• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.6-10
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• 2001

The production of chitosan from the mycelia of Absidia coerulea was studied to improve cell growth and chitosan productivity. Culture conditions were optimized in batch cultivation (pH 4.5, agitator speed of 250 rpm, and aeration rate of 2 vvm) and the maximum chitosan concentration achieved was 2.3g/L under optimized conditions. Continuous culture was carried out successfully by the formation of new growth spots under optimized conditions, with a chitosan productivity of 0.052g/L(sup)-1 h(sup)-1, which is the highest value to date, and was obtained at a dulution rate of 0.05h(sup)-1. Cell chitosan concentrations reached about 14% in the steady state, which is similar to that achieved in batch culture. This study shows that for the continuous culture of Absidia coerulea it is vital to control the medium composition.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.226-230
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• 2004

볏짚 가수분해물로부터 xylitol 생산능력이 가장 우수하다고 알려진 Candida mogii ATCC 18364의 xylose 발효특성에 관한 기초연구를 수행하였다. 상업적인 자일로즈로부터 C. mogii게 의해 xylitol을 생산할 때 수율과 속도에 미치는 여러 영향을 검토한 결과, 포도당을 함유한 기질에서 12시간 배양한 종균을 3.0 g/L의 농도로 접종하여 발효시켰을 때 가장 좋은 결과를 얻었다. 또한 xylose 발효에서 가장 중요한 요인인 용존산소 농도의 영향을 알아보기 위해, 2 L 발효조에서 통기량과 교반속도를 조절해 가면서 xylitol 생산을 비교 검토하였다. 농축균과 10% 접종균을 사용했을 경우 모두, 1 vvm의 통기량과 200 rpm의 교반속도에서 xylitol 생산이 가장 우수하였다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.415-422
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• 1994

The biodegradation of aromatic compounds by a mixed culture GE1 was investigated in an artificial wastewater containing 250 mg/l of benzene, toluene, and phenol in semicontinuous culture. In the control group (no strains) with an aeration rate of 75 ml/l/min, 37% of phenol and 83% of benzene were volatilized during early 24 hrs and toluene was disappeared from the medium within 12 hrs. The biodegradation of benzene and toluene was effective in SB (strains + biofilm) treatment, while phenol was degraded more quickly in SG (strains + glucose) treatment including glucose as an additional carbon source. aromatic compounds added at a concentration of 250 mg/l were completely removed by SG treatment after 16 hrs or 32 hrs, respectively. The removal rate of COD was high as much as 80 mg/l/h in SG treatment during early period, but COD revealed a stable value of 116~140 mg/l after 12 hrs caused by increased biomass. Therefore, it is concluded that the mixed GE1 could be used for the wastewater treatment including aromatic compounds such as benzene, toluene, and phenol.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.5-12
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• 1977

As a basic study for the application of the spore-tearing lactic acid bacteria to foods, the effects of the sporulating conditions on the growth and sporogenesis were studied were observed. The results obtained are as follow. 1. All carbohydrates added to sporulation media except dextrin decreased the sporulation rate and the thermal resistance of spores. Dextrin stimulated the growth, however, there in no effect on the thermal resistance. 2. As nitrogen source, the protein hydrolysates such as peptone, casamino acid were effective to obtain were spores of the increased thermal resistance. 3. Ca$\^$＋＋/, Mn$\^$＋＋/ of the metal ions added to casamino acid containing medium validly increased the total growth, sporulation rate and thermal resistance. Its optimum concentration was 40 ppm each. 4. Biotin of vitamines had an effect on the total growth, sporulation and thermal resistance of spores. Its optimum concentration was 30${\gamma}$/ml. 5. The resistant spores required the adequate maturation period, more than 36 hours, sufficient aeration. and optimum temperature, 37∼45$^{\circ}C$.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.400-408
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• 2020

Hydrodynamic study of Activated Sludge Process (ASP) is important to optimize the reactor performance and detect anomalies in the system. Residence time distribution (RTD) study has been performed using LiCl as tracer on a pilot scale aeration tank (AT) and ASP, treating the pulp and paper mill effluent. The hydraulic performance and treatment efficiency of the AT and ASP at different operating parameters like residence time, recycle rate was investigated. Flow anomalies were identified and based on the experimental data empirical models was suggested to interpret the hydrodynamics of the reactors using compartment modelling technique. The analysis of the RTD curves and the compartment models indicated increase in back-mixing ratio as the mean hydraulic retention time (MHRT) of the tank was increased. Bypassing stream was observed at lower MHRT. The fraction of dead zone in the tank increased by approximate 20-25% with increase in recycle rate. The fraction of the stagnant zone was found well below 5% for all performed experiments, which was under experimental error. The substrate removal of 91% for Chemical oxygen demand and 96% for Biochemical oxygen demand were observed for the ASP working at a hydraulic mean residence time 39 h MRT with a 20% recycling of activated sludge.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.224-229
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• 1994

Bacillus subtilis에 의한 항진균 물질인 Iturin의 생산에 관한 연구를 수행하였다. 세포성장과 iturin 의 생산은 탄소원인 sucrose, glucose 그리고 fructose에 의해서는 영향을 받지 않았으며, soytone의 농도가 20g/$\ell$일 때가 10g/$\ell$인 경우에 비해 50% 정도 산물생산이 증가하였으나 그 이상의 농도에서는 영향이 없었다. 질소원으로 soytone만을 사용하였을 때 나타나는 diauxic growth는 아미노산과 펩타이드에 대한 세포의 기질 이용의 차이 때문이었다. Iturin의 구성성분의 분포는 배양액의 용존산소 농도에 의해서는 영향을 받지 않았으며, 세포의 비 성장속도에 의해 영향을 받았다.

• 멤브레인
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.122-128
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• 1992

여러 크기의 이중실관 생물 반응기에서의 Aspergillus niger(KCTC 1232)를 이용한 구연산 생산 실험을 수행하였다. 초종 세포농도는 세포 성장구간 기준으로 300g/l에 달하였다. 공기와 산소의 공급 조건하에서의 단위 용적당의 생산성은 각각 0.63, 0.02g/l.h였고 이는 회분식 발효에 대해 10, 16배 증가한 결과이다. 공급배지의 초기 pH는 구연산의 생산에 중요한 요소이며 pH가 낮을수록 높은 구연산 생산수율을 얻을 수 있었다. Scale-up의 가능성을 알아보기 위해 반응기 unit와 배지의 공급속도를 변화시킨 결과 반응기 unit와 배지 공급속도의 증가는 기질의 높은 소비속도로 인해 생산성의 증가를 가져왔다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.1222-1230
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• 2020

The corrosion rates of the reactor pressure vessel materials of SA508 Grade 3 were measured using a weight loss method in aerated boric acid solutions to simulate the evaporation of leaked PWR primary water in an ambient environment. The corrosion behavior and products were examined using X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. SA508 showed typical general corrosion characteristics. The corrosion rate increased steadily as the boron concentration was increased. As the immersion time elapsed, the corrosion rate slowly or rapidly decreased according to the oxidation reaction of iron. The corrosion rate showed a complicated pattern depending on the temperature; it increased gradually and then rapidly decreased again when reaching a certain transition temperature. The corrosion products of SA508 were found to be FeO(OH), Fe₂O₃, and Fe₃O₄. As the boron concentration decreased and the temperature was increased, the formation of Fe₃O₄ was more favorable as compared to the formation of FeO(OH) and Fe₂O₃. Consequently, the changes of the corrosion rate and behavior were closely related to the oxidation reaction of iron on the surface. The corrosive damage to SA508 appears to be most severe when the oxidation reaction is such that Fe₂O₃ forms as a corrosion product.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.527-532
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• 2016

감압상태(1torr)의 순환유동층 플라즈마 반응기(내경 10 mm, 높이 800 mm)에서 기상 유속과 고체순환속도가 축방향 고체체류량 분포에 미치는 영향을 연구하였다. 폴리스타이렌 고분자 입자와 질소가스를 고체 및 기상 물질로 각각 사용하였다. 감압상태 순환유동층의 고체 순환량 변화는 상승관의 많은 기체 유량(40~80 sccm)에 의한 변화만큼 고체재순환부의 작은 유량 변화(6.6~9.9 sccm)에 의해서도 가능하였다. 감압상태 순환유동층의 고체 순환속도는 재순환부 기체 유속에 따라 증가하였다. 상승관내의 축방향 고체 체류량 분포는 하부의 농후상 영역에서 상부의 희박상 영역까지 높이에 따라 감소하는 형태를 나타내었다. 상승관 내 각 높이에서 고체순환속도의 증가에 따라 직선적으로 고체 체류량이 증가하였다. 이로써 플라즈마 형성과 유지 그리고 플라즈마 반응을 위해 적절한 플라즈마 로드 위치를 결정할 수 있다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.128-136
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• 2021

It is generally known that a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) consumes immense energy even if it can produce energy. With an aim to increase the energy independence rate of WWTP from 3.5% in 2010 to 50% in 2030, the Korean government has invested enormous research funds. In this study, cost-effective operating alternatives were investigated by analyzing the energy efficiency and economic feasibility for biogas and power generation using new and renewable energy. Based on the US EPA Energy Conservation Measures and Korea ESCO projects, energy production and independence rate were also analyzed. The main energy consumption equipment in WWTP is the blower for aeration, discharge pump for effluent, and pump for influent. Considering the processes of WWTP, the specific energy consumption rate of the process using media and MBR was the lowest (0.549 kWh/㎥) and the highest (1.427 kWh/㎥), respectively. Energy-saving by enhancing anaerobic digester efficiency was turned out to be efficient when in conjunction with stable wastewater treatment. The result of economic analysis (B/C ratio) was 2.5 for digestive gas power generation, 0.86 for small hydropower, 0.49 for solar energy, and 0.15 for wind energy, respectively. Furthermore, it was observed that the energy independence rate could be enhanced by installing energy production facilities such as solar and small hydropower and reducing energy consumption via the replacement of high-efficiency operating.