• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2008년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.352-357
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• 2008

Using the artificial sun, namely the BIOSUN, we can control the sun light according to the latitude and longitude and for the seasonal changes and apply that to subway stations. By doing this, we can expect three effects, a. allowing the plants to grow inside the stations which will in turn contribute to improving air purity, controlling humidity, and reducing dust for pleasant environment, b. pleasant environment will foster positive emotional responses of the passengers and that would increase the satisfaction, and c. fostering good service for the citizenry and establishing an environmental friendly image of the Seoul Metro Subway System. The purpose of this thesis paper is to contemplate on the uses of the artificial sun powered by the microprocessor of a Light Emitting Diode (LED) in controlling the light and how the light can be utilized in facilitating photosynthesis that would allow plants to grow inside subway stations.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.167-181
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• 2024

The soil-structure relative stiffness is a key factor affecting the seismic response of underground structures. It is of great significance to study the soil-structure relative stiffness for the soil-structure interaction and the seismic disaster reduction of subway stations. In this paper, the dynamic shear modulus ratio and damping ratio of an inhomogeneous soft soil site under different buried depths which were obtained by a one-dimensional equivalent linearization site response analysis were used as the input parameters in a 2D finite element model. A visco-elasto-plastic constitutive model based on the Mohr-Coulomb shear failure criterion combined with stiffness degradation was used to describe the plastic behavior of soil. The damage plasticity model was used to simulate the plastic behavior of concrete. The horizontal and vertical relative stiffness ratios of soil and structure were defined to study the influence of relative stiffness on the seismic response of subway stations in inhomogeneous soft soil. It is found that the compression damage to the middle columns of a subway station with a higher relative stiffness ratio is more serious while the tensile damage is slighter under the same earthquake motion. The relative stiffness has a significant influence on ground surface deformation, ground acceleration, and station structure deformation. However, the effect of the relative stiffness on the deformation of the bottom slab of the subway station is small. The research results can provide a reference for seismic fortification of subway stations in the soft soil area.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.176-184
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• 2019

Objective: This study aims to characterize airborne radon and thoron levels ($Bq/m^3$) generated from working environments in three subway stations in Seoul. Method: A radon and thoron detector (EQF3220) was used to monitor real-time airborne radon and thoron levels ($Bq/m^3$) and their daughters ($Bq/m^3$) every two hours. They were monitored not only in the driver's cabin of seven circulation lines, but also three offices, platforms, and water pump reservoirs in the three stations. Results: The average levels of radon and thoron were $67.9Bq/m^3$ (range; $7.2-619.4Bq/m^3$) and $44.4Bq/m^3$ (range; $4.3-819.2Bq/m^3$), respectively. Notably, higher than legal airborne radon levels ($600Bq/m^3$) were frequently monitored in the driver's cabin of seven circulation lines. Airborne radon levels monitored in the platforms and administrative offices were found to be over $100Bq/m^3$. The average equilibrium factors (F) were 0.12 and 0.06, respectively. The percentages detected were found to be 84.9 for radon and 72.4 for thoron, respectively. Conclusions: Significant airborne radon and thoron levels were frequently found to be generated in subway facilities including water reservoirs, platforms and driver's cabins. Further study is necessary to thoroughly investigate airborne radon and thoron in all subway stations and to devise proper measures.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.69-77
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• 2024

In this study, the performance of air cleaners installed in subway stations was evaluated using field test method and chamber test method in accordance with the standard for air cleaner. Also, the air filter maintenance period was examined by the performance reduction of air cleaners with respect to the air filter usage period. From the field tests, the clean air delivery rate (CADR) of air cleaners with filter in use was about 85% on average compared to the ones with new filter. The main factor of CADR reduction was not the decrease of filter efficiency but the decrease of airflow rate. The chamber test results shows that the CADR of air cleaners decreased with the usage time, but the proper filter replacement can make the CADR keep about 95% of the certified CADR. The expected filter replacement cycle measured by the field test method was calculated to be approximately 3.35 months (100 days). However, the replacement cycle was a large difference between 1.2 and 6.6 months with the different stations. Therefore, the replacement cycle should be individually investigated for each station. The use of air cleaners must be effective in reducing fine dust in subway stations. For more effective air quality management in subway stations, additional researches is necessary to define the appropriate capacity of HVAC system and air cleaner, and related maintenance for each station.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.13-18
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• 2023

A subway station is a prominent multi-purpose facility where the quantitative management of fine dust, generated by various factors, is conducted. Recently, eco-friendly air purification methods using air-purifying plants are being discussed, with the focus on biofiltration through vegetation. Previous research in this field has confirmed the reduction effects of transition metals such as Fe, which have been identified as harmful to human health. This study aimed to identify the sources of fine dust dispersion within subway stations and derive an efficient operational strategy for air-purifying plants that takes into account the behavior characteristics of fine dust within multi-purpose facilities. The experiment monitored regional fine dust levels through IAQ stations established based on prior research. Also, the data was analyzed through time-series and correlation analyses by linking it with passenger counts at subway stations and the frequency of train stops. Furthermore, to consider energy efficiency, we conducted component-specific power consumption monitoring. Through this study, we were able to derive the optimal operational strategy for air-purifying plants based on time-series comprehensive analysis data and confirm significant energy efficiency.

• 한국경제지리학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.343-357
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• 2012

수도권 지하철 시스템은 지하철 역을 결절점으로 하고 이들을 연결하는 선로를 간선으로 구성한 그래프로 표현할 수 있다. 본 논문에서 서울 수도권 지하철 시스템의 통행흐름을 바탕으로 그래프를 거의 비슷한 그룹들로 분할하여 지하철역들의 분류와 지하철 승객들의 통행 특성을 연구한다. 그래프의 각 간선을 통과하는 승객수를 교통카드 트랜잭션 데이터베이스에서 추출하여 그 간선의 가중치로 둔다. 그래프 분할 문제는 NP-완전 문제에 속하기 때문에, 본 논문에서 지하철 시스템의 그래프를 분할하기위하여 휴리스틱 알고리즘을 제안한다. 그 휴리스틱 알고리즘은 두 개의 선택 가능한 목적함수들 중에서 하나를 사용하는 데, 첫 번째 목적함수는 다른 그룹들에 속한 결절점들을 연결하는 간선들의 가중치의 합을 최소화하는 것이고 두 번째는 전체 지하철 승객들에 대해 승차역과 하차역이 같은 그룹에 속한 승객들의 비율을 최대화하는 것이다. 실험결과에서 각 그룹에 속한 지하철역들과 간선들을 색깔로 구분하여 지도상에 표시하고 그룹별 기종점 행렬로 지하철 승객들의 통행 특성을 분석한다.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2011년도 정기총회 및 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1335-1341
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• 2011

Conserving clean air and removing contaminants and particular matters accumulated in the ventilation system of the subway stations are key issue for green railway environment. There is no national guideline or industrial regulations to sustain clean duct and ventilation system, which requires rapid reformation of cleaning procedure and system. In fact, accumulated various particular matters and dusts can occur secondary air contamination and become a primary health harm factor for subway passengers. This study investigates various duct cleaning technologies and trends. In additon, effective cleaning method with an automated robot device is proposed. In particular, current dust cleaning technologies and duct cleaning robots are analyzed based on their functions and feasibilities. The proposed design of automated device is expected to save the operating cost of subway HVAC system and sustain clean air environment.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2006년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.912-920
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• 2006

The purpose of this study is to present the design standard for load density in subway station. From the data of electric equipment capacity and electric power consumption for 43 subway stations, current levels of the load density and excess capacity factor were surveyed and analyzed, In addition mean value, standard deviation, maximum value, median value and correlation coefficient were evaluated through excel program. Also it was carried out the regression analysis. The estimation method of load density and design criterion were studied. As a result, load density in this thesis have been proposed : 51.3 $[VA/m^2]$ on the general power load can be a standard value for subway station.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2005년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.42-47
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• 2005

When the train travels quickly, in the center of city subway tunnel the strong wind blows caused by its piston effect, and the train wind blows while train enter the subway station with this effect. The train wind brings unpleasantness which passenger's hair wavering and the skirts of passengers flapping severely, and critical situations to the old and the weak people. It considers seriously like this, the research is meant to find extent of subway train wind influence on the passengers from the part Seoul subway stations.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2008년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1089-1096
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• 2008

The subway in Seoul, Korea has been constructed and operating 8 lines and 265 subway stations since 1974. And now it' been operated in the metropolis like Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Incheon. The subway system is being given a great deal of weight on the public transportation system. It means that the citizens of seoul are getting exposured to the underground environment more and more. As the quality of life is getting better, the desire for a pleasant(healthy) environment has been increased. so we have to study effective environment management plans for the subway, When considering Indoor air pollution as another serious environment problem.