Nuclear Radioactive Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry

Nuclear Radioactive Materials in the Oil and Gas Industry comprehensively discusses the TENORMs generated from various types of oil and gas processes and their associated adverse human health effects, effective TENORM waste management strategies, and the quantitative risk analysis. The book thoroughly investigates current knowledge, addressing the three main gaps identified in available studies: 1) Exposure to radioactivity, 2) High volume waste as a source of radiation exposure, and 3) A lack of uniform, international safety regulations. This book offers researchers, scientists and graduate and undergraduate students a comprehensive and well-researched reference that covers fundamental concepts, problem identification and solutions development. It is an ideal, comprehensive guideline for professionals involved in the oil and gas and nuclear industries who are concerned about radiological issues.
- Demystifies NORM and TENORM concepts and redefines TENORM from technical and nuclear scientific perspectives
- Addresses statistically representative data of quantitative risk assessment and dynamic accident modeling
- Stresses the need for legislation and consistency of safety standards relating to radiological risks posed by TENORM on health and the environment

Dr. Khalid Alnabhani is a visiting Professor at the Centre for Risk Integrity and Safety and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University, Canada. He holds a PhD in Engineering from Memorial University in 'Safety engineering and risk management of radioactive materials.' Alnabhani has rich and long experience in the field of Nuclear Industry and the Oil and Gas industry. Alnabhani has been recently listed as a scientist and expert in the scientists and experts' database of IAEA & AAEA. He is a member of the American Nuclear Society under the category of experts and professionals. He has a number of academic collaborations with prestigious Universities in the USA and the UK. His areas of research interest include safety engineering and risk management of technically enhanced nuclear radiological materials, the artificial intelligence role in promoting nuclear safety and security, and peaceful applications of atomic energy.

1. An overview of operational and occupational safety in onshore and offshore oil and gas extraction and production processes2. Fundamentals of technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials in the oil and gas industry3. Risk assessment and management of TENORM waste disposal options in the oil and gas industry4. Quantitative risk assessment and dynamic accident modeling of TENORM occupational exposure in the oil and gas industry using SMART approach5. Management of Nuclear Radioactive Materials Produced with Oil and Gas extraction and production6. The Role of International Atomic Agencies in regulating and legislation of Radiation Protection and the Management of Radioactive Waste in the Oil and Gas Industry7. The Importance of public participation in legislation of TENORM risks management in the oil and gas industry8. Conclusions and recommendations AppendixA: Morbidity and Mortality Risk Coefficients for External ExposureB: Morbidity and Mortality Risk Coefficients for Inhalation