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Characteristics of DOC Removal by Coagulation Process in the Water Treatment of Nakdong River (낙동강 수계에 대한 정수처리공정에서 응집공정의 DOC 제거 특성)

  • Hwang, Deok-Heung;Kim, Dong-Young
    • Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.66-73
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    • 1999
  • This study was carried out to derive the removal characteristics of target materials(DOC and turbidity) during the coagulation process after the injection of coagulants(PACl and FeCl3). Used apparatus were a jar test and a pilot plant. A great portion of DOC among the total removed DOC was achieved at the slow mixing process among the coagulation process. The ranges of removed DOC and optimum pH for each coagulant were 0.45~1.47mg/l and 6.0~6.5 by PACl, and 0.97~2.61mg/l. and 5.0~5.5 by FeCl3, respectively. Both of coagulants showed little increase of DOC removal above coagulant dosage 20mg/l Molecular weight distribution(MWD) of removed DOC was measured by get filtration(GF) technique. The MWD variation by gel filtrationin(GF) for removed DOC in the coagulation process were as follows; for raw water, the percentages of each MWD for total area were < MW 6,500 25.5%, MW 6,500~66,000 67.1%, and > MW 66,000 7.4%. For the same coagulant dosage(12mg/l), the percentages of each MWD for total area by PACl were < MW 6,500 20.5%, MW 6,500~66,000 48.7%, and > MW 66,000 9.1%, and those of FeCl3 were MW 66,000 18.2%. For each coagulant, the removal percentage of MW 6,500~66,000 occurred a little, but at a part of

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Study on Explosion Behavior of Air-born Rice Bran Dusts according to Ignition Energy (점화에너지 변화에 따른 쌀겨분진의 폭발 거동에 관한 연구)

  • 김정환;김현우;현성호;백동현
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.26-32
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    • 1999
  • We had investigated combustion pro야$\pi$ies of rice bran dusts. Decomposition of rice bran d dusts with temperature were investigated using DSC and the weight loss according to t temperature using TGA in order to find the thermal hazard of rice bran dusts, and the p properties of dust explosion in variation of their dust with the same particle size. Using H Hartman's dust explosion apparatus which estimate dust explosion by electric ignition after m making dust disperse by compressed air, dust explosion experiments have been conducted by v varying concen$\sigma$ation and size of rice br뻐 dust. According to the results for thermodynamic stability of rice bran dust, there are little change of initiation temperature of heat generation 때d heating value for used particle size. But i initiation temperature of heat generation decreased with high heating rate whereas d decomposition heat increased with particle size. Also, the explosion pressure was increased as t the ignition energy increased and average maximum explosion pressure was 13.5 kgv'cnt for 5 BJ/60 mesh and 1.5 뼈Ie미 dust concentration.

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Stability of Cefditoren in Three Oral Liquid Preparations (경구용 시럽제 중 세프디토렌의 안정성에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Hye-Kyung;Gwak, Hye-Sun
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.28-33
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    • 2006
  • The stability of cefditoren in three kinds of oral liquid preparations at 4 and $25^{\circ}C$ was studied for 90 days. Two tablets of 100 mg cefditoren pivoxil were mixed with 200 mL of each oral liquid syrup, which is Pebron syrup (oxolamine citrate 10 mg/mL), $Mucopect^{(R)}$ syrup (ambroxol hydrochloride 3 mg/mL) or $Tyrenol^{(R)}$ suspension (acetaminophen encapsulated 32 mg/mL). Three samples of each formulation were refrigerated $(4^{\circ}C)$ and three were stored at room temperature $(25^{\circ}C)$. At predetermined time, samples were assayed by stability-indicating HPLC method. The chromatographic analysis after deliberate degradation showed no evidence of any breakdown product likely to interfere with the chromatographic peak of the parent substance. The relation between cefditoren pivoxil concentration and peak area was linear from 10 to $150{\mu}g/mL\;(r^2=0.9998)$. The analysis method was precise, with coefficients of variation no greater than 3.6%. Cefditoren was stable in $Mucopect^{(R)}$ syrup up to 4 weeks regardless of the temperature; in $Tyrenol^{(R)}$ suspension and Pebron syrup, it was stable for at least 28 and 45 days, and 7 and 45 days at 25 and $4^{\circ}C$, respectively. The percentages of initial cefditoren concentration remaining after 90 days were $51.5{\pm}1.8\;and\;80.9{\pm}5.6%,\;61.7{\pm}7.8\;and\;70.2{\pm}7.3%,\;and\;39.9{\pm}3.2\;and\;81.4{\pm}5.5%$ in $Mucopect^{(R)}$ syrup, $Tyrenol^{(R)}$ suspension and $Pebron^{(R)}$ syrup at 25 and $4^{\circ}C$, respectively. The pH variations of all test solutions were minimal, which was within 0.5. The results indicated that the stability of cefditoren was significantly affected by liquid solutions mixed with cefditoren, and storage tempertature.

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Validation and Recommendation of Methods to Measure Biogas Production Potential of Animal Manure

  • Pham, C.H.;Triolo, J.M.;Cu, T.T.T.;Pedersen, L.;Sommer, S.G.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.864-873
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    • 2013
  • In developing countries, biogas energy production is seen as a technology that can provide clean energy in poor regions and reduce pollution caused by animal manure. Laboratories in these countries have little access to advanced gas measuring equipment, which may limit research aimed at improving local adapted biogas production. They may also be unable to produce valid estimates of an international standard that can be used for articles published in international peer-reviewed science journals. This study tested and validated methods for measuring total biogas and methane ($CH_4$) production using batch fermentation and for characterizing the biomass. The biochemical methane potential (BMP) ($CH_4$ NL $kg^{-1}$ VS) of pig manure, cow manure and cellulose determined with the Moller and VDI methods was not significantly different in this test (p>0.05). The biodegradability using a ratio of BMP and theoretical BMP (TBMP) was slightly higher using the Hansen method, but differences were not significant. Degradation rate assessed by methane formation rate showed wide variation within the batch method tested. The first-order kinetics constant k for the cumulative methane production curve was highest when two animal manures were fermented using the VDI 4630 method, indicating that this method was able to reach steady conditions in a shorter time, reducing fermentation duration. In precision tests, the repeatability of the relative standard deviation (RSDr) for all batch methods was very low (4.8 to 8.1%), while the reproducibility of the relative standard deviation (RSDR) varied widely, from 7.3 to 19.8%. In determination of biomethane concentration, the values obtained using the liquid replacement method (LRM) were comparable to those obtained using gas chromatography (GC). This indicates that the LRM method could be used to determine biomethane concentration in biogas in laboratories with limited access to GC.

Diversity of Culturable Soil Micro-fungi along Altitudinal Gradients of Eastern Himalayas

  • Devi, Lamabam Sophiya;Khaund, Polashree;Nongkhlaw, Fenella M.W.;Joshi, S.R.
    • Mycobiology
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.151-158
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    • 2012
  • Very few studies have addressed the phylogenetic diversity of fungi from Northeast India under the Eastern Himalayan range. In the present study, an attempt has been made to study the phylogenetic diversity of culturable soil fungi along the altitudinal gradients of eastern Himalayas. Soil samples from 24 m above sea level to 2,000 m above sea level altitudes of North-East India were collected to investigate soil micro-fungal community structure and diversity. Molecular characterization of the isolates was done by PCR amplification of 18S rDNA using universal primers. Phylogenetic analysis using BLAST revealed variation in the distribution and richness of different fungal biodiversity over a wide range of altitudes. A total of 107 isolates were characterized belonging to the phyla Ascomycota and Zygomycota, corresponding to seven orders (Eurotiales, Hypocreales, Calosphaeriales, Capnodiales, Pleosporales, Mucorales, and Mortierellales) and Incertae sedis. The characterized isolates were analysed for richness, evenness and diversity indices. Fungal diversity had significant correlation with soil physico-chemical parameters and the altitude. Eurotiales and Hypocreales were most diverse and abundant group of fungi along the entire altitudinal stretch. Species of Penicillium (D=1.44) and Aspergillus (D=1.288) were found to have highest diversity index followed by Talaromyces (D=1.26) and Fusarium (D=1.26). Fungal distribution showed negative correlation with altitude and soil moisture content. Soil temperature, pH, humidity and ambient temperature showed positive correlation with fungal distribution.

Sequential Extraction of Heavy Metals in Soils and A Case Study (토양중의 중금속 연속추출방법과 사례연구)

  • Jung, Myung Chae
    • Economic and Environmental Geology
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.469-477
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    • 1994
  • Many researchers have investigated most representative sequential extraction method using various reagents for determining the chemical forms of metals in soils and sediments. In this paper, a newly modified method for sequential extraction scheme based on Tessier's method by Environmental Geochemistry Research, Centre for Environmental Technology, Imperial College, was introduced and examined. In comparison with Tessier's method, originally designed for sediment analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), the sequential extraction scheme has been developed for the multi-element analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES). The partitioning of particulate trace elements was classified into five fractions: (i) exchangeable, (ii) bound to carbonates or specially adsorbed, (iii) bound to Fe and Mn oxides, (iv) bound to organic matter and sulphides and (v) residuals. The experimental results of the pilot study for in-house reference material (HRM2) and certified international standard reference material (SRM2711) using the modified method showed not only reasonable precision and accuracy but also acceptable overall recovery rates. In addition, mine dump soils sampled in the Dalsung Cu-W mine, Korea were prepared and sequentially extracted using the method. Most of Cu was bound to organic matter/sulphides and residual fractions. The dominant fraction of soil Pb and Zn in the study area was found in the residuals. The fraction of Cd showed a wide variation between samples and could be found bound to the carbonates or specially adsorbed, oxides, organic fraction and residuals. The recovery rates of Cd, however, were poor due to relatively low Cd concentrations in soils. The heavy metals in these mine dumps appear to be in the more inert forms and should not be readily bioavailable. The soils, however, had very low pH values (average 4.1) and had sandy textures; consequently, rapid infiltration of rainfall may increase leaching of Zn and Cd which were found to be around 5 to 10% of the exchangeable fraction. As a result of the investigation of this study, it has been strongly recommended that these mine waste materials should still be considered a significant contaminant source and will need environmental remediation to prevent pollutants from being released into the environment.

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Seasonal Variation of Water Quality of the Watersheds in the Agricultural Environment Promotion Zone (환경농업조성지구내 용수원 및 채수시기별 수질비교)

  • Kim, Chan-Yong;Kim, Chang-Bae;Kim, Jong-Soo;Seo, Young-Jin;Yoon, Jae-Tak
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.165-171
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    • 2002
  • A study was conducted to investigate the seasonal changes in water quality of watershed in the Agricultural Environment Promotion Zone. Samples collected were 12 GW (ground water), 2 IW (irrigation water), 2 SW (stream water) in An-Dong City, 4 GW, 6 IW, 11 SW in Young-Yang Gun, and sampling was conducted separately during dry and rainy season. In the ground water, EC and ionic species, except pH, were higher than those in stream water, and especially $NO_3-N$ concentration exceeded the limitation of drinking water. Concentration of ions decreased as the sampling depth was far from the soil surface. During a rainy season, the concentrations of $NO_3-N$ and K in the stream water were slightly higher than those during season. COD was lower during dry season in Yong-Yang, while the trend was contrasted to An-Dong. These results suggest that ground water was polluted by fertilization and compost while streamwater was polluted by loss of soil and organic during the rainy season. Principal chemical components related with changing water quality were EC, $NO_3^-$, Ca, Mg, Na, $Cl^-$, $Cl^-$, $SO_4^-$ in ground water, whereas $NH_4-N$, K, Mg, $Cl^-$, $SO_4^-$ in stream water.

Study on Isolative Determination Methylephedrine Hydrochloride and Ephedrine Hydrochloride in the Mixed Preparation (혼합제제중 Methylephedrine Hydrochloride와 Ephedrine Hydrochloride의 분리정량에 관한 연구)

  • Ko, In-Suk
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.1 no.3
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    • pp.93-99
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    • 1970
  • There have been reported by several workers for the isolation and determination of the amine derivatives as Metbylephedrine Hydrochloride and Ephedrine Hydrochloride adopting neutralization method, steam distillation method, non-aqous titration method, ion-exchange resin method, titration method after acetylation, colorimetric method, gravimetric method, iodine titration method and gas chromatography. Those methods mentioned in above, can be practically applied for the sample which is not mixed one mith the other amine compounds. Presently, it has not shown on the isolative determination of the mixed sample of amine derivatives. In this paper, it is discussed on the isolative determination of Methylephedrine Hydrochloride as the tertiary amine compound and Ephedrine Hydrochloride as the secondary amine compound. According to the results of the experiment, it could be summarized as follows: 1. There is no time-variation on the color reaction of Methylephedrine Hydrochloride and Ephedrine Hydrochloride with the color reagent, bromcresolgreen. And Methylephedrine Hydrochloride and Ephedrine Hydrochloride, respectively, can be determined spectrophotometrically by means oft his color reaction. 2. For the isolation of Methylephedrine Hydrochloride and Ephedrine Hydrochloride from the mixed sample, Methylephedrine Hydrochloride can be eluted by chloroform, while Ephedrine Hydrochloride by the mixed solvent of chloroform and ethylalcohol (2:1), from the celite column adsorbed at pH6.4 followed by extraction with ether undersodium hydroxide alkali re action. 3. When the sample is mixed with quinine hydrochloride, dihydrocodeine bitartate, and noscapine, these mixed compounds can be eliminated by means of stram distillation. 4. When the sample is mixed with chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide and diphenhydramine hydrochloride, the mixed compounds can be eliminated by means of steam distillation and celite adsorption column chromatography, In conclusion, the isolative determination method for Methylephedrine Hydrochloride and Ephedrine Hydrochloride studied in this paper, indicates with the excellent reproducibility and accuracy.

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Optimization of Analytical Procedure for Hydrogen Cyanide in Mainstream Smoke

  • Lee, John-Tae;Kim, Hyo-Keun;Hwang, Keon-Joong;Jang, Gi-Chul;Lee, Jeong-Min;Kim, Ick-Joong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Tobacco Science
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.125-131
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    • 2007
  • Hydrogen cyanide(HCN), formed from pyrolysis of various nitrogenous compounds such as protein, amino acids and nitrate in tobacco, is present in both the particulate phase and vapor phase of cigarette smoke. Typically the determination of HCN in cigarette smoke has been done through colorimetric and electrochemical techniques, such as fluorescence spectrometry, UV-spectrophotometry (UV), continuous flow analyzer (CFA), capillary GC-ECD and ion chromatography (IC). Most of these techniques are known to be time-consuming and some of them lack specificity or sensitivity. The available results from both our laboratory and reported literatures for 2R4F Kentucky reference cigarette, smoked under ISO condition, show a relatively wide variation ranging from 100 to 120 ug/cig of HCN. Especially, the precision and accuracy of the analytical results of HCN tend to get worse in low tar cigarettes and under intense smoking condition. In this paper, a more optimized analytical methods than previous ones are suggested. This method shows lower detection limit and has improved precision and accuracy, so it is applicable for wide tar level cigarettes under intense smoking condition as well as under ISO smoking condition. Important features of this method are improved sample collection and quantification systems such as the number of trapping units, volume, temperature and type of trapping solution. To avoid volatilization loss of HCN in analyzing mainstream smoke, it is highly recommended that pH values of trapping solutions should be maintained over 11 and cold traps should be used in collecting mainstream smoke.

DAQ System을 활용한 초지기 맥동현상의 개선

  • 이영준;김도환;서동준;고두석;이복진
    • Proceedings of the Korea Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Conference
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    • 2001.04a
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    • pp.81-81
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    • 2001
  • 초지 공정은 wire, roll, pump등의 회전체로 이루어진 공정이 거의 대부분이기 때문에 주기적으로 변동하는 성분들이 많고, QCS(Quality Control System) 및 DCS(Distributed Co n ntrol System)상에 서 의 자동 Control Logic에 의 한 불안정 (Fluctuation)요소도 내 재 되 어 있 어 이에 대한 분석이 필요하다. 이러한 주기적인 변동은 제품의 여러 물성(평량, 두께, 광택 도등) 에 영향을 미치게 되어 품질의 균일성이나 프로파일에 영향을 미치게 된다. 따라서 공정상이나 품질에서 주기적으로 변동하는 성분을 추출하여 공정 각 성분과 연관을 시키변 품질에 나타나는 주기적 성분의 요인이 어느 부분에서 기인하는 지를 직접적으로 찾아낼 수 있고 이의 개선을 통해 품질의 균일성 및 프로파일 향상을 꾀할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 Air padded type 헤드박스 초지기에서 DAQ(Data Acquisition) System 을 이용하여 각 공정별로 MD(Machine Direction)방향으로의 변동을 측정하고 제품의 물성 변동과 비교하였다. DAQ System은 각 공정상의 전기적 신호를 높은 주파수 영역까지 다채널로 동시에 받 아 들일 수 있는 장치로 이 시스템을 활용하여 공정상의 Machine chest 농도, Stock box 유량 및 레벨, Fan pump RPM, Cleaner압력, Screen압력, H!B압력 및 레벨, Silo level등 공 정요소의 변동상태와 상호영향을 분석하였다. 이러한 공정 각 요소의 변동과 MD 방향의 제품 물성 값(Tapio, Paper Variation Analyzer에 대한 비교 분석결과 제품 평량에서 주기적인 변동성분을 확인할 수 있었고 이중 큰 비 중을 차지하는 것이 fνB 레벨 변동주기와 일치하는 것을 찾아낼 수 있었다. 이에 근거하여 D DCS system의 control 요소인 튜닝 parameter(P,I 값)들을 미 세 조정 하여 제 품의 MD방향 평량 변동 진폭을 기존 수준의 30% 수준으로 감소시킬 수 있었다. 그 결과 COV(표준편차/ 평량)값을 0.8-1.2%에서 0.6-0.8%수준으로 낮출 수 있었고 이에 따라 CD (Cross Direction) 방향의 제품 Profile도 함께 개선되는 효과를 거둘 수 있었다.

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