• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.7-12
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• 1999

석유 화학플랜트에서 다량 부산되는 가연성 고체인 EVA(ethyl vinyl acetate) 분진의 열적특성 및 산화제와의 혼촉 위험성을 조사하였다. 시차주사열량계(DSC, Differential Scanning calorimeter) 및 열중량 분석기(TGA, Thermogavimetric Analysis)를 이용하여 온도에 따른 발열개시온도 및 중량감소를 조사하였고, EVA 분진의 위험성을 살펴보고자 몇 가지 대표적인 산화제와 혼합하여 무게비에 따른 압력용기 내에서의 혼촉 위험성을 조사하였다. DSC 분석 결과 EVA 분진의 열분해에 따른 발열 peak가 220~$250^{\circ}$ 부근에서 나타나고 있으며, TGA 분석결과 EVA 분진의 분해온도는 250~$500^{\circ}$ 범위이다. 압력 용기 시험에 의한 산화제와 EVA 분진의 혼촉 위험성은 오리피스 직경이 감소할수록 증가하며, 승온속도가 증가할수록 증가한다. 또한 승온속도가 느린 경우에는 시료의 분해온도와 산화제의 분해온도가 비슷한 경우 혼촉 위험성이 크게 나타났으며, 승온속도가 빠른 경우에는 시료 및 산화제의 분해온도보다는 분자 내에 산소의 함유량이 높은 산화제가 혼촉 위험성이 크게 나타났다.

• 한국화재소방학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국화재소방학회 1999년도 추계학술발표회 논문 초록집
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• pp.63-66
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• 1999

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.518-526
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• 2019

Background: Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly expanding new technology involving challenges to occupational health. Here, metal exposure in an AM facility with large-scale metallic component production was investigated during two consecutive years with preventive actions in between. Methods: Gravimetric analyzes measured airborne particle concentrations, and filters were analyzed for metal content. In addition, concentrations of airborne particles <300 nm were investigated. Particles from recycled powder were characterized. Biomonitoring of urine and dermal contamination among AM operators, office personnel, and welders was performed. Results: Total and inhalable dust levels were almost all below occupational exposure limits, but inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry showed that AM operators had a significant increase in cobalt exposure compared with welders. Airborne particle concentrations (<300 nm) showed transient peaks in the AM facility but were lower than those of the welding facility. Particle characterization of recycled powder showed fragmentation and condensates enriched in volatile metals. Biomonitoring showed a nonsignificant increase in the level of metals in urine in AM operators. Dermal cobalt and a trend for increasing urine metals during Workweek Year 1, but not in Year 2, indicated reduced exposure after preventive actions. Conclusion: Gravimetric analyses showed low total and inhalable dust exposure in AM operators. However, transient emission of smaller particles constitutes exposure risks. Preventive actions implemented by the company reduced the workers' metal exposure despite unchanged emissions of particles, indicating a need for careful design and regulation of the AM environments. It also emphasizes the need for relevant exposure markers and biomonitoring of health risks.