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Developing soil gas and 222Rn entry potentials for substructure surfaces and assessing 222Rn control diagnostic

B H Turk1, J Harrison, R J Prill

  • 1Applied Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley 94720.

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|October 1, 1990
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Effective indoor radon (222Rn) mitigation requires thorough diagnostics. Research evaluated procedures for identifying radon sources and guiding control techniques in homes, developing indices to pinpoint entry points.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Building Science
  • Indoor Air Quality

Background:

  • Elevated indoor radon (222Rn) poses a significant health risk.
  • Identifying the precise sources of radon entry is crucial for effective mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate research-based diagnostic procedures for characterizing indoor 222Rn sources.
  • To guide the selection of appropriate radon control techniques in residential buildings.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted visual inspections, blower door tests, and pressure field mapping.
  • Performed subsurface vacuum tests and sampled 222Rn concentrations in substructures.
  • Measured appliance-induced depressurization and analyzed air leakage areas.

Main Results:

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  • Identified high permeability regions near substructure exteriors and large air leakage areas in ceilings.
  • Found that appliance operation can significantly depressurize substructures.
  • Observed substantially higher 222Rn concentrations below slabs compared to wall cavities.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnostic procedures provide critical information for radon mitigation.
  • Developed indices for soil gas and 222Rn entry potential to guide control system placement.
  • Findings aid in quantifying substructure resistance to soil gas and optimizing radon control strategies.