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Indoor Radon Levels and Effective Dose Estimation in Learning and Common Living Space of University

대학 내 학습공간과 공동 생활공간에 대한 실내 라돈 농도 측정과 유효선량 산출

  • Kim, Jung-Su (Department of Radiologic Technology, Chungbuk Health & Science University)
  • 김정수 (충북보건과학대학교 방사선과)
  • Received : 2018.06.04
  • Accepted : 2018.06.30
  • Published : 2018.06.30
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Abstract

Radon which is natural component of air is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas. Radon exposure can also occur from some building materials if they are made from radon-containing substances by breathing. In this study, The radiation dose of radon concentration was detected at 8 buildings of the A university during 3-month from June. 2017 to August. 2017. We detected indoor radon exposure at 8 building of the university and estimated annual effective dose. The radon concentration of Hall G and Hall F of the A university represented 81 and $14Bq/m^3$ respectively and average indoor radon concentration represented $41.63Bq/m^3$. Average effective dose was estimated 0.40 mSv/y, maximum effective dose was 0.78 mSv/y and minimum effective dose was 0.13 mSv/y respectively. University is the place that students spend the almost whole time. We suggest ventilation and appropriate management of a building, which could reduce the natural radiation exposure by radon concentration.

라돈은 자연방사성원소로 호흡을 통해 인체에 피폭된다. 본 연구에서는 2017년 6월 1일부터 2017년 8월 28일까지 3개월 동안 A대학의 8개 건축물에 대해 실내 라돈농도를 측정하여 비교하였고, 연간 유효선량을 도출하였다. 본 연구에서 A대학의 건축물 Hall G와 Hall F의 라돈농도는 각각 $81Bq/m^3$, $14Bq/m^3$로 나타났으며, 전체 조사 건축물의 평균 실내 라돈농도는 $41.63Bq/m^3$로 나타났다. 대학 내 학습공간과 생활공간에 대한 연간 유효선량 환산치의 평균은 0.40 mSv/y이며 최대 연간 유효선량은 0.78 mSv/y, 최소 연간 유효선량은 0.13 mSv/y로 나타났다. 학교는 학생들이 오랜 시간 머무르는 공간이므로 건축물에 대한 적절한 환기와 관리를 통해 실내라돈 농도를 낮추는 것이 라돈에 대한 자연방사선 피폭을 낮추는 방법이다.

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