• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제35권12호
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• pp.3637-3641
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• 2014

In this study, we analyzed the toxicity of mixtures of dimethylformamide (DMF) and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or DMF and toluene (TOL) and predicted their toxicity using quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR). A QSAR model for single substances and mixtures was analyzed using multiple linear regression (MLR) by taking into account the statistical parameters between the observed and predicted $EC_{50}$. After preprocessing, the best subsets of descriptors in the learning methods were determined using a 5-fold cross-validation method. Significant differences in physico-chemical properties such as boiling point (BP), specific gravity (SG), Reid vapor pressure (rVP), flash point (FP), low explosion limit (LEL), and octanol/water partition coefficient (Pow) were observed between the single substances and the mixtures. The $EC_{50}$ of the mixture of DMF and TOL was significantly lower than that of DMF. The mixture toxicity was directly related to the mixing ratio of TOL and MEK (MLR $EC_{50}$ equation = $1.76997-1.12249{\times}TOL+1.21045{\times}MEK$), as well as to SG, VP, and LEL (MLR equation $EC_{50}=15.44388-19.84549{\times}SG+0.05091{\times}VP+1.85846{\times}LEL$). These results show that QSAR-based models can be used to quantitatively predict the toxicity of mixtures used in manufacturing industries.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.21-31
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• 1997

Toluene, n-hexane, and methyl ethyl ketone(MEK) were exposed to the activated carbon fiber(ACF) and 3M(Model 3500) diffusive samplers under low and high humidity levels. In order to evaluate these two samplers, the sampling capacity, sampling rate, reverse diffusion, and storage stability were obtained. At low humidity level($8{\pm}3%RH$), the adsorption amount of all three organic vapors to the ACF diffusive sampler showed a positive linear relationship up to 8 hours. However, at high humidity level($90{\pm}5%RH$), n-hexane and MEK maintained a positive linear relationship up to 1.5 hrs, but decreased in their adsorption amounts afterwards. On the other hand, the adsorption amount of n-hexane, MEK, and toluene to 3M diffusive sampler showed almost a positive linear relationship up to 8 hours at both humidity levels. At low humidity level, there was almost no reverse diffusion for both 3M and ACF diffusive samplers. However, when the ACF diffusive sampler was used at high humidity level, there was about 52.63% of MEK sample loss and about 92.59% of n-hexane sample loss. The storage stabilities of the ACF and 3M diffusive samplers were both relative stable except for MEK. In the case of MEK, the difference between the analysis of the organic vapor right after the sampling and that of 3 weeks later at room temperature was 45% for the ACF diffusive sampler and 18% for the 3M diffusive sampler. Since the storage stability of the samples stored in a refrigerator was relatively stable, they need to be refrigerated until the analysis is done.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.281-292
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• 2014

Objectives: The aim of this case study is to verify the chemical exposure reductions for various chemicals by substituting the ingredients of raw materials in a polyurethane(PU) foaming industry. The PU foaming process was making various passenger car seats from chemicals such as toluene diisocinate(TDI), methylene bisphenyl isocyanate(MDI) and polyols. Methods: Basic process data and workers' health effects could be gathered by interviewing managers and reviewing previous exposure monitoring data. Amine, aldehyde and isocyanate chemicals were analyzed following the NIOSH-NMAM. Area sampling methods rather than personal sampling were introduced for this field investigation. Results: Two amines, triethylene diamine(TEDA) and N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-1,6- hexanediamine(TMHDA) were identified in raw polyol, cured PU foam and air. The average concentrations of TEDA and TMHDA showd less than 1 ppm by area sampling; however, that caused halovision among workers in PU-PAD process. Aldehydes and isocyanates were detected in the air while the concentrations were relatively low compare to occupational exposure limits. Successful raw material substitution from nonreactive amine to reactive amine could reduces air-borne amine and aldehyde levels by about 70%. Halovision had been disappeared successfully in the process. Conclusions: Several amines caused halovision among workers in PU-PAD process, especially during summer season in spite of relatively low levels. Combination of reactive amines into urethane foam could reduced vapor generation into air, which resulted in the elimination of eye troubles in the process.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.339-349
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 활성탄을 대체하는 소재로서 재생이 용이하고 열적 안정성이 높은 DAY (Dealuminated Y-type) 제올라이트를 제조하였다. 원료물질로는 NaY 제올라이트를 이용하였으며, 이온교환, 소성, 수증기처리, 산처리의 단계를 거쳐 DAY 제올라이트를 제조하였다. 이때 결정성을 유지하면서 높은 Si/Al ratio를 얻기 위하여 소성 온도, 시간 및 수증기 처리 시간에 변화를 주었다. 또한 제조한 DAY 제올라이트, 원료 물질인 NaY 제올라이트 및 상용 제올라이트인 HISIV 1000에 대하여 상대습도 50%의 공기 흐름 중에서 VOCs 들에 대한 흡착 실험을 하였다. $520^{\circ}C$에서 4시간 소성 및 7시간의 수증기처리를 통해 제조한 DAY 제올라이트는 결정성이 유지되었고, Si/Al ratio는 80.4이였다. 수분흡착특성은 NaY 제올라이트의 10% 정도로 소수성을 나타내었다. 상용 DAY 제올라이트인 HISIV 1000과 비교한 결과 극성이 강한 MEK에 대해서는 0.8배 정도의 흡착용량을 보였으나, 무극성이거나 극성이 약한 toluene과 EA에 대해서 각각 1.6배, 1.3배 정도 높은 흡착 용량을 보였다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.208-223
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• 1994

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of diffusive(or passive) sampler in measuring airbone organic solvents. Diffusive samplers are generally simple in construction and do not require power for operation. The efficiency of the diffusive samplers has not sufficiently been investigated in Korea. Three types of samplers were studied in this study. The sampling and analytical results by passive samplers were compared with results by charcoal tube method recommended by NIOSH(National Institute for Occupational Safty and Health). The following characteristics are identified and studied as critical to the performance passive monitors; recovery, reverse diffusion, storage stability, accuracy and precision, face velocity and humidity, n-Hexane, TCE(trichloroethylene) and toluene were used as test vapors. A dynamic vapor exposure system consisting of organic vapor generator and sampling chamber for evaluating diffusive samplers are made. The results of the study are summarized as follows. 1. NIOSH recommands that the overall accuracy of a sampling method in the range of 0.5 to 2.0 times the occupational health standard should be ${\pm}25$ percent for 95 percent confidence level. Among three types of diffusive samplers, sampler A has permeation membrane and samplers Band C have diffusive areas, samplers A and B met the criterion that overall accuracy for 95% confidence level of the samplers were within ${\pm}25$ percent of the reference value. Sampler C had overall accuracy ${\pm}9.6%$ and ${\pm}11.8%$ in hexane and TCE, respectively. The concentration of toluene was overestimated in sampler C with overall accuracy of ${\pm}43.9%$. 2. The desorption efficiencies of diffusive samplers were 96-107%. 3. There was no significant sampe loss during four weeks of storage both with and without refrigeration. 4. There was no significant reverse diffusion, when the samplers were exposure to clean air for 2 hours after sampling for 2 hours at the level of 2 TLY. 5. In case of 8 hours sampling, relative differences(RD) of concentrations between charcoal tube method and diffusive method were 15-39%, 13-46%, and 4-35% for sampler A, B and C, respectively. The performance was poor in 8 hours sampling for multiple substance monitors. 6. At high velocity(100 cm/sec), samplers B and C overestimated the concentrations of organic vapors, and sampler A with permeation membrance gave better results. 7. At 80% relative humidity, samplers showed no siginificant effect. Low humidity also did not affect the diffusive samplers.

• 한국토양환경학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.101-114
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• 1998

토양오염 정화방법의 하나인 토양증기추출법 (soil vapor extraction, SVE) 은 오염된 토양에 진공 또는 가압의 공기를 공급하여 연속적인 공기 흐름을 유도함으로써 토양의 기공에 잔류하는 유해화합물의 증발을 촉진하여 오염물질을 제거하는 공정이다. 본 연구에서는 토양증기추출법의 효율에 영향을 주는 인자들 가운데에서 토양의 수분함량과 오염물질의 종류가 오염물질의 제거효율에 미치는 영향에 대하여 실험연구를 수행하였다. 인공토양으로 미세기공이 없는 glass bead, sand, 그리고 미세기공이 많고 흡착능이 강한 molecular sieve가 사용되었으며, 오염물질로는 톨루엔, 메틸에틸케톤, 트리클로로에틸렌이 사용되었다. 본 연구에서는 오염물질의 탈착실험을 180분 이내로 수행하였으며, 이 범위 내에서는 인공토양으로부터의 유기화합물 탈착 현상에서 제거효율과 기공부피수, 각각에 로그를 취하였을 때 선형적 특성이 나타났다. 여기에서 기공부피수란 반응기를 통과한 공기의 부피를 기공부피로 나눈 것이다. 세 가지 유기화합물 모두 수분함량이 0%일 때 가장 낮은 제거속도를 보였으며 일정량의 수분이 포함됨으로써 유기화합물 제거에 필요한 기공부피수가 현저히 줄어듦을 관찰할 수 있었다. 또한, 트리클로로에틸렌과 같이 밀도가 큰 유기화합물의 제거를 위해서는 많은 양의 기공부피수가 소요되며 따라서 작업시간이 매우 길어지게 되므로, 토양증기추출법 외에 다른 정화방법을 함께 사용하여야 한다. 또한 인공토양의 특성에 따른 유기화합물의 탈착현상에 대하여 조사하였으며, 미세기공의 유무가 오염물질의 탈착속도에 미치는 영향이 톨루엔과 메틸에틸케톤에서 상이하게 나타났음을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 연구결과는 정화대상지역의 토양특성, 오염물질 등에 대한 조사를 시행한 후 SVE를 이용한 적절한 정화방법을 설계하는데 기초자료로 이용할 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.134-152
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• 2020

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toluene diisocyanates (TDIs) exposure among polyurethane waterproofing workers in the construction industry. Methods: Task-based personal air samplings were carried out at seven construction sites using organic vapor monitor for VOCs (n=88) and glass fiber filters coated with 1-(2-pyridyl)piperazine(1-2PP) for TDIs (n=81). The concentration of VOCs and TDIs were shown for four different work types(mixing paint, primer roller painting, urethane resin spread painting, painter assistant) at five different worksites (rooftop, ground parking lot, piloti, bathroom, and swimming pool). The two TDI sampling methods (filter vs impinger) were evaluated in parallel to compare the concentrations. Results: The geometric mean(GM) concentration of VOCs Exposure Index (EI) was highest for primer roller painting (1.4), followed in order by, urethane resin spread painting (0.85), mixing paint (0.53), and painter assistant (0.35) by work types. The GM of VOCs EI was highest for bathroom (1.4) followed in order by, swimming pool (0.85), piloti (0.89), ground parking lot (0.82) and rooftop (0.57) by worksites. The GM of 2,4-/2,6-TDI concentration was 0.052 ppb and 0.432 ppb each. There was no statistical difference in TDIs concentrations among worksites. The concentration of 2,6-TDI was ten times higher than that of 2,4-TDI. The concentration of 2,6-TDI by impinger method was 5.7 times higher than that by filter method. Conclusions: In this study, we found 38.6% of the VOCs samples exceeded the occupational exposure limits and 19.8% of the 2,6-TDI samples exceeded 1 ppb among polyurethane waterproofing workers. The most important determinants that increase the concentration of VOCs and TDIs was indoor environment and primer painting work.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.124-130
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• 2000

본 연구는 가솔린 휘발가스를 퇴비 바이오필터로 처리시 공정조절 인자인 체류시간과 충전깊이의 영향을 살펴보고 공정개선방안을 제시하고자 실시하였다. 체류시간을 4, 10, 그리고 20분으로 변화하여 실시한 결과 TPH의 효율적 제거를 위해서는 10분이상의 EBRT가 요구되었으며 $40g/m^3$(충전물질)/hr 미만의 부하로 운전하는 것이 효과적이었다. BTEX는 체류시간 4분에서는 부하량이 약 $1.5g/m^3$(충전물질)/hr 이상으로 증가하자 더 이상 제거 능력이 증가하지 않았으며, 체류시간 10분에서는 약 $5.3g/m^3$(충전물질)/hr의 부하량에서 $4.5g/m^3$(충전물질)/hr 이상이 제거되었다. 이로써 안정적인 제거를 위해서는 BTEX도 10분 이상의 체류시간이 필요하였다. 충전깊이는 25, 50, 75, 그리고 100cm로 하였다. TPH 제거량을 증가시키기 위해서는 단순히 충전깊이를 증가시키는 것보다 가스체류시간 및 유입부하량 등 다른 공정인자들을 제어하는 것이 더욱 효과적이었다. BTEX의 경우에는 다른 공정인자의 조절도 중요하지만 충전깊이를 1m 정도로 하면 다른 공정인자의 조절에 큰 어려움 없이도 제거효율을 향상시킬 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.25-36
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• 1998

석유화학산업에서는 많은 복잡한 공정과 고온, 고압으로 가연성과 반응성을 가진 화학물질을 사용$\cdot$저장하고 있기 때문에 화재 및 폭발사고의 가능성이 잠재하고 있다. 화학공장은 특성상 BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion)와 Fireball이 일어날 가능성이 높다. 본 연구에서는 BLEVE와 Fireball에 의한 폭발 영향평가를 위하여 모델을 제시하고 피해를 예측 할 수 있는 컴퓨터 프로그램을 개발하였다. BLEVE는 단열 팽창 모델, 등온 팽창 모델, 물리적 폭발모델을 Fireball은 Solid 모델을 사용하였으며 모델의 매개변수의 민감도를 분석하였다. 또한, 벤젠, 톨루엔, 메타-자일렌의 BLEVE와 Fireball에 의한 폭발량 등의 피해를 산정하였다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.167-177
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• 2011

Oil이나 Gas생산시 발생하는 Produced water의 양은 미국 내에서만 연간 수십억 배럴에 육박한다. 이러한 Produced water의 재이용을 위한 첫 번째 과제는 유해 유기물질을 제거하는 것으로, 본 연구에서는 수중의 BTEX를 가스상태로 변화시킨 후 Vapor phase biofilter (VPB)로 분해, 제거 효능을 평가하였다. VPB 시스템은 짧은 기간의 시스템 shutdown에는 거의 영향을 받지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 주입 되는 농도가 Peak 형태를 가질때는 제거효능의 저하가 관찰 되었으며, 이중 Benzene이 가장 민감하게 반응하였다. 이를 위한 해결책으로 GAC로 충진된 Buffering Column이 사용되었으며, 이는 peak 형태의 유입농도 Profile을 완만한 형태로 buffering하는 역할을 하였다. 현장 적용을 통하여, 본 시스템이 Produced water내에 존재하는 용존 BTEX를 효과적으 로 제거할 수 있음을 확인하였다.