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Bill Brodhead

WPB Enterprises Inc

Radon & Vapor Intrusion
Consultant - Researcher - Instructor
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Bill Brodhead

WPB Enterprises Inc.

Radon & Vapor Intrusion


Consultant
Researcher
Instructor
Website Info

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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.

Radon Research Papers
& Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Papers

by Bill Brodhead

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

Click on the underlined text to download a published paper or slides

  2024 Authored  paper titled:
"ASD Pressure Field Extension Testing"
Commercial ASD Pressure Field Extension Testing

ASD Commericial PFE - slides

Authored  paper titled:
 "ASD Piping and Fittings Airflow Pressure Drop".
ASD Piping and Fitting Airflow Pressure Drop

Authored  paper titled:
"Onsite Radon in Water Measurement Method"
Measuring Radon in Water Onsite Method

Authored  paper titled:
 "Elevation Influence on Radon Monitor Measurements".
Elevation Influence on Pulse Ion Radon Monitors

Elevation Effect on Radon Monitor - slides

Presented at 2024 IEA/AARST International Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium. in Orlando, Fl.

 
  2022 Authored  paper titled:
"Influence of Outdoor Radon Levels on Indoor Radon levels"
Outdoor Radon influencing Indoor Radon

Authored  paper titled:
 "Radon in Concrete Passive Ventilation Mitigation".
Radon in Concrete Passive Ventilation Mitigation

Both presentations at 36th Annual International Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium in Bellevue, WA.

 
  2021 Authored & presented research titled:
"Use of Sniffers in Radon Mitigation"
Use of Sniffers in Radon Mitigation paper

Use of Radon Sniffer - slides
Presented at 2021 AARST International Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium.

 
  2020 Authored & presented research titled:
"Measuring At-Grade Radon Mitigation Exhaust"
At-Grade Radon Mitigation Exhaust paper

Mitigation Exhaust at Grade slides
Presented at 2020 virtual Annual AARST International Radon Symposium.

 
  2012 Authored the latest revision to the "Proposed New Jersey Radon Resistant School Construction Code"
Revised School RRNC Code

 
  2009 Authored & presented paper titled:
"Whole Building Ventilation of High Rise Condominiumm with elevated Radon"
Ventilation of Radon from concrete in a Condominium

Ventilation of Radon from Condominium - slides

Also 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 in high rise condo

Authored poster paper titled:
"Measuring Radon & Thoron Emanation From Concrete & Granite with CRM's & E-PERMs"
Measuring Concrete & Granite radon 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"

Presented 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, and
AARST ASD RMS
Radon Mitigation Standards Comparison

Presented 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 levels with filtration & ventilation

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.
Draining water past radon fan

Authored & presented paper titled:
"Proposed New Jersey Radon Resistant School Construction Code"
NJ proposed 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.
Using ASD to mitigate CO2 methane and Benzene

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 ASD radon mitigation 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.

The 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

The 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

 
  1994 Co-Authored & presented paper titled:
“Radon Test Tampering”
at 1994 EPA International Radon Symposium, Atlantic City, NJ 
Test Tampering Study

 
  1993 Co-Authored & presented paper titled:
“NJ Radon Mitigation study followup”
NJ Radon Mitigation Study Followup

Authored & presented paper titled:
“NJ Radon Mitigation study followup”
Pressure washer to extend PFE

Both papers presented at International Radon Symposium, Denver, Colorado

 
  1991 Authored & presented paper titled:
“Unit Ventilator Operation and Radon Concentrations in a PA School”.
at EPA International Symposium on Radon & Radon Reduction Technology, Philadelphia, PA
HVAC modification for school radon mitigation

 
  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

 

Click on the underlined text to download a published Paper

  2024 Authored  paper titled:
"ASD Pressure Field Extension Testing"
Commercial ASD Pressure Field Extension Testing

ASD Commericial PFE - slides

Authored  paper titled:
 "ASD Piping and Fittings Airflow Pressure Drop".
ASD Piping and Fitting Airflow Pressure Drop

Authored  paper titled:
"Onsite Radon in Water Measurement Method"
Measuring Radon in Water Onsite Method

Authored  paper titled:
 "Elevation Influence on Radon Monitor Measurements".
Elevation Influence on Pulse Ion Radon Monitors

Elevation Effect on Radon Monitor - slides

Presented at 2024 IEA/AARST International Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium. in Orlando, Fl.

 
  2022 Authored  paper titled:
"Influence of Outdoor Radon Levels on Indoor Radon levels"
Outdoor Radon influencing Indoor Radon

Authored  paper titled:
 "Radon in Concrete Passive Ventilation Mitigation".
Radon in Concrete Passive Ventilation Mitigation

Both presentations at 36th Annual International Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium in Bellevue, WA.

 
  2021 Authored & presented research titled:
"Use of Sniffers in Radon Mitigation"
Use of Sniffers in Radon Mitigation paper

Radon Mitigation Sniffers slides
Presentated the 2020 virtual Annual AARST International Radon Symposium

 
  2020 Authored & presented research titled:
"Measuring At-Grade Radon Mitigation Exhaust"
At-Grade Radon Mitigation Exhaust paper

Radon Mitigation Exhaust at Grade slides
Presentated the 2020 virtual Annual AARST International Radon Symposium

 
  2012 Authored the latest revision to the "Proposed New Jersey Radon Resistant School Construction Code"
Revised School RRNC Code

 
  2009 Authored & presented paper titled:
"Whole Building Ventilation of High Rise Condominiumm with elevated Radon"
Ventilation of Radon from Condominium paper

Ventilation of Radon from Condominium slides
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"

Presented 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, and
AARST ASD RMS
Radon Mitigation Standards Comparison

Presented 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

Paper 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.

The 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

The 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

 
  1994 Co-Authored & presented paper titled:
“Radon Test Tampering”
at 1994 EPA International Radon Symposium, Atlantic City, NJ 
Test Tampering Study

 
  1993 Co-Authored & presented paper titled:
“NJ Radon Mitigation study followup”
NJ Radon Mitigation Study Followup

Authored & presented paper titled:
“NJ Radon Mitigation study followup”
Pressure washer to extend PFE

Both papers presented at International Radon Symposium, Denver, Colorado

  1991 Authored & presented paper titled:
“Unit Ventilator Operation and Radon Concentrations in a PA School”.
at EPA International Symposium on Radon & Radon Reduction Technology, Philadelphia, PA
HVAC modification for school radon mitigation

 
  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

 

Radon mitigation call Integra Environmental 610 346-8004
For consulting Bill 484 626-0993 - ฉ 2021 Bill Brodhead

For Radon System estimates or Fan repairs call
Integra Environmental at 610- 346-8004
ฉ 2021 Bill Brodhead

For consulting call Bill at 484 626-0993