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The derivation of the emission limit for tritiated hydrogen gas (HT) from Tritium Removal Facility is described using the model CEDM-HT. This compartment model assumes equilibrium between HT in air and tritium oxide (HTO) in the soil resulting from HT oxidation by soil bacteria. Subsequent transfer of this HTO occurs to air and food, resulting in dose to people. The factors taken into account in determining the critical group and the dose and emission limit calculations are described. The consumption of local-grown fruits and root vegetables was found to be potentially the major contributor to adult dose resulting from HT emissions. For young children, milk consumption is also potentially significant.
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Neil, B.C.J. The derived emission limit for tritiated hydrogen gas from the Darlington Tritium Removal Facility. J Fusion Energ 12, 171–175 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01059374
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01059374