• 한국패류학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2015

The occurrence of 'algal bloom', caused by the mass proliferation of phytoplankton, causes serious problems in streams and lakes in Korea. Therefore, in this study, the phytoplankton filter-feeding trait of Unio douglasiae, a type of freshwater clam, was used to reduce the algal bloom in outdoor water tanks during the summer. This involved the construction of a U. douglasiae cultivation apparatus, wherein 1,000 clams were divided into 8 rectangular baskets arranged in the shape of an empty square. The control tank was manufactured in exactly the same shape within the water tank, but without the addition of clams. The algal bloom-reducing effect of U. douglasiae was confirmed by the measurement of (and comparing between) the water quality at the center and periphery of the test and control cultivation apparatus. Water quality measurements included the measurement of water temperature, pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO) content, and chlorophyll-${\alpha}$ concentrations; the water quality was measured twice a month between June and November 2014.The results of these analyses did not show a significant difference in water quality (temperature, pH, turbidity, DO) between the center and periphery of the test and control tanks. However, the chlorophyll-${\alpha}$ concentration was observed to be much lower at the center of the test tank compared to that at the center and periphery of the control tank, as well as at the periphery of the test tank. This was believed to be a result of the U. douglasiae surrounding the center of the test tank, which prevented the influx of plankton from the periphery. Accordingly, the results of these analyses suggest the possibility that U. douglasiae cultivation could reduce the proliferation of algal blooms in lakes and streams during the summer. In particular, these results indicate possible improvements in U. douglasiae activity (reduction in algal blooms) by their effective arrangement in the water bodies.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.231-242
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• 2010

The objective of study was to determine an optimal location of a float-type curtain weir in Daecheong Reservoir and to assess its effectiveness for the control of algal blooms in the reservoir. CE-QUAL-W2, a laterally averaged two-dimensional hydrodynamic and eutrophication model, was modified to accommodate vertical displacement of the weir according to water surface fluctuation and applied to simulate the reservoir hydrodynamics and water quality changes for the reservoir. The model calibrated in a previous study was updated and validated for different hydrological conditions representing drought year (2008) and normal year (2006) for the study, and adequately simulated the temporal and spatial variations of water temperature, nutrients and algal (Chl-a) concentrations. The effectiveness of curtain weir on the control of algal bloom was evaluated by applying the validated model to 2001 and 2006 assuming 9 scenarios for different installation locations. The reduction rates of algal concentration were placed in the range of 11.2~40.3% and 20.3~56.7% for 2001 and 2006, respectively. Although, the performance of curtain weir was slightly varied for different locations and different hydrological years, overall, the performance was improved as the weir was installed further downstream.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.110-119
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• 2015

The construction of the eight large weirs in the Nakdong River, the second largest river in Korea, caused big changes in the physical environment of the water system. Algal communities and their correlations with environmental factors, mainly nutrients were studied at five weir areas in the Nakdong River from 2010 to 2013. Water quality, hydrodynamics and algal composition were investigated. Results showed that flow velocities were reduced compared with that before weir construction near the areas where are located in the mid and upstreams of the Nakdong River. A seasonal algal community succession was observed and it was mainly correlated with temperature and phosphorus. Diatoms were dominated from winter to spring months and massive diatomic blooms of Stephanodiscus sp. occurred early in March during survey period. Cyanobacterial blooms of Microcystis sp. occurred from July to September 2013 and was preceded by the lower total phosphorus concentration of $0.05mg\;L^{-1}$. The correlations between total phosphorus concentrations and algal abundances were not significant during the survey periods. However, significant correlation with cyanobacteria was found in the period of weir construction after only at the GG survey site and blooms periods of 7 times in the survey sites, and its correlation coefficients were 0.53 (p<0.001) and 0.42 (p<0.01) respectively. When algal bloom was observed, partially low nutrient concentration was observed in the Nakdong River. In conclusion, partially low nutrient concentration which may result from algal bloom was observed, and we presume it caused the reduction of algal abundunces.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.268-275
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• 2013

대청호의 추동과 문의수역에 설치된 수중폭기시설의 수질 개선 및 조류저감 효과를 평가하기 위하여, 폭기시설의 영향지점과 대조지점에서 시설의 가동 전 후 수질을 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 폭기지점과 대조지점에서 수심에 따른 수온 및 용존산소의 농도 차이는 거의 없었으며, 조류의 주요 성장인자인 총인과 총질소의 농도도 거의 차이가 없었다. 이러한 결과로부터 추동과 문의수역에서 폭기시설에 의한 수체 순환 및 영양염류 저감 효과가 크지 않은 것으로 판단되었다. 하절기에 심층의 총인 농도가 매우 높았으며, 이는 오염된 퇴적물로부터 용출되었거나 강우에 의해 외부로부터 유입된 것으로 판단되었다. 이 시기에 폭기시설을 가동할 경우 총인이 확산되어 조류의 성장을 촉진시킬 수 있으므로, 폭기시설의 가동 시기를 결정할 때 이를 고려하여야 한다.

• 환경생물
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2015

전세계적으로 2000년대 이후로 남조류에 의한 녹조의 발생이 증가하고 있으며, 이와 관련된 환경 문제가 공중건강을 위협하고 인간 활동을 제한하고 있다. 1970년대 캐나다의 호수를 중심으로 수행된 다년간의 현장 연구를 통하여, 녹조발생의 핵심적인 영양 제한인자로 인이 제시되었고, 인 저감에 대한 수계 관리가 진행되었다. 그러나 2000년대 이후, 대형 담수수계에서 특히 Microcystis에 의한 녹조 현상에서는 인뿐만 아니라 질소가 남조류 녹조 발생에 미치는 영향이 부각되고 있다. 한국의 담수 수계에서도 이와 비슷한 남조류에 의한 위해성 녹조 번성 특징을 갖고 있으므로, 이러한 패러다임의 변화는 국내 담수수계의 영양염류 관리에서 중요한 의미를 갖는다. 최근 국제적인 관련 연구를 통하여, 위해성 남조류 번성을 막기 위해 제안된 방법은 다음과 같다. 1) 질소와 인을 함께 관리하는 전략, 2) 폐수의 수집 및 처리, 3) 호소 유입수의 사전처리, 4) 저니의 준설, 5) 체류시간의 단축, 6) 조류의 효율적 회수법, 7) 조류의 침강 및 응집 등이 제시되고 있다. 추가적으로 남조류의 생태학적 특성에 기반한 지속가능하고 통합적인 담수수계의 녹조 관리기법이 수립되어야 한다. 녹조를 유발하는 남조류는 척결되어야 할 생물체가 아니라, 담수 수계에 필수적인 미생물 구성원이기 때문이다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.641-647
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• 2013

We installed mesocosms including zooplankton, fishs, artificial marshy land and aquatic macrophytes in Kyoungan stream to study the reduction effects of algae from Sep. 16 to Oct. 28, 2011. The control tendency of phytoplankton taxa was compared by analyzing community structure and dominant species in each mesocosm. Under the condition where Bluegill was absent, Daphnia similoides showed good effect of algal control since it has large food area and has high grazing pressure. Bluegill selectively preys upon large zooplankton, Daphnia similoides, as it also preys on small zooplanktons that flow in. In condition that Bluegill was absent, Daphnia similoides preyed selectively large phytoplankton (Cryptomonas ovata). Due to the shading of light, removal of nutrients and providing refuge for small zooplanktons, aquatic macrophytes and artificial marshy land showed high level of algal control. In corrals with aquatic macrophytes and artificial marshy land, the dominancy of genus Coelastrum and Pediastrum, which are difficult for small zooplanktons to feed on, relatively increased. In conclusion, under conditions of small number of predators such as Bluegill, Daphnia similoides is thought to be useful in algal bloom; however, when lots of predators are present, using small sized zooplanktons along with artificial marshy land and aquatic macrophytes is thought to be more useful than using large zooplanktons.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.25-39
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• 2012

This study was aimed to assess the effects of additional installation of two different types of weirs, one is a curtain-type weir and another is a submerged-type weir, on the control of algal growth in Daechung Reservoir. A two-dimensional(2D) coupled hydrodynamic and eutrophication model that can accommodate vertical movement of the curtain weir following the water surface variations was verified using field data obtained in two distinctive hydrological years; dry(2008) and wet(2010). The model adequately simulated the temporal and spatial variations of water temperature, nutrients and algal(Chl-a) concentrations during the periods. The effectiveness of curtain weir on the control of algal bloom was evaluated by applying the model to 2001(dry year) and 2010 assuming 6 different scenarios according to installation locations. The curtain weirs that already installed at 3, 5, 7 sites(scenario C-2) showed significant effect on the control of algal growth in the reservoir; the reduction rates of algal concentration were placed in the range of 7.5~31.5% and 9.1~44.9% for 2001 and 2010, respectively. However the simulation results revealed that additional installation of curtain weirs(scenario C-3~C-6) in the bay area (choosori) have marginal effect. The effectiveness of submerged weir was evaluated against 2010 assuming 7 different scenarios according to installation locations, but all scenarios(S-1~S-7) showed neglectable or negative effect on the control of algal growth.

• 환경생물
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.233-242
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• 2013

Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are not only the first oxygenic organisms on earth but also the foremost primary producers in aquatic environment. Massive growth of cyanobacteria, in eutrophic waters, usually changes the water colour to green and is called as algal (cyanobacterial) bloom or green tide. Cyanobacterial blooms are a result of high levels of primary production by certain species such as Microcystis sp., Anabaena sp., Oscillatoria sp., Aphanizomenon sp. and Phormidium sp. These cyanobacterial species can produce hepatotoxins or neurotoxins as well as malodorous compounds like geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB). In order to solve the nationwide problem of hazardous cyanobacterial blooms in Korea, the following technically and strategically sound approaches need to be developed. 1) As a long-term strategy, reduction of the nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen in our water bodies to below permitted levels. 2) As a short term strategy, field application of combination of already established bloom remediation techniques. 3) Development of emerging convergence technologies based on information and communication technology (ICT), environmental technology (ET) and biotechnology (BT). 4) Finally, strengthening education and creating awareness among students, public and industry for effective reduction of pollution discharge. Considering their ecological roles, a complete elimination of cyanobacteria is not desirable. Hence a holistic approach mentioned above in combination to addressing the issue from a social perspective with cooperation from public, government, industry, academic and research institutions is more pragmatic and desirable management strategy.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제37권10호
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• pp.563-572
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• 2015

본 연구는 영산강 수계 승촌보에서 시행되었던 조류배제를 위한 다기능보 운영 사례를 대상으로, 3차원 모델링을 통한 효과 분석을 목적으로 수행되었다. 2013년 5월 영산강 승촌보 구간에서 녹조류 Eudorina sp.가 대량 발생하였으며, 집적된 녹조의 배제를 위하여 서로 다른 방법으로 두 차례에 걸쳐 플러싱 방류를 시행하였다. 조류 발생의 공간적 분포에 대한 상세분석과 이해를 위해 고해상도의 3차원 모형 ELCOM-CAEDYM을 적용하여 1개월 동안의 수질과 chl-a 분포를 모의하였다. 모델링 결과 ELCOM-CAEDYM 모형은 실제 조류의 발생 패턴을 우수하게 모의하였으며, 저비용으로 조류 발생에 대한 고해상도의 공간적인 데이터를 재생산 하는데 적합할 것으로 판단되었다. 모델링 결과를 이용하여 두 가지 방법의 플러싱 방류 CASE를 분석한 결과, 가동보를 이용하여 플러싱 방류를 실시한 CASE1의 경우 서창교~황룡강 합류지점에 발생하였던 조류는 가동보 운영에 의하여 빠르게 하류로 이동되었으나, 이후 방류량이 감소하면서 보 내에 잔류하였던 것으로 분석되었다. 반면, 소수력발전을 중단하고 고정보를 통한 월류를 실시한 CASE2는 비교적 배제 효과가 크게 나타나 대부분의 조류가 플러싱되어 감소된 것을 관측 자료와 모델링 결과로서 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.210-224
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• 2003

황산염 환원은 혐기성 해양환경에서 황산염 환원 박테리아가 진행시키는 미생물 반응이다. 황산염 환원 반응은 저층으로 공급되는 유기물 분해의 상당 부분을 담당하며, 이때 발생되는 황화가스의 독성 및 주변 금속과의 높은 반응성, 그리고 유기물 분해시 유리되는 무기 영양염들의 수층 용출 등으로 인해 연안생태계 내의 생물 다양성 및 생지화학적 물질의 순환경로에서 중요한 역할을 한다 여러 해양환경의 퇴적토에서 보고 된 황산염 환원율과 이에 영향을 미치는 주요한 환경요인들에 대해 정리한 결과, 공급되는 유기물과 여러 전자수용체들(산소, 질산염, 산화 철, 망간 등)의 분포가 황산염 환원율 및 유기물 분해시 황산염 환원의 상대적 중요성에 직접 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다 아울러 전자수용체의 분포와 유기물의 양과 질을 조절하는 요인으로서 온도, 식생의 유무, 생물교란의 영향에 대해 토의하였다. 끝으로, 우리나라와 같이 갯벌이 발달되고, 유기물 부하가 높은 인공양식장의 가동, 부영양화 등으로 인해 혐기성 환경과 적조의 발생빈도가 점증하는 상황에서 유기(오염)물 분해과정과 영양염 순환 경로를 보다 잘 이해하기 위해서 황산염 환원을 중심으로 한 다양한 혐기성 미생물 생태연구가 중요함을 제안한다.