Marley, F. and Phillips, P. S. (2001) Investigation of the potential for radon mitigation by operation of mechanical systems affecting indoor air. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. 54(2), pp. 205-219. 0265-931X.
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Abstract:
Mitigation of radon gas and radon progeny in buildings is based largely on reducing the pressure difference between the point of the radiation source and the point of entry to indoor air. This study identifies the influence of mechanical systems, of air-conditioning and 'wet' systems of central heating as potential remediation agents in the control of radon and progeny concentrations. Air-conditioning was found to reduce radon levels in a systematic way within a few hours of start-up, to a low fraction of the immediately preceding concentration. Central heating reduced the level by around 40% of the preceding high within a few hours of start-up. Importantly for health concerns, under operating conditions of both types of system the level of radon progeny was reduced to a greater extent than the radon progenitor.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Radon gas, radon progeny, equilibrium factor, health, remediation measures
Subjects:
Creators:
Marley, F. and Phillips, P. S.
Publisher:
Elsevier
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Environment
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016)
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016)
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
Date:
2001
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 205-219
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Environmental Radioactivity
Volume:
54
Number:
2
Language:
English
ISSN:
0265-931X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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