Dose and risk assessment of radon in three rooms with varying ventilation levels using RESRAD-BIULD software
Radon, a radioactive gas, poses a significant health risk when accumulated in indoor environments. This study measured radon concentrations in three rooms with varying ventilation levels over a 12-month period, utilizing a Corentium monitor, an alpha spectroscopy-based radon detection devic...
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VINCA Institute of Nuclear Sciences
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection |
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| Online Access: | https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1451-3994/2024/1451-39942403234A.pdf |
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| Summary: | Radon, a radioactive gas, poses a significant health risk when accumulated in
indoor environments. This study measured radon concentrations in three
rooms with varying ventilation levels over a 12-month period, utilizing a
Corentium monitor, an alpha spectroscopy-based radon detection device. The
objective was to assess the impact of seasonal variations on indoor radon
levels. The results indicated that the highest radon concentration,
approximately 42 Bqm-3, was consistently observed in the closed room. In
comparison, the partially closed room and the regularly occupied room with
normal ventilation, had concentrations of 35 Bqm-3 and 31 Bqm-3,
respectively. Across all three rooms, radon levels were lowest during the
summer and peaked during the winter. The dose and risk associated with radon
exposure were further analyzed using the RESRAD-BUILD computer code. All
measured radon levels and associated doses were below the global safety
limits. This study highlights the critical role of ventilation in
controlling indoor radon levels and confirms that the environments studied
remain within safe exposure thresholds. |
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| ISSN: | 1451-3994 1452-8185 |