Numerical solution of the transport equation describing the radon transport from subsurface soil to buildings
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Original language | English |
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Article number | ncr397 |
Pages (from-to) | 213-216 |
Journal / Publication | Radiation Protection Dosimetry |
Volume | 150 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2012 |
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Abstract
A theoretical evaluation of the properties and processes affecting the radon transport from subsurface soil into buildings is presented in this work. The solution of the relevant transport equation is obtained using the explicit finite difference method (EFDM). Results are compared with analytical steady-state solution reported in the literature. Good agreement is found. It is shown that EFDM is effective and accurate for solving the equation that describes radon diffusion, advection and decay during its transport from subsurface to buildings, which is especially important when arbitrary initial and boundary conditions are required. © The Author 2011. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
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Numerical solution of the transport equation describing the radon transport from subsurface soil to buildings. / Savović, Svetislav; Djordjevich, Alexandar; Ristić, Goran.
In: Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Vol. 150, No. 2, ncr397, 06.2012, p. 213-216.
In: Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Vol. 150, No. 2, ncr397, 06.2012, p. 213-216.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review