Influence of ventilation on indoor radon level.

Author(s) : CHAO C. Y. H., TUNG T. C. W., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Reports detailed radon measurements conducted at different residential units in Hong Kong in winter when air conditioners were off and in summer when air conditioners were on. Ventilation rates were measured concurrently to investigate the influence of ventilation of indoor radon level. The ratio of indoor to outdoor radon level was plotted against the ventilation rate. Finds that a critical value existed after which the indoor radon level could be considered identical to the outdoor level. Concludes the result is important for use in ventilation design to reduce indoor radon pollution.

Details

Original title: Influence of ventilation on indoor radon level.
Record ID : 1999-1079
Languages: English
Source: Build. Environ. - vol. 32 - n. 6
Publication date: 1997/11

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Themes: Air conditioning: general information;
Indoor air quality
Keywords: Measurement; Ventilation; Radon; Air quality; Pollution; Air conditioning