{"title":"Analysis of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in shifting earth layers in Piyungan, Bantul","authors":"Iqbal Nurrahim , Andang Widi Harto , Yohannes Sardjono , Isman Mulyadi Triatmoko , Zuhdi Ismail , Gede Sutresna Wijaya","doi":"10.1016/j.net.2024.08.055","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent decades, understanding the correlation between radon gas emissions and geodynamic processes has been pivotal in enhancing geophysical monitoring. This study advances current methodologies by refining radon data analysis and employing mathematical models to further elucidate this relationship. We developed a radon well geometry for Piyungan using Finite Element Method principles, and conducted simulations via GNU Octave to assess normal and anomalous conditions. The results indicate a basal radon concentration of 2.2420 Bq/L at a depth of 14.2308 m. Notably, radon levels inversely correlate with the water volume and diffusivity, yet proportionally increase with soil moisture. These findings offer a nuanced understanding of radon behavior in response to geodynamic activity, paving the way for improved environmental monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19272,"journal":{"name":"Nuclear Engineering and Technology","volume":"57 2","pages":"Article 103186"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6000,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Nuclear Engineering and Technology","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573324004352","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
In recent decades, understanding the correlation between radon gas emissions and geodynamic processes has been pivotal in enhancing geophysical monitoring. This study advances current methodologies by refining radon data analysis and employing mathematical models to further elucidate this relationship. We developed a radon well geometry for Piyungan using Finite Element Method principles, and conducted simulations via GNU Octave to assess normal and anomalous conditions. The results indicate a basal radon concentration of 2.2420 Bq/L at a depth of 14.2308 m. Notably, radon levels inversely correlate with the water volume and diffusivity, yet proportionally increase with soil moisture. These findings offer a nuanced understanding of radon behavior in response to geodynamic activity, paving the way for improved environmental monitoring.
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Nuclear Engineering and Technology (NET), an international journal of the Korean Nuclear Society (KNS), publishes peer-reviewed papers on original research, ideas and developments in all areas of the field of nuclear science and technology. NET bimonthly publishes original articles, reviews, and technical notes. The journal is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) of Thomson Reuters.
NET covers all fields for peaceful utilization of nuclear energy and radiation as follows:
1) Reactor Physics
2) Thermal Hydraulics
3) Nuclear Safety
4) Nuclear I&C
5) Nuclear Physics, Fusion, and Laser Technology
6) Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Radioactive Waste Management
7) Nuclear Fuel and Reactor Materials
8) Radiation Application
9) Radiation Protection
10) Nuclear Structural Analysis and Plant Management & Maintenance
11) Nuclear Policy, Economics, and Human Resource Development