Processing and disposal of radioactive waste: selection of technical solutions

The infrastructure requires selection of an optimized technology/option because of the variety of processes and techniques available for different waste streams. The technologies selected for different waste management steps should be combined in an integrated strategy to optimize the overall waste management system. Issues of waste classification and categorization, inventory problems are highlighted. A schematic of waste management steps, methodologies for technology selection and multi-attribute utility analysis are presented. It is concluded that to address complex waste management needs it is essential to analyze the waste generation and understand properties, type and volumes of waste before selection of a particular technology