• Explosives and Blasting
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• v.36 no.4
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• pp.26-34
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• 2018

Explosions of vapor cloud formed due to the leakage from installations with flammable fuels have often occurred in Korea and foreign countries. In this study, TNT equivalency method and Multi-Energy method for vapor cloud explosion blast modelling are described and demonstrated in a case study. As TNT equivalency method is simple and direct, it has been widely used for modelling a vapor cloud explosion blast. But TNT equivalency method found to be difficult to select a proper correlation between the amount of combustion energy produced from the vapor cloud explosion and the equivalent amount of TNT to model its blast effects. Multi-Energy method assumes that the strength of vapor cloud explosion blast depends on the layout of the space where the vapor cloud is spreading. Strictly speaking, the explosive potential of a vapor cloud is dependent upon the density of the obstructed regions. In this study, Flixborough accident are analyzed as a case study to assess the applicability of TNT equivalency method and Multi-Energy method. TNT equivalency method and Multi-Energy method found to be applicable if coefficient of TNT equivalency and coefficient of strength of explosion blast are selected properly.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.8 no.6
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• pp.775-785
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• 2022

By analyzing the operation status of fire safety management of small construction site workers, deriving problems, and suggesting improvement measures, this study was conducted to present practical basic data for their efficient use in the future, and the following conclusions were drawn. First, it was analyzed that small construction site workers are elderly in the age group of construction workers, have short construction skills, most of the jobs are working in the construction industry, and the employment type is non-regular workers. Second, the fire safety management improvement plan of small construction site workers is systematized, fire safety manager is deployed to manage fire risk, fire escape routes and emergency warning facilities are provided to inform all workers at the construction site. In addition, measures to reduce industrial accidents are needed through realistic evacuation training, fire VR training, and interesting educational programs.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.1519-1523
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• 2009

비상대처계획수립을 위한 홍수방어체계 구축은 방재적 측면에서 가능최대강수량 유입시 댐 붕괴 조건에 대한 하류지역의 침수범람지도와 대피경로 작성에 관한 내용이 주된 관심사였다. 그러나, 현재 국내에서 계획되고 있는 자연형하천 조성사업, 물순환시스템 조성공사 등에서는 기존의 비상대처계획수립과는 차별화된 홍수시 이용자 대피계획 및 각종 수리구조물의 운영에 대한 비상경보 발령체계 수립을 요구하고 있다. 본 연구는 청라지구 중앙호수와 공촌천, 심곡천 연결부의 하천 배수문 운영, 내부수로 수위조절을 위한 배수펌프 계획과 연계한 상황별 홍수조절 방안을 수립하고 강우, 수위 관측에 의한 비상시 경보발령 기준을 제시하였다. 하천배수문 운영에 따른 중앙호수 저류시설 활용효과 분석을 위하여 100년, 200년빈도 홍수 유입시 조위조건별 내수위 변화를 계산하였다. 수치모의는, 공촌천-중앙호수-심곡천을 연계운영을 위하여 HEC-RAS의 Full Network를 이용하였으며 심곡천, 공촌천과 중앙호수를 연결하는 하천배수문은 계획홍수위 El. 3.75m 이상인 경우 개별적으로 개방하도록 하였다. 모형 수행결과, 계획빈도 홍수시 하천배수문 개방을 통한 중앙호수 저류지 활용방안은 200년빈도, 약최고고조위 내습시에도 청라지구 전체의 치수안정성을 확보할 수 있다. 그러나, 200년빈도 고극조위 이상의 기상조건인 경우에는 심곡천 홍수위가 계획제방고 El. 4.55m를 넘어 비상대처계획 수립이 필요하다. 분석결과를 바탕으로 도시홍수방어체계 구축을 위하여 3단계의 치수안정성 확보 계획을 수립하였으며 하천배수문 개방 차단계획을 고려하여 계획빈도이하 홍수, 계획빈도이상 홍수, 비상상황시로 구분하여 상황별 홍수조절방안을 제시하였다. 또한, 500년빈도 홍수시 폭풍해일을 고려한 하천 수위 분석을 통하여 비상경보 발령체계를 정량적으로 분석하였다. 비상경보발령은 공촌천 수위 El. 3.85 m, 심곡천 수위 El. 3.73 m, 강우강도 39.7mm/hr 이상시이다. 본 연구는 홍수시 모니터링시스템에 의한 비상경보 발령체계 수립을 위한 수위 및 강우조건을 정량적으로 제시하여 차후 개발되는 신도시 물순환시스템의 상황별 홍수조절 방안 및 모니터링 시스템에 의한 경보발령 기준 수립시 활용가능 할 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.1506-1514
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• 2015

In this paper, we proposed a forest fires prediction and detection system. It could provide a situation of fire prediction and detection methods using context awareness sensor. A fire occurs wide range of sensing a fire in a single camera sensor, it is difficult to detect the occurrence of a fire. In this paper, we propose an algorithm for real-time by using a temperature sensor, humidity, Co2, the flame presence information acquired and comparing the data based on multiple conditions, analyze and determine the weighting according to fire in complex situations. In addition, it is possible to differential management of intensive fire detection and prediction for required dividing the state of fire zone. Therefore we propose an algorithm to determine the prediction and detection from the fire parameters as an temperature, humidity, Co2 and the flame in real-time by using a context awareness sensor and also suggest algorithm that provide the path of fire diffusion and service the secure safety zone prediction.

• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.60-67
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• 2019

In general, a reinforced concrete slabs are known to have a high fire resistance performance due to thermal properties of concrete materials. However, according to previous research, the thermal behavior of voided slabs is reported to be different from that of conventional RC solid slabs, and the differences seem to be caused by the air layer formed inside the voided slab. Therefore, it is difficult to estimate the temperature distribution of the voided slab under fire by using the existing methods that do not take into account the air layer inside the voided slab. In this study, a numerical analysis model was proposed to estimate the temperature distribution of voided slabs under fire, and evaluated. Heat transfer of slabs under fire is generally caused by conduction, convection and radiation, and time-dependent temperature changes of slab can be determined considering these phenomena. This study proposed a numerical method to estimate the temperature distribution of voided slabs under fire based on a finite difference method in which a cross-section of the slab is divided into a number of layers. This method is also developed to allow consideration of heat transfer through convection and radiation in air layer inside of slabs. In addition, the proposed model was also validated by comparison with the experimental results, and the results showed that the proposed model appropriately predicts the temperature distribution of voided slabs under fire.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation
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• v.8 no.6
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• pp.149-153
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• 2008

The pollutant capacity occurred before and after the development of a watershed should be quantitatively estimated and controlled for the minimization of water contamination. The Ministry of Environment suggested a guideline for the legal management of nonpoint source from 2006. However, the rational method for the determination of treatment capacity from nonpoint source proposed in the guideline has the problem in the field application because it does not reflect the project based cases and overestimates the pollutant load to be reduced. So, we perform the standard rainfall analysis by analytical probabilistic method for the estimation of an additional pollutant load occurred by a project and suggest a methodology for the estimation of contaminant capacity instead of a simple rational method. The suggested methodology in this study could determine the reasonable capacity and efficiency of a treatment facility through the estimation of pollutant load from nonpoint source and from this we can manage the watershed appropriately. We applied a suggested methodology to the projects of housing land development and a dam construction in the watersheds. When we determine the treatment capacity by a rational method without consideration of the types of projects we should treat the 90% of pollutant capacity occurred by the development and to do so, about 30% of the total cost for the development should be invested for the treatment facility. This requires too big cost and is not realistic. If we use the suggested method the target pollutant capacity to be reduced will be 10 to 30% of the capacity occurred by the development and about 5 to 10% of the total cost can be used. The control of nonpoint source must be performed for the water resources management. However it is not possible to treat the 90% of pollutant load occurred by the development. The proper pollutant capacity from nonpoint source should be estimated and controlled based on various project types and in reality, this is very important for the watershed management. Therefore the results of this study might be more reasonable than the rational method proposed in the Ministry of Environment.

• Journal of Korean Society of Disaster and Security
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.45-59
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• 2023

The global focus on mitigating climate change has traditionally centered on carbon dioxide, but recent attention has shifted towards methane as a crucial factor in climate change adaptation. Natural settings, particularly aquatic environments such as wetlands, reservoirs, and lakes, play a significant role as sources of greenhouse gases. The accumulation of organic contaminants on the lake and reservoir beds can lead to the microbial decomposition of sedimentary material, generating greenhouse gases, notably methane, under anaerobic conditions. The escalation of methane emissions in freshwater is attributed to the growing impact of non-point sources, alterations in water bodies for diverse purposes, and the introduction of structures such as river crossings that disrupt natural flow patterns. Furthermore, the effects of climate change, including rising water temperatures and ensuing hydrological and water quality challenges, contribute to an acceleration in methane emissions into the atmosphere. Methane emissions occur through various pathways, with ebullition fluxes-where methane bubbles are formed and released from bed sediments-recognized as a major mechanism. This study employs Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) tests to analyze and quantify the factors influencing methane gas emissions. Methane production rates are measured under diverse conditions, including temperature, substrate type (glucose), shear velocity, and sediment properties. Additionally, numerical simulations are conducted to analyze the relationship between fluid shear stress on the sand bed and methane ebullition rates. The findings reveal that biochemical factors significantly influence methane production, whereas shear velocity primarily affects methane ebullition. Sediment properties are identified as influential factors impacting both methane production and ebullition. Overall, this study establishes empirical relationships between bubble dynamics, the Weber number, and methane emissions, presenting a formula to estimate methane ebullition flux. Future research, incorporating specific conditions such as water depth, effective shear stress beneath the sediment's tensile strength, and organic matter, is expected to contribute to the development of biogeochemical and hydro-environmental impact assessment methods suitable for in-situ applications.