Modeling Radionuclides Dispersion and Deposition Downwind of a Coal-Fired Power Plant

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Dinis, ML (Author) Other; Fiuza, A (Author) Other; Gois, J (Author) FEUP; Carvalho, JMS (Author) Other; Castro, ACM (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: URANIUM, ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Pages: 59-63

International Workshop on Uranium, Environment and Public Health (UrEnv)

Castelo Branco, PORTUGAL, OCT 25, 2013

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Natural sciences > Environmental science ; Technological sciences > Engineering ; Physical sciences > Computer science ; Physical sciences > Mathematics

FOS: Engineering and technology > Mechanical engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00A-18F

DOI: 10.1016/j.proeps.2014.05.013

Abstract (EN): In this study the inhalation doses and respective risk are calculated for the population living within a 20 km radius of a coal-fired power plant. The dispersion and deposition of natural radionuclides were simulated by a Gaussian dispersion model estimating the ground level activity concentration. The annual effective dose and total risk were 0.03205 mSv/y and 1.25 x 10(-8), respectively. The effective dose is lower than the limit established by the ICRP and the risk is lower than the limit proposed by the U.S. EPA, which means that the considered exposure does not pose any risk for the public health. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

Notes: Vol.8

No. of pages: 5