• Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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• v.38 no.1
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• pp.26-30
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• 2023

In this study, we analyzed the microbial contamination level of ultraviolet sterilizer (UVS) chambers and suggested plans to improve hygiene management. In this study, UVS chambers targeted 98 UVS in some childcare centers in Jeollanam-do, Korea. Total aerobic bacteria and coliform bacteria were tested according to the Korean Food Code. Of the 98 UVS chambers, total aerobic bacteria were detected in 67 (68.4%) and coliform bacteria in 5 (5.1%). Six kinds of food-poisoning bacteria, including Salmonella spp., were not detected, but Bacillus cereus was detected in 1 (2.8%) out of 98 UVS chambers. According to the UV lamp replacement period, the detection rate of total aerobic bacteria was 3 (50%) out of 6 UVS within 3 months, 3 (60%) out of 5 UVS in 3 to 6 months, and 61 (70.1%) out of 87 UVS over 6 months. The detection rate of coliform bacteria according to the UV lamp replacement period was not detected within 6 months, however, they were detected in 5 (5.7%) out of 87 chambers after more than 6 months. The level of microbial contamination in the UVS chambers was higher as the lamp replacement period was longer. Considering these results, it was determined that the UVS chambers should be kept dry and clean, and the UV lamp should be replaced periodically. In addition, it is necessary to provide the staff catering for childcare centers with continuous education regarding the cleaning of UVS chambers and the replacement of UV lamps.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.248-249
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• 2009

자외선 램프를 이용한 살균기는 고전압 방전과 달리 오존의 발생을 최소화 하면서 짧은 시간에 원하는 물체를 살균할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 인체의 피부에 직접 접촉하는 티슈들의 포장 상태에서 세균의 밀도를 조사하고 그 결과 살균이 필요한 수준이라는 것을 파악한 다음, 공중 화장실용 공동 티슈 공급기에 적합한 살균기를 설계, 제작하고 그 효과를 세균 배양 실험을 통하여 확인하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Marine Engineers Conference
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• 2011.06a
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• pp.190-190
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 자외선 처리방식의 선박평형수 처리시스템의 최적 설계를 위하여 동일 소비전력에서 살균 챔버의 구성에 따른 해수처리성능에 대하여 기술하였다. 20 W 저압 자외선 램프 9개를 설치한 살균챔버와 10 W 저압 자외선 램프를 18개 사용한 2단 구성의 살균챔버를 사용하여, 15 $m^3$/h로 해수를 처리하고 처리 전후의 해수내 미생물에 대한 처리성능을 비교.분석하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.48-49
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• 2007

자외선 살균기는 기존의 살균기보다 효율적으로 작동되어, 모델의 세균살균을 향상시키기 위하여 투과 반사와 오존을 복합적으로 사용하였다. 투과 반사 효과가 기존의 모델에 비해 세균살균의 효율에 상당한 영향을 주었음을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.42 no.1
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• pp.148-152
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• 2013

An ultraviolet (UV) sterilization system was developed to decrease the number of microorganisms in filtered Acer mono sap (FAS). The Acer mono sap (AS) was passed through 18 strips of PTA fluoroplastic tubing with 30 UV lamps (total 1,170 W). During passage, the AS was effectively exposed to the UV rays. The total bacteria, coliform group and fungi were sterilized at a flow rate ranging from 852 to 1,358 mL/min and a UV power higher than 156 W. Although the sensory score of the UV-sterilized AS was significantly lower than that of the untreated AS, the sensory score was better under the condition of 390 W and 852~1,358 mL/min than under the other conditions examined. ANOVA did not reveal a significant difference in pH, total acidity, sugar content and color characteristic under all conditions tested (p<0.05). Considering the overall attributes of the AS quality, the optimum sterilization condition was determined to be 390 W and 852~1,358 mL/min.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.30 no.6
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• pp.42-49
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• 2015

질화물 반도체 기반 가시광 청색 Light Emitting Diode(LED) 기술은 디스플레이의 Back Light Unit(BLU)뿐 아니라 일반 조명에 활용되며 우리 실생활에서 매우 밀접하게 사용하고 있다. 가시광보다 짧은 파장을 가지는 자외선 LED의 경우 경화기 및 위폐감지기에 기존의 유해 가스를 사용하는 자외선 램프를 대체하고 있다. 자외선 광원의 또 다른 거대 시장으로 살균 및 정화, 의료 및 바이오 응용 시장에서 자외선 램프를 대체할 수 있는 자외선 LED 기술이 활발히 발전하고 있다. 본고에서는 이들 자외선광원 시장동향과 국내외 자외선 LED의 기술동향을 파악하므로 앞으로 연구개발의 방향을 모색하고자 한다.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.171-173
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• 1993

UV-ray air cleaner consisted of 6 watt UV lamp and fan was developed to sanitize air of refrigerator. Light intensity of the lamp showed 5 times of D value of Bacillus subtilis and air velocity around the lamp in holding section was 0.7 m/s, giving 0.33s of the resident time. The performance of air cleaner was tested with bacterial contaminator sprayed with suspension of Bacillus subtilis and hey powder. The device effectively decreased 80% of the population of airborn spore after 100 min operation at room temperature.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.39 no.3
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• pp.461-466
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• 2010

A cylindrical UV sterilization system was developed to decrease microorganisms in centrifuged Takju (CT). CT was run through 110 strips of honey comb type-teflon tubes and 9 UV lamps (1395 W) were equipped between teflon tubes. The optimum sterilization condition of CT was fixed for 1.5 min at 2 L/min in overall quality aspects; also, 5~6 log cycle decrease of viable cell numbers of total bacteria and yeast was observed at this operating condition. Quality changes of UV-sterilized CT were examined by UV irradiation of CT followed by storing at $30^{\circ}C$ for 8 days. To evaluate quality changes of UV-sterilized CT, pH, amino nitrogen content, acidity, reducing sugar content and viable cell numbers of total bacteria and yeast were measured. The growth of yeast and bacteria was retarded, showing around $10^8\;CFU/mL$ even after 4 days and $10^8\;CFU/mL$ after 6 days, respectively. Also, UV sterilized CT showed no changes in pH, titratable acidity, and amino nitrogen content during storage except reducing sugar content. UV sterilization did not cause significant difference in L, a, and b values between CT and UV-sterilized CT over the storage period.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.833-839
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• 2020

Globally, infection prevention and social awareness have been greatly changed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, and as a result, the infection control guidelines and procedures for patients with high exposure to hospital-acquired infection are further strengthened and management and monitoring are more thorough. In order to prevent infection, sterilization should be carried out with the highest priority, and we will find a sterilization method that is low in cost, easy to install, and easy to operate, to present appropriate sterilization effects. In this study, the UV sterilizer was used to contaminate the caries bacteria with an output of 4 W and irradiation time of 60, 150, and 300 sec, and the laser was irradiated with outputs of 0.8 and 1.5 W at wavelengths of 266 and 355 nm, respectively. Ultraviolet sterilizer showed safety in infection prevention at over 150 sec, and laser showed safety in prevention at 1.5 W, 0.8 W, and 266 nm. As a result, the higher the output and the wavelength closer to 253.7 nm, the better the sterilization effect.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.147-151
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• 2019

Modern people spend most of their daily lives in their homes, schools, or workplaces, hospitals, shopping malls, subway stations, rooms, and parking lots. According to the survey, air quality management at the multi-use facility is less than 50% satisfied. In this study, a photocatalytic filtration system is developed by utilizing a broadband-to-active photocatalyst that utilizes a media photocatalyst filter that removes airborne germs from indoor air as well as indoor air quality and operates on visible light as well as ultraviolet light.