• Journal of Animal Environmental Science
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.189-196
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• 1999

Anaerobic digestion is a naturally occuring microbial process involving the decomposition of organic materials such as livestock manure. This study explores the effect of the operating conditions, HRT (Hydraulic Retention Time) and feeding frequency on treatment efficiency for digestion of pig slurry, which has been one of most difficult organic waste for proper treatment in livestock production industry in Korea at the present time. The pilot-scale CSTR of 5 m3 in volume was designed. manufactured, and operated at the temperature of 35$\pm$1$^{\circ}C$. The digester was designed to hydraulically stir for complete mixing and to supply heat from the water bath to maintain mesophilic temperature. The HRT of the digester for Test 1 and Test 2, and Test 3 was set for 17 days and 13 days respectively and pig slurry was fed once a day with 300$\ell$ each for Test 1 and Test 3, while twice with 150$\ell$each for Test 2. Test 2 showed better performance by increase of 4% in VS removal efficiency and 5% in biogas production rate. This is mainly attributed to smaller temperature drop by feeding frequently with half amount, which eventually led to lesser impact on anaerobic mocrobes in the digester. Test 2 maintained optimum pH 7.8 which uplifted the activaton of sulfur-reduction bacteria, alkalinity of around 4,000mg/$\ell$, VA of over 3,000mg/$\ell$ for whole period of experiment. Further research may require to provide the practical operation strategy of anaerobic treatment system for treatment of pig slurry.

• Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.27-39
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• 2015

Under the goal of analyzing the compulsory supply share of new renewable energy according to the application of a daylighting system to indoor gymnasiums, this study conducted analysis of energy consumption and operation schedule at three indoor gymnasiums in the nation through a survey. The investigator did an Energy Plus simulation on Building A based on the analysis results and analyzed the supply share of new renewable energy in the saving effects of lighting energy according to the application of a daylighting system. As a result, When 92 prism daylighting system were installed in the upper ceiling of a stadium, they were able to meet the criteria for the minimum illumination for official games(Min : 600㏓) and optimum illumination for general games and recreations, thus saving lighting energy during the daytime(09:00~17:00). The resulting saving effects of lighting energy amounted to 44.4% for official games, 57.6% for general games, and 66.7% for recreations. In addition, the daylighting systems had a compulsory supply share of new renewable energy at 2.04% for official games, 2.75% for general games, and 2.62% for recreations, recording an average compulsory supply share of 2.5%.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.23 no.9
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• pp.1025-1031
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• 2019

This study proposes a PCS that enables efficient operation of seawater pumps for ships by implementing ML-based algorithms. Seawater temperature, RPM and power consumption data are acquired from two ships with PCS, analyzed with regression analysis method, and new algorithms are presented. Using the algorithms presented, Ship A saved about 36% compared to the PCS application, and ML-based algorithms in certain sea temperatures of 19 to 27 degrees Celsius and above 32 degrees Celsius were about 1% lower than Ship A's PCS. Ship B saved about 50% compared to PCS not applied, and about 2% more than Ship B's PCS in waters above $19^{\circ}C$, a specified sea temperature. The derived data can be used to suggest the optimum pump speed and sea route. In addition, the trend of acquired data can be used to infer the performance of the pump or the timing of elimination of the MGPS when efficiency becomes poor.

• Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.59 no.3
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• pp.134-140
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• 2022

Ship local structure sometimes experiences severe vibration due to the resonance with an excitation force generated by the propulsion system. In that case, the installation of dynamic vibration absorber such as Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) on the structure can be considered as an effective alternative countermeasure to reduce the troublesome vibration if structural modification or change of excitation frequencies is difficult. Meanwhile, the conventional optimal design method of TMD premises the target structure exposed on an excitation force without the constraint of its magnitude and frequency range. However, the frequencies of major ship excitation forces due to propulsion system are normally bounded and its magnitude is varied according to its operation speed. Hence, the optimal design of TMD to reduce the resonant vibration of ship local structure should be differently approached compared with the conventional ones. For the purpose, this paper proposes an optimal design method of TMD considering maximum frequency and magnitude variation of a target harmonic excitation component. It is done by both lowering the resonant response at the 1st natural frequency and locating the 2nd natural frequency over maximum excitation frequency for the idealized 2 degree of freedom system consisted of the structure and the TMD. For the validation of the proposed method, a numerical design case of TMD for a ship local structure exposed on resonant vibration due to a propeller excitation force is introduced and its performance is compared with the conventionally designed one.

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.19-30
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• 2021

This study evaluated the injection rate and the injection efficiency of the artificial recharge in the upper drought-prone watershed region, where the remaining water was used for injection, by using a numerical model to secure water during a drought. As a result of a numerical model under the condition of diverse injection rates per a well and hydraulic characteristics of the aquifer, the optimal injection rate per a well was estimated as 50.0 ㎥/day, and the injection efficiency was simulated as 33.2% to 81.2% of the total injection volume. As the injection time was shorter, the injection efficiency tented to increase non-linearly. As the injection rate increased, the residual storage in aquifer increased and available groundwater amount also increased, which could be advantageous for drought relief. For a more accurate assessment of injection efficiency, the model will be validated using the field injection data and optimum scenarios will enable the efficient operation of the artificial recharge system in the study area.

• Resources Recycling
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.33-39
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• 2022

In this study, analytical thermochemical modeling factors that contribute to maintaining a specific temperature range during vanadium roasting as a pretreatment using a rotary kiln are investigated. The model-related mechanisms include thermochemical reaction rates, heat balance, and heat transfer, through which the resultant temperature can be estimated intuitively. Ultimately, by optimizing these parameters, the ideal roasting temperature in the kiln is ≈1000 ℃ (or ≈1273 K) for long-term operation. Therefore, the heat generated from hydrocarbon (natural gas) fuel combustion and ore oxidation reactions, as well as the radiant heat transferred to ores, are assessed. In addition, thermochemical methods for relieving the temperature gradient in order to maintain the optimum temperature range of the rotary kiln are suggested.

• Clean Technology
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.182-192
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• 2022

This study provides an overview of the production costs of methane and hydrogen via water electrolysis-based hydrogen production followed by a methanation based methane production technology utilizing CO₂ from external sources. The study shows a comparative way for economic optimization of green methane generation using excess free electricity from renewable sources. The study initially developed the overall process on the Aspen Plus simulation tool. Aspen Plus estimated the capital expenditure for most of the equipment except for the methanation reactor and electrolyzer. The capital expenditure, the operating expenditure and the feed cost were used in a discounted cash flow based economic model for the methane production cost estimation. The study compared different reactor configurations as well. The same model was also used for a hydrogen production cost estimation. The optimized economic model estimated a methane production cost of $11.22/mcf when the plant is operating for 4000 hr/year and electricity is available for zero cost. Furthermore, a hydrogen production cost of $2.45/GJ was obtained. A sensitivity analysis was performed for the methane production cost as the electrolyzer cost varies across different electrolyzer types. A sensitivity study was also performed for the changing electricity cost, the number of operation hours per year and the plant capacity. The estimated levelized cost of methane (LCOM) in this study was less than or comparable with the existing studies available in the literature.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2023.05a
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• pp.237-237
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• 2023

하천에 흐르는 유량을 활용하기 위한 인간의 요구는 끊임없이 증대되고 있으며, 댐 건설과 같은 대형 구조물의 건설은 인간의 수자원 이용에 대한 편의성을 증가시켜주었으나 본래 자연하천이 갖는 생태적 기능을 상실하게 만들고 다양한 생태 및 환경적 문제점을 초래하였다. 특히 유황의 변화는 수생태계의 구조와 기능에 커다란 변화를 야기하였다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 하천의 이·치수적 기능을 유지하면서 인간과 자연이 더불어 살 수 있는 친환경적인 하천 조성을 위해 적정량의 생태유량 산정 방안에 대해 분석하였다. 연구 대상유역은 댐 건설로 인해 유황변화가 발생하며, 하천유지유량이 고시된 낙동강 지류하천인 감천유역을 대상으로 하였다. 감천의 생태계에 필요한 생태유량 확보 방안 마련을 위해서 1) 생태계 필요유량의 산정, 2) 유역 물수지모형 구축, 3) 적정 생태유량의 공급 및 확보방안 시나리오 마련의 순서로 연구를 진행하였다. 첫 번째, 생태유량 산정을 위해 수문학적 방법과 서식처 모의 방법을 활용하였다. 수문학적 방법은 Tennant, Aquatic Base Flow (ABF) 및 Smakthin 방법으로 생태유량을 산정하였고, 서식처 모의 방법으로는 서식처 모의 모델 중 2차원 수리해석이 가능한 River 2D를 활용하여 대상어종의 생태유량을 산정하였다. 두 번째, 유역 물수지 분석을 위해 K-WEAP 모델을 활용하여 감천유역의 물수지 모형을 구축하였으며, 김천부항댐의 방류량과 감천유역 하류에 위치한 구미시(선주교)의 유량과 비교를 통해 물수지 모델 결과를 검증하였다. 마지막으로 여덟 가지 생태유량 공급 시나리오를 감천유역의 물수지 모형에 적용하여 생태유량의 확보 방안을 평가하고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 하천 생태계의 건강성 유지를 위해서 필요한 생태유량을 다양한 학술적 방법으로 산정하여 연구 대상하천에 적용 가능성을 평가하였으며, 향후 생태유량을 보다 정량적으로 평가할 수 있는 기초 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 또한 산정된 생태유량을 확보하기 위한 물수지모델의 적용방안을 제시함으로써 하천 및 유역의 수자원관리에 방향을 제시하고자 하였다.

• Clean Technology
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.280-286
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• 2009

To evaluate the feasibility of electrodialysis for nitrate-nitrogen removal from wastewater, the effect of operating parameters on the removal of nitrate-nitrogen was experimentally estimated. The limiting current density (LCD) linearly increased with the nitrate concentration and the flow rate. The time when the nitrate concentration of diluate reached at 20 mg/L was linearly proportional to concentration of diluate, and the concentration of concentrate did not affect the removal rate. Increase in the flow rate gave a positive effect on the removal rate and became insignificant at How rates greater than 1.6 L/min. The removal rate increased with the applied voltage, but the increment in the removal rate decreased as the applied voltage approached the LCD. From the operation of the electrodialysis module used in this research, the flow rate of 1.6 L/min and the voltage corresponding to the 80~90% of LCD were found be the optimum operating condition for the nitrate removal from highly concentrated nitrate-nitrogen solutions.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.29 no.6D
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• pp.727-736
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• 2009

Many of the researchers have tried to enhance the satisfaction of both users and owners of social infrastructures by applying the asset management methodology. This study is to develop more efficient asset management framework for bridge management. Based on various literature review, an asset management procedure for bridge management was suggested, and appropriate practices at each step were given. The suggested procedures include the determination of operation and maintenance strategy, level of service, performance measure, valuation of assets, and decision-makings. In addition, this study suggests an applicable decision-making process for the resource distribution based on the management strategy.