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A Study on the Domestic Transition of Environmental-Friendly Interior Design in Apartment House - focused on the Problem of Sick House Syndrome of Apartment House - (공동주택에 있어 친환경 실내디자인의 국내추이에 관한 연구 - 아파트의 새집증후군 문제를 중심으로 -)

  • Kang Seung-Mo;Park Ki-Duk
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.91-99
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    • 2005
  • The chief aim of this study is to prepare the rational alternative plan of the environmental friendly intoner design which can improve sick house syndrome of an apartment house and clarify future-development and the method proposal of use activation and point out the present problem depended to investigate development and the use actual condition of domestic environmental friendly interior materials related in-and-outside-the-country example on a foundation about the various precedence researches on environmental friendly interior materials. The study was witten at first the concept of the environmental interior design which leads environmental friendly charactenstics of material, a interior design, and construction, at the first in the conceptual definition of sick house syndrome. and then it was introduced the present condition of domestic environmental interior materials, interior design and construction and an environmental regulation and standard of in-and-outside-the-country In Conclusion, it may try to present comprehensive analysis and an expansive alternative plan.

Environmental Indicators of Water Quality (수질환경척도)

  • Park, Jae-Hong;Choi, Euiso;Kong, Dong-Soo
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.109-117
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    • 2005
  • Understanding the condition of our nation's water resources, identifying what caused problems, and determining how to solve these problems are essential but difficult undertakings. The natural water cycle is itself intricate, and the addition of human activities increased this complexity. Consequently, answering the basic question "How clean and safe is our water?" is not easy. One way to present the condition of our water resources and the impacts of related human activities is to develop understandable measures, or indicators, that singly or in combination provide information on water quality. Managers and scientists can then use this information to develop effective solutions and make sound decisions to protect our water resources. It is important to note that environmental indicators can be used to measure a variety of phenomena. Indicators can present information on status or trends in the state of the environment, can measure pressures or stressors that degrade environmental quality, and can evaluate society's responses aimed at improving environmental conditions.

Preparation of Activated Carbon from Waste Citrus Peels by ZnCl2 (ZnCl2를 이용하여 폐감귤박으로부터 활성탄 제조)

  • Kang, Kyung-Ho;Kam, Sang-Kyu;Lee, Min-Gyu
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.16 no.9
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    • pp.1091-1098
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    • 2007
  • Activated carbon was prepared from waste citrus peels by chemical activation with $ZnCl_2$. The optimal condition of carbonization was at $300^{\circ}C$ for 1.5 hr. Activation experiments with carbonized samples prepared at optimal carboniztion condition were carried out under various conditions such as activation temperature of 400 to $900^{\circ}C$, activation time of 0.5 to 2.0 hr, and $ZnCl_2$ ratio of 100 to 300%. In order to investigate the physical properties of the activated carbons prepared, iodine adsorptivities and specific surface areas were measured and their morphologies were observed from scanning electron microscopy. As $ZnCl_2$ ratio increased, activation yield decreased, while iodine adsorptivity and specific surface area increased. The optimal condition of activation was at 300% $ZnCl_2$ ratio and $300^{\circ}C$ for 1.5 hr, and then iodine adsorptivity and specific surface area was measured as about 862 mg/g and $756m^2/g$, respectively. SEM photography showed that the surface morphology was changed and many active pore were produced by chemical activation.

Saltwater Intrusion Modeling in the Aquifer Bounded by Manila Bay and Parañaque River, Philippines

  • Insigne, Maria Sharlene L.;Kim, Gyeong-Seok
    • Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.117-121
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    • 2010
  • The continual extraction and indiscriminante use of groundwater for residential sectors could cause a decrease in the groundwater level in Para$\tilde{n}$aque river and Las Para$\tilde{n}$aque City; and allows saltwater to penetrate into the aquifer due to the proximity of Manila Bay. This study models the present condition and extent of saltwater intrusion in the aquifer bounded by Para$\tilde{n}$aque river River and Manila Bay. The model is simulated using a 3D finite element modeling software (FEMWATER) that is capable of modeling the groundwater flow condition in the aquifer. Moreover, the model can also be used to predict the future condition of the aquifer for better groundwater management. This study aims to raise public awareness of the extent of the problem and the possible side effects incurred. The model will serve as a basis for further studies on remediation techniques and saltwater intrusion control in the coastal aquifer of Para$\tilde{n}$aque river City.

A study on the key performance indicator of the dynamic positioning system

  • Park, Kwang-Phil;Jo, A-Ra;Choi, Jin-Woo
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.8 no.5
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    • pp.511-518
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    • 2016
  • The dynamic positioning system (DPS) maintains an offshore vessel's position and heading under various environmental conditions by using its own thrust. DPS is regarded as one of the most important systems in offshore vessels. So, efficient operation and maintenance of the DPS are important issues. To monitor the DPS, it is necessary to define an appropriate key performance indicator (KPI) that can express the condition of the DPS from the perspective of operational efficiency and maintenance. In this study, a new KPI for the DPS is proposed considering the efficiency of the machinery and controller, the energy efficiency, and the environmental conditions in which the DPS is operated. The KPI is defined as a function of control deviation, energy consumption, and environmental load. A normalization factor is used to normalize the effect of environmental load on the KPI. The KPI value is calculated from DPS simulation and model test data. The possibility of applying the KPI to monitoring of DPS condition is discussed by comparing the values. The result indicates the feasibility of the new KPI.

A Study on the Statistical Distribution of Ultrasonic Velocities for the Condition Evaluation of Concrete Wide Beam (콘크리트 넓은 보의 상태평가를 위한 초음파 속도의 통계학적 분포에 대한 연구)

  • Yoon, Young-Geun;Lee, In-Bok;Sa, Min-Hyung;Oh, Tae Keun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.98-104
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    • 2017
  • The ultrasonic pulse velocities of pressure, shear, and Rayleigh waves ( P-, S-, and R- waves) have been used for the condition evaluation of various concrete structures, but the statistical distribution according to the wave type has not been studied clearly in view of data reliability and validity. Therefore, this study analyzed the statistical distribution of P-, S-, R-wave velocities in concrete wide beams of $800{\times}3100mm$ (width ${\times}$ length) with a thickness of 300 mm. In addition, we investigated an experimental consistency by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov goodness-of-fit test. The experimental data showed that the R-, S- and P- wave velocities in order have better statistical stability and reliability for in situ evaluation because R- and S-waves are less sensitive to confinement and boundary conditions. Also, good correlations between wave velocities and strength and modulus of elasticity were found, which indicate them as appropriate techniques for estimating the mechanical properties.

A Study on Release Characteristics of Sediment and its Impacts on Water Quality in Daecheong Dam Reservoir (대청댐 저수지 퇴적물의 용출특성과 수질에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Yo-Sang;Lee, Kyeong-Sik
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.99-107
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    • 2000
  • In order to solve water quality problem of domestic dam reservoir, many projects have been performed in a point of view to restoration of water quality. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of release from sediment on water quality and release characteristics. Daecheong dam reservoir was investigated for two years, from 1998 to 1999. The nutrient release rates of Daecheong reservoir is less than foreign eutrophic reservoir at anoxic condition. For the evaluation of the effect of nutrient release on water quality, internal and external loading was calculated at Daecheong reservoir. As total phosphorus loading from sediment is calculated 9.3 ton/yr and inflow loading from Daecheong reservoir watershed 118 ton/yr, internal loading shows the portion of 7.88% to external loading. At this study, because sampling point was choosed at the point where much sediment is accumulated, experimental result is more than average release rates. Because Daecheong reservoir shows complete thermal stratification and anoxic condition below 30m from water surface in summer seasons, released phosphorus from sediment can not transfer to epilimnion and eventually resettles. Therefore sediment has insignificant impacts on water quality on Daecheong dam reservoir.

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A Study on the Correlation between Shiphandler's Subjective Evaluation and Maneuvering Difficulty in Curved Narrow Channel (굴곡된 협수로 통항에서 조반자의 주관적 위험감지도와 조종인난도와의 상관관계에 관한 기초 연구)

  • 이동섭;윤점동;정태권
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Navigation
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 1996
  • The assesment of the safety of ship's transit in a curved narrow channel consists of the maneuvering safety determined by the chance of running aground, the maneuvering difficulty determined by ship's workload, and shiphandler's subjective evaluation. In this study, to examine the correlation between shiphandler's subjective evaluation and the maneuvering safety, the real-time and full-mission shiphandling simulator in the Korea Marine Training & Research Institute(KMTRI) was utilized. On the conning bridge of the shiphandling simulator, 50 experienced masters have conducted the modeled vessel of 60, 000 deadweight tonnage along the designed channel under 3 different environmental conditions. It was possible to assess and analyze theoretically the correlation between the shiphandler's subjective evaluation and maneuvering difficulty under each environmental condition by quantifying the data obtained from the tests. The results are as follows: $\circled1$ As the degree of maneuvering difficulty increases, the shiphandler's subjective evaluation increases in the designed channel under the designed environmental condition. $\circled2$ In the straight area, not the bend of the designed channel, maneuvering difficulty increases sharply under the environmental condition of current and wind coming from the stern.

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Effect of Some Environmental Factors on Oviposition and Developmental Characteristic of Protaetia brevitarsis and Allomyrina dichotoma (흰점박이꽃무지와 장수풍뎅이의 산란과 발육에 미치는 환경요인)

  • Kim, Ha-Gon;Kang, Kyung-Hong;Hwang, Chang-Yeon
    • Korean journal of applied entomology
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    • v.44 no.4 s.141
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    • pp.283-286
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    • 2005
  • This study was carried out to obtain information about a several environmental factors influencing on the bionomical characteristics of Protaetia brevitarsis and Allomyrina dichotoma, which have been used for an important traditional medicinal stuffs. The moisture contents of humus affected the oviposition of P. brevitarsis and A. dichotoma, showing a suitable condition in range of $65{\sim}75%$. Very high or very low moisture condition in humus decreased the egg laying of P. brevitarsis and A. dichotoma, Also, moisture condition of humus was an important factor influencing on the egg and larval survival, egg developmental period, and feeding activity of P. brevitarsis and A. dichotoma.

A Study on the Vibration Reduction by the Position of Borehole using Experimental Waveform and Finite Element Analysis (실측파형과 유한요소해석을 통한 방진구의 위치별 진동 저감 연구)

  • Song, Jeong-Un;Kim, Seung-Kon;Park, Hoon;Hong, Woong-Ki
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.381-387
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    • 2013
  • In order to improve the environmental vibration, it is necessary to method for not only reduce the vibration source, but also control the vibration path. In this study, we used borebole for estimate the vibration reduction. And also, we analyzed displacement and vibration velocity caused by the position of borehole as well as the condition of borehole in ground structure. Visual FEA(Finite Element Analysis) program was used in this numerical analysis. The results are as follows : The displacement magnitude and X, Y direction displacement were represented to different results due to the condition and position of borehole, and were represented to the lowest values when the position of borehole is the most close condition from the vibration source. And also, the vibration velocity was decreased as using borebole in ground structure. The isolation efficiency of the vibration was calculated to maximum 18.40% when borehole was established to the most close position from the vibration source and the receive point.