Nuclear Juggernaut - The Transport of Radioactive Materials

Informationen zum Autor Bond, Martin Klappentext Everyday throughout Britain! by road! by rail and by sea! there are large numbers of routine movements of radioactive cargo. Presenting an account of what is moved! this book considers the risks! including that of terrorism! the safety record and the precautions. It also highlights the perils of the secrecy surrounding the industry. Zusammenfassung Everyday throughout Britain, by road, by rail and by sea, there are large numbers of routine movements of radioactive cargo. Presenting an account of what is moved, this book considers the risks, including that of terrorism, the safety record and the precautions. It also highlights the perils of the secrecy surrounding the industry. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements Glossary Introduction Radiation, Regulations and Container Design Yellowcake Uranium Hexafluoride Highly Enriched Uranium Spent Fuel - Domestic Spent Fuel - Imports Plutonium Nuclear Warheads Radioactive Isotopes Radioactive Waste The Military Role of the British Nuclear Industry Radiation Accidents The Human Factor Secrecy Emergency Planning The Nuclear Future? Notes and References Index

Summary

Everyday throughout Britain, by road, by rail and by sea, there are large numbers of routine movements of radioactive cargo. Presenting an account of what is moved, this book considers the risks, including that of terrorism, the safety record and the precautions. It also highlights the perils of the secrecy surrounding the industry.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Bond, Bond Martin
• Publisher: Stylus Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2009
• EAN: 9781844079797
• ISBN: 978-1-84407-979-7
• No. of pages: 239
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 241 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Energy and Infrastructure Set; Energy and Infrastructure Set
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / Waste Management, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Science / Environmental Science, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Nuclear issues, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Waste treatment and disposal, Hazardous waste treatment & disposal