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Algebraic calculation of erb dilution, capture, retardation, decay, and dose
Dose rate calculations for a receptor well in a generic reference aquifer are highly dependent on the mixing that occurs in the aquifer and well. This paper presents analytical expressions for determining radionuclide concentrations at the receptor well in a generic aquifer by calculating the overall dilution that occurs in the system and factoring in the effects of travel time and radionuclide decay. Expressions are derived for four types of sources: vertical borehole (advective), point source (advective), point source (diffusive), and broad area diffusion. Example applications of each solution are presented and compared.