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ISSN Online: 2379-1748
9th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC)
ASSESSMENT AND OPTIMIZATION OF AN INNOVATIVE RADON MITIGATION TECHNIQUE FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
摘要
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that poses health risks in enclosed spaces. Numerous studies have found that close to six percent of homes in the United States are exposed to high levels of radon and need to be mitigated. Traditional mitigation methods may be effective but expensive and impractical for some types of dwellings. The Environmental Protection Agency has expressed that innovative mitigation strategies need to be investigated to address this issue. The objective is to determine if adsorption mechanisms are sustainable for lowincome housing and residences where traditional mitigation methods are impractical. Through direct numerical simulation, the study analyzes a ventilated room to obtain its radon distribution and determine where a mitigation
device should be installed. A first-order linear nonhomogeneous ordinary differential equation model with an implemented adsorption system is solved and compared to its unimplemented counterpart. This research contributes to public health by potentially revolutionizing radon mitigation, safeguarding vulnerable populations, and paving the way for safer living environments.