Evaluation of indoor radon measurements in Hungary

Hámori, Krisztián; Tóth, Eszter; Пал, Л.; Köteles, G.J.; Losonci, András; Minda, Mihály

doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2006.02.002

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“…National surveys were conducted in 22 EU countries: Austria (Friedmann, 2005) Croatia (Radolić et al, 2006), Czech Republic (Hůlka, 2014; Slezáková et al, 2013; Thomas et al, 2004), Denmark (Andersen et al, 2007, 2001), Estonia (Pahapill et al, 2003), Finland (Valmari et al, 2010; Weltner et al, 2002), France (Gambard et al, 2000; Rannou et al, 2006), Greece (Nikolopoulos et al, 2002), Hungary (Hámori et al, 2006; Nikl, 1996), Ireland (Dowdall et al, 2017; Fennell et al, 2002), Italy (Bochicchio et al, 2005; Carelli et al, 2009), Lithuania (Morkunas and Akelbrom, 1999), Luxembourg (Kies et al, 1997), Malta (Baluci et al, 2013), Netherlands (Lembrechts et al, 2001; Stoop et al, 1998), Poland (Przylibski et al, 2011), Portugal (Faisca et al, 1992), Slovakia (Vicanova et al, 1998; Vladár et al, 1996), Slovenia (Humar et al, 1995; Križman et al, 1996), Spain (Sainz Fernández et al, 2017), Sweden (Swedjemark, 2002; Swedjemark et al, 1993), United Kingdom (Daraktchieva et al, 2015; Miles et al, 2007, 2011). Only regional surveys were identified in 5 member states: Belgium (Cinelli et al, 2011; Poffijn et al, 1994; Tondeur et al, 1997; Zhu et al, 2001, 1998), Bulgaria (Ivanova et al, 2013), Cyprus (Anastasiou et al, 2003; Theodoulou et al, 2012), Germany (Kemski et al, 2004, 1996), Latvia (Dambis, 1996), Romania (Cucoş (Dinu) et al, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Qualitative overview of indoor radon surveys in Europe

Pantelić

Čeliković

Živanović

et al. 2019

Journal of Environmental Radioactivity

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The revised European Directive from 2013 regarding basic safety standard oblige EU Member States to establish a national action plan regarding the exposure to radon. At the same time, International Atomic Energy Agency started technical projects in order to assist countries to establish and implement national radon action. As a consequence, in recent years, in numerous countries national radon surveys were conducted and action plans established, which were not performed before. In this paper, a qualitative overview of radon surveys performed in Europe is given with a special attention to the qualitative and conceptual description of surveys, representativeness and QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control).

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“…The second survey in Hungary was based on volunteers where teachers facilitated distribution of the detectors. It was concluded that due to large measurements performed, sampling could be considered representative (Hámori et al, 2006).…”

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Qualitative overview of indoor radon surveys in Europe

Pantelić

Čeliković

Živanović

et al. 2019

Journal of Environmental Radioactivity

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“…Their research centered on showing the effects of the proximity of the mining tunnels on radon concentrations in family homes. Hámori et al (2006aHámori et al ( , 2006b) have performed 15,000 measurements averaging 133 Bq/m 3 , with Minda et al (2009) extending their sampling to a further 17,244 homes. Szabó et al (2014c) have performed a complex study of internal air quality of 53 homes through recording the effects of building materials used, ambient air temperature, ventilation and precipitation.…”

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High Concentrations of Radon and Carbon Dioxide in Energy-Efficient Family Houses Without Heat Recovery Ventilation

Géczi

Benécs

Kristóf

et al. 2018

Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management

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The most significant factors of indoor air quality – besides temperature and humidity – are the concentrations of carbon-dioxide (CO2) and radon (222Rn). Radon seepage is caused by and affected by the materials used in walls and floors, the quality of insulation, cracks and even the amount of pipes running through the walls. The amount of CO2 is predominantly affected by the biological processes of the inhabitants, and possibly by potentially faulty HVAC systems. The energy efficiency related upgrades to family homes, which often only extend to window replacements and better insulation have a significant effect and could potentially increase concentrations of both radon and CO2 which has a significant effect on the well-being of the inhabitants. Our tests conducted in Hungary have proven that by using automated heat recovery ventilation (HRV) both energy efficient operation and low concentrations of radon and CO2 are achievable. Our results prove the significance and prevalence of the issue of higher concentrations of these pollutants, and offer a viable solution.

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“…Several studies have been carried out in different countries: Algeria (Ziane et al, 2014), Austria (Bossew et al, 2007), Brazil (Alberigi et al, 2011), China (Song et al, 2011), Croatia (Radolić et al, 2005), Greece (Nikolopoulos et al, 2010), Hungary (Hámori et al, 2006), Serbia (Nikolov et al, 2012), Spain (Ródenas et al, 2008), Poland (Walczac et al, 2016 and Turkey (Tarim et al, 2012) to measure the radon concentration in indoor air and in natural mineral water of thermal spas in order to estimate the doses of natural radiation received by the workers. In the majority of these studies and due to several reasons, radon concentration can reach worrying levels.…”

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Indoor radon levels and total gamma dose rates measurements in Portuguese thermal spas

Silva

Dinis

2017

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In this study, an assessment of indoor radon concentration and gamma dose rates were carried out in 16 Portuguese thermal spas. Indoor gamma dose rates measurements were made using a Geiger counter (Gamma Scout -GS3) and radon concentration measurements were carried out using CR-39 detectors. The detectors were exposed for an extended period of time (in average 42 days). The results showed that gamma doses rates are generally low but, in several cases, radon concentration exceeded national as well as international standards, namely the reference level recommended by the Directive 2013/59/EURATOM (300 Bq/m3) and the threshold for protection (400 Bq/m3) from the Portuguese legislation. The annual effective doses deriving from external radiation (gamma dose rates) and indoor radon concentration showed the need to implement measures to optimize the radiation protection of the workers against ionizing radiation.

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Evaluation of indoor radon measurements in Hungary

Cited by 23 publications

References 13 publications

Qualitative overview of indoor radon surveys in Europe

Qualitative overview of indoor radon surveys in Europe

High Concentrations of Radon and Carbon Dioxide in Energy-Efficient Family Houses Without Heat Recovery Ventilation

Indoor radon levels and total gamma dose rates measurements in Portuguese thermal spas

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