NUE 407 — Radioactive Waste and Environmental Management
2 units · NUE department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
On completion, the student should be able to:
identify the type of radioactive wastes generated from the operation of nuclear power plants, as well as from other sectors of the application of nuclear technology
recognize the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle and its effect on the environment
have a clear knowledge of the classification of radioactive wastes into categories: low, medium and high level; as well as into forms/types: gaseous, liquid and solid and their sources, as well as the respective treatment technologies
explain the importance of the containment and management of the radioactive wastes; methods of treatment and disposal
describe the requirements and standards for transportation of radioactive wastes
relate the concepts of borehole disposal and geologic repositories for high level radioactive wastes
apply the key components, the economics, regulatory and operational processes of a radioactive waste management system/facilities;
Course contents
Overview of radioactive waste management. A study of the production, utilization, waste disposal, safeguards, and economic aspects of nuclear fuel cycles of importance in nuclear power technology. Covers waste categories, sources, treatment and disposal methods, minimization, transportation and current research topics.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study NUE 407.