Publications by authors named "Amanda Gomes Lopes"
Radiat Prot Dosimetry
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Routine operations in the industry produce NORM waste consistently, highlighting the need for specific regulations to manage these materials safely.
- * The study identifies regulatory requirements that can guide the creation of rules for NORM waste management in Brazil, including the disposal of bulk NORM waste and landfill characteristics.
J Environ Radioact
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- The oil and gas industries generate significant amounts of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) wastes during extraction and production, exacerbated by the decommissioning of oil platforms.
- Most of these wastes exceed safety limits and are accumulating in storage sites in Brazil, as there are no designated repositories for them.
- A radiological assessment using the RESRAD-OFFSITE code indicates that bulk NORM wastes could be safely disposed of near the surface, potentially prompting regulatory changes for better waste management practices.
