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Effects of Probiotic Additions to Feed and Manure on Temperature, Humidity, and Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Hanwoo Manure during Summer - A Field Study

  • Kim, Dong-Hyeon;Lee, Hyuk-Jun;Choi, In-Hag;Min, Chan-Sik;Kim, Sam-Churl
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.22 no.9
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    • pp.1235-1239
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    • 2013
  • The effects of probiotic additions to feed and manure on temperature, humidity and carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) emissions in Hanwoo manure during summer (4 weeks) were evaluated. Fifteen Hanwoo (24-mo-old, $580{\pm}20kg$) were housed in individual pens ($5{\times}8m$) and randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatments (n = 5 cattle per treatment). Hanwoo were fed experimental rations as follows: control (10 kg roughage + 2 kg concentrate); T1 (10 kg roughage + 2 kg concentrate, 2% probiotics on as-fed basis); and T2 (10 kg roughage + 2 kg concentrate, 2% probiotics on as-fed basis + 7 kg probiotics as top-dressing on the surface of Hanwoo manure). In comparison to the control, the addition of probiotics to feed or feed and manure had an effect (P < 0.05) on temperature and humidity over the 4 weeks, except for humidity at 0 weeks. The only significant difference (P < 0.05) observed in $CO_2$ emission was among all treatments at 3 and 4 weeks (but not at 0 through 2 weeks). These results indicated that use of probiotics as feed and manure additives did not have a significant effect on environmental parameters.

Analysis of Economic Feasibility and Reductions of Carbon Dioxide Emission of Geothermal Heating and Cooling System using Groundwater (지하수를 이용한 지열 냉난방시스템의 경제성 및 이산화탄소 저감량 분석)

  • Kim, Jin-Sung;Song, Sung-Ho;Jeong, Gyo-Cheol;Cha, Jang-Hwan
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.599-612
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    • 2015
  • The development of renewable energy technologies that can replace fossil fuels is environmentally important; however, such technologies must be economically feasible. Economic analyses are important for assessing new projects such as geothermal heating-cooling systems, given their large initial costs. This study analyzed the economics and carbon dioxide emissions of: a SCW (standing column well), a vertical closed loop boiler, a gas boiler, and an oil boiler. Life cycle cost analysis showed that the SCW geothermal heating-cooling system had the highest economic feasibility, as it had the highest cost saving and also the lowest carbon dioxide emissions. Overall, it appears that geothermal systems can save money when applied to large-scale controlled agriculture complexes and reclaimed land.

Study on the Carbon Dioxide Emission from Crypto currency Mining (암호화폐 채굴에 따른 이산화탄소배출에 관한 연구)

  • Jeon, Jeong Hoon
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.45-51
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    • 2018
  • Recently, Crypto currency has evolved along with Blockchain technology and the voice of concern and concern of many people. Global nations that consider the use of Crypto currency are prudent in their protection of their economies due to legal regulations and institutional arrangements, and are watching the trends of various Crypto currency. Among them, Crypto currency is very popular because it can acquire money through cryptographic computation. However, there is a need to consider the impact of high-quality computing resources and the consumption of many electrical energy on global warming. Therefore, this study investigated the calculation of electric energy consumption and Carbon Dioxide Emissions, data and cases related to the mining of Crypto currency, examined variable factors. This will be used as research data that will respond to the 4th industrial revolution, such as the presentation of a more positive development direction of Crypto currency, and the development of various related technologies.

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Evaluation of Environmental Contribution to the Effect of Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emission in Metropolitan Urban Railways (수도권 도시철도의 이산화탄소 배출량 절감 효과에 대한 환경 기여도 분석)

  • Joo, Jaemoom;Hong, Kiman;Hong, Youngsuk;Kim, Teagyun
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.589-599
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to quantitatively identify the environmental contribution generated by urban rail users in the metropolitan area. Method: As for the analysis method, the mode choice and assignment of the traffic demand analysis were repeatedly performed on the assumption that each line was not opened for the metropolitan urban railway lines 1 to 9. After that, the environmental contribution according to changes in demand for the road was analyzed. Result: The total amount of carbon dioxide emissions and benefits were found to be the largest for subway line 1. However, when considering the number of stations and length, it was analyzed that the environmental contribution was the greatest in Metro Line 4. Conclusion: Measures to promote the use of public transportation are representative of environmental improvement policies, but there is a limit in that it is difficult for actual users/non-users to feel it. Therefore, it is judged that it is necessary to quantitatively present the effect in order to improve and spread awareness of the environment.

Corrosion Characteristics of St37.4 Carbon Steel for Ship Fuel Pipe with Ammonia Concentration (선박 연료배관용 St37.4 탄소강의 암모니아 농도에 따른 부식 특성)

  • Do-Bin, Lee;Seung-Jun, Lee
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.514-524
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    • 2022
  • Carbon emissions from fuel consumption have been pointed by scientists as the cause of global warming. In particular, fossil fuels are known to emit more carbon when burned than other types of fuels. In this regard, International Maritime Organization has announced a regulation plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, recently, Liquefied Natural Gas propulsion ships are responding to such carbon reduction regulation. However, from a long-term perspective, it is necessary to use carbon-free fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. Nitrogen oxides might be generated during ammonia combustion. There is a possibility that incompletely burned ammonia is discharged. Therefore, rather than being used as a direct fuel, Ammonia is only used to reduce NOX such as urea solution in diesel vehicle Selective Catalyst Reduction. Currently, LPG vehicle fuel feed system studies have evaluated the durability of combustion injectors and fuel tanks in ammonia environment. However, few studies have been conducted to apply ammonia as a ship fuel. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate corrosion damage that might occur when ammonia is used as a propulsion fuel on ships.

In Pursuit of Low Carbon Cities: Understanding Limitations of ICLEI's International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Protocol (저탄소도시를 지향하며 -ICLEI 규약의 한계성 분석-)

  • Kim, Oh Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Geographical Society
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    • v.48 no.1
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    • pp.151-165
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    • 2013
  • This article addresses potential errors in accounting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions based on the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives' (ICLEI's) International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP). The IEAP seems to provide practical guidelines for local governments so that they can measure their GHG emissions. The outcomes are immediately convertible for any national GHG inventory analysis when one is constructed based on the methodology drafted by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Further, it provides a societal foundation at the global level in order for local governments to collectively deal with 'double-counting' and 'allocation' problems. However, ICLEI's IEAP overlooks two major issues: (1) the protocol does not consider carbon dioxide emissions due to burning biological fuel as a type of GHG emission; and (2) it overlooks the possibility of indirect double-counting when producing emission factors at the local level. Thus, the limitations must be fixed so that the local governments can measure their GHG emissions more precisely, while the accurate GHG inventory will ultimately support reducing the local governments' emissions to mitigate anthropogenic climate change.

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A Study on the Improvement Plans of Green Insurance Industry (녹색보험산업의 발전방안에 관한 연구)

  • Han, Nak Hyun;Cho, Sung Woo;Kim, Eun Joo
    • THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE & LAW REVIEW
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    • v.57
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    • pp.305-331
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study aims to the improvement prospect of green insurance industry in Korea. Green insurance includes all classes of general insurance business including unoccupied property insurance and empty building insurance, business insurance, personal insurance, etc. Green policies often cover expensive systems that are not covered under most property policies. The same is true for some underground property, which is also exempted from many property policies. At least insurers already offer products designed to fund rebuilding damaged properties to meet certain environmental and building standards. While the products are in their infancy, insurers and brokers say the huge interest in environmental issues will increase demand. Green buildings that improve energy efficiency and air quality and reduce waste are designed to reduce their effects on the environment and the health of building occupants. Buildings account for 39% of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, according to the Department of Energy. Insurers say that, as sustainable buildings become more common, green insurance will become more popular and some of its features might become a standard part of property policies.

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A Comparative Study on Evaluation Methods of Energy of Green Building Certification Criteria 2010 and LEED 2009 (국내 친환경건축물인증제도2010과 LEED2009에서의 에너지평가방법에 대한 비교 연구)

  • Hyun, Eun Mi;Kim, Yong Sik
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.12 no.6
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    • pp.39-47
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    • 2012
  • Recently, the green building and energy connection system are establishing. But, National certification system for environment-Friendly Buildings is indicated hangup about energy efficiency of building. Commissioning, energy conservation, renewable energy, carbon dioxide emissions, it is determined that the energy associated with LEED and GBCC four items of the comparative analysis showed the following results. First, on the practical performance of the system after the completion of commissioning of the energy associated with the system completed until after the final performance for secure operation from the planning stage to verify and document systematically how to perform, but the domestic review and verification is incomplete. Second, the use of energy-saving and renewable energy is directly related to the energy consumption of the building, but GBCC the strengthening of standards on how to evaluate it is deemed necessary. Finally, the evaluation of the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, LEED Unlike GBCC the life-cycle of the system without considering the global warming index only because a substantial step in the operating efficiency can not be assessed. Based on this study GBCC energy savings through efficiency to actively carry out research through a systematic analysis of the basic guidelines to proceed.

A Study on the Potential of CO2 Emissions Reduction Recycled Aggregate according to Transportation Plan of Waste Concrete - Focused on Daegu City and Kyungpook Area - (폐콘크리트의 수송계획에 따른 순환골재의 CO2 배출량 저감 가능성에 관한 연구 - 대구·경북지역을 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Tae Hyun;Cha, Gi Wook;Hong, Won Hwa
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.131-138
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    • 2014
  • The recent interests in securing alternative resource have increased due to environmental issues and exhaustion of natural resources. The government notices production of recycled aggregate using waste concrete as the substitute of the natural aggregate. However, It's important to reduce environmental burden being inevitably made in the process producing recycled aggregate. In this study, the scenarios of transportation distance were set in the transportation phase of production of recycled aggregate. In addition, The possibility of emissions and reduction of carbon dioxide were studied depending on the scenarios. For this study, data about a amount of waste concrete, transportation distance, kind of vehicle, the number of required vehicle, fuel efficiency of vehicle and etc were gathered from 15 companies of intermediate treatment and 60 constructions sites located in Daegu city and Kyungpook area. Based on those data, fuel consumptions and $CO_2$ emissions according to the transportation scheme of waste concrete were calculated. As a result of the study, the emission of carbon dioxide was possible to be reduced by 27.8~75.4% depending on the scenarios of transportation distance.

Emission factors based estimation of exhaust emissions with biodiesel blended fuel from naval vessel propulsive diesel engine (바이오디젤 혼합연료를 사용하는 함정추진디젤기관의 배출계수를 이용한 배기가스 배출량 예측)

  • Lee, Hyungmin
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.332-337
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    • 2013
  • National investment was performed in the research and development of renewable energy because of climate change by air pollution, exhaustion of energy sources, energy security, and so on. Biodiesel fuel of the renewable energy is highlighted as friendly environment energy, it is possible to operate in regular diesel engines when it is blended with invariable ratios without making any changes. Emission factors have been estimated for commercial ship from various research institutes; however, it is difficult to develop emission factors for military vessels. In this work, biodiesel blended fuel emission factors for sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide were quantitatively estimated from propulsive diesel engine installed on naval vessel using fuel property analysis. In addition, exhaust emissions were quantitatively calculated on the basis of fuel consumption rate with biodiesel content by percentage.