Learning Outcomes
At the end of this chapter you will be able to:
- Outline the options for reprocessing irradiated nuclear fuel.
- Describe the radiological hazards that arise from reprocessing.
- Describe how the radiological hazards from reprocessing can be controlled.
- Outline the options for the storage and disposal of irradiated nuclear fuel.
- Describe the hazards from storage and disposal of irradiated nuclear fuel.
- Describe how the radiological hazards from irradiated fuel can be controlled.
- Carry out simple calculations to determine doses from irradiated nuclear fuel.