• 자원환경지질
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.63-79
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• 2008

울진광산 지역에 매립된 광미와 방치된 폐광석이 주변 하천에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위해, 하천수, 침출수, 갱내수 및 지하수의 물리화학적인 특성을 파악하였다. 또한 폐광석 내 황화광물의 풍화 특징을 파악하기 위한 광물학적 연구와, 토양 내 미량원소의 분산 특성을 파악하기 위한 총함량 분석을 수행하였다. 매립된 광미에서 발생하는 침출수의 pH의 범위는 $2.9{\sim}6.0$이며, EC는 $99{\sim}3990{\mu}S/cm$로 주원소(최대 492 mg/l Ca; 83.8 mg/l Mg; 45.2 mg/l Na; 44.7 mg/l K; 50.8 mg/l Si) 및 미량원소(최대 $826,060{\mu}g/l$ Fe; $131,230{\mu}g/l$ Mn; $333,600{\mu}g/l$ Al; $61,340{\mu}g/l$ Zn; $2,530{\mu}g/l$ Cu; $573{\mu}g/l$ Cd; $476{\mu}g/l$ Pb)함량이 높게 나타났다. 하천수의 물리화학적 특성은 침출수와 지류의 유입에 따른 공간적 변화와 강수량에 따른 시기별 변화가 관찰되었다. 침출수의 유입으로 하천수의 용존 이온의 농도는 증가하지만 오염되지 않은 지류와의 혼합에 의한 희석작용으로 하류로 갈수록 감소한다. 건기인 2월에는 침출수 유입량이 줄어 하천수의 용존 이온 함량이 우기보다 낮다. 하지만 건기에는 지류 및 하천수의 유량 감소로 인하여 희석작용이 상대적으로 미약하여 우기에 비해 오염 확산 범위가 더 넓은 것으로 확인되었다. 배경치와 비교한 울진광산 주변의 토양시료의 중금속 농집 순서는 망간>철>납>구리>아연으로 나타났다. 울진광산에서 산출되는 황화광물은 자류철석과 섬아연석이 주를 이루며, 방연석과 황동석이 수반된다. 이 중 자류철석이 가장 풍화가 빠르게 진행되었으며, 광물 내부에 발달된 균열부와 입자 가장 자리를 따라 내부로 산화가 진행되어 철수산화광물이 생성되며, 소량의 Zn을 흡착하는 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• 아시안잔디학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.199-204
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• 2010

화력발전 후 발생되는 석탄회의 발생량은 점차 증가하고 있으나, 석탄바닥재의 재활용에 대한 연구가 충분하지 않아 재활용이 잘 되지 않고 있는 실정이다. 본 연구는 석 탄바닥재와 모래의 혼합비율을 달리한 상토로 lysimeter를 제작한 후에 잔디를 재배하고 용탈실험을 수행해 석탄바닥재가 골프장 사질토양의 토양개량재로 적합한지 여부를 검정하기 위해 수행하였다. 석탄바닥재와 모래를 일정비율(석탄바닥재 0, 10, 20, 30, 50%)로 혼합하여 조성한 lysimeter에 일정량의 관수를 실시하고 용탈수를 채취한 결과 석탄바닥재 처리수준이 증가할수록 용탈수량은 유의성있게 감소해 석탄바닥재 처리가 모래토양의 보수력을 높이는데 효과가 있음을 알 수 있다. 그리고 시비 후 3일 간격으로 용탈수를 채취해 분석한 결과 석탄바닥재의 처리 수준이 증가할수록 용탈수의 pH는 증가하였으나, 관수량에 대한 용탈수량, $NO_3$-N, $NH_4$-N 및 K의 용탈량은 유의성 있게 감소하였다. 또한 용탈수의 EC는 석탄바닥재의 처리수준이 증가할수록 용탈초기부터 끝까지 지속적으로 유지되는 것으로 조사되었다. 이들 결과는 석탄바닥재가 사질토양의 보수 보비력 및 산성토양을 개량하는데 효과적임을 의미 한다. 그러나 석탄바닥재 pH가 9.03의 알칼리성이고, 처리수준이 증가할수록 투수성이 불량해지고 토양에서 $PO_4$-P의 흡착량이 증가하는 문제점도 조사되었다. 본 연구 결과 석탄바닥재를모래에 20% 이하의 적정 비율로 혼합하면 보수 보비력이 낮은 골프코스의 사질토양을 개량할 수 있는 토양개량재로 재활용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.197-206
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 최근 매립지 침출수 처리를 위해 많이 활용되고 있는 막분리 공정에 초음파를 적용하여 투과속도와 막의 세정효율 향상에 미치는 영향인자와 효과에 대하여 살펴보았다. 즉, 중공사 형태의 MF막과 관형의 UF막을 대상으로 초음파의 주파수($40{\sim}120$ kHz), 초음파의 세기($200{\sim}500$ W), 운전압력($0.1{\sim}2.3kg/cm^2$), 초음파 조사시간 등을 변화시키며 투과속도 향상에 미치는 영향을 평가하였다. 1차 처리된 침출수를 이용하여 초기 50 min 동안 막을 오염시킨 다음 70 min 동안 초음파를 조사하여 조사기간과 투과속도의 변화를 관찰하였다. 순수의 투과속도에 대한 투과속도의 회복률(recovery ratio)과 세정직전의 투과속도에 대한 초음파 조사 후 투과속도의 상승률(enhancement ratio)을 이용하여 영향인자를 분석하였다. 동일한 조건에서 막의 초음파 세정에 의한 투과속도 개선 효과는 주파수에 반비례적이며. 초음파의 조사강도에 비례적으로 나타났고, 막의 운전압력이 높으면 세정효과가 지연되며 투과속도의 개선효과도 감소하였다. 또한 10,000과 100,000 MWCO의 UF막에서의 회복율과 상승률은 각각 최대 75-98%와 40-50% 이었으나, $0.1{\mu}m$ MF막에서는 각각 10%와 500%였다. 1차 처리 침출수를 이용한 실험결과로부터 초음파에 의해 발생되는 기계적 진동을 활용한 막세정이 기존의 수세정과 약품세정 대신에 활용가능성이 확인되었다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.215-222
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• 2015

The objective of this research was to evaluate the growth performance, the apparent ileal digestibility of nitrogen and energy, the retention of nutrients and the apparent metabolizable energy corrected to zero nitrogen retention (AMEn) in broiler chickens supplemented with increasing doses of a worm leachate (WL) as a source of humic substances (HS) in the drinking water. In Exp. 1, 140 male broilers were penned individually and assigned to four WL levels (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%) mixed in the drinking water from 21 to 49 days of age. Water was offered in plastic bottles tied to the cage. In Exp. 2, 600 male broilers from 21 to 49 days of age housed in floor pens were assigned to three levels of WL (0%, 10%, and 20%) mixed in the drinking water. The WL was mixed with tap water in plastic containers connected by plastic tubing to bell drinkers. The results of both experiments were subjected to analysis of variance and polynomial contrasts. In Exp. 1, the daily water consumption was similar among treatments but the consumption of humic, fulvic, and total humic acids increased linearly (p<0.01) as the WL increased in the drinking water. The feed conversion (p<0.01) and the ileal digestibility of energy, the excretion of dry matter and energy, the retention of dry matter, ash and nitrogen and the AMEn showed quadratic responses (p<0.05) relative to the WL levels in drinking water. In Exp. 2, the increasing level of WL in the drinking water had quadratic effects on the final body weight, daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio (p<0.05). The addition of WL as a source of HS in the drinking water had beneficial effects on the growth performance, ileal digestibility of energy, the retention of nutrients as well on the AMEn in broiler chickens; the best results were observed when the WL was mixed at levels of 20% to 30% in the drinking water.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.135-145
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• 2013

The recycling of coal bottom ash generated from coal power plants in Korea has been limited due to heterogenous characteristics of the materials. The most common management option for the ash is disposal in landfills (i.e. ash pond) near ocean. The presence of large coarse and fine materials in the ash has prompted the desire to beneficially use it in an application such as fill materials. Prior to reuse application as fill materials, the potential risks to the environment must be assessed with regard to the impacts. In this study, a total of nine test cells with bottom ash samples collected from pretreated bottom ash piles and coal ash pond in a coal-fired power plant were constructed and operated under the field conditions to evaluate the leachability over a period of 210 days. Leachate samples from the test cells were analyzed for a number of chemical parameters (e.g., pH, salinity, electrical conductance, anions, and metals). The concentrations of chemicals detected in the leachate were compared to appropriate standards (drinking water standard) with dilution attenuation factor, if possible, to assess potential leaching risks to the surrounding area. Based on the leachate analysis, most of the samples showed slightly high pH values for the coal ash contained test cells, and contained several ions such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, sulfate, and nitrate in relatively large quantities. Three elements (aluminum, boron, and barium) were commonly detected above their respective detection limits in a number of leachate samples, especially in the early leaching period of time. The results of the test cell study indicate that the pollutants in the leachate from the coal ash test cells were not of a major concern in terms of leaching risk to surface water and groundwater under field conditions as fill materials. However, care must be taken in extending these results to actual applications because the results presented in this study are based on the limited field test settings and time frame. Structural characteristics and analysis for coal bottom ash may be warranted to apply the materials to actual field conditions.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2008년도 춘계 학술발표회 초청강연 및 논문집
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• pp.242-250
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• 2008

Lining systems are used for two purpose in landfills : as covers to minimize leachate generation and surface water contamination by providing a barrier from precipitation and other percolating waters, and as containment liners to contain leachate and minimize its downward migration into underlying groundwater. So identifying leaks in landfill liners is an essential part of waste management. There are many leakage detection systems to monitor and seek leakage location, such as two electrode method, electrode grid method, diffusion hoses, capacitance sensors and tracers sensing cables. However, most of them can be applied in the new landfill construction sites because sensors must be installed prior to work. This paper presents a new type of leakage detection system, so called fence type electrode arrangement system, to monitor leakage and to seek leakage location in working landfill as well as new landfill. This system is based on the measurement of an electrical current flowing through leakage point. Series of laboratory tests are performed to investigate an availability of this system and this paper present some of these results.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.95-111
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• 2023

Pollution, climate change, and waste accumulation are only some of the new problems that have arisen because of the exponential population growth of the past few decades. As the global population expands, managing municipal solid trash becomes increasingly difficult. This is by far the most difficult obstacle for governments to overcome, especially in less developed nations. The improper open dumping of trash, which is causing mayhem across the country, has two immediate effects: it contaminates groundwater and surface water. Air pollution and the accumulation of greenhouse gases are both exacerbated by the release of methane and other harmful waste gases. Leachate from the landfill leaks underground and pollutes groundwater. In most cases, leachate moves into the groundwater zone and pollutes it after forming in association with precipitation that infiltrates via waste. This has far-reaching effects on people's health and disturbs the natural environment. This review article critically examines the current state of Solid Waste Management (SWM), addressing both the highlighted concerns and the government management solutions that have been put in place to address these issues. In addition, the constraints, and difficulties that India will face in the future in terms of solid waste management and the role of models for such a system are discussed.

• 한국광물학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.125-134
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• 2014

경도 $E129^{\circ}$ 03' 40", 위도 $N36^{\circ}$ 51' 19"에 위치한 장군광산은 과거에 갱도채굴을 하였으며 현재에는 갱구와 광미로부터 갱내수와 침출수가 유출되고 있다. 갱내수와 침출수의 pH 값의 범위는 6.81-9.59로 중성내지 약염기성을 나타낸다. 주요 양이온과 음이온의 농도 범위는 Mg (6.70-129.80 mg/L), Ca (289.29-661.02 mg/L), Mn (4.74-14.38 mg/L), $SO{_4}^{2-}$ (1205.00-2448.69 mg/L) 등이다. 하천바닥에 침전된 황갈색의 침전물은 결정도가 아주 낮은 2-line 페리하이드라이트($Fe_2O_3{\cdot}0.5H_2O$로 구성되어 있다. 주사전자현미경 관찰결과 $0.1{\mu}m$ 정도의 구형의 미세입자로 구성되어 있으며 에너지분산분광분석에 의한 반정량 결과 주 구성원소는 Fe이며 그 외 소량의 Mn, Ca, Si, As 등을 포함하고 있다.

• 한국환경보건학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경보건학회 2002년도 춘계 국제 학술대회
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• pp.91-99
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• 2002

A recent survey investigated that there were over one thousand un-controlled closed landfills(1,072 sites) in Republic of Korea. Most of these landfills were constructed before 1986. Waste management act were not promulgated at that time, so they usually do not have dranage system and leachate treatment facility. Also, considerable attention has been received to landfill leachate pollution, leachate has an adverse impact on the surrounding environment such as soil, groundwater, and water supply source. According to the result of survey for closed landfill management, it was reported that 875 sites out of 1,072sites(81.6％) have no leachate treatment facility and 630 sites out of 1,072sites(58.7％) have been used for farm lands and residence. Consequently it is hard to do postclosure care continuously in most of cases and these uncontrolled landfills have contaminated farm lands and residence. The average age of these landfills are ranged mostly between 2 to 15 years. Much time and advanced technology are needed to remediate these uncontrolled landfills, therefore the survey for present status of closed landfill sites is required and suitable treatment processes should be prepared. With this point of view, We has been investigated to find out the present status of closed landfill, problems of post management and discussed plans for remediation and reuse. Remedial actions of un-controlled landfill have been carried out the many cities since 1997 upto now. Most frequently applied technology were reuse after excavation and there were several cases to capping in the surface of landfill and to construct subsurface barriers. It is considered that landfills in use have a possibility not to be controlled because of inadequate construction and improper management. Therefore remediation of uncontrolled landfills and recovery technology should be develop continuously Especially, it has been expected that resource technology of landfill gas as a energy has some advantages in controlling odors in the site area and accelerating stabilization of landfills with the energy.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.288-293
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• 2018

The main objective of this study is to investigate the influence of hydraulic retention time (HRT) on biogas production during leachate treatment using an anaerobic reactor type Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket. For this purpose, four HRTs ranging from 12 to 48 h were experienced. The obtained results showed that higher amount of biogas could be produced during longer HRTs. However, HRTs longer than 48 h could not affect clearly the biogas generation and considered as unnecessary given the small additional amount of biogas produced during the degradation process. A volume of $0.434L/L_{leachate}/d$ was achieved during the treatment with a HRT of 48 h. The higher biogas production, the smaller chemical oxygen demand (COD) values achieved. Besides, COD removal and biogas production positively correlate, showing that the active biomass has degraded effectively the organic load to produce biogas. Moreover, all the analyzed physicochemical parameters have experienced a decrease after 48 h except for the pH, which increased to approximately neutral value. More precisely, a decrease of 93.8%, 89.7%, 95%, 70%, 77%, and 84.4% was recorded for COD, electrical conductivity, total suspended solid, turbidity, $NH_4{^+}-N$, and $NO_3{^-}-N$, respectively.