In the present work, radon gas concentrations in different dwellings in Baghdad governorate are measured by using RAD-7 detector. The results have shown that, the radon gas concentrations ranged between (40.67 ± ...In the present work, radon gas concentrations in different dwellings in Baghdad governorate are measured by using RAD-7 detector. The results have shown that, the radon gas concentrations ranged between (40.67 ± 3.1 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>) to (190.00 ± 2.7 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>) with an average value (113.66 ± 30.2 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>);in the first one we draw the map radiations for indoor radon gas concentrations in Baghdad governorate. We would like to mention that the present study is considered to be very important and vital because it is concerned with people health and safety in the first place.展开更多
In this work, concentrations of radon indoor were measured at 10 locations in Al-Kufa and Al-Najaf cities, using RAD-7 radon monitoring system of Durridge Company USA. Some factors affecting on the radon factor have b...In this work, concentrations of radon indoor were measured at 10 locations in Al-Kufa and Al-Najaf cities, using RAD-7 radon monitoring system of Durridge Company USA. Some factors affecting on the radon factor have been studied such as times of day （morning, aitemoon and evening） and seasons of year （winter, spring, summer and autumn）. This study show that the radon concentration indoor increases at mornings, evenings, decreases at afternoon, also increases in winter and autumn, decreases in spring and summer.展开更多
Based on the convection and diffusion mechanisms of radon migration, in this paper we deduce the two-dimensional differential equation for radon transportation in the overburden above active fault zones with an unlimi...Based on the convection and diffusion mechanisms of radon migration, in this paper we deduce the two-dimensional differential equation for radon transportation in the overburden above active fault zones with an unlimited extension along the strike. Making use of the finite difference method, the radon concentration distribution in the overburden above active faults is calculated and modeled. The active fault zone parameters, such as the depth and the width of the fault zone, and the value of radon concentration, can be inverted from the measured radon concentration curve. These realize quantitative interpretation for radon concentration anomalies. The inversion results are in good agreement with the actual fault zone parameters.展开更多
Researchers have realized that radon-contaminated air inside buildings is a principal way of human exposure to certain healthy-risks. A model is developed to estimate radon concentrations which consider various parame...Researchers have realized that radon-contaminated air inside buildings is a principal way of human exposure to certain healthy-risks. A model is developed to estimate radon concentrations which consider various parameters: in indoor air radon (radon-222) concentration, air permeability of ground, air pressure difference between outdoor and indoor at ground level, ventilation of building ground and number of air changes per hour due to ventilation. The radon-222 transport into building might dominated by diffusion, pressure driven flow or/and a mixture of both depending on the actual values of the various parameters. So, in several and regular periods of time: January, April, July and October, radon-222 concentrations have been measured in ten rooms of five elementary schools and in five rooms of one high school at Qena city (Upper Egypt). This has been carried out using alpha scintillation counters. We have noticed that in three rooms the value has exceeded 200 Bqm -3 at the basement and only one room at the first floor, and all values have changed with respect to time and localization: They have decreased from July to January and from basement to first floor. For example, radon-222 concentrations obtained by exposing track detectors varied in the range from 20 Bqm-3 up to 100 Bqm-3. The experimental results of the present work have been well fitted with the presented model (calculations) which supports the validity of the presented model. So, to decrease the level of indoor air radon-222 concentrations and to reduce its harmful effects it is recommended to follow the suggestions in the present study and to limit as possible the use of ceramic in the building construction, increase the hours of ventilation and to restrict the use of underground floors in buildings, the underground Metro and garage parking should be carefully (and even mandatory) ventilated.展开更多
The concentrations of 20 trace elements in several ceramics tiles and ceramic composites used in Egypt were elementally analyzed by neutron activation analysis(NAA) technique. The samples and standard were irradiate...The concentrations of 20 trace elements in several ceramics tiles and ceramic composites used in Egypt were elementally analyzed by neutron activation analysis(NAA) technique. The samples and standard were irradiated with reactor for 4 h(in the Second Research Egyptian Reactor(Et-RR-2)) with thermal neutron flux 5.9×10 13 n/(cm 2·s).The gamma-ray spectra obtained were measured for several times by means of the hyper pure germanium detection system(HPGe). Also a solid state nuclear track detector(SSNTD) CR-39, was used to measure the emanation rate of radon for these samples. The radium concentrations were found to vary from 0.39—3.59 ppm and the emanation rates were found to vary from (0.728—5.688) × 10 -4 kg/(m 2· s).The elemental analysis of the ceramic tiles and ceramic composites have a great importance in assigning the physical properties and in turn the quality of the material.展开更多
Objective:To explore the level of indoor radon concentration especially after recent 3 decades’great economic development in metropolis Beijing,so as to describe the outline of indoor radon level in Beijing.Methods:A...Objective:To explore the level of indoor radon concentration especially after recent 3 decades’great economic development in metropolis Beijing,so as to describe the outline of indoor radon level in Beijing.Methods:A one-year integrated measurement on 800 dwellings was carried out from September 2018 to August 2019.Passive integrated radon cup monitor with CR-39 as an alpha-track detector was adopted for the survey.As a pilot study,measurement scheme was designed in detail.For measurement quality control,the background track density of CR-39 was strictly defined and controlled throughout the operation of the survey.Results:The annual geometric and arithmetic mean of radon concentration of the surveyed are(39.3±12.9)and(42.0±13.7)Bq/m^(3),respectively,varying from(12.1±2.5)to(119.0±7.8)Bq/m^(3).Radon concentration of the ground floor dwellings is obviously higher than that of other floors.No difference of radon level is found among the dwellings of other floors.Higher radon concentration in buildings built after 2010 is obtained compared with buildings built in 1980s,1990s,and 2000s.Conclusions:There is no big change of radon concentration level in dwellings in Beijing area observed in general compared with a previous survey performed more than ten years ago.For high-rise buildings,building materials are suggested to be the main source of indoor radon.For higher radon concentration in buildings built in latest ten years,the change on building materials and indoor ventilation rate are thought to be the causes,further study in detail is needed to clarify.展开更多
文摘In the present work, radon gas concentrations in different dwellings in Baghdad governorate are measured by using RAD-7 detector. The results have shown that, the radon gas concentrations ranged between (40.67 ± 3.1 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>) to (190.00 ± 2.7 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>) with an average value (113.66 ± 30.2 Bq/m<sup>3</sup>);in the first one we draw the map radiations for indoor radon gas concentrations in Baghdad governorate. We would like to mention that the present study is considered to be very important and vital because it is concerned with people health and safety in the first place.
文摘In this work, concentrations of radon indoor were measured at 10 locations in Al-Kufa and Al-Najaf cities, using RAD-7 radon monitoring system of Durridge Company USA. Some factors affecting on the radon factor have been studied such as times of day （morning, aitemoon and evening） and seasons of year （winter, spring, summer and autumn）. This study show that the radon concentration indoor increases at mornings, evenings, decreases at afternoon, also increases in winter and autumn, decreases in spring and summer.
文摘Based on the convection and diffusion mechanisms of radon migration, in this paper we deduce the two-dimensional differential equation for radon transportation in the overburden above active fault zones with an unlimited extension along the strike. Making use of the finite difference method, the radon concentration distribution in the overburden above active faults is calculated and modeled. The active fault zone parameters, such as the depth and the width of the fault zone, and the value of radon concentration, can be inverted from the measured radon concentration curve. These realize quantitative interpretation for radon concentration anomalies. The inversion results are in good agreement with the actual fault zone parameters.
文摘Researchers have realized that radon-contaminated air inside buildings is a principal way of human exposure to certain healthy-risks. A model is developed to estimate radon concentrations which consider various parameters: in indoor air radon (radon-222) concentration, air permeability of ground, air pressure difference between outdoor and indoor at ground level, ventilation of building ground and number of air changes per hour due to ventilation. The radon-222 transport into building might dominated by diffusion, pressure driven flow or/and a mixture of both depending on the actual values of the various parameters. So, in several and regular periods of time: January, April, July and October, radon-222 concentrations have been measured in ten rooms of five elementary schools and in five rooms of one high school at Qena city (Upper Egypt). This has been carried out using alpha scintillation counters. We have noticed that in three rooms the value has exceeded 200 Bqm -3 at the basement and only one room at the first floor, and all values have changed with respect to time and localization: They have decreased from July to January and from basement to first floor. For example, radon-222 concentrations obtained by exposing track detectors varied in the range from 20 Bqm-3 up to 100 Bqm-3. The experimental results of the present work have been well fitted with the presented model (calculations) which supports the validity of the presented model. So, to decrease the level of indoor air radon-222 concentrations and to reduce its harmful effects it is recommended to follow the suggestions in the present study and to limit as possible the use of ceramic in the building construction, increase the hours of ventilation and to restrict the use of underground floors in buildings, the underground Metro and garage parking should be carefully (and even mandatory) ventilated.
文摘The concentrations of 20 trace elements in several ceramics tiles and ceramic composites used in Egypt were elementally analyzed by neutron activation analysis(NAA) technique. The samples and standard were irradiated with reactor for 4 h(in the Second Research Egyptian Reactor(Et-RR-2)) with thermal neutron flux 5.9×10 13 n/(cm 2·s).The gamma-ray spectra obtained were measured for several times by means of the hyper pure germanium detection system(HPGe). Also a solid state nuclear track detector(SSNTD) CR-39, was used to measure the emanation rate of radon for these samples. The radium concentrations were found to vary from 0.39—3.59 ppm and the emanation rates were found to vary from (0.728—5.688) × 10 -4 kg/(m 2· s).The elemental analysis of the ceramic tiles and ceramic composites have a great importance in assigning the physical properties and in turn the quality of the material.
文摘Objective:To explore the level of indoor radon concentration especially after recent 3 decades’great economic development in metropolis Beijing,so as to describe the outline of indoor radon level in Beijing.Methods:A one-year integrated measurement on 800 dwellings was carried out from September 2018 to August 2019.Passive integrated radon cup monitor with CR-39 as an alpha-track detector was adopted for the survey.As a pilot study,measurement scheme was designed in detail.For measurement quality control,the background track density of CR-39 was strictly defined and controlled throughout the operation of the survey.Results:The annual geometric and arithmetic mean of radon concentration of the surveyed are(39.3±12.9)and(42.0±13.7)Bq/m^(3),respectively,varying from(12.1±2.5)to(119.0±7.8)Bq/m^(3).Radon concentration of the ground floor dwellings is obviously higher than that of other floors.No difference of radon level is found among the dwellings of other floors.Higher radon concentration in buildings built after 2010 is obtained compared with buildings built in 1980s,1990s,and 2000s.Conclusions:There is no big change of radon concentration level in dwellings in Beijing area observed in general compared with a previous survey performed more than ten years ago.For high-rise buildings,building materials are suggested to be the main source of indoor radon.For higher radon concentration in buildings built in latest ten years,the change on building materials and indoor ventilation rate are thought to be the causes,further study in detail is needed to clarify.
