aim of the paper is to demonstrate the application of the MCDA framework developed to a generic hypothetical case and indicate how MCDA could support a decision on nuclear waste management policies in a “small” newcomer country embarking on nuclear technology in the future.

Preface

2003 ◽  
Vol 807 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Nuclear Waste ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Nuclear Waste Management ◽  
Scientific Program ◽  
The World ◽  
Excellent Work

The symposium “Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management XVII” was held in June 15 – 19, 2003, in Kalmar, Sweden. The symposium, which was officially opened by the County Govenor of Kalmar County, Sven Lindgren, attracted 222 participants from 21 countries. Nearly 200 papers were presented during the three days of scientific sessions.Organizing a symposium this size requires the assistance of a large number of people involved both in establishing the scientific program and in planning and executing the practical organizational arrangements. Our window to the world, the symposium's homepage, was continuously kept up to date through the excellent work of Jonny Rönnfjord.

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