• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.30-37
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• 2016

Objectives: This study was performed to measure and evaluate the concentration, size distribution and fugitive emission of particulate matter from process operations at foundries. Methods: Particle matter was collected from three foundries, and samples were also collected from a background site for calculating the fugitive emission concentration of the foundries. For the collection of the samples, a Nanosampler cascade impactor was used. Results: The concentration of TSP in the samples collected from the three foundries was $0.675{\sim}1.222mg/m^3$, $PM_{10}$ was $0.525{\sim}1.018mg/m^3$ and $PM_{2.5}$ was $0.192{\sim}0.615mg/m^3$. The mass size distribution was bimodal or monomodal with maximum peak at two stage(size $2.5{\sim}10{\mu}m$). The mass median aerodynamic diameter(MMAD) was $1.80{\sim}3.98{\mu}m$. The fugitive emission concentration of TSP varies in the range of 0.65 to $1.21mg/m^3$, which exceeds the emission standard of fugitive dust($0.5mg/m^3$). Conclusions: Particle concentration and size is an important industrial hygiene factor to protect foundry workers. Furthermore, the presence of high emission of particulate pollutants has a significant negative impact on the ambient air of the study area. Therefore, it is important to improve both the process and prevention facility in oder to reduce particulate pollutants in foundries.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권9호
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• pp.3483-3490
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• 2024

The initial size distribution and morphological parameters of sodium aerosols are critical in evaluating the accidental suspended aerosol behaviour in Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (SFR) containment. Mass-based measurements were more familiar in characterizing the sodium aerosols. Real-time number size distribution measurements are carried out in this study. The sensitivity analysis of sodium aerosol effective density (ρ_e) in deriving the actual number size distributions from the measured Aerodynamic Particle Size Distributions (APSD) and predicting suspended aerosol dynamics is presented. Tests are conducted in a 1 m³ chamber at 47 ± 3% RH for different initial mass concentrations (M₀) of 0.1, 1, and 2.9 g/m³. The initial APSDs measured just after the generation completions are observed to be polydisperse with the count median aerodynamic diameter (CMAD) < 1 ㎛. The literature reported ρ_e values of sodium aerosols, 2.27, 1.362, and 0.61 g/cm³ are used to derive mobility equivalent PSDs from APSD in each test. The real-time number concentration decay and size growth for four different PSDs are measured and compared with the estimate using nodal method-based code to ascertain the actual parameters. The validated parameters CMD = 0.66 ㎛, σ_g = 1.96, ρ_e = 1 g/cm³ and χ = 1 are used for improved estimation of sodium aerosol dynamics in Indian SFR containment with M₀ = 4 g/m³ for severe accident scenarios.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.303-311
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• 2016

Objectives: Allergic asthma generally presents with symptoms of wheezing, coughing, breathlessness, and airway inflammation. Seonpyejeongcheon-tang (SJT) consists of 12 herbs. It originated from Jeong-cheon-tang (JT), also known as Ding-chuan-tang, composed of 7 herbs, in She-sheng-zhong-miao-fang. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of local delivery of SJT via inhalable microparticles in an asthma mouse model. Methods: Microparticles containing SJT were produced by spray-drying with leucine as an excipient. SJT microparticles were evaluated with respect to their aerodynamic properties, in vitro cytotoxicity, in vivo toxicity, and therapeutic effects on ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthma in comparison with orally-administered SJT. Results: SJT microparticles provided desirable aerodynamic properties (fine particle fraction of $48.9%{\pm}6.4%$ and mass median aerodynamic diameter of $3.7{\pm}0.3{\mu}m$). SJT microparticles did not show any cytotoxicity against RAW 264.7 macrophages at concentrations of 0.01 - 3 mg/mL. Inhaled SJT microparticles decreased the levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IL-17A, eotaxin and OVA-IgE in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in mice with OVA-induced asthma. These effects were verified by histological evaluation of the levels of infiltration of inflammatory cells and collagen, destructions of alveoli and bronchioles, and hyperplasia of goblet cells in lung tissues. The effects of SJT microparticles in the asthma model were equivalent to those of orally-administered SJT extract. Conclusion: This study suggests that SJT is a promising agent for inhalation therapy for patients with asthma.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2000년도 춘계학술대회논문집B
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• pp.644-649
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• 2000

A new cyclone system for the vacuum cleaner to collect dusts has been studied experimentally and numerically to meet the constant suction power, hygienic exhaust and a reduction of maintenance cost. The cyclone system of the vacuum cleaner consists of twin cyclones for improving dust collection efficiency. The first. cyclone catches large dust particles and the second one having two separated flows to decrease pressure drop collects small dust particles. The optimal design factors such as dust collection efficiency, pressure drop, and cut-size are investigated from the experimental results by the Taguchi method. Cyclone cleaner systems designed in this study has a good Performance taking into account the dust collection efficiency of 93% and the cut-size of $1.6{\mu}m$ in mass median diameter at the flow rate of 1 CMM. The cyclone vacuum cleaner showed the potential to be an effective method to collect dusts generated in the household.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.1330-1337
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• 2016

A visualization test of the fuel-coolant interaction in the Test for Real cOrium Interaction with water (TROI) test facility was carried out. To experimentally simulate the In-Vessel corium Retention (IVR)- External Reactor Vessel Cooling (ERVC) conditions, prototypic corium was released directly into the coolant water without a free fall in a gas phase before making contact with the coolant. Corium (34.39 kg) consisting of uranium oxide and zirconium oxide with a weight ratio of 8:2 was superheated, and 22.54 kg of the 34.39 kg corium was passed through water contained in a transparent interaction vessel. An image of the corium jet behavior in the coolant was taken by a high-speed camera every millisecond. Thermocouple junctions installed in the vertical direction of the coolant were cut sequentially by the falling corium jet. It was clearly observed that the visualization image of the corium jet taken during the fuel-coolant interaction corresponded with the temperature variations in the direction of the falling melt. The corium penetrated through the coolant, and the jet leading edge velocity was 2.0 m/s. Debris smaller than 1 mm was 15% of the total weight of the debris collected after a fuel-coolant interaction test, and the mass median diameter was 2.9 mm.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.205-210
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• 2014

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) is used for various purposes, such as a fungicide for coolants, an antiseptic for wood, and disinfectant for cleaning. Despite the increasing likelihood of DDAC inhalation, available data on its toxicity from inhalation are scarce. Therefore, this study was aimed at confirming the toxicity of DDAC after inhalation exposure for 2 wk. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to approximately $0.15mg/m^3$, $0.6mg/m^3$, and $3.6mg/m^3$ DDAC aerosols in whole-body exposure chambers. After DDAC exposure for 2 wk, effects of DDAC on body weight, blood, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), and the lungs were verified. The mass median aerodynamic diameter of DDAC aerosols was $1.86{\mu}m$ and the geometric standard deviation was 2.75. The concentrations of DDAC aerosols for the low, medium, and high groups were $0.15{\pm}0.15mg/m^3$, $0.58{\pm}0.40mg/m^3$, and $3.63{\pm}1.56mg/m^3$, respectively. Body weight gain was significantly influenced by DDAC exposure. In the high group, a body weight decrease of 2.6 g was observed, whereas a 25.8 g increase was observed in the normal control group after the first 3 days. The low and medium groups showed 23.3 g and 20.4 g increases, respectively, after the first 3 days. Decreases in body weight were recovered during the next 4 days. In contrast, no changes were noted in hematological and blood biochemistry parameters after DDAC exposure. Furthermore, only mild effects were observed on bronchoalveolar cell differentiation counts and cell damage parameters in the BAL fluids of the medium and high groups. Although inflammatory cell infiltration and interstitial pneumonia were partially observed, fibrosis was not found in the lungs of the medium and high groups. In conclusion, body weight gain and the lungs were mainly affected by DDAC exposure. The no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) for DDAC was determined as $0.15mg/m^3$.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권12호
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• pp.1235-1241
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• 2003

목 적 : 현재 시중에 판매되고 있는 연무기 기종에 따라 그 성능이 다를 것으로 보고 제품 선택에 도움이 되고자 국내 시판중인 16가지 연무기 기종의 성능을 실험을 통하여 비교하였다. 방 법 : 16가지 연무기/압축기 제품(Pariboy Type 38/Long life, Pariboy Type N/Long life, Pariboy Type N/Salter 8900, Pariboy Type N/LC, Devilbiss pulmoaid-LT/Hudson, Devilbiss pulmoaid/Hudson, Mesmed neb-300/Own, San-up 3040/Hudson, Midas(Basic)/Own, AirJolie2/Hudson, Thomas 1127/Salter 8900, Noel NE-2000/Salter 8900, Omron CX3/Hudson, Chang Woo CWN-100/Salter 8900, Voyage/Mefar, ASI-Pro/Medel jet pluse)을 가지고 Mass output과 입자 크기를 측정하였다. Mass output은 생리식염수 4 mL를 2분간 분무 전, 후의 무게변화를 정밀 전자저울로 측정하였다. 동일한 방법으로 생리식염수 3 mL를 채워 실험하였다. 입자의 크기는 0.9% 생리식염수 4 mL를 채우고 5분간 작동하면서 laser diffraction법을 이용하여 측정하였다. 결 과 : 분당흡입량은 Pariboy type N/Long life이 0.184 mg/min로 가장 높은 값을 보였으며 0.019 mg/min로 가장 낮은 수치를 나타낸 Mesmed Neb-300/Own과는 약 9.6배의 차이를 보였다. Pariboy Type N/Long life이 Mass output이 0.68 mg/min로 가장 컸고 0.13 mg/min으로 가장 작은 수치를 보인 Mesmed-Neb/Own과는 5.2 배 차이가 있었다. 모든 제품은 5분간의 입자의 크기를 측정하였으나 검사시간 동안 입자크기의 차이는 보이지 않았다. $5{\mu}m$ 이하의 입자크기의 최대값은 64%였고 최소값의 연무기는 20%였다. MMAD는 Pariboy Type N/Long life이 $3.76{\mu}m$로 가장 작았으며 나머지 제품은 모두 $5{\mu}m$ 이상이었다. 결 론 : 시중에 판매되는 연무기들의 기능이 다양하므로 제품의 선택에 있어서 그 성능을 고려할 필요가 있다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.126-130
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• 2004

Purpose: A Krukenberg tumor is an ovarian tumor of a signet-ring cell type. This tumor arises more commonly in young women, and the prognosis is poor. The primary focus of this tumor is often found at gastrointestinal malignancy, especially gastric cancer. We tried to identify the clinical characteristics of this tumor, and in that regard, this report might be helpful. Materials and Methods: We reviewed the 61 patients with Krukenberg tumors, who had been diagnosed at our hospital from 1994 to 2002, and retrospectively analyzed the clinical features. Results: The age distribution ranged from 15 to 59 years, and the mean age was 41 years. The most common symptom was a lower abdominal mass ($46\%$). Fourty-two cases ($77\%$) showed bilateral ovarian involvement, and the size of this tumor was variable, but in 24 cases ($4\%$) the size was $5\∼10$ cm for the largest diameter. Among 54 cases, 40 cases had ascites, and the volume of ascites was variable. The median survival of the 61 patients was 10 months, and Krukenberg tumor developed 19.7 months after the primary operation. The median survival durations of recurrence patterns were 20 months for the Krukenberg tumor alone, and 7 months for the Krukenberg tumor with peritoneal seeding. Conclusion: In young women treated with a gastrectomy, especially one for an advanced tumor, closed observation with abdominal ultrasonography or computed tomography to detect a Krukenberg tumor is recommended. The patient with a Krukenberg tumor alone has a better prognosis than one with a Krukenberg tumor combined peritoneal seeding. We will have to consider more progressive treatment for the patient with a Krukenberg tumor alone.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.453-461
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• 2014

Objective: Based on the fact that fine particles are more likely to produce negative influences on the health of occupants as well as the quality of indoor air compared to coarse particles, it is critical to determine concentrations of aerosol particles with different sizes. Thus, this study focused on the size distribution and concentrations of aerosol particles in university buildings. Method: Aerosol particles in indoor air were collected from four areas: corridors in buildings(In-CO), lecture rooms(In-RO), laboratories(In-LR), and a cafeteria(In-RE). Samples were also collected from outside for comparison between the concentrations of indoor and outdoor particles. For the collection of the samples, an eight stage non-viable cascade impactor was used. Result: The average concentration of $PM_{10}$ in the samples collected from indoor areas was $34.65-91.08{\mu}g/m^3$,and the average for $PM_{2.5}$ was $22.65-60.40{\mu}g/m^3$. The concentrations of the aerosol particles in the corridors, lecture rooms, and laboratories were relatively higher than the concentrations collected from other areas. Furthermore, in terms of mass median aerodynamic diameter(MMAD), the corridors and lecture rooms had higher numbers due to their characteristics, showing $2.36{\mu}m$ and $2.11{\mu}m$, respectively. Laboratories running an electrolysis experiment showed $1.58{\mu}m$, and the cafeteria with regular maintenance and ventilation had $1.96{\mu}m$. Conclusion: The results showed that the $PM_{10}$ concentrations of all samples did not exceed indoor air quality standards. However, the $PM_{2.5}$ concentration was over the standard and, in particular, the concentration of fine particles collected from the laboratories was relatively higher, which could be an issue for the occupants. Therefore, it is important to improve the quality of the indoor air in university buildings.

• 에너지공학
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.146-156
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• 1998

석탄을 연소한 후 형성되는 석탄회는 미세한 분말상태로 입자의 형상은 다공성이며 단단한 구형입자로 이루어져 있다. 본 연구에서는 국내 발전소에서 생성된 9종의 석탄회의 물리적, 형태적 및 화학적 조성 분석을 통해 국내 석탄회 데이터 베이스화, 연소효율 개선, 석탄회 집진설비인 전기집진기의 성능향상과 석탄회의 재활용에 기여하고자 한다. 석탄회의 물리적 특성은 입도분포와 비중을 입자카운터와 한국공업규격(KS L-5110)에 따른 비중 측정계를 이용하였으며, 형태적 특성은 입자의 구형성 정도, 표면특성 그리고 색상변화 등을 전자현미경(SEM)과 광학현미경을 이용하였다. 그리고 화학적 특성을 파악하기 위해 유도결합 플라즈마방출 분광기(ICP)와 에너지스펙트럼 분석기(EDXA)를 이용하여 석탄회의 구성성분을 분석하였고 한국공업규격 KS L-5405에 따른 석탄회에 함유된 미연탄소분을 측정하였다. 삼천포 화력발전소 전기집진기에서 포집한 석탄회에 대한 질량평균입경은 각각 15~25 $\mu\textrm{m}$로 나타났다. 석탄회 입자의 형상은 석탄 입자가 보일러의 연소 영역에 노출되는 정도에 따라 구형성, 투명성 및 색변화가 다양하게 나타나는데 완전 연소에 가까울수록 무색의 구형입자가 형성되었다. 석탄회는 보일러 내의 연소 조건과 원탄의 성분에 따라 구형, 무정형, Cenosphere 그리고 Plerosphere와 같은 유형의 입자를 형성하며 입자간의 상호 작용에 의해 집괴, 응집 그리고 결정형의 입자군들을 형성한다. 석탄회는 산회광물질로 이루어져 있으며 주성분 SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3로 약 85% 이상을 차지하였으며 10% 정도는 미연탄소분으로 이루어져 있었다.