• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.61-72
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• 2004

The soil samples were collected from the paddy field near the mine tailing dumps in the abandoned Duckum mine in Korea. In the laboratory, the soil solution was extracted from the soil using centrifuge, and analysed for the chemical composition. Physical and chemical soil properties were also analysed. Kaolinite is the main clay minerals in the paddy soil and the CEC value is therefore relatively low. Nearly all soil samples show enrichment in their trace elemental concentrations(Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn) compared with natural background level. Some soil samples exceed the soil remediation intervention values for Cd, Pb and Zn and target value for Cu, when compared with Dutch standard, whereas As, Ni and Cr are in normal range. Lead concentrations in some samples near the mine tailing dumps also exceed the standard for remediation act for agricultural area set by Korean soil conservation law. The trace elemental concentrations are higher in the paddy soil nearer the mine tailing dumps and lower for the samples from distance. Similar trend with distance is found for the soil solution chemistry but the decrease with distance from the mine tailing dumps are sharper than the changes in soil chemistry. Cadmium, Cu and Pb concentrations in the soil solution are very low, ranging from a tenth and hundredths to a maximum of several mg/l, whereas their concentrations in soils are highly enriched for natural background. Most of the trace elements are thought to be either removed by reduced iron sulphides or iron oxides, depending on the redox changes. Geochemical equilibrium modelling indicate the presence of solubility controlling solid phases for Cd and Pb, whereas Zn and Cu might have been controlled by adsorption/desorption processes. Although pollutants migration through solution phase are thought to be limited by adsorption onto various Fe, Mn solid phases, the pollutants exist as easily releasable fractions such as exchangeable site. In this case, the paddy soil would act as pollutant pool, which will supply to plants in situ. whenever the geochemical conditions favour.

• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.315-333
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• 2009

In this study, the hydrochemical and the isotopic characteristics of major streams in the Daejeon area were investigated during rainy and dry seasons. The stream water shows the electrical conductivity of the range of $37{\sim}527{\mu}s$/cm, and pH $6.21{\sim}9.83$. The chemical composition of stream waters can be grouped as three types: the upper streams of Ca(Mg)-$HCO_3$ type, Ca(Mg)-$SO_4(Cl)$ type of middle streams flowing through urban area, and Na(Ca)-$HCO_3$(Cl, $SO_4$) type of the down streams. Based on in-situ investigation, the high pH of stream waters flowing through urban area is likely to be caused by the inflow of a synthetic detergent discharging from the apartment complex. The electrical conductivity of stream waters at a dry season is higher than those of at a rainy season. We suggest that the hydro-chemical composition of stream waters in the Daejeon area was affected by the discharging water from the sewage treatment facilities and anthropogenic contaminants as well as the interaction with soil and rocks. ${\delta}D$ and ${\delta}^{18}O$ values of the stream waters show the relationship of ${\delta}D=6.45{\delta}^{18}O-7.4$, which is plotted at a lower area than global meteoric water line(GMWL) of Craig(1961). It is likely that this isotopic range results from the evaporation effect of stram waters and the change of an air mass. The isotope value shows an increasing trend from upper stream to lower stream, that reflects the isotopic altitude effect. The relationship between ${\delta}^{13}C$ and $EpCO_2$ indicates that the carbon as bicarbonate in stream water is mainly originated from $CO_2$ in the air and organic materials. The increasing trend of ${\delta}^{13}C$ value from upper stream waters to lower stream waters can be attributed to the following reasons: (1) an increasing dissolution of $CO_2$ gas from a contaminated air in downtown area of the Daejeon, and (2) the increment of an inorganic carbon of groundwater inflowed into stream by base flow. Based on the relationship between ${\delta}^{34}S$ and $SO_4$ of stream waters, the stream waters can be divided into four groups. $SO_4$ content increases as a following order: upper and middle Gab stream${\delta}^{34}S$ value decreases as above order. ${\delta}^{34}S$ value indicates that sulfur of stream waters is mainly originated from atmosphere, and is additionally supplied by pyrite source according to the increase of sulfate content. The sulfur isotope analysis of a synthetic detergent and sewage water as a potential source of the sulfur in stream waters is furtherly needed.

• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.42-50
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• 2009

Samples of subway dust were collected by the air filter system of 30 subway stations on Daegu subway line 1 in January 2008. Samples were sieved below 100 ${\mu}m$, and 14 elements were analyzed using ICP after acid extraction. Results obtained from the source assessment of trace elements using enrichment factor showed that Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, V were influenced by natural sources such as weathered rock and resuspended soil, while Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn were influenced by anthropogenic sources such as fuel combustion and waste incineration. Concentrations were remarkably higher in components from natural sources than in components from anthropogenic sources. Anthropogenic sources were significantly affected by indoor dusts than outdoor dusts. Results of pollution indices of heavy metals indicated that indoor dusts were more contaminated with heavy metal ions than outdoor dusts. The correlation analysis among trace elements indicated that components were much correlated in the order of natural sources-anthropogenic sources, anthropogenic sources-anthropogenic sources, natural sources-natural sources in both indoor and outdoor dusts. Trace element components of outdoor dusts were largely correlated than those of indoor dusts. In addition, indoor dusts were significantly affected by outdoor dusts rather than depth from the surface or the average daily number of subway passengers.

• The Sea:JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF OCEANOGRAPHY
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.70-79
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• 2013

Since crude oil contains various pollutants including heavy metals, the environmental impact should be assessed for heavy metals as well as oil itself. In order to estimate the extent of heavy metal contamination, surface sediments were collected at the intertidal and coastal zone around the Herbei sprit oil spill area during December 2007 and January 2008. Organic carbon, sulfur and heavy metals were determined to assess heavy metal contamination in sediments. The crude oils contained C, S, V and Ni, but little toxic metals such as As, Cd, etc. From organic carbon content, the highest contaminated site was estimated that oils contributed to sediments up to 10%, and this site showed high V concentration. Potentially contaminated sediments by crude oil could be differentiated from unaffected sediments through V/Al and Ni/Al ratios, which can be used as indicators of oil contamination even after the oils were fully degraded.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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• 2002.09a
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• pp.215-218
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• 2002

The purposes of this research are to identify the source and the extent of contamination of nitrate in groundwater in a typical agricultural area. The study area has many livestock raising facilities, rice paddies and grape farms. In order to identify the hydrogeological character, we sampled groundwater and surface water in 27 locations and performed chemical analyses. Nitrate-nitrogen is the major contaminant in this area. Approximately 32 ~ 42% of groundwater samples are over the drinking water limit(10 mg/L) and 77% estimated to be entered from artificial sources. The nitrogen isotope analysis indicates animal waste being the major source of nitrate in water samples. Not only presently operating livestock facilities but also abandoned ones influence groundwater quality for a long time.

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.379-394
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• 2002

This study was initiated to identify groundwater quality and contamination at present in the 'A' section of Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Groundwater samples were collected at 21 boreholes along the 'A' section and appeared to show mainly $Ca-HCO_3$ type. In 20 samples, concentration of $SO_4$, Cd, Pb, Fe, Mn, Al, F and $NO_3-N$ were higher than those of Korean drinking water quality standards. From chemical data and saturation Indices, contaminant sources of individual chemical elements were inferred to be buried wastes and surface sediments over the study area. The result of factor analysis suggested that the pollution factor should account for about 47% of data variation.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2015.08a
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• pp.116.1-116.1
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• 2015

원자력 발전소 고리 1호기의 해체가 결정됨에 따라 발전소를 구성한 금속기기의 제염처리가 대두되고 있다. 금속 방사성폐기물 중 상당수는 그 자체가 방사성 오염 물질이라기보다는 오염 핵종이 표면에 부착하고 있는 경우가 많아 제염 공정을 거쳐 폐기한다면 보관해야 하는 양을 획기적으로 줄일 수 있을 것이다. 이에 따라 본 연구실에서는 플라즈마트론을 이용한 방사성 폐기물 건식제염처리에 대하여 연구하였다. 본 실험에서는 방사성을 띄지 않는 동위원소 Co sheet와 DC 플라즈마트론을 사용하였다. Ar 1000 sccm을 고정으로 비율(10:0, 9:1, 8:2, 7:3, 6:4), 거리(20 mm, 30 mm 40 mm), 시간(60 sec, 120 sec, 180 sec)을 변수로 두어 실험하였다. 결과적으로 기체의 혼합비가 4:1일 때 최대 식각율 $9.24{\mu}m/min$을 확인했다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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• 2003.05b
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• pp.193-194
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• 2003

최근 대기오염물질에 대한 관심 증가는 대표적인 2차 오염물질로 분류되는 오존에 대한 관심과 미세먼지에 대한 특히 많은 관심을 초래하고 있다. 특히 미세먼지 중 탄소성 물질(carbonaceous material)의 경우, 기존 연구를 결과를 통해 살펴보면 지역적인 차이는 있으나 PM$_{2.5}$ 총 농도의 약 10~70%, 26~60%, 20~80%의 분율을 나타내는 것으로 알려져 있다. 또한 탄소성 물질은 시정 장애 현상등과 관련하여 중요한 대상물질임으로 국내외적으로 많은 관심을 유발하고 있는 물질이다. 국내의 경우, 시정 장애 현상과 관련하여 한진석 등(1994)이 원소분석기(elemental analyzer, Perkin elmer model 240)를 이용하여 분석을 실시한 바 있으며. 시정거리 5 km 미만시 탄소의 시정 기여율이 35.5%를 보고한 바 있다. (중략)략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Environmental Sciences Society Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.92-96
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• 2003

1) 우리나라의 하수슬러지 해양투기량은 발생량의 73%를 상회하고 있으며 최근에 급증하는 추세에 있다. 2) 슬러지를 비롯하여 해양에 투기된 유해성분은 해양생물권 오염도 증가의 큰 요인으로 작용하고 있었다. 3) 해양에 투기된 하수슬러지가 침강하여 퇴적층을 형성하였을 때 저서생태계에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 가능성은 아주 높았다. 4) 슬러지의 중금속 화학형태 분석 결과 생물이 이용 가능한 중금속 비율이 원소에 따라 차이는 있으나 총 함량의 80% 이상을 차지하는 경우도 있었다. 5) 해양생물권의 오염도 증가, 유해성분에 의한 생태계의 악영향 및 투기된 중금속의 높은 생물 이용 가능성 등을 고려할 때 하수슬러지 처리방법의 전환이 필요하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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• 2003.09a
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• pp.338-341
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• 2003

유기염소계 농약 중 대표적인 살충제 $\delta$-BHC(hexachlorocyclohexane)와 1, 2-DCB (1, 2-dichlorobenzene)에 대한 논, 밭 토양 및 풍화 토에 흡착 배치실험을 통하여 토양 특성과 유기오염물간의 흡착 관계를 규명하였다. 13개의 토양시료에 대하여 pH, CEC, 유기물 함량, 비표면적, 입도분석, 원소조성분석을 통하여 토양의 물리ㆍ화학적 특징이 토양 흡착에 미치는 영향을 규명하고자 하였다. 유기염소계 농약의 흡착량을 Freundlich isotherm으로 나타내어 흡착분배계수(K$_{d}$)를 산출하였다. $\delta$-BHC는 유기물 함량이 높은 soil-4$_{d}$에서 가장 높은 $K_{d}$ 값을 보였으며, 1,2-DCB의 경우 CEC, 비표면적이 가장 낮은 soil-5에서 낮은 $K_{d}$ 값을 보여 토양 내 유기물 함량과 비표면적이 유기오염물 흡착량에 중요한 요소로 작용함을 알 수 있었다.