• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.39 no.8
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• pp.478-488
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• 2017

Stormwater filtration is widely used for the urban runoff treatment. However, intensive maintenance and lack of information about the performance have resulted in an increased need of proper evaluation. In this study, the performance of an upflow stormwater runoff filtration system, consisting of a supporting unit and a filtration unit filled with a ceramic media, was investigated. The maximum head loss increase was about 3 cm under the suspended solid (SS) load of $30kg/m^2$ and the SS removal was more than 96%, when the filtration velocity was 20-40 m/h. The head loss and the porosity of the media can successfully be described by a power model. It was confirmed that the a significant amount of SS can effectively be removed at supporting unit, minimizing SS load to the filter media bed. Several backwashing strategies have been tested to establish the optimum condition. It was found that the stagnant water discharge is important to minimize the SS release immediately after backwashing. Also, the filter bed loaded with $400-450kg/m^2$ SS can almost completely be washed to reduce the head loss to the that of empty bed. The results in this study indicate that the upflow ceramic media filter is an excellent alternative to stormwater treatment, with high SS removal and long lifespan.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2021.06a
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• pp.311-311
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• 2021

최근 도시화에 따라 불투수 면적이 증가하였고 이는 유역의 수문학적 요소와 수질의 큰 변화를 발생시켰다. 불투수면적의 증가는 강우 시 더 많은 강우유출수를 발생시켜 지표유출과 첨두유량을 증가시키고 더 많은 비점오염물질이 하천에 유입되게 한다. 또한, 토양으로의 침투량과 저류량이 감소되어 기저유출을 감소시키며 수질문제를 야기한다. 이러한 문제의 해결책으로 저영향개발 (Low Impact Development; LID) 기법이 개발되어 적용되고 있다. LID는 도시개발 이전의 수문상태와 유사하도록 개발하는 기법으로 우수 유출 속도 감소, 유역에서의 저류, 침투 및 증발산과정 촉진, 하류로의 오염물질을 저감시킨다. 실제 유역에 저영향개발 기법을 적용하기 전에 저영향개발 기법의 적용 효과의 분석은 필수적이다. 이에 따라 많은 LID 기법 모형들이 개발되어 LID 효과분석을 위해 많이 이용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 HSPF (Hydrological Simulation Program-FORTRAN) 모형을 이용하여 LID시설 내에서의 저류현상을 구현하고 LID 기법 적용에 따른 유역의 수문요소 및 수질에 대한 영향을 분석하고자 한다. 연구대상지로는 불투수면적률이 높은 굴포천을 선정하였으며, LID 기법 적용 전 유역의 수문, 수질 실측치를 이용하여 모형의 보정 및 검정을 수행하였다. HSPF 모형내에 LID 시설을 적용하여 유역내 수문요소와 수질의 변화를 분석하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 향후 LID 효과 분석을 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.126-135
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• 2015

Increase of delivery effect of pollutant loads and surface runoff due to urbanization of catchment area results in serious environmental problems in receiving urban streams. This study aims to develop integrated stormwater management system to assist efficient urban stream flow and water quality control using information from the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM), real time water level and quality monitoring system and remote or automatic treatment facility control system. Based on field observations in the study site, most of the pollutant loads are flushed within 4 hours of the rainfall event. SWMM simulation results indicates that the treatment system can store up to 6 mm of cumulative rainfall in the study catchment area, and this means any type of normal rainfall situation can be treated using the system. Relationship between rainfall amount and fill time were developed for various rainfall duration for operation of stormwater treatment system in this study. This study can further provide inputs of river water quality model and thus can effectively assist integrated water resources management in urban catchment and streams.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.722-728
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• 2012

Urban sewer systems has a limitation of capacity of rainwater storage and problem of occurrence of untreated sewage, so adopting a storage facility for sewer flooding prevention and urban non-point pollution reduction has a big attention. The Korea Ministry of Environment has recently introduced a new concept of "multi-functional storage facility", which is crucial not only in preventive stormwater management but also in dealing with combined sewer overflow and sanitary sewer discharge, and also has been promoting its adoption. However, reserving a space for a single large-scale storage facility might be difficult especially in urban areas. Thus, decentralized construction of small- and midium-sized storage facilities and its operation have been introduced as an alternative way. In this paper, we propose a model predictive control scheme for an optimized operation of distributed storage facilities and sewer networks. To this aim, we first describe the mathematical model of each component of networks system which enables us to analyze its detailed dynamic behavior. Second, overflow locations and volumes will be predicted based on the developed network model with data on the external inflow occurred at specific locations of the network. MPC scheme based on the introduced particle swarm optimization technique then produces the optimized the gate setting for sewer network flow control, which minimizes sewer flooding and maximizes the potential storage capacity. Finally, the operational efficacy of the proposed control scheme is demonstrated by simulation study with virtual rainstorm event.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.59-67
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• 2022

The interest in LID facilities is increasing worldwide for recovery of natural water cycle system to destroy by urbanization. However, problems are raised when installation of LID because comprehensive analysis about design capacity adequacy of LID facilities was not conducted completely. In this research, removal efficiency and design volume adequacy of LID facilities were analyzed based on rainfall monitoring data in four LID facilities(Vegetated Swale, Vegetative Filter Strip, Bio-Retention and Permeable Pavement). As a result, group of LID facility designed on WQV was shown higher flow(37%) and pollutants(TSS, BOD, TN and TP) removal efficiencies(20 ~ 37%) than group of LID facility designed on WQF. SA/CA graph was drawn for evaluation of design volume adequacy based on rainfall monitoring data. In this SA/CA graph, coefficient of determination show over 0.5 in all parameter, especially, Flow and TP were show over 0.95. And, 'SA/CA & L/CA' graph considering difference of structure mechanism in LID facility suggested in this research was confirmed that improved coefficient of determination in flow, TSS and TP than SA/CA graph. According to this research results, feasibility of applying 'SA/CA & L/CA' graph for evaluation of design volume adequacy in LID facility, and it is necessary to follow up research for generalization and normalization.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.481-487
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• 2016

In this research, a pilot scale hybrid rain garden system was developed in order to investigate the efficiency in the different components of the hybrid rain garden system and at the same time evaluate the initial efficiency of the system in treating urban stormwater runoff prior to its actual use in the field. Experimental runs were conducted using synthetic runoff having target concentrations similar to that of the typical runoff characteristics found in different countries and in Korea. With the employment of the hybrid rain garden system, hydrologic improvement was observed as the system demonstrates an approximately 95% reduction in the influent runoff volume with 80% retained in the system, and 15% recharged to groundwater. The reduction was contributed by the retention capabilities of ST and infiltration capabilities in PB and IT. With the combined mechanisms such as filtration-infiltration, biological uptake from plants and soil and phytoremediation that are incorporated in PB and IT, the system effectively reduces the amount of pollutant concentration wherein the initial mean removal efficiency for TSS is 87%, while an approximate mean removal efficiency of 76%, 46% and 56% was observed in terms of organics, nutrients and heavy metal, respectively. With these findings, the research helps in the further improvement, innovation and optimization of rain garden systems and other facilities as well.

• Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.857-866
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• 2011

This research categorized EIA target highways into following three types in order to minimize non-point source pollution from highway runoff. 1. Big drainage basin. 2. Small drainage basin. 3. Bridge section. The Natural, Filter and Swirl-Type devices were evaluated in terms of removal efficiency of TSS, BOD, COD, T-N, T-P, compatibility of site selection, economic feasibility, and maintenance convenience through which the final BMP was selected. According to the removal efficiency result, the area of Big and Small Drainage basin and bridge section had higher removal efficiency with natural facility than that of the Filter or Swirl-Type device. To make appropriate selection of highways'BMP for non-point source pollution, this study will aim to contribute to building more environmentally friendly highways by proposing the selection process that is made of 5 stages. 1. Selecting the target drainage basin. 2. Selecting the land for the mitigation facility. 3. Analysing the ease of maintenance. 4. Technically evaluating each installation. 5. Evaluating the effective implementation methods.

• Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.170-180
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• 2018

Highland fields are concentrated in the Jaun area of Hongcheong-gun, a large amount of sediments are discharged from the highland fields. The sediment runoff affect the turbidity and water quality of the Soyang Lake, furthermore adversely affect water supply source of the capital region. There are several kinds of BMPs(Best management practices) to decrease the sedimentrunoff from the highland fields. Although construction cost of multistage sedimentation basins is very high, there is no actual survey data for the removal efficiency of suspended sediments and water quality in our country. In this study, stormwaterinflow and outflow of the multistage sedimentation basins were surveyed, and the removal efficiency of nonpoint source pollutants were analyzed. The stormwater survey results fortwo rainfall events show thatremoval efficiencies of SS, BOD and TP loads in the multistage sedimentation basins are 35%~62%, 24%~55%, 35%~58%, respectively. Although the measured efficiencies of the basins were lower than the theoretical efficiency, the proper operation and management can improve the removal rate of the basins. Turbid water problem in the upper parts of the Soyang River can be managed effectively through the additional installation of multistage sedimentation basins.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.223-235
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• 2012

In this paper, field study results about accumulation of sediments and its property in the forebay of wetland aiming at stormwater from rural area wherein intensive cow feeding lots are operated are provided. In addition, some design aspects are discussed. Amount of sediment generation in the longitudinal direction of forebay was found to be affected by hydrological factors such as rainfall depth and intensity. Nutrient contents in the sediments of this wetland were 10 times higher than those in stormwater wetland in rural area without animal-feeding lot. Total-Pb and As contents show similar level to values from the soils of surrounding watershed, but Total-Cu content was higher due to the animal feeding lots. Yearly amount of sediment generation, its depth and volume were estimated to 13tons, 23cm, and $65m^3$. Based on these results and recommended guideline by Korean Ministry of Environment, dredging frequency was found to be about 2.7years. The shape of forebay has to be carefully designed to deal with a great change in flow rate. According to the results of sediment depth analysis, instead of the present rectangular, wedge-shape forebay is more desirable in handling scouring caused by high flows.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2016.05a
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• pp.602-602
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• 2016

우리나라에서는 1960년대부터 현재까지 도시화가 급속도로 진행되고 있다. 도시화가 진행됨에 따라 대부분 농경지로 사용되었던 토지의 이용 방법이 변화하였고 포장면적이 증가하면서 불투수면적과 강우유출량 또한 증가하였다. 이러한 현상으로 인해 도심지의 유출량이 증가하여 도심홍수가 빈번해지고, 비점오염물 증가로 인한 수질악화 등의 환경 문제가 더욱 심화되고 있다. 따라서 도시화로 인한 피해를 저감시키고 물순환 체계를 효율적으로 관리하기 위한 저영향개발(LID, Low Impact Development) 기법의 필요성이 대두되고 있으며, 그로 인해 LID 기법의 가치가 재조명되고 있다. 현재 LID 기법과 관련된 많은 연구가 진행되고 있지만 LID 시설물에 대한 이해와 유지 관리 필요성에 관한 연구가 미흡한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 LID 기법을 보다 쉽고 효율적으로 적용하기 위해 국내 9종의 매뉴얼과 국외 2종의 매뉴얼을 검토하여 국내 실정에 적합한 LID 시설 유지관리 기법을 고안하여 LID 개념을 통합적으로 정립하였으며 LID와 관련된 시설물, 모니터링 요소, 유지관리 등의 기술적인 정보를 제공하기 위한 한국형 LID 시설유지관리 매뉴얼을 작성하였다. 매뉴얼은 첫째, LID 전반적인 이해를 돕기 위해 LID 정의, LID 시설물의 종류, 설치기준 및 운영 관리기준에 대한 내용을 다루고 둘째, LID 시설물의 특징, 구성, 설치가능 지역, 설치 시 고려사항, 유지관리 기법, 설치 예에 대한 내용으로 구성하였으며 이외에도 시설물의 일반적인 점검사항, 토지이용별 고려사항 등 시설물 설치 후 점검 방법, 유의사항 등을 제시하였다. 향후 매뉴얼의 타당성을 검토하기 위해 부산대학교 양산캠퍼스에 완공된 LID 실증단지의 시범 LID 시설물에 적용하여 국내 LID 시설물에 대한 매뉴얼의 적용성을 높일 예정이다.