Practical engineering analysis for indoor radon mitigation using sub-slab depressurization techniques
Journal Article
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· Radiation Protection Management; (United States)
OSTI ID:5453342
- Florida Univ., Gainesville, FL (United States)
- Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
This paper reports on a set of closed-form, analytical equations which are developed to provide approximate predictions of pressure field extension and airflow rates from sub-slab depressurization systems utilized for indoor radon mitigation. These predictions compare favorably to the result of a more sophisticated computer model for a variety of different installation conditions. Within certain limits, these equations will permit radon mitigation system designers to design an efficient sub-slab depressurization system installation by appropriately positioning suction points, selecting suction fans, and sizing suction pits.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- EPA; Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 5453342
- Journal Information:
- Radiation Protection Management; (United States), Journal Name: Radiation Protection Management; (United States) Vol. 8:1; ISSN 0740-0640; ISSN RPMAE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320107* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Building Systems-- (1987-)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540230 -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Radioactive Materials Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
540250 -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (1990-)
560190 -- Radiation Protection Standards-- (1992-)
61 RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY
AIR POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
CONTROL
DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS
DESIGN
ELEMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
FLUIDS
GASES
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
MASS TRANSFER
MITIGATION
NONMETALS
POLLUTION
POLLUTION CONTROL
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIONUCLIDE MIGRATION
RADON
RARE GASES
REMEDIAL ACTION
SIMULATION
SLABS
320107* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Building Systems-- (1987-)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540230 -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Radioactive Materials Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
540250 -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (1990-)
560190 -- Radiation Protection Standards-- (1992-)
61 RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY
AIR POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
CONTROL
DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS
DESIGN
ELEMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
FLUIDS
GASES
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
MASS TRANSFER
MITIGATION
NONMETALS
POLLUTION
POLLUTION CONTROL
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIONUCLIDE MIGRATION
RADON
RARE GASES
REMEDIAL ACTION
SIMULATION
SLABS