• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.72-84
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• 2013

In the study, pollution levels of indoor polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in public facilities (vapor phase or particulate phase) were evaluated, and a health risk assessment (HRA) was carried out based on exposure scenarios. Public facilities in Korea covered by the law, including underground subway stations, funeral halls, child care facilities, internet cafes (PC-rooms), and exhibition facilities (6 locations for each type of facility, for a total of 48 locations), were investigated for indoor assessment. For the HRA, individual excess cancer risk (ECR) was estimated by applying main toxic equivalency factor (TEF) values suggested in previous studies. Among the eight public facilities, internet cafes showed the highest average $PM_{2.5}$ concentration at $110.0{\mu}g/m^3$ (range: $83.5-138.5{\mu}g/m^3$). When assuming a risk of facility exposure time based upon the results of the surveys for each public facility, the excess cancer risk using the benzo(a)pyrene indicator assessment method was estimated to be $10^{-7}-10^{-6}$ levels for each facility. Based on the risk associated with various TEF values, the excess cancer risk based upon the seven types cancer EPA (1993) and Malcolm & Dobson's (1994) assessment method was estimated to be $10^{-7}-10^{-5}$ for each facility. The excess cancer risk estimated from the TEF EPA (2010) assessment was the highest: $10^{-7}-10^{-4}$ for each facility. This is due to the 10-fold difference between the TEF of dibenzo(a,e)fluoranthene in 2010 and in 1994. The internet cafes where smoking was the clear pollutant showed the highest risk level of $10^{-4}$, which exceeded the World Health Organization's recommended risk of $1{\times}10^{-6}$. All facilities, with the exception of internet cafes, showed a $10^{-6}$ risk level. However, when the TEFs values of the US EPA (2010) were applied, the risk of most facilities in this study exceeded $1{\times}10^{-6}$.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제24권12호
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• pp.1559-1567
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• 2015

This study investigated the association between $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations obtained with portable real-time monitors and those obtained with gravimetric methods in national urban air-quality monitoring sites in Seoul, South Korea. We used the SidePak AM510 Personal Aerosol Monitor (TSI Inc., 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview, MN) and DustTrak DRX 8533 (TSI Inc., 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview, MN) as portable real-time monitors for measuring $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations and compared these values with those measured with the PMS-103 or SEQ 47/50 models operated by Federal Reference Method (FRM) or the European Committee for Standardization(ECS), respectively, in national urban air-quality monitoring sites in Seoul. Measurements were conducted every other day in the winter and spring seasons of 2014. The estimated daily mean concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$ ranged between 13.4 and $161.9{\mu}g/m^3$ using AM 510 and between 22.0 and $156.0{\mu}g/m^3$ using DustTrak. The Spearman correlation coefficient for $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations between AM 510 and gravimetric results was 0.99, and the correlation between DustTrak and gravimetric results was 0.87. The correction factor suggested was 0.42 and 0.29 for AM 510 and DustTrak, respectively. We found that $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations measured with real-time monitors could overestimate true $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations and therefore the application of a correction factor (0.43) is strongly suggested for quantification when Real-time monitors were operated of $PM_{2.5}$ levels at urban atmospheric environment of South Korea.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2010

A quantitative single particle analytical technique, denoted low-Z particle electron probe X-ray microanalysis (low-Z particle EPMA), was applied to characterize particulate matters collected at two underground subway stations, Jegidong and Yangje stations, in Seoul, Korea. To clearly identify the source of the indoor aerosols in the subway stations, four sets of samples were collected at four different locations within the subway stations: in the tunnel; at the platform; near the ticket office; nearby outdoors. Aerosol samples collected on stages 2 and 3 ($D_p$: $10-2.5\;{\mu}m$ and $2.5-1.0\;{\mu}m$, respectively) in a 3-stage Dekati $PM_{10}$ impactor were investigated. Samples were collected during summertime in 2009. The major chemical species observed in the subway particle samples were Fe-containing, carbonaceous, and soil-derived particles, and secondary aerosols such as nitrates and sulfates. Among them, Fe-containing particles were the most popular. The tunnel samples contained 85-88% of Fe-containing particles, with the abundance of Fe-containing particles decreasing as the distances of sampling locations from the tunnel increased. The Fe-containing subway particles were generated mainly from mechanical wear and friction processes at rail-wheel-brake interfaces. Carbonaceous, soil-derived, and secondary nitrate and/or sulfate particles observed in the underground subway particles likely flowed in from the outdoor environment by human activities and the air-exchange between the subway system and the outdoors. In addition, since the platform screen doors (PSDs) limit air-mixing between the tunnel and the platform, samples collected at the platform at the Yangjae station (with PSDs) showed a marked decrease in the relative abundances of Fe-containing particles compared to the Jegidong station (without PSDs).

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2010

The purpose of this study is to assess the level of fungi concentration in the university laboratories in Seoul, Korea, and to investigate factors contributing to these concentrations. The samples were taken from three spots in each laboratory; the top of sink, the center of laboratory, and the front of ventilation system, i.e fume hood at the chemical laboratory and clean bench/biosafety cabinet at the microbial laboratory. Air samples were collected using the single-stage Anderson sampler (Quick Take 30) at a flow rate of 28.3 l/min for 5 min on nutrient media in Petri-dishes located on the impactor. Fifty-two air samples were collected from 19 different laboratories (13 microbiology laboratories, 6 chemistry laboratories) in the university, and concentrations of airborne fungi showed no significant difference (p>0.05) between microbiology and chemistry laboratory, and also no significant difference at three locations (sink, center, front of ventilation system) in microbiology and chemistry laboratories. Average concentrations of fungi in 19 laboratories ranged from 7 to 459 cfu/$m^3$, with an overall Geometric Mean of 52 cfu/$m^3$. Airborne fungi concentrations of 6 samples (12 %) exceeded 150 cfu/$m^3$, the guideline of WHO. The ratios of Indoor/Outdoor for airborne fungi ranged from 0.2 to 4.8 (mean = 1.6). Related factors were measured such as relative humidity, temperature, and laboratory area. Temperature and laboratory area showed no significant relations to concentrations of airborne fungi except for relative humidity in the laboratory Concentrations of fungi were significant different (p<0.01) between rainy or cloudy and sunny. However, there was no significant difference between general ventilation and nongeneral ventilation.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.213-220
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• 2016

본 연구의 목적은 열대 지방에서 사용되는 특수목적 자동차용 에어컨 시스템의 냉방성능 특성을 고찰하는 것이다. 이를 위하여 R-134a를 사용하는 듀얼 냉동사이클을 구성하였고 냉매량 및 실내온도를 변화시켜가면서 냉방성능을 비교하였다. 외기온도 $40.0^{\circ}C$에서 듀얼 냉동사이클의 실내 냉각속도 및 압축비(토출압력) 등을 고려하여 최적 냉매량을 1.5kg으로 선정하였다. 실내온도가 증가할수록 냉방부하가 증가하여 $25.0^{\circ}C$에서 $32.5^{\circ}C$로 실내온도를 높일 경우 $15.0^{\circ}C$에 도달하는데 걸리는 시간은 86.5% 증가하였고, $32.5^{\circ}C$에서 $40.0^{\circ}C$로 증가할 경우 38.1% 증가하였다. 또한, 실내온도가 $25.0^{\circ}C$에서 $40.0^{\circ}C$로 증가할수록 냉방용량은 19.1 kW에서 20.5 kW로 7.3% 증가했으나 냉방성능(COP)는 4.67에서 5.1로 7.0%감소하였다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.76-86
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• 2014

Purpose: The objective of this study was to measure emissions of gases (ammonia ($NH_3$), hydrogen sulfide ($H_2S$) and carbon dioxide ($CO_2$)), volatile organic compounds (VOC) and odor from two shallow pit pig nursery rooms. Gas and odor reduction practices for swine operations based on the literature were also discussed. Methods: This study was conducted for 60 days at a commercial swine nursery facility which consisted of four identical rooms with mechanical ventilations. Two rooms (room 1 (R1) and room 2 (R2)) with different pig numbers and ventilation rates were used in this study. The pig manure from both the R1 and R2 were characterized. Indoor/outdoor temperatures, ventilation rates/duration, $NH_3$, $H_2S$, $CO_2$, and VOC concentrations of the ventilation air were measured periodically (3-5 times/week). Odor concentrations of the ventilations were measured two times on two days. Three different types of gas and odor reduction practices (diet control, chemical method, and biological method) were discussed in this study. Results: The volatile solids to total solids ratio (VS/TS) and crude protein (CP) value of pig manure indicated the pig manure had high potential for gas and odor emissions. The $NH_3$, $H_2S$, $CO_2$ and VOC concentrations were measured in the ranges of 1.0-13.3, 0.1-5.7, 1600-3000 and 0.0-1.83 ppm, respectively. The $NH_3$ concentrations were found significantly higher than $H_2S$ concentrations for both rooms. The odor concentrations were measured in the range of $2853-4432OU_E/m^3$. There was significant difference in odor concentrations between the two rooms which was due to difference in pig numbers and ventilation duration. The literature studies showed that simultaneous use of dietary control and biofiltration practices will be more effective and environmentally friendly for gas and odor reductions from pig barns. Conclusions: The gas and odor concentrations measured in the ventilation air from the pig rooms indicate an acute need for using gas and odor mitigation technologies. Adopting diet control and biofiltration practices simultaneously could be the best option for mitigating gas and odor emissions from pig barns.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.249-258
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• 2015

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the correlations between the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) and cytokines among elementary school children in an industrial city, Ulsan, South Korea, and to identify major environmental risk factors associated with AR prevalence. Methods: We conducted a case-control study in June 2009 and February 2010 in order to evaluate the relationship between AR and related cytokines. Data on physician-treated prevalence over the past 12 months and potential risk factors for AR were compiled through a questionnaire from a survey of 339 schoolchildren living in different urban environments. Logistic regression analysis was carried out with propensity score matched data (n=180) to assess the influences of cytokines (IL-13, IL-33, IL-4 and IL-5) on AR prevalence and to determine which environmental factors affected AR. Results: In univariate analysis, the AR prevalence was influenced by family history of AR (mother and siblings), environmental factors (odor condition and irritated symptoms of air pollution), and indoor allergens (D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus). The t-test demonstrated that eosinophils, Immunoglobulin E (IgE), and interleukins (IL-13 and IL-5) were statistically significantly different according to treatment of allergic rhinitis over the preceeding 12 months. The results of the multiple logistic regression analysis showed that a statistically significant association between several factors (such as irritated symptoms of air pollution (OR 4.075, CI 1.735-9.568), IL-13 (OR 0.825, CI 0.734-0.928), odor condition (OR 2.409, CI 0.908-6.389), and AR history of siblings (OR 2.217, CI 0.999-4.921)) and the prevalence of AR was found after adjusting for confounders. Conclusion: These results suggest that AR prevalence is significantly associated with cytokine level, genetic background, and outdoor environmental factors. Although living in a polluted area and genetic background can contribute to an increased risk of childhood AR, cytokine level should be considered as an important factor in the treatment of AR in the last 12 months.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.73-84
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• 2009

화순 운주사 석조불감(보물 제797호)은 고려시대 양식을 갖추고 있는 석조문화재로서 우리나라에서 유래를 찾아볼 수 없는 거대한 석조불감이다. 남쪽과 북쪽의 감실 내부에는 각각의 불상이 등을 맞대고 있는 쌍배 좌상의 독특한 양식을 보이고 있어 역사적, 미술사적 및 학술적으로 높은 평가를 받고 있다. 그러나 이 석조불감은 특별한 보호시설 없이 옥외에 노출되어 장기간 풍화를 받아 다양한 훼손양상이 복합적으로 나타나고 있다. 따라서 상대적인 훼손 및 환경적 요인을 분석하기 위해 석조불감 내부와 외부의 온도분포와 상대습도를 일년간 모니터링 하였다. 이 결과, 석조불감의 기온 및 상대습도 연중변화는 일정한 변동률의 폭으로 증감을 반복하며 기온은 계절에 따라 상승과 감소의 경향을 뚜렷이 보이는 반면, 상대습도는 사계절 모두 높은 습도를 유지하는 것으로 나타났다. 석조불감의 내부는 높은 상대습도로 인해 표면 결로현상이 나타나고 있으며 이는 봄, 여름 및 겨울철에 관찰된다 특히 여름철은 봄과 겨울철의 합보다도 2배정도 높게 나타나며, 기온이 높고 상대습도가 거의 100%에서 일정하게 유지되므로 결로현상이 오랫동안 암석 표면에 지속되어 구성광물을 용해시키고 표면을 변질시켜 화학적 풍화를 촉진시킬 것으로 판단된다. 따라서 이 석조불감의 보존을 위해 결로현상에 영향을 미치는 상대습도의 저감방안이 필요한 것으로 나타났다.

• 토지주택연구
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2021

외부 차양장치는 대표적인 여름철 일사조절 장치이다. 특히 냉방부하가 높은 업무용 건물에 적합한 기술로 인식되어왔다. 그러나 본 연구에서는 차양장치의 냉방부하 저감뿐만 아니라 난방부하 저감 효과를 검증하기 위한 실험을 수행하였다. 이를 위해 겨울철 야간 천공복사냉각에 따른 영향을 중심으로 일반 창호, 롤 블라인드, 외부 차양장치를 대상으로 실험을 수행하였으며, 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 외부 차양장치가 적용된 경우 유리 내·외표면 온도차는 평균 11.8℃로 차양장치가 없는 경우의 14.6℃ 보다 평균 2.8℃ 낮은 온도차를 나타냈으며, 이는 천공복사에 의한 열교환으로 차양 표면온도가 외기온도보다 낮은 시간때에 발생한다. 한편, 롤 블라인드는 내부 중공층의 평균온도보다 0.8℃ 낮은 온도를 나타냈으며 이 또한 투과체를 통과한 천공복사가 롤 블라인드 표면과 열교환이 이뤄졌기 때문이다. 유리 외부 표면온도만을 고려하면 약 3℃ 이상의 온도 상승이 예상된다. 그리고 차양장치가 없는 경우 일반적인 온도구배를 나타내고 있었다. 한편 남동향과 남서향에 외부 차양장치가 설치되었을 때 남서향의 외측 유리 표면온도가 더 낮게 나타나는 특징이 있다. 이 결과는 천공복사에 의한 냉방 저감 효과를 정량화할 수는 없지만 적어도 타당성은 확인할 수 있었다. 향후 연구에서는 천공복사 냉각과 에너지 소비 사이의 상관관계를 조사하고 외부 차양장치의 난방에너지 절감 효과에 대한 독립 챔버 실험을 진행할 계획이다.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.12-21
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• 2019

다양한 운동장 포장재료(인조잔디, 천연잔디, 마사토)가 인간 열 환경에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 초 가을철 미기후자료(기온, 습도, 풍속, 태양 및 지구복사에너지)를 측정하여 비교분석하여 보았다. 그 결과, 포장재료에 따른 기온, 습도, 풍속은 평균적으로 차이가 크지 않았으며, 평균복사온도에서 가장 큰 차이를 보여주었다. 태양복사에너지에서는 태양복사에너지 반사율(알베도)이 가장 높았던 천연잔디에서, 지구복사에너지에서는 지표면 온도가 가장 높았던 인조잔디에서 가장 높은 복사에너지를 인체에 보내는 것으로 나타났다. 인간 열환경지수 PET에서는 인조잔디>마사토>천연잔디 순으로 나타났으며, 천연잔디포장이 인조잔디포장보다 최대 2/3 단계 평균적으로 1/2 단계 낮은 열환경을, 마사토 포장은 인조잔디포장보다 최대 2/3 단계 평균적으로 1/3 단계 낮은 열환경을 조성할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다. 천연잔디포장은 마사토 포장에 비해 최대 1/3 단계 낮은 열환경을 조성할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다. UTCI에서는 PET보다 더 작은 차이를 보이는 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로, 운동장을 포함한 옥외공간 설계 시 계획단계에서부터 재료 선정에 신중을 기하여야 할 것이다.