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Making Primary Policies for Reducing Particulate Matter (미세먼지 저감을 위한 정책 선정 연구)

  • Kim, Bong Gyun;Lee, Won Sang;Jo, Hye In;Lee, Bong Gyou
    • The Journal of Society for e-Business Studies
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.109-121
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    • 2020
  • The purpose of this study is to find out primary policies for reducing PM(particulate matter) as well as for improving the quality of life. Serious particulate matters cause to diverse healthcare and economy problems including business transactions. Unfortunately, until recently there are very few researches regarding the decision-making process for particulate matter policies. This study has applied the AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process) method to develop cooperative policy making processes. The upper layer of this hierarchy analysis consists of four parts, i.e., transportation, production facility, living environment, and urban planning management. And each upper layer parts has their own three policies. 25 experts including policy-makers, academic researchers and industrial specialists have decided the primary policies and directions. The most significant PM policy is the mandatory reduction of air pollution and suspension of factory operation in the production industry. The results of this study can lead to guidelines for making environmental policies.

The measures to reduce sewer odor in South Korea through sewer odor reduction system in Los Angeles and San Francisco (Los Angeles와 San Francisco의 악취 저감 시스템을 통해 본 우리나라 하수도의 악취 저감 방안)

  • Ji, Hyonwook;Yoo, Sungsoo
    • Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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    • v.32 no.5
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    • pp.445-451
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    • 2018
  • Urban sanitary sewer systems can aid in preventing inundation, and can improve civil health by effectively disposing stormwater and wastewater. However, since sewage odor can cause adverse effects, numerous technical and administrative studies have been conducted for reducing such odor. European countries and the United States of America (USA) built modern sewer systems in the late 19th century, and have since been endeavoring to eliminate sewage odors. Several cities of the USA, such as Los Angeles (LA) that has a separate sewer system and San Francisco (SF) that has a combined sewer system, have produced and distributed odor control master plan manuals. Features common in the odor reduction plans of both these cities are that the odor reduction programs are operated in all the respective local regions and are supported by administrative systems. The primary aspectual difference between the two said programs is that the city of LA employs a sewage air purification system, whereas the city of SF controls the emission of major odor causing compounds. Compared to the existing sewer odor reduction systems of these two cities, South Korea is still in the initial phase of development. Through technical studies and policy implementations for sewer odor reduction, a foundation can be laid for improving the civil health quality.

An Analysis of Long-Term Variation of PM10 Levels and Local Meteorology in Relation to Their Concentration Changes in Jeju (제주지역 미세먼지의 장기변동 및 농도변화에 관한 국지기상 분석)

  • Park, Yeon-Hee;Song, Sang-Keun;Lee, Soo-Jeong;Kim, Suk-Woo;Han, Seung-Bum
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.107-125
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    • 2016
  • Long-term variations of $PM_{10}$ and the characteristics of local meteorology related to its concentration changes were analyzed at 4 air quality sites (Ido-dong, Yeon-dong, Donghong-dong, and Gosan) in Jeju during two different periods, such as PI (2001-2006) and PII (2007-2013), over a 13-year period. Overall, the long-term trend of $PM_{10}$ was very slightly downward during the whole study period, while the high $PM_{10}$ concentrations in PII were observed more frequently than those in PI. The concentration variations of $PM_{10}$ during the study period was clarified in correlation between $PM_{10}$ and meteorological variables, e.g. the low (high) $PM_{10}$ concentration with large (small) precipitation or high (low) radiation and in part high $PM_{10}$ concentrations (especially, Donghong-dong and Gosan) with strong wind speed and the westerly/northwesterly winds. This was likely to be caused by the transport effect (from the polluted regions of China) rather than the contribution of local emission sources. The $PM_{10}$ concentrations in "Asian dust" and "Haze" weather types were higher, whereas those in "Precipitation", "Fog", and "Thunder and Lighting" weather types were lower. The contribution of long-range transport to the observed $PM_{10}$ levels in the urban center (Ido-dong, Yeon-dong, and Donghong-dong), if estimated by comparison to the data of the background site (Gosan), was found to explain about 80% (on average) of its input.

Fundamental Evaluation and Hydration Heat Analysis of Low Heat Concrete with Premixed Cement (저발열형 Premixed Cement를 사용한 콘크리트의 기초물성 평가 및 수화열 해석에 관한 연구)

  • Yoon, Ji-Hyun;Jeon, Joong-Kyu;Jeon, Chan-Ki;Kim, Ki-Hyung
    • Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.10-18
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    • 2014
  • This study carried out to evaluate the hydration heat analysis and fundamental characteristics such as air content, slump, compressive strength and dry shrinkage according to concrete with premixed cement, ternary concrete and OPC concrete for using concrete with premixed cement. The results of experiment are founded that concrete with premixed cement have sufficient performances such as workability, compressive strength and dry shrinkage. Also, the results of hydration heat analysis are founded that concrete with premixed cement have more performance than ternary concrete and OPC concrete at a point of view for the quality control such as thermal crack reducing and economic benefit. Therefore, it is desirable that concrete with premixed cement should be used to rise durability performance and convenience of maintenance.

Big Data Platform Construction and Application for Smart City Development (스마트 시티의 발전을 위한 빅데이터 플랫폼 구축과 적용)

  • Moon, Seung Hyeog
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.529-534
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    • 2020
  • The development of civilization is in line with evolution of cities and transportation technology caused by industrialization. Up to now, a city has been developed owing to transportation cost reduction and needs for land utilization as a limited core business district. Continuous increase of urban population density has accompanied by lots of problems socioeconomically such as rise of land value, traffic congestion, gap between the rich and poor, air pollution, etc. Those issues are difficult to be solved in existing city ecosystem. However, a clue for solving the problems could be found in there. The design of Seoul mid-night bus route was from analysis of movement of people in the rural area by using ICT so that a city ecosystem should be firstly analyzed for solving rural issues. If the cause of those is found, big data platform construction is required to raise the life quality of citizen and the problems could be solved. Big data should be located in the middle of the platform connected with every element of city based on ICT for real-time collection, analysis and application. This paper addresses construction of big data platform and its application for sustainable smart city.

A Study on Correlation between Role Perception Role Expectation of School Health Nurses, Teachers and Students in Urban Area (양호교사의 역할인식과 일반교사 및 학생의 역할기대에 관한 일 연구)

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    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.107-120
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    • 1974
  • Healthy second generation is considered the wealth of the nation. Recant statistical data revealers that student population: primary through university, is 25% of population. Despite the fact that health education is one of the three most valued educational aims of Ministry of Education, students, teachers and parents seem reluctant to its value. In this contort, influences of school health nurses on this aspect of education can not bi disregarded This study is designed to investigate the status and working condition of school health nurses and analyse the correlation between role perception and role expectation of school health nursers. teachers and students. Prior to main study. pilot interviews with 10 of each group according to check-list are performed. Data for main study is collected through check-list from September 10 to October 10. 1973 from 100 of each group. All responses of questionnaire item are categories into 4 aspects; health education, environmental sanitation qualification of school health nurses and social aspect of school. Results of study are as follows; 1. Differences on role perception of school health nurses and role expectation of teachers is revealed-non-significant by .05〈P〈.10 level. while between students is shown significant difference by P〈.005 level, in health education role of school hearth nurses. 2. The environmental sanitation category of school health nurses role: non-significant difference is revealed between teachers and school health nurses by. 05〈P〈.10 level, and significant difference-is revealed by P〈.05 level. 3. Difference in value orientation of school health nurses' personal quality; students and teachers differ with school health nurses by P〈.025 1eve1. 4. Social aspect of school in the community aspect: non-significant differences are revealed by.05〈P〈.10 level between air three groups. Conclusions: 1. Role perception of school health nurses is most closely correlated with their role expectation. Some individual differences are noted between items, and aspects. 2. Role perception of school health nurses is more closely correlated than that of with role expectation of teachers than that of students. Some individual differences are noted between items, and aspects. 3. Consensus of role of school health nurses between each group is relatively Low: student is the lowest group. teacher the second, and school health nurses the highest.

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A Study on Durability Test of Check Valve for CNG Vehicles (천연가스 차량용 체크밸브의 내구성능에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Chang-Gi;Lee, Sun-Youp;Cho, Gyu-Baek
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.15-20
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    • 2009
  • The number of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles have increased gradually by virtue of korea government's urban air quality improvement policy since 1998. Although the use of CNG as transportation fuel gives environmental benefits, there is a possibility of huge accidents from unexpected fire. Therefore, needs for the guarantee of safety are indispensible for the reliable operation of CNG vehicles. A check valve is a safety device which prevents leakage of the pressurized fuel charged in a fuel tank. Durability of this component should be guaranteed in spite of repeated operation. This research has performed durability tests of a CNG check valve regarding the repeated usage, extreme chattering, and the effect of compressor oil.Although a check valve used for CNG vehicle satisfies validation requirements in the test results, it has been found that problem in the function of leakage prevention in a check valve could take place in the case of prolonged exposure to compressor oil.

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Characteristics of PM10 and PM2.5 Concentrations at Subway Stations in Busan for 3 years (2015~2017) (부산지역 지하역사의 최근 3년간(2015~2017년) PM10과 PM2.5 농도 특성)

  • Jeon, Byung-Il
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.28 no.7
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    • pp.581-594
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    • 2019
  • This research investigated the characteristics of $PM_{10}$ and $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations at the main subway stations in Busan. Annual mean $PM_{10}$ concentrations at the Seomyeon 1- waiting room and platform were $51.3{\mu}g/m^3$ and $47.5{\mu}g/m^3$, respectively, and the annual $PM_{2.5}$ concentration at the Seomyeon 1- platform was $28.8{\mu}g/m^3$. $PM_{2.5}$/$PM_{10}$ ratio at Seomyeon 1-platform and Dongnae station were 0.58 and 0.53, respectively. Diurnal variation of $PM_{10}$ concentration at subway stations in Busan was categorized into four types, depending on the number of peaks and the times at which the peaks occurred. Unlike the areas outside of the subway stations which reported maximum $PM_{10}$ concentration mostly in spring across the entire locations, the interiors of the subway stations reported the maximum $PM_{10}$ concentration in spring, winter, and even summer, depending on their location. $PM_{10}$ concentration was highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. The numbers of days when $PM_{10}$ concentration exceeded $100{\mu}g/m^3$ and $80{\mu}g/m^3$ per day over the last three years at the subway stations in Busan were 36 and 239, respectively. The findings of this research are expected to enhace the understanding of the fine particle characteristics at subway stations in Busan and be useful for developing a strategy for controlling urban indoor air quality.

Characteristics of Fine Particle Concentration and Ionic Elements of PM2.5 during Sea Breeze Occurrences in Summertime in Busan (부산지역 여름철 해풍 발생 시 미세먼지와 초미세먼지 중의 이온성분 특성)

  • Jeon, Byung-Il
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.30 no.6
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    • pp.465-474
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    • 2021
  • This research investigated the characteristics of fine particle concentration and ionic elements of PM2.5 during sea breeze occurrences during summertime in Busan. The PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations of summertime sea breeze occurrence days in Busan were 46.5 ㎍/m3 and 34.9 ㎍/m3, respectively. The PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations of summertime non-sea breeze occurrence days in Busan were 25.3 ㎍/m3 and 14.3 ㎍/m3, respectively. The PM2.5/PM10 ratios of sea breeze occurrence days and non-sea breeze occurrence days were 0.74 and 0.55, respectively. The SO42-, NH4+, and NO3- concentrations in PM2.5 of sea breeze occurrence days were 9.20 ㎍/m3, 4.26 ㎍/m3, and 3.18 ㎍/m3 respectively. The sulfur oxidation ratio (SOR) and nitrogen oxidation ratio (NOR) of sea breeze occurrence days were 0.33 and 0.05, respectively. These results indicated that understanding the fine particle concentration and ionic elements of PM2.5 during sea breeze summertime conditions can provide insights useful for establishing a control strategy of urban air quality.

Analysis of Meteorological Characteristics by Fine Dust Classification on the Korean Peninsula, 2015~2021 (2015년~2021년 한반도 고농도 미세먼지 사례의 유형분류에 따른 기상학적 특징 분석)

  • Jee, Joon-Bum;Cho, Chang-Rae;Kim, Yoo-Jun;Park, Seung-Shik
    • Atmosphere
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.119-133
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    • 2022
  • From 2015 to 2021, high-concentration fine dust episodes with a daily average PM2.5 concentration of 50 ㎍ m-3 or higher were selected and classified into 3 types [long range transport (LRT), mixed (MIX) and Local emission and stagnant (LES)] using synoptic chart and backward trajectory analysis. And relationships between the fine particle data (PM2.5 and PM10 concentration and PM2.5/PM10 ratio) and meteorological data (PBLH, Ta, WS, U-wind, and Rainfall) were analyzed using hourly observation for the classification episodes on the Korean Peninsula and the Seoul metropolitan area (SMA). In LRT, relatively large particles such as dust are usually included, and in LES, fine particle is abundant. In the Korean peninsula, the rainfall was relatively increased centered on the middle and western coasts in MIX and LES. In the SMA, wind speed was rather strong in LRT and weak in LES. In LRT, rainfall was centered in Seoul, and in MIX and LES, rainfall appeared around Seoul. However, when the dust cases were excluded, the difference between the LRT and other types of air quality was decreased, but the meteorological variables (Ta, RH, Pa, PBLH, etc.) were further strengthened. In the case of the Korean Peninsula, it is difficult to find a clear relationship because regional influences (topographical elevation, cities and coasts, etc.) are complexly included in a rather wide area. In the SMA, it is analyzed that the effects of urbanization such as the urban heat island centered on Seoul coincide with the sea and land winds, resulting in a combination of high concentrations and meteorological phenomena.