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Reducing radon exhalation from covered tailings: optimization or cost effectiveness?

A S Paschoa, J A Torrey, M E Wrenn

    The Science of the Total Environment
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study explores reducing radon exhalation from uranium tailings using cover materials. Cost effectiveness analysis determines optimal cover thickness for radiation protection and radon flux reduction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Nuclear Engineering
    • Geochemistry

    Background:

    • Uranium tailings pose environmental risks due to radon exhalation.
    • Effective management of radioactive waste requires minimizing radon release.
    • Cover materials are crucial for radon mitigation strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze radon exhalation reduction from uranium tailings based on cover material properties.
    • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different cover designs for radon mitigation.
    • To determine optimal cover thickness for specific radiation protection levels or cost constraints.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized dimensionless mathematical functions to model radon diffusion through cover materials.
    • Investigated the relationship between radon diffusion lengths and exhalation reduction.

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  • Performed cost-effectiveness analysis for various cover scenarios.

    • Main Results:

    • Radon exhalation reduction is directly related to the number of radon diffusion lengths in cover materials.
    • Identified cost-effective cover solutions for preselected radiation protection levels.
    • Determined maximum radon flux reduction achievable within a fixed budget.

    Conclusions:

    • Cost-effectiveness analysis is a practical approach for optimizing radon mitigation covers.
    • Mathematical modeling provides a basis for selecting appropriate cover materials and thicknesses.
    • This research aids in the safe and economical management of uranium tailings.