Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Nuclear Radioactive Materials (TENORM) in the Oil and Gas Industry: Safety, Risk Assessment and Management

Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Nuclear Radioactive Materials (TENORM) in the Oil and Gas Industry comprehensively introduces TENORMs generated from various types of oil and gas processes and their associated adverse human health effects, discusses effective TENORM waste management strategies, and develops a quantitative risk analysis framework for TENORM exposure assessment. It thoroughly investigates and identifies current knowledge and technical gaps associated with the presence of TENORM in the oil and gas industry and addresses the three main gaps identified from the available studies: 1) workers in the industry face a great risk of being exposed to radioactivity; 2) high volumes of TENORM waste are generated daily and have become a serious concern as another source of radiation exposure; 3) the lack of a uniform international safety regulations designed to manage risks and their inability to provide enough protection for public health and the environment. Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Nuclear Radioactive Materials (TENORM) in the Oil and Gas Operation offers researchers, scientists, and graduate and undergraduate students a comprehensive and well-researched reference starting with fundamental concepts, problem identification, and solutions development. This book is an ideal comprehensive guideline for professionals involved to the oil and gas industry and nuclear industry who are concerned about radiological issues.  Demystifies NORM and TENORM concepts and redefines TENORM from technical and nuclear scientific perspectivesAddresses statistically representative data of quantitative risk assessment and dynamic accident modellingStresses the need for legislation and consistency of safety standards related to radiological risks posed by TENORM on health and environment INDICE: 1. An overview of operational and occupational safety in onshore and offshore oil and gas extraction and production processes 2. Fundamentals of technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials in the oil and gas industry 3. Risk assessment and management of TENORM waste disposal options in the oil and gas industry 4. Quantitative risk assessment and dynamic accident modeling of TENORM occupational exposure in the oil and gas industry using SMART approach 5. Management of Nuclear Radioactive Materials Produced with Oil and Gas extraction and production 6. The Role of International Atomic Agencies in regulating and legislation of Radiation Protection and the Management of Radioactive Waste in the Oil and Gas Industry 7. The Importance of public participation in legislation of TENORM risks management in the oil and gas industry 8. Conclusions and recommendations Appendix A: Morbidity and Mortality Risk Coefficients for External Exposure B: Morbidity and Mortality Risk Coefficients for Inhalation

• ISBN: 978-0-12-816825-7
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 366
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés