• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.38-48
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• 2004

TEX농도의 지속적인 감소 및 비오염지역에 비해 오염지역에서 용존산소(DO), 질산염(NO$^{3-}$ ), 황산염(SO$_4$$^{2-}$ )농도의 뚜렷한 감소와 2가철($Fe^{2+}$)농도의 증가, 산화환원전위의 현저한 저하, pH중성 등의 지화학적 인자의 분포특성으로 미루어 보아 대상부지는 혐기성 상태에서 토착미생물에 의한 오염물질의 생분해가 이루어지고 있는 것으로 판단되며, 또한 이와 함께 투수성이 큰 현장부지의 지질학적 특성상 강우에 의한 지하수의 재유입으로 인한 희석 및 분산도 TEX농도의 감소에 부수적인 요인이 되었을 것으로 추정된다. 한편, 연구대상부지에서의 생분해능(EAC)은 9.04∼35.85 mg/L범위에 있으며, 평균 24.73 mg/L이었다. 그리고 연구대상부지에서 생분해에 가장 큰 영향을 주는 생분해과정으로는 황산염환원으로 기여도가 약 75%정도인 것으로 나타났으며, 다음으로는 질산염환원 그리고 산화철(3가철)환원의 순으로 나타났다. 연구대상부지의 생분해능(EAC)를 기초로 년간 분해할 수 있는 TEX의 양을 계산해 보면 121∼45.3kg/year이며, 이 값은 년간 TEX의 지하수 부하량의 약 80%정도에 해당하는 것이다. 현장부지에서의 계산된 전체 자연저감율은 0.0017∼0.0224day$^{-1}$(평균 0.0110day$^{-1}$)이며, 1차 생분해율은 0.0008∼0.0106day$^{-1}$(평균 0.0051day$^{-1}$)이었다. 1차 생분해율에 근거한 연구대상부지에서 TEX의 반감기는 866.25∼65.38일(2.37∼0.18 years)로 계산되었다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.32-41
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• 2011

By using a newly developed Korean risk-based corrective action (K-RBCA) software (K-RBCA) and the RBCA Tool Kit, risk assessment was performed on a site that was contaminated with aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals. Eight chemicals including benzene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, naphthalene, benz(a) anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene, benzo(a) pyrene, and arsenic that exceeded the US EPA Soil Screening Level were chosen as the target pollutants. A conceptual site model was constructed based on the site-specific effective exposure pathways. According to the RBCA Tool Kit the carcinogenic risk of arsenic was larger than $10^{-6}$, which is the generally acceptable carcinogenic risk level. The K-RBCA estimated the same level of carcinogenic risk for arsenic. With the RBCA Tool Kit, the carcinogenic risk of benzo(a) pyrene was estimated to be about $1.3{\times}10^{-6}$. However, with the K-RBCA benzo(a) pyrene did not exhibit any risk. The inconsistency between the softwares was attributed to the different fundamental settings (i.e., medium division) between the two softwares. While the K-RBCA divides medium into surface soil, subsurface soil, and groundwater, the RBCA Tool Kit divides medium into only soil and groundwater. These differences lead to the different exposure pathways used by the two softwares. The K-RBCA considers the exposure pathways in surface soil and subsurface soil separately to estimate risk, however, the RBCA Tool Kit considers the surface soil and subsurface soil as one and uses the integrated exposure pathways to estimate risk. Thus the resulting risk is higher when the RBCA Tool Kit is used than when the K-RBCA is used. The results from this study show that there is no significant difference in the risks estimated by the two softwares, thus, it is reasonable to use the K-RBCA we developed in risk assessment of soil and groundwater. In addition, the present study demonstrates that the assessor should be familiar with the characteristics of a contaminated site and the assumptions used by a risk assessment software when carrying out risk assessment.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.33-38
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• 2014

This study was performed to evaluate the applicability of pump and treat technology as well as to identify the changes of groundwater level by continuous pumping at the petroleum contaminated site. A total of 9 monitoring wells were installed at the site and the contaminant concentrations, TPH, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, of groundwater were measured. With the results of the groundwater monitoring, a total of 9 wells were set up for pumping contaminated groundwater in 3 locations. The waste water treatment facility with a capacity of $10m^3/hr$ was installed in the site and operated for about 1 year. The concentrations of the contaminated groundwater from the 3 pumping wells were exceeded groundwater regulation for benzene and TPH. However, the effluent concentration of benzene and TPH was under the regulation showing the maximum level of 0.011 mg/L and 1.2 mg/L during the operation periods. Groundwater levels were decreased by continuous pumping and those were not recovered during the operation period. Groundwater levels of PW-1,2, PW-3,4,5,6 and PW-7,8,9 were decreased about 5 m, 0.7 m, 2 m, respectively. The hydraulic conductivity (K) of the region of PW-1,2, PW-3,4,5,6 and PW-7,8,9 was estimated to be $6.143{\times}10^{-5}cm/sec$, $2.675{\times}10^{-5}cm/sec$, $1.198{\times}10^{-4}cm/sec$. Groundwater level was seemed to be affected not by hydraulic conductivity but by morphological effect. These results show that the pump and treat technology has high applicability for the restoration of petroleum contaminated groundwater but needs continuous monitoring to prevent rapid groundwater drawdown.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2013

The objectives of this study were to identify the characteristics of groundwater in the petroleum contaminated site and to evaluate the applicability of house-type landfarm facilities heated with briquette stoves in winter season. The six monitoring wells were installed at the site where pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature were all measured. Also groundwater contaminants, benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and total petroleum hydrocarbon, were analyzed twice. House-type two landfarm facilities ($12m{\times}40m{\times}4.8m$) each installed with four briquette stoves were constructed. During four rounds treatment process, VOCs, moisture, temperature were monitored and soil contaminants were analyzed. The pH was 6.37 and considered subacid and DO was measured to be 3.12 mg/L. The temperature of groundwater was measured to be $9.48^{\circ}C$. The groundwater contaminants were detected only in the monitoring wells within the contaminated area or close to it showing that the groundwater contaminated area was similar to the soil contaminated area. During the landfarm process, 73.3% of VOCs concentration in interior gas was decreased and moisture was lowered from 17.7% to 13.4%. In the morning, at 8:00 am, the temperature was decreased showing soil ($5.5^{\circ}C$) > interior ($4.8^{\circ}C$) > exterior ($3.5^{\circ}C$). In the afternoon, at 2:00 pm, the temperature was soil ($8.6^{\circ}C$) < interior ($9.9^{\circ}C$) < exterior ($11.5^{\circ}C$) with solar radiation. The temperature difference between interior and exterior was $0.7^{\circ}C$ in the morning, but it was $1.6^{\circ}C$ in the afternoon. A total of 130 days were taken for four round landfarm processes. Each process was completed within 33 days showing 80% of cleanup efficiency ($1^{st}$ order dissipation rate(k) = 0.1771).

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.131-143
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the atmospheric concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the urinary concentration of biomarkers in residents near the Shinpyeong·Jangrim Industrial Complex to compare them with those of residents in a control area. Methods: Hazardous air pollutants (PAHs and VOCs) were measured in an exposure area (two sites) and a control area (one site). Urine samples were collected from residents near the industrial complex (184 persons) and residents in the control area (181 persons). Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify which factors affected the concentration of PAHs and VOCs metabolites. Results: The average atmospheric concentration of PAHs in Shinpyeong-dong and Jangrim-dong was 0.45 and 0.59 ppb for pyrene, 0.15 and 0.16 ppb for benzo[a]pyrene, and 0.29 and 0.35 ppb for dibenz[a,h]anthracene. The average atmospheric concentration of VOCs was 1.10 and 0.99 ppb for benzene, 8.22 and 11.30 ppb for toluene, and 1.91 and 3.05 ppb for ethylbenzene, respectively. The concentrations of PAHs and VOCs in residents near the Shinpyeong·Jangrim Industrial Complex were higher than those of residents in the control area. Geometric means of urinary 2-hydroxyfluorene, 1-hydroxypyrene, methylhippuric acid, and mandelic acid concentrations were 0.45, 0.22, 391.51, and 201.36 ㎍/g creatinine, respectively. Those levels were all significantly higher than those in the control area (p<0.05). In addition, as a result of multiple regression analysis, even after adjusting for potential confounding factors such as gender and smoking, the concentration of metabolites in urine was high in residents near the Shinpyeong·Jangrim Industrial Complex. Conclusion: The results of this study show the possibility of human exposure to VOCs in residents near the Shinpyeong·Jangrim Industrial Complex. Therefore, continuous monitoring of the local community is required for the management of environmental pollutant emissions.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.583-592
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• 2020

본 연구는 오염부지의 불포화대 내 오염물질의 농도가 지하수면에 유입되는 경로에서 토양유출수 농도의 변화를 연구하였다. 침투율의 범위를 통계적으로 분석하는 방식의 연구방법으로 위해성평가 대상 오염물질 13종을 대상으로 지하수 유입농도 감소의 경향성을 살펴보았다. 벤젠, 에틸벤젠, 톨루엔, 크실렌의 경우에는 낮은 토양분배계수값과 생분해로 인해서 시간이 지날수록 낮은 지하수 유입농도를 보이는 것으로 파악하였다. 생분해지수 및 침투율의 불확실성을 통계적으로 표현한 결과, 상대농도에서는 불확실성이 그다지 크게 나타나지 않았기 때문에 그 경향을 계산된 토양유출수 평균값으로 나타낼 수 있었다. 중금속의 경우는 지연계수가 상대적으로 크기 때문에 오염원에서의 토양유출수 농도가 수십년 동안에도 감소하지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 청주 지역 현장 부지의 연간 침투율을 계산하여 현장특이적 침투율값으로 활용할 경우, 계산된 오염물질의 토양 유출수 농도를 시계열로 표현하여 국내 평균 침투율에 의한 상대농도 대표값과 비교하였다. 마지막으로 파이썬(Python) 프로그래밍 언어로 구성한 코드를 부록에 수록하여 타 연구자들이 오염원 고갈에 의한 용존 농도 감소를 계산하는데 활용할 수 있도록 하였다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제64권6호
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• pp.327-333
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• 2020

대기 중 미량의 휘발성 유기화합물을 실시간으로 측정할 수 있는 휴대형 GC의 성능을 평가하였다. 휴대형 GC의 크기는 35 × 26 × 15 ㎤, 무게는 5 kg으로 소형·경량이고, 24 VDC, 1 A (최대 3.2 A)의 저전력을 소모하며 공기를 운반 기체로 사용하므로 별도의 가스 실린더를 필요로 하지 않는다. 벤젠, 톨루엔, 에틸벤젠, 자일렌 1 ppmv와 20 ppmv 시료의 크로마토그램에 대한 피크 면적의 상대표준편차(RSD)는 각각 3.79%, 0.48% 이하이고, 머무름 시간의 RSD는 각각 0.40%와 0.08% 이하로 우수한 재현성을 보였다. 또한 방법검출한계(MDL)는 0.09 ppmv로 낮은 검출한계를 나타냈다. 길이 30 m, 내경 0.28 mm의 분리 컬럼을 사용하여 10분 이내의 측정 조건에서 구한 피크용량과 분해능은 다양한 혼합 샘플도 정량 및 정성 분석이 가능함을 입증하였다. 특히 27시간 동안 연속적으로 80회의 분석을 수행하였을 때 관찰된 크로마토그램의 피크 세기와 머무름 시간의 RSD가 각각 2.4%, 0.5% 이하로 좋은 재현성을 보였다. 따라서 본 연구의 휴대형 GC는 실내외 그리고 산업 현장에서 배출되는 휘발성 유해가스의 탐지는 물론 화학 물질의 유출사고에 대응하여 실시간 모니터링 할 수 있는 측정 장비로 활용될 수 있으리라 기대된다.

• 분석과학
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.17-24
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• 2007

신축공동주택에서 발생되는 실내공기 오염물질 중 휘발성유기화합물 및 카보닐화합물의 농도분포특성을 파악하고자 신축공동주택 120세대를 대상으로 실내공기 오염도 실태조사를 실시한 결과, 입주 전 신축공동주택의 실내공기 오염물질 농도는 톨루엔이 $272.81{\mu}g/m^3$, m, p-자일렌 $98.90{\mu}g/m^3$, 포름알데히드 $71.68{\mu}g/m^3$, 아세톤 $70.58{\mu}g/m^3$, 에틸벤젠 $49.76{\mu}g/m^3$로 조사되었다. TVOCs 물 구성비의 경우, 표준물질로 확인된 물질이 42.5%를 차지하였으며, 이 중 톨루엔이 18.5%로 가장 많은 비중을 차지하였다. 카보닐화합물의 경우, 포름알데히드와 아세톤이 각각 43.1%, 42.4%를 차지하였다. 또한, 주요 실내공기 오염물질의 실내/실외 농도비를 조사한 결과 벤젠은 1.29로 낮은 농도비로 조사되었으며, 톨루엔은 3.59, 포름알데히드는 10.76, o-자일렌은 28.74의 실내/실외 농도비를 나타내었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.36-42
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• 2024

Background: The use of scented candles and incense sticks, both of which are household products that are burned for indoor deodorization and calming effects, is increasing. Fine dust has been designated as a group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) affect air pollution and can cause diseases. Objectives: This study aims to determine the effect on indoor air quality by measuring PM_2.5 and VOCs generated when burning scented candles and incense sticks. Methods: Scented candles and incense sticks were selected as household products to burn. As for the target sample, top-selling products (five types of scented candles, five types of incense sticks) were purchased online. The PM_2.5 concentration according to time was measured immediately next to the sample and three meters away from each other in an enclosed space using a real-time aerosol photometer. VOCs were collected as samples under the same conditions using Tenax tubes and were quantitatively analyzed by TD-GC/MS. Results: In the case of scented candles, the concentration of PM_2.5 did not increase during combustion and after being extinguished by placing a cover on the candle. For the incense sticks, the concentration of PM_2.5 averaged 1,901.27 ㎍/m³. After burning scented candles and incense sticks, some VOCs concentrations were increased such as ethyl acetate and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene). Conclusions: Therefore, when using scented candles, extinguishment by placing a cover on the candle can be expected to reduce PM_2.5. It is advisable to avoid using incense sticks because PM_2.5 concentration increases from the start of combustion.

• 분석과학
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.287-297
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• 2013

본 연구는 고체 흡착관과 TD-GC/MS를 이용하여 7종의 휘발성 유기화합물에 대한 열탈착 분석조건을 최적화하였고, 기체상 및 액상 표준물질 첨가한 고체 흡착관을 사용하여 얻어진 검정곡선으로부터 휘발성 유기화합물을 비교 정량하였다. 대응표본 t-검정 결과, 스타일렌을 제외하고 벤젠, 톨루엔, 에틸벤젠, o-, m- 및 p-자일렌을 포함한 6종의 휘발성 유기화합물에 대해서는 액상 표준물질에 의한 표준 흡착관법이 기체상에 의해 제작된 표준 흡착관법이 유의수준 (${\alpha}=0.01$)에서 일치한 반면, 스타일렌에 대해서는 기체상 및 액체상으로 작성된 검정곡선에서 감응인자가 15.6% 차이가 발생하였는데 이것은 두방법 간에 유의한 차이가 있다는 것을 의미하였다. 따라서 BTEX를 포함한 스타일렌을 정량하는데 오차를 감소시키기 위해 액상 표준물질을 이용한 고체상 흡착관법을 사용하였다. 바로 그 점이 이 논문의 핵심내용임. 즉, 고가의 표준가스 대신에 저가의 액상 표준물질을 사용하여 정량하더라도 스타일렌 이외에 거의 동일한 값을 나타내기 때문임. 액체상 표준물법 조건에서 7종의 VOCs의 회수율은 $100{\pm}5%$, 재현성은 0.3~7.7%, 검출한계는 o-자일렌의 $0.01{\mu}g/m^3$에서부터 톨루엔의 $0.27{\mu}g/m^3$까지 범위를 나타내었다. 이러한 최적화된 분석방법을 신축 기숙사, 원룸 아파트 및 신차의 실내공기 중 휘발성 유기화합물을 정량하는데 적용하였다.