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Area of Science:

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  • Radiological Health
  • Building Physics

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  • Indoor radon (Rn) accumulation is a complex issue influenced by multiple sources and physical processes.
  • Existing models for indoor radon dynamics are often difficult to apply due to numerous hard-to-measure parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the adaptability of a previously developed simplified model for simulating indoor radon concentrations.
  • To test the model's performance in diverse housing typologies and environmental settings.

Main Methods:

  • A simplified approach combining a physics-mathematical model with on-site experimental measurements was employed.
  • Radon activity measurements were conducted using a portable radon detector at a new experimental site.
  • The model's simulation capabilities were assessed against experimental data from various closed environments.

Main Results:

  • The simplified model demonstrated good performance in simulating indoor radon concentrations across different experimental sites.
  • The model showed adaptability to various house typologies and environmental contexts.
  • Experimental measurements confirmed the model's predictive accuracy for radon activity.

Conclusions:

  • The simplified physics-mathematical model, integrated with experimental measurements, is effective for predicting indoor radon levels.
  • The model's adaptability across different environments suggests its potential for broader application.
  • Future work will focus on refining the model and developing user-friendly software for its implementation.