• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.33 no.11
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• pp.790-796
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• 2011

In this study, we measured the concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in Shiwha area by using active and passive sampler. We did a comparative analysis of the characteristics of the active sampler and passive sampler. In the case of the passive sampler, the average TVOC concentration of the industrial area was 1.86 times higher than that of the residential area. In the case of the active sampler, the average TVOC concentration of the industrial area was 1.07 times higher than that of the residential area. When using the passive sampler, the concentration of VOCs in the industrial area was noted to be higher than the concentration found in the residential area. However, when we used the thermal desorption tube, the concentration of residential area was higher rather than that of industrial area in some substances such as trichloroethylene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene. Toluene was a larger percentage of the overall BTEX ratio. In case of the passive sampler, the relative ratio of toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene was higher in the industrial area than in the residential area. In contrast in case of the thermal desorption tube, the ratio of these substances was higher in the residential area rather than in the industrial area. The passive sampling in this study showed an appropriate method to analyze the temporal and spatial concentrations of air contaminants. This assessment would prove to be useful for its observance of standards or epidemical study.

• Korean Journal of Environmental Biology
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.149-157
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• 2003

This study focused on relationships between Pb and Cd concentrations and the difference of success reproductive progress in urban (Seoul) and industrial complex (Ansan) areas. Results of the Pb analysis for the feral pigeons from Seoul (egg contents:1.64 $\mu\textrm{g}$ wet $g^{-1}$, adults in bones: 29.5 $\mu\textrm{g}$ wet $g^{-1}$ and the Ansan industrial complex (egg contents: 1.13 $\mu\textrm{g}$ wet $g^{-1}$, adults in bones: 10.5 $\mu\textrm{g}$ wet g-1) showed that the Pb level of eggs and adults is significantly different between the two colonies (p<0.05). Cd concentrations in liver and kidneys of adult pigeons were also significantly different between Seoul(liver: 0.24 ${\mu}g$ wet $g^{-1}$, kidney: 1.05 $\mu\textrm{g}$ wet $g^{-1}$ and the Ansan (liver: 0.14 $\mu\textrm{g}$ wet $g^{-1}$, kidney: 0.43 $\mu\textrm{g}$ wet $g^{-1}$ colonies (P<0.05). Clutch size of Feral Pigeons living in Seoul was similar between the two colonies, 1.9$\pm$0.3 in Seoul and 2.0$\pm$0.0 in Ansan. The length, breadth, and thickness of eggs were not significantly different between the two colonies (p>0.05). Incubation period in Seoul (17.8 days) did not differ from the Ansan (17.4 days). No difference in growth rate (body weight, wing length, and tarsus length) was found between the two test groups (p>0.05). In Seoul, 65.2% were hatching, and 42.1% fledging. The Proportion of hatching and fledging in the Ansan was 60.7% and 45.0%, respectively. The significant differences between the two colonies for reproductive sucess were not found (p>0.05). With regard to the reproductive effects to the heavy metals, the Pb and Cd concentrations feund in the two colonies were not as high as those considered in results of toxic effects in other species.

• Proceedings of the Korean Environmental Sciences Society Conference
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• 2008.11a
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• pp.88-91
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• 2008

연구대상지역인 서대구/염색공단의 점오염원에서 배출되는 VOC량은 염색공단이 14,834 kg/yr로 전체 배출량의 88.0%를 차지하고 있으며 서대구공단의 점오염원에 비해 7 배이상을 배출하였다. 면오염원의 경우 코일 코팅공정, 건축 및 건물 공정의 도장시설과 금속세정공정이 속한 유기용제사용이 서대구공단과 염색공단에서 VOC 배출량의 약 97%를 차지하고 있다. 서대구/염색공단의 악취를 저감하기 위해서는 면오염원의 발생량기여도가 높은 유기용제사용의 억제와 서대구공단지역의 발생량 감소가 필요하다고 판단이 된다.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 1999

The author studied the soil microarthropoda's fauna, vertical distribution, seasonal fluctuation, and the relationship between the number of soil microarthropoda and environmental factor(pH) in survey area. 3949 soil microarthropoda were collected in survey area. They included Arachnida(48.6%), Collembola(23.5%), Hymenoptera(l9.9%), and Isoptera, etc. Fresh length was the longest(1l3.6 mm) in broad-leaf forest on Mt. Chilgap which is non-industrial complex area, and the shortest(46.8 mm) in pine forest at Yochon industrial complex. The population density of soil microarthropoda was the highest in summer and the lowest in winter. The number of soil microarthropoda was higher in Mt. Keryong and Chilgap, non-industrial complex area, than Yochon and Daesan, industrial complex area. The number of soil microarthropoda increased from spring to summer and decreased from autumn to winter. Vertically, soil microarthropoda were more abundant in the second layer subsoil(0∼5 cm) in spring, in the first layer(5∼10 cm) in summer and autumn, and in the third layer(0∼15 cm) in winter. Diversity index was higher in non-industrial area(1.02) than industrial complex area(0.73). Biodiversity index was the highest in the second soil layer, in pine forest on Mt. Keryong(l.60) and the lowest in the third soil layer, in broad leaf-forest, at Daesan industrial complex(0.24).

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.174-183
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• 2000

Objectives : To evaluate the effect of low-level exposure of air pollutants on the respiratory tract of the children living near the petrochemical estate in Ulsan. Methods : The study design was cross-sectional, and the study subjects consisted of 150 children(76 boys, 74 girls) living near the petrochemical estate and 100 children(53 boys, 47 girls) living in a suburban area. We investigated respiratory health using self-administered questionnaires(ATS-DLD-78) , radiological examination, and pulmonary function test such as FVC and FEV1. Results : There were higher prevalence rates of respiratory symptoms in the children living near the petrochemical estate than the children living in a suburban area. And the results of FVC and FEV1 of 11-years old children living near the petrochemical estate were lower than those of the children living in a suburban area. Conclusions : Chronic exposure of low-level air pollutants would affect respiratory health of the children. Therefore, further a longitudinal study of respiratory health will be needed for children living near the petrochemical estate in Ulsan.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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• 2006.04a
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• pp.148-152
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 공단지역 내 토양층(지표면하 1 m 이내)에 존재하는 Cu, Pb 성분의 평균값보다 높은 지역과 중앙값보다 높은 지역을 확률적으로 추정하고자 하였다. 먼저, 연구지역의 Cu, Pb 성분의 농도 분포를 파악하기 위해 일반통계분석을 하였고, 공단지역 내 Cu, Pb 성분의 평균값과 중앙값을 제한값으로 하여 지시크리깅을 수행하여 평균값보다 높은 확률도와 중앙값보다 높은 확률도를 작성하였다 평균값과 중앙값에 의해 작성된 확률도를 비교하여, 지시크리깅의 제한값으로서의 적합성을 분석하였다.

• Clean Technology
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.379-388
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was to investigate the concentration levels, distribution characteristics and blood concentration of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) at ambient air in Industrial Complex Area. The samples were collected at 4 sites in Industrial Complex Area and its vicinities. The result indicated that there was the difference of PAHs concentration as followed local characteristics. The level of average concentration of PAHs in the air in Industrial Complex Area was $14.52{\sim}193.48ng/m^3$. The level of average concentration of six materials with possibility of cancer creation was $1.65{\sim}13.44ng/m^3$. The concentrations of PAHs were generally low, but Jechul-dong is considered an area where consistent monitoring of PAHs is required. In addition, benzo(a)pyrene was detected in every atmospheric sample, however the concentration was not high. The level of concentration of benzo(a)pyrene in the air in the Jechul-dong was $2.89ng/m^3$. But, the concentration of the PAHs in Jechul-dong showed that the Benzo(a)pyrene concentration is above $1ng/m^3$ of air quality standard(EU). The results of the concentration level of PAHs in the blood from 240 persons who were exposed directly were surveyed, it was $1.12{\sim}11.45ng/m^3$ for man and $1.20{\sim}26.89ng/m^3$ for woman. It was indicated that the difference between the genders was very little. The accumulation inside human was anticipated as the PAHs concentration in the blood for the aged was very high. Industrial Complex Area and its vicinities are an area which has been greatly influenced by PAHs and environmental contaminants. It is necessary to control the emission sources of PAHs and to construct an observation system at Industrial Complex Area from now on. It is time to reduce the risk factors for health and environmental disease to protect the health of resident in Industrial Complex Area and its vicinities.

• Journal of the Korean earth science society
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.209-220
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• 2006

In this study, the distribution patterns of major odorous compounds in ambient air were investigated in the areas surrounding the Ban-Wall industrial complex of Ansan, Korea (Aug. 2004 to Sep. 2005). The results indicated the environmental significance of several major odorous compounds which include carbonyl compounds, reduced sulfur compounds (RSC), and volatile organic compounds (VOC). When the results were compared on a diurnal basis, the afternoon time concentration of most odorous compounds were notably higher than their morning time counterparts. It also indicated that the odor concentrations differed greatly, in terms of spatial grouping scheme of data sets, such as between industrial area and non-industrial area. The comparison of spatial patterns indicated that the concentrations of most of the compounds at the industrial area were maintained at high concentration levels, compared to the surrounding areas. The overall results of this study thus suggest that the distribution of odorous compounds in a large industrial complex can exhibit a unique pattern of their own.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society of Environmental Toocicology Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.164-164
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• 2003

전국 주요 산단 지역에서 현재 유통되고 있는 화학물질의 스크리닝 수준에서의 생태 위해성 평가를 수행하고, 체계적인 위해도 분석 시스템을 구축하기 위한 수생 및 육상 생태계가 통합된 생태 위해성 예측 모형을 개발하였다. 전국 118개 공단 중 시화반월, 전주, 대전, 대구, 청주, 울산, 구미, 여천공단 등 8개 주요 산단 지역을 program 개발을 위한 비교 대상 지역으로 선정하였고 이들 공단에서 사용되고 있는 약 1700여종의 화학물질의 물리 화학적 특성 자료와 생태 독성값의 문헌치, 추정치를 포함한 database를 구축하였다. 구축된 database를 활용하여 산단별, 화학물질별 생태 위해도를 상대적으로 비교한 결과 어류 만성의 위해도는 청주 공단>울산미포>여천 공단의 순이었고, 물벼룩 만성의 위해도는 시화반월>여천>울산미포 공단의 순이었다. 또한 산단별로 위해도 우선순위 물질을 선정하였으며 styrene, xylene 등의 위해도가 높게 나타났다. 이때 화학 물질의 수계 배출량은 TRI 자료와 사용량과의 상관관계로부터 구한 배출 계수를 적용하여 산정하였으며, 선정된 위해도 우선 순위 물질을 대상으로 실제 공단의 하천 시료를 채취, 분석하여 이 모형에 의해 예측된 생태 위해도의 타당성을 검증하고 보완하는 연구를 지속적으로 수행하여 예측 program의 신뢰도를 높이고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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• 2005.04a
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• pp.186-190
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• 2005

본 연구는 울산 석유화학공단 지역을 중심으로 여천공단과 용연공단의 불포화 토양층에서 지표면하 1.0m 지점까지 3구간 $(GL-0{\sim}0.2m,\;0.2{\sim}0.5m,\;0.5{\sim}1.0m)$으로 나누어 토양을 채취하여 토양환경보전법에서 규제하는 중금속 성분을 실내분석 하였다. 연구지역의 토양내 pH는 모든 구간에서 평균 $6.9{\sim}7.0$으로 나타났으며, 대체적으로 $7.5{\sim}8.5$ 사이의 약알칼리성을 가지며 공장이 밀집한 지역에서는 pH $4.1{\sim}4.5$ 정도의 강한 산성을 나타내었다. 연구지역의 토양내 중금속은 Cd, CU, Pb, As, Hg, Ni, $Cr^{+6}$ 및 Zn 성분이 분석되었다. Zn와 $Cr^{+6}$ 성분을 제외하고는 시료채취 구간별 함량의 차이는 거의 나타나지 않았다. $Cr^{+6}$과 Zn 성분은 $0{\sim}0.2m$ 구간에서 높은 함량을 나타내었다.