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  • Environmental Health
  • Building Science
  • Radiological Protection

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  • Radon-222 is a major contributor to natural radiation exposure and a primary cause of lung cancer.
  • Indoor radon exposure is a significant health concern, originating from soil gas entering buildings.
  • The influence of meteorological factors and geology on ventilation's radon reduction efficiency requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of a decentralized ventilation system in reducing indoor radon activity concentration.
  • To analyze the impact of different ventilation modes on indoor radon levels over a year.
  • To investigate the relationship between meteorological parameters, geological background, and ventilation performance.

Main Methods:

  • Installation of a decentralized ventilation system in an unoccupied apartment in a former uranium mining area.
  • Conducting 22 distinct ventilation experiments over a 12-month period.
  • Monitoring indoor radon activity concentration under various ventilation settings and seasonal conditions.

Main Results:

  • The decentralized ventilation system achieved indoor radon reductions of up to 83%.
  • A clear seasonal trend was observed, with lower radon concentrations in summer than in winter.
  • Significant dependencies were identified between radon reduction efficiency and experimental parameters like ventilation type and fan performance.

Conclusions:

  • Decentralized ventilation is an effective strategy for minimizing indoor radon exposure.
  • Ventilation system performance is influenced by operational settings and environmental conditions.
  • Further research is needed to optimize ventilation strategies considering meteorological and geological influences.