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Current Status and Perspectives of Livestock Environment Improving Agents for the Characteristics and Control of Swine Manure Odor (양돈 분뇨의 악취특성 및 문제 해결을 위한 환경개선제 사용 현황 및 전망)

  • Lee, Eun-Young;Lim, Jung-Soo
    • Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.244-254
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    • 2010
  • The trend toward intensification of livestock raising, confinement in barn has increased in recent days. The move toward concentrated animal feeding operations reduces per unit costs and permits farmers to better earnings in spite of fluctuation in hog prices. However, this also results in outbreaks of a lot of animal wastes and odorous compounds. Emissions of these malodorous compounds produced from concentrated animal feeding operations have become a concern for both public and regulatory agencies and are causing the complaints of residents in rural area. For competitive sustainable swine production industry, odor management plans systematically identify potential odor sources, determine control strategies to reduce these odors, and establish criteria for implementing these strategies. Since, the malodor originates from microbial activities involving a variety of microbes, understanding the characteristics of the microflora present in swine manure is essential for developing effective odor control techniques. This paper reviews the available information in the literature related to the types of bacteria in swine manure, the potential odorous compounds associated with different bacterial genera, and the corresponding techniques used to control odor based on microbiological principles.

Measures to Improve the Efficiency of the Portable Air Quality Measurement System

  • CHOI, Jong-Sun;CHO, Dong-Myung;KWON, Woo-Taeg
    • Journal of Wellbeing Management and Applied Psychology
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.27-41
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: In this study, pollutants generated in industrial areas were measured using a Portable Air Quality Measurement System(PAQMS). This study intends to examine in detail improvement measures and operational capabilities to operate a more efficient PAQMS. Research design, data and methodology: This study compares and analyzes the measurement values of the PAQMS and the measurement values of the national air quality measurement network. It is intended to develop a PAQMS corresponding to the data of the national measurement network by minimizing the errors that occur during comparative measurement and analysis and supplementing and improving the problems that occur during the current equipment calibration. Results: A PAQMS is an essential equipment for faster and more accurate measurement and analysis of pollutants in case of untimely measurement and civil complaints due to Micro Climate(local weather and environmental influences). Currently, there are many atmospheric measurement equipment in Korea, but only equipment for each item is produced and sold. Currently, these devices on the market must satisfy various conditions such as stable power, temperature, and humidity to calculate accurate measurement values. Conclusions: Therefore, there is no equipment that satisfies the conditions for performing detailed measurement in the field where accurate measurement is required. In this study, these field work conditions and contents for stable measurement were mentioned in the text.

An Analysis of Odors in Traditional Market in Wonju, Gangwon-do

  • KIM, Su-Hye;LEE, Woo-Sik;JEONG, Tae-Hwan;JUNG, Min-Jae
    • Journal of Wellbeing Management and Applied Psychology
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.19-25
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: As interest in odor increases, odor complaints are also rapidly increasing. Traditional markets are not included in malodor control areas and are not easy to manage, so measure the odor substances generated in traditional markets and analyze the cause of high concentration points. Research design, data and methodology: The average value was presented by continuously measuring the combined odor, TVOC, hydrogen sulfide, and ammonia for 5 minutes at 100m intervals in Joong-ang traditional market, Jayu traditional market, Doraemi traditional market, and Sundae Alley in Wonju, Gangwon-do. In each market, up to the third highest concentration point for each measurement item was marked and analyzed. Results: The Joong-ang traditional market, Doraemi traditional market, and Sundae Alley had high readings at the intersection. The Jayu traditional market had high measurements around restaurants and clothing stores. In addition, the concentration of complex malodors was also high at the points where the hydrogen sulfide concentration was measured. Conclusions: Odor generated in traditional markets is an important indicator for merchants and consumers. Therefore, in future studies, analysis that can supplement the limitations of measurement data and seasonal effects is needed.

A Study on the Measurement of Total Airborne Bacteria in the Process of Dismantling the Non-structure of Old Building (노후건축물 비구조체 해체과정에서의 총부유세균 발생량측정에 관한 연구)

  • Son, Byeung-Hun;Kang, Kyung-Ha;Lee, Ji-Soo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2021.05a
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    • pp.313-314
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    • 2021
  • An old building over 30 years old continue to increase. Therefore, there will be more dismantling of old buildings in the future. Safety management of dismantling works is being strengthened. However, no consideration has been given to the effects of dismantling workers and their residents due to environmental hazards arising from the demolition process. Only spray and dust prevention measures are subject to inspection to minimize dust generation considering civil complaints around the site of dismantling work. In this paper, residential buildings, which account for the largest proportion of old buildings, were collected and identify total airborne bacteria and floating fungi among environmental hazards caused by non-structural dismantling work. Measurement results showed that workers during dismantling work are working in places with 4.8 times more total airborne bacteria than indoor air quality maintenance standards. Related research is needed for the health of dismantling workers.

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Consumer Complaint Behavior over Dissatisfaction with Beauty Salon Services (미용서비스 관련 소비자불만에 대한 대응행동)

  • Ryu Mi-Hyun
    • Journal of Families and Better Life
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    • v.23 no.4 s.76
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    • pp.79-89
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    • 2005
  • This study was conducted to encourage dissatisfied consumers to initiate an active complaining process over beauty salon services as well as to reduce consumer dissatisfaction at the time of using such services. A questionnaire survey was conducted with female consumers over the period between December 1 and December 20, 2004. A total of 753 questionnaires were used for the final analysis. The following findings were obtained: 1. Consumer dissatisfaction index with beauty salon services was 23.02 (65.77/100) and the respondents showed the highest level of dissatisfaction with the price. 2. The level of complaints about beauty salon services was very low, as shown by the index value 7.12 (25.43/100). Most of the respondents simply did not go back to the particular beauty shop, or complained privately to people around them when they felt dissatisfied with beauty service. 3. Benefit awareness and level of dissatisfaction had the greatest effect on the complaint behavior about unsatisfaction beauty salon services.

Effect of Reducing Squeal Noise at Railway of Curve Section by using the Watering (살수를 이용한 철도곡선구간 스퀼소음 저감효과에 관한 연구)

  • Ji, Hae-Young;Koo, Dong-Hoe;Jeon, Seung-Woo
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2011.10a
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    • pp.2928-2933
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    • 2011
  • The urban railway has been planned not only the subway, but also the elevated railway in Seoul, South Korea. Therefore, it is steadily increasing civil complaints for railway noise passing through that residential district. In this paper, we focused on noise of squeal characteristics induced by interaction between railway vehicle's wheel and rail. Then we selected the point that carried out scattering water droplet to the rail and compared the noise level of the watering test results before and after. Scattering water test results showed that level of the noise reduced intermittently occurring high frequency characteristics of squeal noise as well as overall noise level. In the future, we will apply the sensor to the sprinkling system for noise reduction where the place of existing squeal noise is, and make a suggestion of this solution will be more economical, environmental-friendly, and appropriate to reduce the squeal noise occurred by railway vehicle than others.

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Control of Blast Vibration, Air Blast, and Fly Rock in Rock Excavation (암반굴착에 의한 발파진동, 소음 및 비석의 조절)

  • Ryu, Chang-Ha
    • Tunnel and Underground Space
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.102-115
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    • 1992
  • Blasting operations associated with rock excavation work may have an environmental impact in nearby structures or human beings. With the increase of construction work in urban areas, vibration problems and complaints have also increased. In order to determine the optimum design parameters for safe blast, it is essential to understand blast mechanism, design variables involved in blast-induced damage, and their effects on the blasting results. This paper deals with the characteristics of ground vibrations, air blast and fly rock caused by blast, including the general method of establishing the vibration predictors, and damage criteria suggested by various investigators. The results of field measurements from open pit mine and tunnel construction work are discussed. Basic concepts of how to design blast parameters to control the generation of ground vibrations, air blast and fly rock are presented.

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An experimental study on structural behaviour of the MMA double wide flanged GFRP pipe composite structures (II) (MMA 이중 플랜지를 갖는 GFRP 복합관 구조거동에 관한 실험 연구 (II))

  • Ji, Hyo-Seon;Mamdouh, El-Badry
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Advanced Composite Structures
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.50-61
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    • 2015
  • This paper presents on the structural behavior of the the methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) double wide flanged the glass fiber-reinforced polymer(GFRP) pipe composite structures for the manhole raise. The evaluation of structural performance on this composite structure was conducted by the axial load, fatigue load, and ultimate load test. The assessment indicates that the MMA double wide flanged GFRP pipe composite structures was confirmed safety, durability and reliability in result as expected. It was found that this composite structure was able to short working times to around 30-50% and construction costs to around 10-23% with compare other construction methods. Also, environmental pollution and civil complaints will be prevented because there will be no longer any noises, vibrations, dust, or construction wastes.

Storage Space of the Elderly Residents in Traditional Farm Houses (노인거주 재래농가의 수장공간)

  • 이인수
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • no.15
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    • pp.39-48
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    • 1998
  • This study has been peformed to investigate storage space types of old-fashioned traditional dwelling units where older couples maintain their traditional farming lives. In this study it is observed that residents of the traditional farm-houses are exposed to higher level of environmental and emotional pressures. However it is also observed that the older residents are generally manifesting a consistent subculture of the old-timers without noticeable complaints. The usage and morphology of storage spaces are as follows: (1) Storage space in the ceiling are under control of old couple and used for seasonally varied farm products and household equipment. (3) All the households use longterm storage space under wooden floor; the hidden ground is used for keeping miscellaneous tools and fermented foods for years. Overall in this stud it is observed that traditional farm houses are well modified for physically and emotionally frail elderly residents.

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A Study on the Information Networks of local Exhaust System of Factories (사업장의 국소배기 설비와 관련된 정보 수집 연결망에 대한 연구)

  • Yoon, Young No;Rhee, Kyoung Yong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.1-17
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    • 2000
  • We investigated dissatisfaction of elements of local exhaust system, needs for local exhaust system, and information networks for local exhaust system from June 1998 to September 1999 using the questionnaire structured. It contained questions concerning general characteristics of factory and local exhaust system, troubles and dissatisfaction of elements of local exhaust system, and information networks for local exhaust system. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics analysis. Information networks for local exhaust system were analyzed by multidimensional scaling using path distance of network analysis and by graph analysis using Krackplot. Among complaints of local exhaust system, that of duct has show the highest percentage of complaint. In the information network for local exhaust system, Seoul is positioned in the center of network with mediating role.

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