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    This study assesses environmental radioactivity from a brown coal power plant in Italy. It proposes control measures and reports on atmospheric dispersion and sample measurements.

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Nuclear Chemistry
    • Industrial Ecology

    Background:

    • Operation of a 72 MWe brown coal-fired power plant can lead to enhanced environmental radioactivity.
    • Assessing radioactivity is crucial for understanding the environmental impact of fossil fuel combustion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the enhanced environmental radioactivity from a brown coal power plant.
    • To suggest a source-related control procedure for radioactive effluents.
    • To report on atmospheric dispersion modeling and environmental sample measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Calculation of atmospheric dispersion of radioactive effluents.
    • Measurement of radioactivity in brown coals, ash, and environmental samples.
    • Measurement of gamma-exposure levels at representative points.

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    Main Results:

    • Reported calculated values for atmospheric dispersion of radioactive effluents.
    • Presented results from measurements on brown coals, ash, and environmental samples.
    • Detailed gamma-exposure levels at various points around the plant.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides data on radioactivity associated with brown coal power plant operations.
    • A control procedure is suggested to mitigate enhanced environmental radioactivity.
    • Findings contribute to the assessment of environmental impacts from energy production.