The Relationship between Radon and Ventilation in Retrofit Buildings: Experimental Validation of Model Predictions
A modelling framework can be used to predict indoor radon concentrations in dwellings that have undergone an energy retrofit
Project Insights
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€55,065
Total Project Costs -
1 yr
Project Duration -
2017
Year Funded
Project Description
The project team aim to validate a model - funded through the EPA's research programme - developed to examine the relationship between improved energy efficiency and elevated indoor radon concentrations. The project team will conduct field trials to measure real-world ventilation status and radon concentrations for selected dwellings. This data will validate the model for these selected dwellings. Given the potential interaction of radon levels and energy efficiency retrofits, this is an important project. Full validation and parameterisation of the model is essential for it to provide meaningful information.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €55,065
Funding Agency: SEAI
Year Funded: 2017
Lead Organisation: National University of Ireland Galway
Partner Organisation(s): N/A
Miriam Byrne
Lead ResearcherExpertise: Indoor air;Ventilation; Measurement;Aerosol; Low energy buildings;