Radiological Impacts of Spent Nuclear Fuel Management Options [electronic resource] : A Comparative Study
Publishing, OECD.
OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Ad Hoc Expert Group on Spent Fuel Management Options.Corporate Author
Agency, Nuclear Energy.
Paris : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
2000.
Given its potential significance for public health and the environment, the impact of radioactive releases during important steps of nuclear energy production must be considered when selecting among different fuel cycles. With this in mind, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) has undertaken a comparative study of the radiological impacts of two main fuel cycle options: one with and one without reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel. The study compares the respective impacts of the two options based on generic models and assumptions as well as actual data. It concludes that the difference between 
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FOREWORD; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; 1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY; 1.1 Background; 1.2 Scope of the Study; 2. THE PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 ICRP Recommendations; 2.3 National Regulatory Practices; 2.4 The Environment; 3. FUEL CYCLE FACILITIES AND RADIOACTIVE DISCHARGES; 3.1 Uranium Mining and Milling; 3.2 Conversion, Enrichment and Fuel Fabrication; 3.3 Power Generation; 3.4 Interim Storage and Conditioning of Spent Fuel; 3.5 Reprocessing and Vitrification; 3.6 Decommissioning and Dismantling of Nuclear Facilities; 3.7 Disposal of Solid Waste; 3.8 Transportation
4. DOSE ESTIMATION FOR WORKERS4.1 Uranium Mining and Milling; 4.2 Conversion, Enrichment and Fuel Fabrication; 4.3 Power Generation; 4.4 Interim Storage and Conditioning of Spent Fuel; 4.5 Reprocessing and Vitrification; 4.6 Decommissioning and Dismantling of Nuclear Facilities; 4.7 Disposal of Solid Waste; 4.8 Transportation; 4.9 Summary of Results and Discussion; 5. METHODOLOGY FOR GENERIC DOSE ASSESSMENT; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Radiological Indicators; 5.3 Methodology for Estimating Doses to Members of the Public from Discharges; 6. DOSE ESTIMATION FOR THE PUBLIC; 6.1 Introduction
Given its potential significance for public health and the environment, the impact of radioactive releases during important steps of nuclear energy production must be considered when selecting among different fuel cycles. With this in mind, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) has undertaken a comparative study of the radiological impacts of two main fuel cycle options: one with and one without reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel. The study compares the respective impacts of the two options based on generic models and assumptions as well as actual data. It concludes that the difference between 
Nuclear fuels -- Management.
Nuclear fuels.
Spent reactor fuels.
Spent reactor fuels
Reactor fuel reprocessing
Nuclear fuels
Radiation
Nuclear Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering & Applied Sciences
Radiation protection