• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.9-19
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• 2010

The size distribution of airborne particulate matter (PM) and the concentrations of associated metallic elements were investigated in a busy urban region of a typical Korean industrial city. The PM concentrations measured during the spring, except for those in the size range of 1.1 to 2.1 ${\mu}m$, were slightly higher than the PM concentrations in the summer. Coarse particles contributed greatly to the variation in PM concentrations in the spring, while fine and submicron particles contributed largely to the variation in PM concentrations in the summer. The difference in size modes of the PM concentrations between spring and summer may be explained by the Asian dust effect and its accompanying wind direction and speed. Extremely high enrichment factors (EFs) values (6,971 to 60,966) for all of the size distributions in PM were identified for cadmium (Cd). High EFs values (12 to 907) were also identified for other heavy metals including Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn and Mn. Low EF values (0.29 to 8.61) were identified for Ca, K, Mg and Na. These results support the common hypothesis that most heavy metals in ambient PM have anthropogenic sources and most light metals have crustal sources. The results of principal components analyses and cluster analyses for heavy metals indicate that the principal sources of PM and metals were emissions from non-ferrous metal smelters, oil combustion, incinerators, vehicular traffic and road dust.

• Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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• 제22권E1호
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• pp.45-48
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• 2006

Mass size distributions of atmospheric particles in Cheonan were determined using a high volume air sampler equipped with a 5-stage cascade impactor. Bimodal distributions that are typical for urban atmospheric particles were obtained. A MMD of the fine particle mode was $0.47{\pm}0.05{\mu}m$ with a GSD of $2.72{\pm}0.21$, and those of the coarse particles were $5.15{\pm}0.18{\mu}m\;and\;2.09{\pm}0.09$, respectively. The annual average concentrations of TSP, PM10, PM2.5, and PM1 were 74.1, 67.5, 54.2, and $42.3{\mu}g/m^3$, respectively. Although the daily PM10 concentrations were under the current National Standard, the daily PM2.5 concentrations frequently exceeded the US Standard even in non asian dust periods. The fractions of PM 10, PM2.5, and PM1 in TSP were $0.905{\pm}0.013,\;0.723{\pm}0.022,\;and\;0.572{\pm}0.029$, respectively, and fine mode particles occupied $57{\sim}72%$ of the total particle mass. The results indicate that fine particles were at the concerning level, and should be the target pollutant for the regional air quality strategy in Cheonan.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.568-579
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• 2019

연구는 서울시 도시대기 측정망의 월별 미세먼지 농도와 측정소 주변 버퍼별, 토지피복 유형별 비율의 관계를 분석하여 미세먼지 농도에 대한 토지피복의 영향을 규명하고자 하였다. 대분류 토지피복 유형과 미세먼지 농도의 월별 상관분석 결과 버퍼 3km에서, PM_2.5보다 PM₁₀에서 상관성이 잘 나타났고, 산림과 뚜렷한 음의 상관관계, 초지와 시가지는 PM₁₀과, 나지와 시가지는 PM_2.5와 일부 양의 상관관계를 나타냈다. 버퍼 3km 내 중분류 및 세분류 우세 피복유형의 월별 상관분석 결과 PM₁₀은 활엽수림과 뚜렷한 음의 상관관계를 나타냈고, 도로와 일부 양의 상관이 우세한 편이었다. PM_2.5는 활엽수림과 일부 음의 상관, 상업지역과 일부 양의 상관이 많은 편이었다. 그 밖에 초지 및 나지 세부 유형의 상관성은 매우 낮거나 없었다. 양의 상관 및 음의 상관관계의 각 대표 피복유형으로 단계선택법에 의한 월별 회귀분석을 실시한 결과 PM₁₀은 활엽수림 비율 증가에 의한 농도 감소 영향이 뚜렷하였고, 도로는 변수선택에서 제거되었다. PM_2.5는 일부 월별로 상업지역 비율 증가에 따른 농도 증가 영향 또는 활엽수림 비율 증가에 따른 농도 감소 영향을 받았지만, 그 영향력은 PM₁₀에 비해 낮았다. 연구결과 측정소 주변 토지피복은 미세먼지 농도 증감에 영향을 주었고, 그 영향은 PM₁₀에서 더 분명하였다. 산림 유형은 미세먼지 농도에 가장 크고, 분명한 영향을 주는 저감 요인이었다. 시가화지역 관련 유형들의 농도 증가 영향은 일부 확인되었다. 도심 산림의 미세먼지 저감 기능은 분명한 효과를 가진 것으로 보이며, 향후 녹지의 세부 특성과 복잡한 도시환경 요인의 작용을 규명하는 후속 연구가 필요하였다.

• 산업보건소식
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• 제48호
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• pp.9-18
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• 1987

The results of this study which had been investigated to analyse heavy metal levels and to compare lead, cadmium, copper and zinc concentration in urine of children who lived around the industrial area and the agricultural area. Samples were collected and analyzed from September to December 1986 from 7-9 years old children living in Seoul (4 7 cases), lri ( 64 cases) industrial area and Chinan (56 cases) agricultural area. The summarized results were as follows: 1) The concentrations of lead were Seoul 28.7 $\pm$17.7 ug/l, lri 25.3 $\pm$7.5 ug/l and Chinan 19.3 $\pm$5.2 ug/l 2) The concentrations of cadmium were Seoul 1.5 $\pm$0.8 ug/l, Iri 1.4 $\pm$0.5 ug/l and chinan 0.9 $\pm$0.3 ug/l 3) The concentrations of copper were Seoul 12.8 $\pm$7.0 ug/l, Iri 10.5 $\pm$8.4 ug/l and Chinan 10.0 $\pm$4.5 ug/l 4) The concentrations of zinc were Seoul 383 $\pm$279 ug/l, Iri 329 $\pm$133 ug/l and Chinan 267 $\pm$181 ug/l 5) In lead, cadmium and zinc concentration of children, there were statistical difference between the industrial area and the agricultural area 6) There were no indicated significantly levels by the Sex

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.393-403
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• 2008

In an effort to estimate secondary $PM_{10}$ concentrations and their diurnal variations at different photochemical activities, $PM_{10}$, CO, and $O_3$ concentrations obtained from the ambient air quality network located in Seoul are analyzed for the period from 2000 to 2005. In order to classify the photochemical activities on a daily basis, measured ${\Delta}O_{3,\;max-min}$ (maximum $O_3$-minimum $O_3$) and ${\int}(hv)dt$ which represents accumulated daily insolation, were used to classify each day into three regimes: 1) low photochemical reactivity; ${\Delta}O_{3,\;max-min}\;{\leq}\;40\;ppb$, and ${\int}(hv)dt\;{\leq}\;4000\;W/m^2$, 2) moderate photochemical reactivity; $40\;ppb\;<\;{\Delta}O_{3,\;max-min}\;{\leq}\;60\;ppb$, and $4000\;{\leq}\;{\int}(hv)de\;{\leq}\;6000\;W/m^2$, and 3) high photochemical reactivity; ${\Delta}O_{3,\;max-min}\;>\;60\;ppb$, and ${\int}(hv)dt\;{\geq}\;6000\;W/m^2$. The ratio of ($PM_{10}$/CO) obtained at low photochemical activity regime was used as an index of tracer for the estimation of secondary $PM_{10}$ at higher photochemical activity regimes. The results show that the estimated secondary $PM_{10}$ concentrations for moderate and high photochemical regimes are found to be 18.8% ($10.9\;{\mu}g/m^3$), and 35.0% ($26.2\;{\mu}g/m^3$), respectively. Diurnal variation of secondary $PM_{10}$ for the moderate photochemical regime shows weak but noticeable patterns. However, the highly activated photochemical regime shows strong diurnal variations of secondary $PM_{10}$ concentrations with the maximum value of $35.1\;{\mu}g/m^3$ at 1300LST.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제26권9호
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• pp.1045-1055
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• 2017

Characterization of spatio-temporal variations in $PM_{2.5}$ in Gyeongnam (GN) province during 2015-2016 was investigated to assess the air quality in this area in terms of fine particles. Yearly mean concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$ ranged from 19.1 to $29.5{\mu}gm^{-3}$. High concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$ were observed in spring ($21.2-30.3{\mu}gm^{-3}$) and winter ($20.2-30.3{\mu}gm^{-3}$). Low concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$ were generally observed in fall ($16.2-23.2{\mu}gm^{-3}$). $PM_{2.5}$ concentration was highest in the morning (10 AM). The fractions of $PM_{2.5}$ in $PM_{10}$ were 0.51-0.62 and two were significantly correlated (r=0.779-0.830), suggesting common sources (fossil fuel combustion, mobile sources, etc). CO was significantly correlated with $PM_{2.5}$ in highly urbanized areas such as the city of Changwon (CW, r=0.711), compared to other air pollutants ($SO_2$, $NO_2$, and $O_3$), suggesting dominance of industrial combustion sources.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제62권5호
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• pp.27-37
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• 2020

As domestic meat consumption increases, the broiler production industry has been larger and denser. The concentration of particulate matter (PM) and harmful gases generated is also increasing inside livestock house. However, the current research status of PM exposed to farm workers and the health effects are in the early stage. To understand PM concentration affecting workers in the broiler house, field monitoring was conducted according to its size distributions. Concentrations of PM₁₀, PM_2.5, and TD (Total Dust) were monitored using personal air samplers with teflon filter during working and moving periods considering the ventilation systems of 6 broiler houses. The purpose of this study is to monitor the PM concentration in the experimental broiler houses operated by forced ventilation system generally used in Korea and to evaluate the regional concentrations through airflow pattern. The PM concentrations were increased from inlet to outlet vents resulting in 1,872 of TD, 1,385 of PM₁₀, and 209 ㎍/㎥ of PM_2.5, respectively. The TD and PM₁₀ concentrations were increased when the workers and broilers were moving. Among them, the particle size that occupied the largest amount of PM was 13.75 ㎛. These results suggest that personal protection equipments are important to reduce the health effect from PM inhalation.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.215-222
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• 2004

This study was conducted to evaluate the characterization of airborne bioaerosol in public facilities in Seoul. A total of 17 public facilities were investigated from December, 2002 to February, 2003. As results of the survey, the mean concentrations of bacteria and fungi in indoor air of public facilities were $378.08\pm296.33$ CFU/㎥ by RCS and $106.38\pm171.63$ CFU/㎥ and $347.46\pm335.32$ CFU/㎥ and $95.23\pm62.61$ CFU/㎥, by Six-stage cascade air sampler respectively. The mean concentrations of bacteria in indoor air (by ventilation method) were $517.14\pm343.93$ CFU/㎥ of natural ventilation and $215,83\pm100.71$ CFU/㎥ of mechanical ventilation. The mean concentrations of fungi in indoor air (by ventilation method) were $83.14\pm79.16$ CFU/㎥ of natural ventilation and $133.50\pm248.07$ CFU/㎥ of mechanical ventilation. The mean concentrations of bacteria in indoor air were 449.44 CFU/㎥ for the ground and $217.50\pm103.68$ CFU/㎥ for the underground. The mean concentrations of fungi in indoor air were $63.89\pm77.66$ CFU/㎥ for the ground and $202.00\pm290.08$ CFU/㎥ for the underground.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.68-74
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• 2008

We briefly show the results of indoor and personal $PM_{2.5}$ measurements in an epidemiologic study designed to evaluate the health risks of ambient $PM_{2.5}$ in Japan and the relationship between indoor and outdoor PM concentrations. The impact of indoor and outdoor PM pollution on health is described based on one morbidity study. The results of other studies on indoor $PM_{2.5}$ measurements are also described.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제10권7호
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• pp.1642-1647
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• 2009

황사기간 중 천안시 대기 입자의 특성 변화를 파악하기 위해, Cascade Impactor를 장착한 High Volume Air Sampler를 이용하여 대기 시료를 채취하여, 대기 입자의 입경별 질량농도 및 이온, 금속 성분의 농도를 황사기간과 비황사기간에 비교 측정하였다. 황사기간 중 일평균 TSP, PM10, PM2.5 평균 농도가 각각 214.9, 160.3, 95.9${\mu}\;g/m^3$으로, 비황사기간에 비해 각각 평균 3.08, 2.58, 1.95배 증가하였으며, 최대 농도는 TSP, PM10, PM2.5가 각각 850.1, 534.4, 233.3${\mu}\;g/m^3$으로, 비황사기간에 비해 각각 12.19, 8.60, 4.76배까지 증가하였다. 황사기간 중 농도의 증가는 미세입자보다는 조대입자에서 현저하였으며, 미세입자와 조대입자 모두 수용성 이온성분의 증가는 미미한 반면, 토양의 주요 구성 성분인 Fe, Al, Ti의 증가가 뚜렷이 관측되어, 토양구성 금속성분이 황사기간 중 입자 농도 증가의 주요원인 물질임을 확인할 수 있었다.