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Main Title Effects of Natural and Forced Basement Ventilation on Radon Levels in Single Family Dwellings.
Author Cavallo, A. ; Gadsby, K. ; Reddy, T. A. ;
CORP Author Princeton Univ., NJ. Center for Energy and Environmental Studies.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab.
Publisher Jun 92
Year Published 1992
Report Number EPA-R-817013; EPA/600/R-92/102;
Stock Number PB92-192194
Additional Subjects Radon ; Ventilation ; Residential buildings ; Pollution control ; Basements ; Concentration(Composition) ; Indoor air pollution ; Pressure reduction ; Dilution ; Measurement ; Heating ; Cooling ; Soil gases
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NTIS  PB92-192194 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 74p
Abstract
The report gives, for the first time, results of an extensive study of the effect of ventilation on radon concentrations and radon entry rate in a single-family dwelling. Measurements of radon concentrations, building dynamics, and environmental parameters made in Princeton University research houses over several seasons and under different building operating conditions show the functional dependence of radon entry rate on basement depressurization. The work clarifies the role of natural ventilation in reducing indoor radon concentrations. The work shows conclusively that natural ventilation can decrease radon levels two ways: (1) by simple dilution, and (2) by providing a pressure break (defined as any opening in the building shell that reduces the outdoor/indoor differential pressure). This reduces building depressurization and thus the amount of radon-contaminated soil gas that is drawn into the building.