• Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.336-342
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• 2019

Introduction: An unexpected death was reported in a beginner immediately after starting the work at a plating factory. After the incident, air sampling was performed using a simulation of the situation as it had been at the time. Methods: To evaluate the airborne concentration of hydrogen cyanide, a total of six samples were collected: one personal sample, three area samples, and two background samples (office and outdoors). Hydrogen cyanide measurement was performed according to the standard sampling protocol recommended by the U.S. NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health). Results: The highest concentration of hydrogen cyanide was 0.938 ppm measured in a sample collected from the plating bath area with local exhaust ventilation. This value was approximately 20% of the ceiling occupational exposure limit. The personal sample showed a concentration of 0.135 ppm. Samples collected near the bath in which the incident occurred and a dehydrator showed hydrogen cyanide concentrations of 0.236 ppm and 0.101 ppm, respectively. Hydrogen cyanide was not detected in the background samples (office and outdoors). Conclusions: It is necessary to use proper ventilation systems and respirators in plating factories to prevent acute poisoning. Furthermore, it is important to educate and train new workers dealing with toxic substances.

• Food Engineering Progress
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.243-250
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• 2009

Pravastatin sodium, competitive inhibitors of HMG-CoA(3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase, is produced from the culture broth of Streptomyces carbophilus KCCM 10370, The production of Pravastatin sodium was increased about 45 fold compared to wild type by UV mutation. Production of Pravastatin was also improved by continuous feeding of Compactin sodium to 24% and bioconversion ratio was also increased to 4.3% by intermittent addition. In main culture, concentration of Compactin sodium was kept less than 0.1%(w/v) under continuous feeding of Compactin sodium then product was 0.49% and bioconversion was 70%. After finishing the fermentation, Pravastatin was purified by various chromatographies such as Diaion HP20 resin column, Partition, and ODS(Octa-Decylsilyl Silicagel) resin column with a final yield of 70~72% and over 99.7% purity. The IR, UV, and NMR study of the purified Pravastatin sodium showed the same pattern as that of EP(European Pharmacopoeia).

• Industry Promotion Research
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.45-59
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• 2023

In response to the increasing global competition for technological supremacy to address climate change, it is crucial to develop workforce development programs in the field of climate technology to accumulate the national technological capabilities. However, these programs are rarely monitored and evaluated, and research related to monitoring and evaluation in the field of climate technology workforce development is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of workforce development programs in hydrogen energy and policy sectors on students' R&D capabilities and career aspirations in these sectors. The survey and focus group interviews with beneficiaries revealed that individual students' R&D capabilities and career confidence improved, and group-level R&D capabilities were also enhanced, and students felt greater appreciation on the significance of climate technology. The results of this study suggest that the necessary R&D capabilities to train R&D workforce in climate technology have been developed, but more measures are required to promote career development in this field.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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• v.27 no.2_2
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• pp.475-485
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• 2024

In many regions of Korea, including the Four Major Rivers, the seriousness of the problem of algal blooms due to eutrophication of water quality is being raised.In this study, in order to solve these social problems, we manufactured a filter using natural mineral fusion (red illite, zeolite, germanium ceramic, selenium ceramic, carbon ceramic) and independently developed a tank system for green algae experiments to observe and determine the stages of change in water quality. In order to study ways to improve water quality through quantitative analysis, 1 ton of severely polluted green algae water from the Nak dong River region was stored in a water tank and exposed to ultraviolet rays in the same environment as the Nak dong River. Then, the same environment as the Nak dong River was created. The results were derived from a 5-week water quality test. The results of this experiment confirmed that green-colored cyano bacteria were significantly reduced just by the turbidity results. The results were obtained through a request to the Korea Testing & Research Institute located in Changwon-si, Gyeong sang nam-do. CI-(chlorine ion) and NH3-N(ammonia nitrogen) had the effect of saving every week. The device used in this study was made of natural minerals free of heavy metals that are harmless to the human body and nature through long-term consideration and exploration to kill and prevent various strains living in water. Green purification system using natural hydrogen generating mineral filter were effective a non-chemical and physical methods. The results of this study are one way to contribute to the serious problems caused by green algae in many countries, and will contribute to the water quality environment by preventing the waste of environmental resources, improving the health of the people, and increasing the ability to purify environmental water quality at home and abroad.

• Journal of Radiation Industry
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.427-436
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• 2023

As a result of evaluating the level of tritium emitted from the nuclear power plant in the environment and the human body, it was confirmed that tritium was detected in the environmental media and human urine samples to be investigated. It was found that the tritium was clearly detected. After the operation of the Tritium Removal Facility (TRF), which was operated for the purpose of removing tritium from the Wolsong nuclear power plant, the tritium emission showed a decreasing trend, and the tritium level in the environmental media also showed a tendency to decrease accordingly. However, for precise evaluation, it was necessary to select and investigate points by distance, season, and wind direction from the nuclear power plant, but it also showed characteristics that did not reflect this. As the cycle, etc., implemented the previous environmental monitoring program as it is, there was also a limitations in not being able to reflect the changing environment. Therefore, it is necessary to review and supplement the environmental monitoring investigation plan and results so far, and by applying the supplemented investigation plan to secure valid and reliable investigation results, it is judged that it will be an appropriate measure for environmental conservation and human protection in the vicinity of the nuclear power plant.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.109-116
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• 2007

As conventional light oil resources deplete, it is becoming necessary to develop unconventional resources. To meet the demand for petrochemical industry, heavier sources such as heavy oil and bitumen are being utilized. Bitumens, a complex hydrocarbon made up of a long chain of molecules, are found in oil sand. It is estimated that 830 billion barrels of oil are located in the oil sand in Alberta, Canada. This paper will review briefly (1) the basic concept of oil sand, bitumen, and heavy oil, (2) methods how to extract oil from oil sand, (3) methods how to upgrade to synthetic crude oil, and (4) economic evaluation of technology.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2012.08a
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• pp.225-225
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• 2012

DLC (Diamind-Like Carbon) 코팅은 1970년대 이온주입기술을 통하여 개발된 것이 처음으로 알려져 있으며, 다이아몬드 구조인 SP3 구조와 그라파이트 구조인 SP2 구조가 혼재되어 있으면서 제조 방법에 따라 수소와 Si 및 다양한 금속을 내재시킬 수 있는 코팅 물질이다. DLC는 높은 경도, 내마모성, 윤활성, 표면조도 등 뛰어난 기계적 특성과 전기절연성, 화학적 안정성 그리고 높은 광학적 투과성을 가져 산업적 활용 잠재력이 높은 재료로 평가되고 있으며, 이외에도 낮은 공정 온도에서 증착할 수 있고, 고경도와 낮은 마찰계수를 가지고 있는 장점이 있다. 그러나, DLC가 열적으로 불안정하기 때문에 사용되는 환경이 $500^{\circ}C$ 이상이 되면 DLC는 자체의 성질을 잃고 거의 흑연에 가까운 물질이 되어버리는 문제가 있고, 또한 높은 압축응력과 기재와의 낮은 밀착력이 단점으로 나타나고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 그런 단점을 보완하고자 PECVD (Plasmas Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition) 방법으로 DLC박막에 여러 가지 첨가원소(F,Si,0)를 사용하여 증착시킨 후 400, 500, $600^{\circ}C$에서 1시간동안 열처리를 진행하였으며, 그에 따른 내열 특성을 평가하였다. 또한 염수분무 테스트를 통한 박막의 내식 특성을 평가하였다. DLC박막의 구조는 Raman Spectra을 통해, Sp3 (like diamond) peak와 Sp2 (like graphite) peak 의 혼재 여부를 분석하였고, FE-SEM을 이용하여 막의 표면 및 단면을 관찰하였다. 스크래치 테스트를 통해 DLC박막의 밀착력을 측정하였으며, 볼 온 디스크 타입의 Tribo-meter을 이용하여 마찰계수 변화를 관찰하였다. 또한 나노인덴터를 이용하여 미소경도를 측정하였다. 그 결과 일반 DLC 막에 비해 첨가원소가 함유된 DLC 박막에서 내식성 및 내열특성이 향상되었다.

• Current Industrial and Technological Trends in Aerospace
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.119-127
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• 2009

There have been about 450 atomic frequency standards (or atomic clocks) launched into orbit for the use on communications and scientific payloads since 1970's. GPS satellites carry on-board Rubidium and Cesium atomic frequency standards which are utilized for the precise positioning and timing. The evolving technologies of space qualified atomic frequency standards have enhanced in the performance, reliability, and lifetime of satellites. In this paper we describe the fundamentals and performance of the atomic frequency standards, and introduce the atomic frequency standards which are presently on-board various satellites systems. We also present the GPS time scale and its applications.

• 한국가스학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1997.09a
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• pp.260-265
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• 1997

Analysis of trace impurities in the bulk .gas has been very important with the development of semi-conductor related industry. In the paper, we reported the analysis of the trace impurites of carbon monoxide and methane in the bulk helium and hydrogen by the GC-TCD with a cold nitrogen trap. We compared these results by the paraallel analysis. All data showed a good correspondence, showing reliable statistical error ranges.

• 월간 기계설비
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• no.11 s.220
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• pp.29-37
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• 2008

최근들어 국제 유가가 급등하고 지구 온난화 등 환경문제가 부각되면서 기존의 에너지를 대체하는 대안으로 신재생 에너지가 전 세계적으로 뜨거운 이슈로 떠오르고 있다. 더구나 온실가스 감축 등 본격적인 환경경제 시대가 도래하면서 환경친화적이고 고갈 염려가 없는 신재생에너지가 효과적인 대안으로 주목받고 있다. 또한 고유가 및 기술개발 가속화도 신재성에너지 시장 확대를 부채질하고 있어 신재생에너지에 대한 관심이 신성장동력으로 집중되고 있다. 이처럼 환경문제 해결에 대한 관심은 '선택'이 아닌 '필수'가 되었다. 우리나라도 국가 차원에서 이산화탄소 배출을 줄이기 위해 '저탄소 녹색성장' 정책을 마련하면서 신재생에너지 확대 보급을 위한 제도 및 대책이 새롭게 마련되고 있다. 건설산업은 대표적인 에너지 다소비업종에 속하기 때문에 이산화탄소 저감을 위해 에너지 저소비형 건축물 연구에 많은 투자를 하고 있으며, 신재생에너지를 이용한 생태토시 조성 등에 노력을 기울이고 있다. 특히 에너지를 다루는 기계설비는 이러한 신재생에너지와 밀접한 관련이 있기에 더욱 관심을 기울이고 있다. 태앙광을 비롯하며 지열, 풍력, 바이오 등 신재생에너지 개발은 물론 빗물이용 시스템 쓰레기 이송 설비와 같은 첨단과 환경이 조화를 이루는 아파트의 보급도 차츰 늘어나고 있는 추세다. '누구의 영역도 아닌' 곳이자 '누구의 영역도 될 수 있는' 신재생에너지가 설비건설업계에 확대, 보급되기 위해서는 설비건설업계의 관심이 집중되어야하며, 기술개발을 활발히 하여 선점경쟁에서 유리 한 고지를 접할 수 있을 것이다. 그렇다면 국내 신재생에너지의 개발 수준은 어디까지 왔을까? 이번 호는 그 현황을 집중 조명해 보고, 다음 호에는 풍력, 바이오에너지, 지열, 연료전자 수소 등을 하나씩 분석해 본다.