Al-Qadisiyah Journal for Engineering Sciences

RELIEVE AND REMOVE RADON-222 RESULTING THE DECAY OF THE DEPLETED URANIUM-238 FROM WELLS OF BABYLON INSTITUTE DRILLED BY KERBALA FOUNDATION OF GROUND WATER COMPANY

Authors

Abbas Ali Mahmood
Eman Mohammed Abdullah
Abstract
Radon gas is unstable, it releases energy by emitting alpha particles, and is soluble in water and is often found in the ground water. Decays of radon emits alpha particles and beta particles. The energy released from these decay products results in damage to biological tissues which may lead to cancer. The health consequences of radon are well documented. Measurements of natural radioactivity in soil and ground water have been studied. Radionuclides present in soil include Ra226 , Th232 , and K40. Gamma rays dose depends on the geological and geographical and appears in many levels in soils , the knowledge of gamma distribution in soils and well water play important role for protection against radiation. Drilling company drills 4 wells in Babylon Institute. Doses, statistical information's about these wells are studied, also contours between real and estimated values are drawn. Testes are done in Babylon Environmental Office

Keywords

wells
Statistical values
Radiation
Dose
Gamma Ray
Al-Qadisiyah Journal for Engineering Sciences
Volume 6, Issue 4
Autumn 2013
Pages 455-473

  • Receive Date 01 December 2013
  • Revise Date 20 December 2013
  • Accept Date 25 December 2013

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