Assistant Professor, Head Deptt. of physics, V.R.A.L. Govt Girls Degree College Bareilly, Affiliated to M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly
JournalSIMRJ
Volume / Issue1 / 4
Pages66–71
Published14 Jul 2025
Paper IDSIMRJ14JA250010
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Abstract
This study simulates a field investigation of indoor radon (²²²Rn) and thoron (²²⁰Rn) concentra- tions in dwellings of Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh, India). A season-wise sampling design (Summer, Mon- soon, Winter) was adopted for 120 dwellings (60 urban, 60 rural) across three predominant building materials (brick, concrete, mud). Simulated measurements were produced to reflect realistic ranges reported in Northern India. Annual effective dose was estimated using commonly adopted equilibrium and dose-conversion factors (explicitly stated). Results indicate seasonal variation with winter maxima. Mean annual effective dose estimates (urban≈ 1.98 mSv y-¹; rural ≈ 1.82 mSv y-¹) are below many national action levels but indicate that a portion of dwellings exceed recommended reference levels for radon. Building material and ventilation patterns substantially influence indoor concentrations. Rec- ommendations include targeted awareness, simple mitigation (ventilation, sub-slab depressurization where needed), and a real measurement campaign to validate modeled results.
Praveen Kumar (2025). Estimation of Radon and Thoron Concentration and Dose Estimation in Dwellings of Bareilly. Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(4), 66–71. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj14ja250010/estimation-of-radon-and-thoron-concentration-and-dose-estimation-in-dwellings-of-bareilly
Praveen Kumar. “Estimation of Radon and Thoron Concentration and Dose Estimation in Dwellings of Bareilly.” Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, vol. 1, no. 4, 2025, pp. 66–71. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj14ja250010/estimation-of-radon-and-thoron-concentration-and-dose-estimation-in-dwellings-of-bareilly
Praveen Kumar. “Estimation of Radon and Thoron Concentration and Dose Estimation in Dwellings of Bareilly.” Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 1, no. 4 (2025): 66–71. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj14ja250010/estimation-of-radon-and-thoron-concentration-and-dose-estimation-in-dwellings-of-bareilly
Praveen Kumar (2025) ‘Estimation of Radon and Thoron Concentration and Dose Estimation in Dwellings of Bareilly’, Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(4), pp. 66–71. Available at: https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj14ja250010/estimation-of-radon-and-thoron-concentration-and-dose-estimation-in-dwellings-of-bareilly.
Praveen Kumar, “Estimation of Radon and Thoron Concentration and Dose Estimation in Dwellings of Bareilly,” Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 66–71, 2025. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj14ja250010/estimation-of-radon-and-thoron-concentration-and-dose-estimation-in-dwellings-of-bareilly.
Praveen Kumar. Estimation of Radon and Thoron Concentration and Dose Estimation in Dwellings of Bareilly. Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal. 2025;1(4):66–71. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj14ja250010/estimation-of-radon-and-thoron-concentration-and-dose-estimation-in-dwellings-of-bareilly.
Praveen Kumar. Estimation of Radon and Thoron Concentration and Dose Estimation in Dwellings of Bareilly. Shodhpith International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 2025, 1 (4), 66–71. https://www.shodhpith.com/article/simrj14ja250010/estimation-of-radon-and-thoron-concentration-and-dose-estimation-in-dwellings-of-bareilly.
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