Heat of transport of air in clay

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2007;123(2):221-5. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncl110. Epub 2006 Aug 25.

Abstract

By measuring the thermomolecular pressure difference and using principles of irreversible thermodynamics, heat of transport of air in clay and its coefficient of diffusion are found. A comparison of thermotranspiration and pressure driven gas fluxes through concrete slab in homes is examined. It is shown that thermotranspiration air/radon flow may greatly exceed diffusion (pressure driven) flow in homes.

MeSH terms

  • Air*
  • Aluminum Silicates / chemistry*
  • Clay
  • Diffusion
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Pressure
  • Radon
  • Thermodynamics*

Substances

  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Radon
  • Clay