• 한국안전학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.105-111
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• 2005

An experimental study is performed for extinguishing of n-heptane pool fire by water mist containing potassium acetate as a fire suppression additive. Water mist was generated by a single pressure nozzle in a small-scale chamber. The drop size distribution of water mist was measured using laser diffraction(Malvern particle sizer). The flame temperature, oxygen concentration and carbon monoxide concentration were measured. In case of using additives, the fire extinguishing time was shorter than that of pure water at a given discharge pressure and it was because the momentum of a water droplet containing additives was increased. And also dissociated metal atoms, potassium, were reacted as a scavenger of the major radical species OH, H which were generated for combustion process. Moreover, at a high pressure of 4MPa, the fire was extinguished through blowing effect as well as primary extinguishing mechanisms.

• 한국철도학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국철도학회 2008년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.789-795
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• 2008

Slope stability is affected by various factors. For safety management of slopes, monitoring systems have been widely constructed along railway lines. The representative data from the systems are variations of ground profile such like ground water level and pore water pressure etc. and direct displacement measured by ground clinometer and tension wire sensor. Slopes are mainly effected by rainfall and rainfall causes the decrease of factor of safety(FOS). Because FOS varies linearly by the variation of ground water level and pore pressure, it has a weak point that could not define the time and proper warning sign to secure the safety of the train. In this study, alternative of FOS such as reliability index and probability of failure is applied to slope stability analysis introducing the reliability concept. FOS, reliability index, probability of failure and velocity of probability of failure of the slopes by variation of ground water level are investigated for setting up the specification of safety management of slopes. By executing case study of a slope(ILLO-IMSUNGLI), it is showed to be applied to specification of safety management.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권12호
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• pp.2847-2851
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• 2020

A simple water level measurement method based on wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) is proposed and demonstrated. The measurement principle is based on the change of Fresnel reflection occurring at the end facet of the optical fiber tip (OFT). To increase the spatial resolution of water level sensing, a broadband light source (BLS) and an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) are employed. The OFTs are multiplexed with the dedicated wavelength channels of AWG. By measuring all of the reflection powers reflected at the OFTs with a proposed on-site reflectometer, the water level can be monitored continuously for a fast emergency response. Moreover, it can be implemented easily with the commercially available optical components and devices with the simple configuration.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제65권6호
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• pp.23-35
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• 2023

In this study, we developed a method to determine the flood-limited water levels of agricultural reservoirs, considering both their irrigation and flood control functions. Irrigation safety and flood safety indices were defined to be applied to various reservoirs, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the irrigation and flood control properties. Seasonal flood-limited water level scenarios were established to represent the temporal characteristics of rainfall and agricultural water supply and the safety indices were analyzed according to these scenarios. The optimal scenarios were derived using a schematic solution based on Pareto front analysis. The method was applied to Obong, Yedang, and Myogok reservoirs, and the results showed that the characteristics of each reservoir were well represented in the safety indices. The irrigation safety of Obong reservoir was found to be significantly influenced by the late-stage flood-limited water level, while those of Yedang and Myogok reservoir were primarily affected by the early and mid-stage flood-limited water levels. The values of irrigation safety and flood safety indices for each scenario were plotted as points on the coordinate plane, and the optimal flood-limited water levels were selected from the Pareto front. The storage ratio of the optimal flood-limited water levels for the early, mid, and late stages were 65-70%, 70%, and 75% for Obong reservoir, 75%, 70-75%, and 65-70% for Yedang reservoir, and 75-80%, 70%, and 50% for Myogok reservoir. We expect that the method developed in this study will facilitate efficient reservoir operations.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2013

In order to improve extinguishing performance of water mist, many studies of additives have been conducted. In this study, viscosity agent which has the ability to improve extinguishing performance by adhering to the surface on fire was used and fluorine-free surfactant was also added to water to enhance water's wetting ability. This study aimed to verify optimal concentration of extinguishing of additives according to fire source and extinguishing performance by comparison with pure water. In case of wood crib fire, the results show that flame suppression and extinguishing time of sodium alginate 0.4 wt.% are 3.4 times and 2.2 times shorter than those of pure water in 0.2 MPa respectively. It seems that large amount of water adhere to surface on fire, thus cooling effect on surface was enhanced. Also water consumption of sodium alginate 0.4wt.% is up to 65% lower than that of pure water. In case of heptane fire, extinguishing time of cocobetaine 0.1 wt.% is 9.7 times shorter than that of pure water in 0.2 MPa. It is thought that because cocobetaine can block oxygen and suppress oil mist by making emulsion film on fire surface due to a low surface tension. On the other hand, water consumption of cocobetaine 0.1 wt.% is 92% lower than that of pure water.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.261-273
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• 2022

In this study, we collect water control valves that have had accidents due to existing cracks, etc. are collected, and propose investigation items for strengthening the valve structural safety evaluation through a series of analyzes from valve specifications to physicochemical properties are proposed. The results of this study are as follows. First, there was a large variation in the thickness of the body or flange of the valves to be investigated, which is considered to be very important factor, because it may affect the safety of the valve body against internal pressure and the flange connected with the bolt nut. Second, 60% of the valves under investigation had many voids in the valve body and flange, etc. and the decrease in thickness due to corrosion was relatively large on the inner surface in contact with water rather than the outer surface. It is judged that the investigation of depth included voids is very important factor. Third, all valves to be investigated are made of gray cast iron foam, and therefore it is judged that there is no major problem in chemical composition. It is judged that the chemical composition should be investigated. Fourth, as a physical investigation item, the analysis of metal morphology structure seems to be a very important factor for nodular cast iron from rather than a gray cast iron foam water valve with a flake structure. As it was found to be 46.7~68.8% of the standard recommended by KS, it could have a direct effect on damage such as cracks, and therefore it is judged that the evaluation of tensile strength is very important in evaluating the safety of the valve.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2022

This paper presents the effects of high temperature and water absorption on the mechanical behaviors of carbon-aramid fiber composites, specifically their strength, elastic modulus, and fracture. These composites are used in industrial structures because of their high specific strength and toughness. Carbon fiber composites are vulnerable to the impact force of external objects despite their excellent properties. Aramid fibers have high elongation and impact absorption capabilities. Accordingly, a hybrid composite with the complementary properties and capabilities of carbon and aramid fibers is fabricated. However, the exposure of aramid fiber to water or heat typically deteriorates its mechanical properties. In view of this, tensile and flexural tests were conducted on a twill woven carbon-aramid fiber hybrid composite to investigate the effects of high temperature and water absorption. Moreover, a multiscale analysis of the stress behavior of the composite's microstructure was implemented. The results show that the elastic modulus of composites subjected to high temperature and water absorption treatments decreased by approximately 22% and 34%, respectively, compared with that of the composite under normal conditions. The crack behavior of the composites was well identified under the specimen conditions.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제63권5호
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• pp.639-646
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• 2017

According to the multi-index system of dam safety assessment and the standard of safety, a comprehensive evaluation model for dam safety based on a cloud model is established to determine the basic probability assignment of the Dempster-Shafer theory. The Dempster-Shafer theory is improved to solve the high conflict problems via fusion calculation. Compared with the traditional Dempster-Shafer theory, the application is more extensive and the result is more reasonable. The uncertainty model of dam safety multi-index comprehensive evaluation is applied according to the two theories above. The rationality and feasibility of the model are verified through application to the safety evaluation of a practical arch dam.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제29권10호
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• pp.891-896
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• 2005

전국적으로 도로망이 확충되고 소득증대와 함께 주5일 근무제가 실시되면서 수상레저에 대한 국민의 관심이 증대되고 수상레저스포츠의 활동인구가 증가하는 추세에 있다. 그러나 수상레저활동과 관련된 사고도 증가하고 있어 이를 어떻게 예방할 것인가 하는 것에 대해서 많은 논의가 되고 있다. 그 일환으로 1999년에 수상레저안전법이 제정되었고, 2005년에는 전면 개정이 이루어졌다. 이에 따라 수상레저안전의 발전적인 방향을 모색하기 위해서는 수상레저인구를 대상으로 수상레저활동의 현황을 파악하고 수상레저안전법에 관련한 의식실태를 파악할 필요성이 있다. 이를 위해 수상레저활동자를 대상으로 개정된 수상레저안전법의 규제를 중심으로 설문분석을 실시하여 빈도분석과 교차분석 등을 통해 상호변수간의 연관정도와 상관관계 등을 분석하였다. 그 결과, 수상레저활동자들 중 $60\%$ 이상이 등록, 안전교육, 보험, 안전검사에 대해 각각 필요하다고 인지하고 있으며, 공통적으로 기구의 안전성에 대한 불만과 보험의 필요성에 대한 인지도가 높을수록 법적규제가 필요하다고 생각하는 경향이 있음을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.332-337
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• 2023

우리나라는 3면이 바다로 둘러싸여 있을 뿐만 아니라 국가하천과 지방하천의 연장이 26,843km에 달하고 있어 풍부한 해수면과 내수면이 함께 공존하는 지리적 특징이 있다. 국민소득의 향상 등으로 내수면에서 운항하는 선박이 지속적으로 증가하고 있어 내수면에서 선박사고 및 인명사고의 위험성도 증가하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 내수면관련 법령조사 및 운영현황 분석을 통하여 거시적인 내수면 선박의 안전관리 대책 방안을 제시하였다. 그 개선방안으로 하드웨어적 인프라로서 사고 초기대응 및 인명구조의 골든타임 확보를 위한 충분한 내수면 소방정의 확보와 내수면 선박 사고예방 전문기관의 운영을 제언하며, 소프트웨어적 인프라로서 내수면 선박의 출항통제기준 마련과 현행 해수면 선박에만 적용하고 있는 안전진단제도를 기반으로 내수면 선박의 특성에 맞는 맞춤형 제도도입을 제언하였다. 이러한 내수면 안전관리 정책은 내수면 선박 사고발생 시 신속하고 체계적인 대처 방안 마련에 기여할 것으로 기대되며, 세월호 사건 이후 잠시 활성화 되었던 내수면 선박에 대한 안전관련 연구에 지속적인 관심을 갖는 기회가 되었으면 한다.