Storing Spent Fuel until Transport to Reprocessing or Disposal (Arabic Edition)

This publication addresses the issues and challenges related to ensuring safe, secure, and effective storage of spent fuel until transport for reprocessing or disposal. It aims to inform policy and decision makers about the implicit risks and costs associated with decision timing, and encourages them to consider different approaches to address the uncertainties surrounding spent fuel management.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2021
Publisher: IAEA

This comprehensive publication delves into the critical aspects and complexities associated with the development and implementation of options, policies, strategies, and programs for the safe, secure, and effective storage of spent fuel until transport for reprocessing or disposal. Its primary audience consists of policy and decision-makers who must be fully informed about the inherent risks and costs involved in making timely decisions regarding the determination and implementation of an end point for spent fuel management, such as reprocessing or disposal, to ensure the responsible and sustainable utilization of nuclear energy.

The publication aims to provide valuable guidance to those within the nuclear industry, enabling them to effectively communicate the significance of a clear, credible, and sustainable spent fuel management strategy. It also encourages decision-makers to explore diverse approaches that can effectively address the uncertainties arising from an undefined storage duration and an uncertain end point for spent fuel management.

In order to achieve its objectives, the publication employs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing upon expertise from various fields, including nuclear engineering, environmental science, risk management, and policy analysis. It offers a comprehensive review of the current state-of-the-art in spent fuel storage, including the development and application of advanced storage technologies, the evaluation of regulatory frameworks, and the consideration of social and economic factors.

Furthermore, the publication addresses the challenges and risks associated with spent fuel storage, such as the potential for accidents, security threats, and the long-term management of radioactive waste. It explores innovative solutions and strategies, such as dry storage, interim storage, and reprocessing, to mitigate these risks and ensure the safe and secure disposition of spent fuel.

By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective, this publication serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, decision-makers, and stakeholders involved in the development and implementation of spent fuel management policies and strategies. It equips them with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions that prioritize the safe, secure, and sustainable use of nuclear energy.

Weight: 70g
Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789206285206