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Measurement and mitigation of radon concentration in a traditional dwelling in Galicia, Spain

Abstract: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which tends to build up within structures. It is therefore necessary to include techniques to mitigate radon concentration when undertaking refurbishment. The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a mitigation technique based on pressurizing the interior of a building, by testing a prototype of the mitigating device, developed by Siglo 21 Consultores and the LaRUC of the University of Cantabria, under real conditions, to determine its effectiveness during refurbishment. The methodology involved installing the proposed solution in a traditional country dwelling in an area characterized by high radon concentration, on the coast of Galicia, Spain. In order to measure the effectiveness of the solution, continuous measurement sensors, set in an ionization chamber, and properly calibrated by the LaRUC laboratory, were installed. The results obtained show that pressurizing the living quarters brings about an effective reduction in the radon concentration, with a relatively simple building solution. This solution, which is compatible with the principle of minimum intervention, is seen to be especially appropriate when work is undertaken in structures recognized as heritage.

 Autoría: Ricardo Pol, Raúl Rodríguez, Luis Santiago Quindós and Ismael Fuente

 Fuente: Atmosphere, 2022, 13(1), 14

 Editorial: MDPI

 Año de publicación: 2022

 Nº de páginas: 8

 Tipo de publicación: Artículo de Revista

 DOI: 10.3390/atmos13010014

 ISSN: 2073-4433

 Url de la publicación: https:// doi.org/10.3390/atmos13010014

Autoría

RICARDO POL SANCHEZ

RAUL RODRIGUEZ ALAS