Assessing radon control options in new energy-efficient homes

Conference · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:7117980

Baechler, M C; Bamberger, J A; Foley, L O; Sandusky, W F; Harris, J

The purpose of this paper is to explore the effectiveness of several proposed construction and ventilation strategies to control indoor air quality (IAQ), especially radon concentration in energy-efficient new homes. Different techniques are analyzed for maintaining IAQ comparable to that found in homes built using current construction practices. The key health effect for the analysis is cancer from exposure to radon. We estimate the number of lifetime cancers that may occur per 100,000 persons exposed to various levels of radon that may be found in energy-efficient homes. 2 refs., 2 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 7117980
• Report Number(s): PNL-SA-15354; CONF-880679-10; ON: DE88014754
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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AIR QUALITY
AIRTIGHTNESS
BUILDINGS
CONSTRUCTION
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COST
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DIAGRAMS
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ELEMENTS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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HAZARDS
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NUMERICAL DATA
POLLUTION
RADIOECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
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