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Subslab ventilation system: Installation and follow-up in a high-radon house in Brittany, France

Authors :
Jean-Christophe Sabroux
Patrick Richon
Jean-Christophe Arnautou
Florence Goutelard
Vincent Tarlay
Yves C. Bonnefous
Source :
Environment International, Vol 22, Iss, Pp 1069-1072 (1995)
Publication Year :
1995
Publisher :
Elsevier, 1995.

Abstract

A subslab ventilation system was designed and installed in a high radon house in Brittany, France. Radon concentration in the basement of this house was reduced from an average 10 000 Bq/m 3 to less than 200 Bq/m 3 , thanks to a subslab depressurization system with a double barrier and a 32 W fan. Sealing the concrete slab cracks greatly improved the system performance. Finally, the feasibility of using a passive double barrier ventilation system is shown.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01604120
Volume :
22
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Environment International
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....716865049adb646d10a8693e0bd905f5