• Membrane Journal
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.97-110
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• 2020

CO₂ capture and storage (CCS) is one of the promising technologies that can mitigate ever-growing emission of anthropogenic carbon dioxide and resultant climate change. Among them, chemical looping combustion (CLC) and calcium looping (CaL) are getting increasing attention recently as the prospective alternatives to the existing amine scrubbing. Both methods use metal oxides in the process and consist of cyclic reactions. Yet, due to their cyclic nature, they both need to resolve sintering-induced cyclic stability deterioration. Moreover, the structure of the metal oxides needs to be optimized to enhance the overall performance of CO₂ capture and storage. Deposition of thin film coating on the metal oxide is another way to get rid of wear and tear during the sintering process. Chemical vapor deposition or atomic layer deposition are the well-known, established methods to form thin film membranes, which will be discussed in this review. Various effective recent developments on structural modification of metal oxide and incorporation of stabilizers for cyclic stability are also discussed.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Marine Environment & Energy
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.138-149
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• 2008

Rapid accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for the past century leads to acidify the surface ocean and contributes to the global warming as it forms acid in the ocean and it is a green house gas. In order to curb the green house gas emissions, in particular carbon dioxide, various multilateral agreements and programs have been established including UN Convention of Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol for the last decades. Also a number of geo-engineering projects to manipulate the radiation balance of the earth have been proposed both from the science and industrial community worldwide. One of them is ocean fertilization to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through the photosynthesis of phytoplankton in the sea. Deliberate fertilization of the ocean with iron or nitrogen to large areas of the ocean has been proposed by commercial sector recently. Unfortunately the environmental consequences of the large scale ocean iron fertilization are not known and the current scientific information is still not sufcient to predict. In 2007, the joint meeting of parties of the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972 and 1996 Protocol (London Convention/Protocol) has started considering the purposes and circumstances of proposed large-scale ocean iron fertilization operations and examined whether these activities are compatible with the aims of the Convention and Protocol and explore the need, and the potential mechanisms for regulation of such operations. The aim of this paper is to review the current development on the commercial ocean fertilization activities and management regimes in the potential ocean fertilization activities in the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, and high seas, respectively, and further to have a view on the emerging international management regime to be London Convention/Protocol in conjunction with a support from the United Nations General Assembly through The United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea.

• Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.281-307
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• 2013

There has been some debates about zero willingness to pay in contingent valuation method research. Therefore, this paper tries to estimate and compare the results of various models to handle zero willingness to pay responses. For this purpose, we have employed parametric estimation such as the mixed model and the spike model, as well as non-parametric estimations. As a result, these models derived WTP estimate different from conventional model, but they also show some weakness. Therefore, in future research, more conservative estimate of the model should be to use rather than specific model.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.34-43
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• 2010

Purpose : The aim of this study was to examine whether hypercapnia during the first seven days of life was associated with severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in preterm infants requiring mechanical ventilation. Methods : A matched pair analysis was performed for 19 preterm infants with severe IVH(grade$\geq$3) and 38 infants with no severe IVH (normal or grade 1), who required mechanical ventilation for more than seven days. The univariate and multivariate analysis of severe IVH with maximal and minimal $PaCO_2$, averag $PaCO_2$, SD of $PaCO_2$, and difference in the $PaCO_2$ were assessed. The major perinatal factors and maximal ventilator index (VI) were also compared. Results : Infants with severe IVH had a higher maximal $PaCO_2$ (86.1$\pm$18.4 mmHg vs. 60.1$\pm$ 11.6 mmHg, P <0.001) and mean $PaCO_2$ (47.5$\pm$5.6 mmHg vs. 41.2$\pm$6.3 mmHg, P=0.004) and a larger SD or difference in $PaCO_2$ (14.0$\pm$4.4 mmHg vs. 9.0$\pm$2.4 mmHg; 60.3$\pm$20.9 mmHg vs. 35.5$\pm$11.8 mmHg, P <0.001). However the minimal $PaCO_2$ values did not differ between the groups. Disseminated intravascular coagulation, pulmonary hemorrhage, and the air leak syndrome were more frequent in the IVH group than in the controls. The maximal VI on each day was higher in the IVH group. The multivariate logistic regression analysis after controlling for bleeding tendency showed that the air leak syndrome, maximal VI, and maximal $PaCO_2$ were independently associated with severe IVH [OR, 1.324 (95% CI, 1.011-1.733; P=0.041)]. Conclusion : Extreme hypercapnia was significantly associated with severe IVH in preterm infants, after adjustment for major perinatal risk factors. Frequent monitoring of the $PaCO_2$ may be important for early detection of inadvertent hypercapnia and prompt correction of high PaCOS levels.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Marine Environment & Energy
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.205-211
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• 2011

On board comparison of pH and total alkalinity measurement in seawater was carried out during the JES expedition on R/V Roger Revelle in the East Sea using 550 real seawater samples from the surface to the bottom. Spectrophotometry and potentiometry without liquid junction were compared for pH measurement. The pH values of two methods are generally in a good agreement. Spectrophotometry with a pipette provides higher value compare with the potentiometry in the deep layer, where pH values are lower. However, spectrophotometry without a pipette shows same values with potentiometry within their precision range. The pipetting procedure may remove of $CO_2$ in the sample, which causes increase of pH. Potentiometric titration methods using a closed-cell and an open-cell were compared for the total alkalinity measurement. Values from open cell method are smaller by about 5~10 ${\mu}mol\;kg^{-1}$ than those from closed cell method. This may be caused by the bubble formed in the closed cell during the experiment. Although any analytical method compared in this study for the pH or TA measurement can be applied, special attentions should be paid for satisfactory results.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.50 no.6
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• pp.1002-1007
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• 2012

The considerable portion of energy demand has been satisfied by the combustion of fossil fuel and the consequent $CO_2$ emission was considered as a main cause of global warming. As a technology option for $CO_2$ emission mitigation, absorption process has been used in $CO_2$ capture from large scale emission sources. To set up optimal operating parameters in $CO_2$ absorption and solvent regeneration units are important for the better performance of the whole $CO_2$ absorption plant. Optimal operating parameters are usually selected through a lot of actual operation data. However theoretical approach are also useful because the arbitrary change of process parameters often limited for the stability of process operation. In this paper, a theoretical approach based on vapor-liquid equilibrium was proposed to estimate optimal operating conditions of $CO_2$ absorption process. Two $CO_2$ absorption processes using 12 wt% aqueous $NH_3$ solution and 20 wt% aqueous MEA solution were investigated in this theoretical estimation of optimal operating conditions. The results showed that $CO_2$ loading of rich absorbent should be kept below 0.4 in case of 12 wt% aqueous $NH_3$ solution for $CO_2$ absorption but there was no limitation of $CO_2$ loading in case of 20 wt% aqueous MEA solution for $CO_2$ absorption. The optimal regeneration temperature was determined by theoretical approach based on $CO_2$ loadings of rich and lean absorbent, which determined to satisfy the amount of absorbed $CO_2$. The amount of heating medium at optimal regeneration temperature is also determined to meet the difference of $CO_2$ loading between rich and lean absorbent. It could be confirmed that the theoretical approach, which accurately estimate the optimal regeneration conditions of lab scale $CO_2$ absorption using 12 wt% aqueous $NH_3$ solution could estimate those of 20 wt% aqueous MEA solution and could be used for the design and operation of $CO_2$ absorption process using chemical absorbent.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2010.06a
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• pp.216.2-216.2
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 $H_2+CO_2$(40%) 혼합기체로부터 이산화탄소를 효과적으로 분리/회수 하기 위하여 가스 하이드레이트 형성법을 제안하였다. 하이드레이트의 형성 조건을 보다 완화시켜 주기 위하여 열역학적 촉진제로서 TBAB (Tetra-n-butyl Ammonium Bromide, $(C_4H_9)_4NBr$))와 THF(Tetrahydrofuran)를 각각 첨가하여 열역학적 촉진 현상을 살펴보았다. 다양한 농도의 TBAB(10, 40, 60 wt%)와 THF(1, 5.56, 10 mol%)에 대하여 3상(H - Lw - V) 평형을 측정하였다. 그 결과 40 wt%의 TBAB와 5.56 mol%의 THF의 농도에서 가장 큰 촉진효과를 보였으며 그 이상의 농도에서는 오히려 촉진효과가 줄어드는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 혼합가스 하이드레이트 형성시 양론비 이상의 TBAB와 THF가 첨가될 경우 반응에 참여하지 못한 TBAB와 THF가 가스 하이드레이트 형성을 방해하기 때문이다. 열역학적 촉진제로서 실제공정에 적용할 경우 40 wt%의 TBAB와 5.56 mol%의 THF를 사용하는 것이 가장 효과적일 것으로 사료된다. 본 실험에서 얻어진 결과는 가스 하이드레이트 형성법을 이용한 합성가스 분리 공정 개발에 중요한 기초 자료가 될 것이다.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.303-307
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• 2001

Operation conditions to maximize the hydrolysis of beef tallow was investigated by using the response surface method. In the response surface analysis, reaction temperature, pressure, and ratio of fat to water was considered as independent variables. The concentrations of triglycerides. diglycerides, monoglycerides and free fatty acids were considered as dependent. variables. The optimum conditions for the hydrolysis was as follows' the reaction temperature was $271^{\circ}C$, pressure 86 bar and ratio of fat to water was 106.08g / 133.93 g. The maximum concentration of free fatty acids was 96.49 % at these optimum conditions.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.102-107
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• 2007

A fast response $CO_2$ ($fCO_2$) analyzer for real-time measurement of carbon dioxide concentration during transient states of internal combustion engines has been developed. This analyzer uses non-dispersive infrared absorption (NDIR) technique for measuring $CO_2$ concentration and Kalman filter for removing noise components from output signals. The analyzer has good linearity, repeatability and drift with a response time of 11 ms; it is sufficiently fast to detect $CO_2$ concentration during transient states of internal combustion engines. The $fCO_2$ analyzer was used to measure transient $CO_2$ concentration of exhaust gas of the SI engine with a standard gas analyzer, and the signal of the $fCO_2$ analyzer was compared to that of the standard gas analyzer. The two concentrations were well matched during the steady state, and the $fCO_2$ analyzer could measure the variations of $CO_2$ concentration during the transient state.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.81-81
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• 2011

본 연구는 $CO_2$를 냉매로 하는 급탕용 히트펌프 성능특성을 평가하는 시험 평가법에 대하여 국내 실정에 맞는 시험평가법을 개발하기 위한 목적으로 기존 $CO_2$ 급탕용 히트펌프의 평가방법을 분석하고자 한다. 현재 $CO_2$ 급탕기 또는 급탕용 히트펌프 제품은 일본에서 2000년 초반부터 에코큐트라는 제품으로 일본 급탕용 난방기기로 판매되고 2009년을 기초로 누적판매 대수가 150만대에 이르고 있다. 국내에는 2008년 후반부터 공기열원 또는 폐열원 등을 이용한 급탕용 히트펌프 제품이 일부 수입되어 목욕탕, 찜질방과 같은 숙박업소용으로 판매되고 있는 추세이다. 국내에서는 급탕용 열펌프의 제품의 정의가 아직 정립되지 않고 이에 대한 시험평가방법이 전무한 실정이기 때문에 현재 일본의 가정용 열펌프 급탕기의 규격을 토대로 실제 급탕용 열펌프의 시험을 수행하여 급탕용 히트펌프의 급탕성능특성을 평가하는 방법을 개발하고자 한다. 시험시료는 일본에서 판매되고 있는 급탕용 히트펌프(D사) 제품을 이용하였으며, 현재 일본에서 사용하고 있는 JRA4050 규격에 의해 급탕성능평가를 진행하고 급탕성능평가 지표 등을 국내 유사조건과 급탕성능특성의 평가방법을 비교분석하였다.