Published Radon Mitigation Research Papers by Bill Brodhead

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Radon Research Papers
& Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Papers
by Bill Brodhead

Bill has authored numerous technical papers
and teaching manuals on radon.

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	2009	Authored & presented paper titled "Whole Building Ventilation of High Rise Condominium with elevated Radon" Whole Building Ventilation Presented a Summary to CRCPD of ASTM Committee E06-41 2009 work to revise ASTM E-2121 Both presentations at 19th Annual International Radon Symposium in St Louis, MO.
	2008	Authored & presented paper titled "Elevated Radon Levels in High Rise Condominium from Concrete Emanation" Radon from Concrete Authored poster paper titled "Measuring Radon & Thoron Emanation From Concrete & Granite with CRM's & E-PERMs^®" Measuring Concrete & Granite Flux Both papers presented at 18th Annual International Radon Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
	2007	Presented Performance Testing Soil Depressurization Fans, Membrane Sealants, and Piping Pressure Drop at 17th Annual International Radon Symposium in Jacksonville, Florida
	2006	Presented 4 hour CE class of direct comparison of three Radon Mitigation Standards EPA (RMS), ASTM E2121, & AARST ASD RMS Radon Mitigation Standards Comparison at 16th Annual International Radon Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri

2005

Authored paper titled "The Effect of Ventilation & Filtration on Radon Decay Product Measurements".
Paper details what happens when you run a fan or filter in a room with a RDP monitor".
Altering RDP measurements

Authored presented the latest revision to the "Proposed New Jersey Radon Resistant School Construction Code"
Revised School RRNC Code

Both papers were presented at
15th Annual International Radon Symposium in
San Diego, California

	2004	Authored & presented paper titled "Draining Water Past Radon Fan Motors installed Outside" Paper details method to extend the life of outdoor radon fans. Fan Drainage Authored & presented paper titled "Proposed New Jersey Radon Resistant School Construction Code" School RRNC Code Both papers presented at 14th Annual International Radon Symposium Newport, Rhode Island.
	2003	Authored & presented paper titled “Using ASD to mitigate CO2, Methane and Benzene” Paper describes remediation of soil gases other than radon. Vapor Intrusion Mitigation (VOC) using ASD Authored & presented paper titled "School Mitigation Design Considerations". Paper reviews diagnostic methods used in designing radon system for several different schools: School Mitgation Design Both papers presented at 13th Annual International Radon Symposium Nashville, Tennessee.
	2002	Hired by University of Minnesota under sub-contract to EPA to re-write “Active Soil Depressurization” section of radon mitigation training manual used by EPA sponsored training centers. Authored & Presented paper titled “Designing Commercial Sub-Slab Depressurization Systems” Paper reviews diagnostic methods used to design radon systems for commecial buildings. Commercial Sub-Slab Systems Authored a paper titled “Performance of Low Wattage Fans & Small Pipe Sizes with ASD Systems” Paper describes successful radon mitigation with 19 watt fan. Low wattage fans Both papers were presented at 12th Annual International Radon Symposium in Reno, Nevada.
	1998	Authored & presented paper titled "Mitigation Installation Efficiency Techniques" at AARST International Radon Conference Cherry Hill, NJ. Paper describes how radon systems can be efficiently installed Mitigation Installation Efficiencies
	1997	Co-Authored & presented paper titled “Airflow and Pressure Characteristics of Common Radon Fans” at International Radon Symposium Cincinnati, OH Paper compares performance of radon fans Radon Fan Performance
	1996	Authored & presented paper titled “Pressure Drop of Airflow through commonly used Radon Mitigation Piping”. at International Radon Symposium Orlando Florida Pressure drop in piping
	1995	Co-Authored & presented paper titled “A Chamber Exposure of EIC's and AT's to Simulate their use as Dosimeters for Radon Workers” at International Radon Symposium Nashville, Tennesse Radon Dosimeter
	1992-93	Co-Authored & presented paper titled “Radon Test Tampering” at 1994 EPAInternational Radon Symposium Atlantic City, NJ Research sponsored by PA DER/DEP Test Tampering Study
	1991	“Unit Ventilator Operation and Radon Concentrations in a Pennsylvania School”. at EPA International Symposium on Radon & Radon Reduction Technology Philadelphia, PA
	1990	Authored & presented paper titled “Comparison of Long Term Testing Devices”. at Annual ARRST Radon Conference Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Long Term Radon Detector Comparison
	1989	Authored & presented paper titled “Problems of Real Time Radon Measurements” at Annual AARST Radon Conference Baltimore, Maryland Short Term Radon Detector Problems

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