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Estimation of Landfill Stabilization using Carbon-based Mass Balance Evaluation

  • Chun, Seung-Kyu
    • Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.22-28
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    • 2016
  • In order to evaluate landfill stabilization based on organic carbon, stoichiometric analysis and a biological methane potential (BMP) test based on modeling were performed at the 2nd Sudokwon Landfill Site. Mass balance analysis through a BMP test proved to be more adaptable for evaluation, and it showed that 28.9% of landfill organic carbon was expected to remain by 2046, 30 years after landfill closure. The organic carbon ratio of total landfill waste for 2046 is forecasted as 2.9% in demolition waste and 5.1% in household waste, and, if one were to consider plastic as an organic waste, the ratios would increase to 15.9% and 28.3%, respectively. Therefore, it seems that organic matter biodegradation facilitating measures such as bioreactor landfill technology and preemptive recovery of combustible waste are necessary to shorten post closure management periods and to meet the landfill stabilization guidelines more safely.

State and Prospects of Organic Waste Composting in Korea (유기성 폐기물의 자원화 가능성 및 퇴비 이용 전망 평가)

  • Shin, Hang-Sik;Hwang, Eung-Ju
    • Journal of the Korea Organic Resources Recycling Association
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.7-30
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    • 1998
  • Generation and recycling potential of organic waste in Korea were estimated. Status of organic waste composting and compost utilization also were surveyed to promote the recycling of organic waste. From 1994 to 1997, generation of garbage decreased gradually while recycling rate increased due to positive governmental strategy. During the same period, livestock waste increased 11.2%. Municipal wastewater sludge was generated 3,500 ton/day which was 0.03% of wastewater treated in 1996. The energy Potential of industrial organic waste was estimated to 288 million TOE which was 1.75% of the nationwide first energy consumption in 1996. Recycling of industrial sludge was low to 31%, while recycling of animal waste, plant scraps, and wasted paper were relatively high over 50%. Industrial sludge should be recycled more as it was the most part of industrial organic waste. Conventional composting materials were mainly livestock waste, food processing waste, fishery waste, sawdust, and nightsoil. Garbage and sludge have been composted recently. 420,000 tons of compost in 1996 were produced by 288 makers, the most of which were utilized in agriculture. It was suggested that separated collection, compost standard, and quality management should be provided to promote the composting of organic waste.

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Analysis of Reducing Characteristics of Direct Reduced Iron using Blast Furnace Dust

  • Yun, Young Min;Chu, Yong Sik;Seo, Sung Kwan;Jeong, Jae Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.53 no.4
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    • pp.444-449
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    • 2016
  • Industrial by-products generated by integrated iron and steel manufacture cause environmental pollution. The by-products contain not only iron element but also harmful substances. Therefore, in view of to waste recycling and environmental preservation, production of sponge iron using the by-product is considered an effective recycling method. In this study, reduction efficiency of pellets from blast furnace dust was measured. Metallization was found to be increased, as $C/Fe_{total}$ ratio and reaction time were increased. The pellets were formed into a globular shape, and calcined for 60 minutes at $1100^{\circ}C$ in an electric furnace. Phase changes were analyzed using an X-ray diffractometer. Microstructures of the pellets were observed by a scanning electron microscope.

Radiation Activity of Safety-Related Fission Products of DUPIC Fuel

  • Ryu, Ho-Jin;Park, Chang-Je;Park, Hangbok;Song, Kee-Chan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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    • 2004.06a
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    • pp.397-398
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    • 2004
  • It is important to estimate the radiation activity of the nuclear fuel which is a source term of the loss of coolant accident. The purpose of this study is to identify the most important parameters of the source term calculation based on three fuel types: typical natural uranium CANDU fuel, slightly enriched uranium and DUPIC fuel. The characteristics of the radiation source term were analyzed through sensitivity calculations of the linear power, fuel turnup, and the power shape.(omitted)

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Simulation for High Efficient Heat Pump System using Seawater Heat Source and Exhaust Energy (해수 열원 및 폐열 이용 고성능 열펌프 시스템 모사)

  • 최광일;오종택;오후규
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.59-66
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics (COP) of the heat pump system for various operating conditions with the use of seawater heat source and exhaust energy. To accomplish the goal, first of all, the computer simulation for heat pump system is carried out. The heat pump system model is made of a waste heat recovery system and a vapor compression refrigeration system, and the working fluid is R-22. The model calculated the change of COP with the variation of temperature and flow rate. The COP and the plate heat exchanger (PHE) area of the heat pump system are considered moderately high in the condensation temperature of $25^{\circ}^C$ and the evaporation temperature of $2^{\circ}^C$ in indoor culture system. The simulation results will be used effectively for the design and the performance prediction of heat pump system using unused energy in a land base aquaculture system.

Heat Transfer Performance of Plate Type Absorber with Surfactant

  • Yoon, Jung-In;M. M. A. Sarker;Moon, Choon-Geun
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.243-251
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    • 2004
  • Absorption chiller/heater can utilize the unused energy of the daily life waste heat, the industry waste heat. the solar energy and the earth energy. These can contribute to energy savings. But the absorption chiller/heater has a demerit that the size of absorption chiller/heater is larger than that of the vapor compression type based on same capacity. In this study. the experimental apparatus of an absorber is manufactured as a plate. which is newly applied in an absorber. The experimental apparatus is composed of a plate type absorber. which can increase the heat exchange area per unit volume and thus facilitating to deeply investigate more detail features instead of that done by the existing type. i.e.. horizontal tube bundle type. The characteristics of heat transfer and refrigeration capacity are studied experimentally. The absorption enhancement by using surfactant is closely examined through the experiment and comparative figures are presented in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Analysis of Functional Criteria for Buffer Material in a High-level Radioactive Waste Repository

  • W. J. Cho;Lee, J. O.;K. S. Chun;Park, Hyun-Soo
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.116-132
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    • 1999
  • This study is intended to analyze the requirements of a buffer material that is one of the major components of the engineered barriers in a high-level radioactive waste repository. The characteristics of potential materials for the buffer in the repository were analyzed and a candidate material was selected. And, based on the current knowledge and the information from various sources, the requirements of a buffer material were evaluated. Finally its quantitative functional criteria on the generic viewpoint has been recommended to be supplied as a guideline for the development of the reference disposal concept and the related buffer material in Korea. The criteria are composed of seven major items, such as hydraulic conductivity, retardation capacity, swelling potential and swelling pressure, thermal conductivity, longevity, organic matter content, and mechanical properties.

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A Effect of Fluid-assisted Sliding on Stress Relaxation of Bi-Te Modules in Thermoelectric Generation System (열전발전용 Bi-Te module에서 미끄럼에 따른 열응력 완화 특성)

  • 서창민;우병철
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.62-97
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    • 2000
  • Recently the research for utilization of waste heat produced from electric power plants, casting factories, heat treating factories or commercial are being afforded by the need for energy saving. The objective of this study is to develop a thermoelectric generation system which unused energy from close-at-hand sources such as garbage incineration heat and industrial exhaust etc. into electricity. This paper a thermoelectric technology on a optimum system design method and efficiency and cost effective thermoelectric element on order to extract the maximum power output from energy conversion of waste energy. It is shown that the longitudinal stresses of module contacted with two point constrained Al tubes could be released more than those with a one-point constrained.

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A Characteristic of Fluid-Assisted Sliding on Stress Relaxation of Bi-Te Modules in Thermoelectric Generation System (열전발전용 Bi-Te Module에서 미끄럼에 따른 열응력 완화 특성)

  • 우병철;이희웅
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers C
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    • v.52 no.1
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    • pp.12-18
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    • 2003
  • Recently the research for utilization of waste heat produced from electric power plants, casting factories, heat treating factories or commercial building are being afforded by the need for energy saving. The objective of this study is to develop a thermoelectric generation system which converts unused energy from close-at-hand sources such as garbage incineration heat and industrial exhaust etc. into electricity. This paper presents a thermoelectric technology on a optimum system design method and efficiency and cost effective thermoelectric element on order to extract the maximum power output from energy conversion of waste energy. It is shown that the longitudinal stresses of module contacted with two point constrained AI tubes could be released more than those with a one-point constrained.

Thermal Analysis of a Spent Fuel Storage Cask under Normal and Off-Normal Conditions

  • Lee, J. C.;K. S. Bang;K. S. Seo;Kim, H.D.;Park, B. I.;Lee, H. Y.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.601-608
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    • 2003
  • Thermal analyses have been carried out for a spent fuel dry storage cask under normal and off-normal conditions. Environmental temperature is assumed to be $15^{\circ}C$ under the normal condition. The off-normal condition has an environmental temperature of $38^{\circ}C$. An additional off-normal condition is considered as a partial blockage of the air inlet ducts. Two of the four air inlet ducts are assumed to be completely blocked. The maximum temperatures of the fuel rod and concrete overpack were lower than the allowable values under the normal condition. Temperature distributions for the off-normal conditions were slightly higher than the normal conditions.

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