Collection of ENEA technology and expertise
Radon air concentration measurement service
Application sectors
Problem to solve
The radon service aims to reduce health risks associated with radon exposure, a natural radioactive gas that can accumulate in enclosed spaces. The goal is to identify and mitigate risk situations to protect human health, while also ensuring compliance with national and international regulations regarding safety and indoor air quality. Potential clients: 1. Residential Sector: Private citizens, real estate agencies for building certification. 2. Workplaces and Public Buildings: Employers who need to ensure safety in workplaces (offices, industries). Local administrations for monitoring schools, hospitals, and other public facilities. 3. Construction Sector: Construction companies for preliminary and post-construction assessments. Designers and architects to integrate mitigation solutions in new buildings. 4. Industry and Mining Sector: Mining companies and operators of tunnels or underground environments. Energy sector, including nuclear power plant operators. 5. Research Institu
Description
Il Servizio fornisce dispositivi di campionamento passivo direttamente all'utente, che provvede in proprio al loro posizionamento e ne esegue la successiva analisi in laboratorio con emissione del relativo rapporto di misura. Il Servizio offre inoltre supporto all'utenza anche con intervento diretto in loco per una analisi preventiva della potenziale concentrazione di radon ai fini dell'ottimizzazione del programma di campionamento.
Innovative aspects and advantages
- Compliance with ISO 17025
- ENEA patented passive device for radon sampling
- Periodic participation in national and international intercomparisons and inter-laboratory comparisons
- Twenty years of experience in the sector
Admissible applications
- Construction and Renovation: Preliminary assessments to design radon mitigation systems. Post-renovation checks to verify the effectiveness of implemented measures.
- Mines and Underground Environments: Measurement of radon levels in mines, tunnels, and other underground spaces. Protection of workers from prolonged exposure in high-risk areas.
- Residential Buildings: Radon monitoring in homes in compliance with Legislative Decree 101/20.
- Workplaces and Public Buildings: Monitoring to ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations, evaluation of radon levels in schools, offices, and public facilities.
Research group involved
Revision date
17-09-2025
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