Project 171

Critical Assessment of Radon Progeny Exposure While Showering With Radon-Bearing Water

$125,084
Completed
Principal Investigator
Philip
Hopke
Research Manager
Mr. Joel Catlin
Contractor
Clarkson University
Risk Assessment
Constituents of Emerging Concern (CECs)

Abstract

Evaluates kinetics of radon and its progeny and the resulting exposure and radiation dose incurred by individuals during and following showering with radon-laden water. Assesses ventilation, radon progeny concentrations, equilibrium factors, aerosol size, attachment fraction, and other parameters relevant to determining exposure during and immediately following showering. Published in 1996.