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.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| 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: |
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1247.R33 Toxicology. Radon T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution |
| Creators: | Marley, Frederick and Phillips, Paul 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 |
| Date: | 2001 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 205-219 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Environmental Radioactivity |
| Volume: | 54 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0265-931X(00)00091-6 |
| ISSN: | 0265-931X |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6243 |
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