Combined methodology for estimating dose rates and health effects from exposure to radioactive pollutants

Dunning, D.E.; Leggett, Richard W.; Yalcintas, M.G.

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“…The dose conversion factors are extracted from the RADRISK data file (Dunning et at.. 1980) and the weighting factors are consistent with the definitions used in ICRP Publications 26 and 30 (ICRP, 1977 and. The effective dose equivalent is the weighted sum of the 50-year committed dose equivalent to the specified and remainder organs.…”

Section: Radiation Dosementioning

confidence: 99%

Three multimedia models used at hazardous and radioactive waste sites

Moskowitz¹,

Pardi²,

Fthenakis³

et al. 1996

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Office of Environmental Restoration, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission -Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. The purpose of the Working Group is to promote the appropriate and consistent use of mathematical models in the remediation and restoration process at sites containing -or contaminated with -radioactive and/or mixed waste materials. This report provides an approach for evaluating and critically reviewing the capabilities of three specific multimedia models: MEPAS Version 3.0, MMSOILS Version 2.2, and PRESTO-EPA-CPG Version 2.0. These models are being used by the sponsoring Offices to support cleanup decision-making at various waste sites, and are of technical interest to them. The approach for model review advocated in this report is intended to assist technical staff responsible for identifying and implementing multimedia models in support of cleanup decisions at radioactive and hazardous waste sites. It is hoped that information in this report will enhance the understanding of these three models within the context of specific media components, human exposure and dose, and how they report uncertainty.This document is one of several being developed by the Working Group to bring a uniform approach to solving environmental modeling problems common to all Federal agencies. The PurposeMultimedia models are used commonly in the initial phases of the remediation process where technical interest is focused on determining the relative importance of various exposure pathways. This report provides an approach for evaluating and critically reviewing the capabilities of multimedia models. This study focused on three specific models: MEPAS Version 3.0, MMSOILS Version 2.2, and PRESTO-EPA-CPG Version 2.0. These models evaluate the transport and fate of contaminants from source to receptor through more than a single pathway. They have been used to support cleanup decision-making at various sites and are of technical interest to the sponsoring organizations. The approach to model review advocated in this study is directed to technical staff responsible for identifying, selecting and applying multimedia models for use at sites containing radioactive and hazardous materials. The presence of radioactive and mixed wastes at a site poses special problems. Hence, in this report, restrictions associated with the selection and application of multimedia models for sites contaminated with radioactive and mixed wastes are highlighted. It is hoped that information in this report will enhance the understanding of these three models within the context of specific media components, human exposure and dose, and how they report uncertainty. Report StructureThis report begins with a brief introduction to the concept of multimedia modeling, followed by an overview of the three models. The remaining chapters present more technical discussions of the issues associated with each compartment and their direct application to the specific models. In these analyses, the following components are discussed: The report conclu...

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Section: Radiation Dosementioning

confidence: 99%

Three multimedia models used at hazardous and radioactive waste sites

Moskowitz¹,

Pardi²,

Fthenakis³

et al. 1996

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“…Factors are further broken down by particle size, solubility class, and digestion transfer factors. These factors are generated with the RADRISK computer program (Dunning et al 1980;Begovich et al 1981).…”

Section: Estimation Of Dose and Health Riskmentioning

confidence: 99%

Off-site population radiological dose and risk assessment for potential airborne emissions from the Weldon Spring Site

Avci¹,

Biwer²,

Blunt³

1992

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“…Dosimetric and health effects data were developed using the RADRISK computer code (Dunning, Leggett, and Yalcintas, 1980) and external factors by Kocher (1981b). Modifications to these data for use In ANDROS are described in detail in Appendix C. The units were…”

Section: Dosimetric and Health Effects Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

ANDROS: A code for Assessment of Nuclide Doses and Risks with Option Selection

Begovich¹,

Sjoreen²,

Ohr³

et al. 1986

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A major purpose of the Techni cal Information Center is to provide the broadest dissemination possi ble of information contained in DOE's Research and Development Reports to business, industry, the academic community, and federal, state and local governments.Although a small portion of this report is not reproducible, it is being made available to expedite the availability of information on the research discussed herein.

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Combined methodology for estimating dose rates and health effects from exposure to radioactive pollutants

Cited by 8 publications

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Three multimedia models used at hazardous and radioactive waste sites

Three multimedia models used at hazardous and radioactive waste sites

Off-site population radiological dose and risk assessment for potential airborne emissions from the Weldon Spring Site

ANDROS: A code for Assessment of Nuclide Doses and Risks with Option Selection

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