Radon Testing at Radford Army Ammunition Plant

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Abstract:

Radon testing of buildings in all geological areas of Radford Army Ammunition Plant showed only 11 buildings of the 511 tested had radon levels greater than 4.0 picocuries per liter of air 4.0 pCi1. Alpha track monitors were used for 3-month screen tests of these buildings. Any buildings having a radon content greater than 4.0 pCi1 were tested for 12-months. Mitigation by air dilution reduced the radon content in 10 buildings to less than 4.0 pCi1. Ducts are being installed in the 11th building to also reduce the radon content by air dilution.

Author(s):
Crable, J. M.
Author Organization(s):
HERCULES INC RADFORD VA AEROSPACE DIV
Descriptive Note:
Conferenc paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADA260986. Presented at the Explosives Safety Seminar (25th) Held in Anaheim, CA on 18-20 August 1992. Published in the Explosives Safety Seminar Proceedings, v3 p173-180, August 1992.
Pagination:
0009

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*AMMUNITION, *RADON, *ARMY FACILITIES, DILUTION, BUILDINGS, MONITORS, TEST AND EVALUATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Inorganic Chemistry, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
1992 Aug 01
Creation Date:
2010 Mar 03