Published 1985 | Version v1
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Radon emanation at the Mullenbach research uranium mine and its effects on ventilation planning

Creators

  • 1. Saarberg-Interplan Uran GmbH, Saarbrucken (Germany, F.R.)

Description

Experiments carried out at the Mullenbach test mine indicate that the air quantity prescribed by the German mining law for mechanized uranium mines is more than adequate to control radon daughters to within 4 WLM per year. Sealing of rock surfaces, application of positive ventilation pressure, watering down of blasted rock and variations in blasting techniques have a limited influence on the radon exhalation rate. In first approximation the radon exhalation of a future uranium mine can be estimated from drill cores recovered during the exploration stage. This assists the mining engineer in calculating the air requirements for a future mine

Part of:
Occupational radiation safety in mining

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Occupational radiation safety in mining
Imprint Pagination
704 p.
Journal Page Range
v. 1 p. 200-204.
Report number
INIS-mf--11457(v.1,2)

Conference

Title
Occupational radiation safety in mining.
Dates
14-18 Oct 1984.
Place
Toronto, ON (Canada).

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
20052011
Subject category
S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DAUGHTER PRODUCTS; GEOLOGY; RADON; RADON 222; URANIUM MINES; VENTILATION
Descriptors DEC
ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES; ELEMENTS; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; HEAVY NUCLEI; ISOTOPES; MINES; NONMETALS; NUCLEI; RADIOISOTOPES; RADON ISOTOPES; RARE GASES; UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

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