• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.31 no.8
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• pp.679-689
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• 2009

Light olefins are very important hydrocarbons widely used as the raw materials of the most petrochemicals including plastics and medicines. In addition, the nation's olefin production capacity is regarded as one of the key indicators to predict the nation's economic scale and growth. Steam cracking of naphtha (or called "NCC (Naphtha Cracking Center) technology"), the traditional process to produce light olefins, is one of the most consuming energy processes among the chemical industries. Therefore, this process causes tremendous $CO_2$ emission. To reduce the energy consumption and $CO_2$ emission from NCC process, the present paper, firstly, investigates and analyses some alternative technologies which can be potentially substituted for traditional process. Secondly, applying the alternative technologies to NCC process, their effects such as energy savings, $CO_2$ emission reduction and CER (Certified Emission Reduction) were estimated. It is found that the advanced NCC process can reduce approximately 35% of SEC (Specific Energy Consumption) of traditional NCC process. This effect can lead to the reduction of 3.3 million tons of $CO_2$ and the acquisition of the 128 billion won of CER per year. Catalytic cracking of naphtha technology, which is other alternative processes, can save up to approximately 40% of SEC of traditional NCC process. This value equates to the 3.8 million tons of $CO_2$ mitigation and 147 billion won of CER per year.

• Environmental and Resource Economics Review
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.587-635
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• 2009

The purpose of this study is to develop the Global Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium Model (Global CGE Model) in order to produce an economic impact analysis, including prospective obligations for the Post-2012 regime. This model explores the impact of an international emissions trading market and macroeconomic variables such as GNP, consumption, investment, imports and exports, in accordance with potential increased obligations on the Republic of Korea. Distinguishing it from existing studies, this Global CGE Model divides the global community into major economic groups, and in the capacity of the analyzed global model, reflecting the principle nations' macroeconomic indicators through the theoretical approach of endogenous growth theory. Policies such as an emissions trading scheme and carbon tax are reflected in the model. Also, in particular, the model reflects exogenous technological advances. According to this analysis, the stronger the greenhouse gas reductions, the greater the adverse effects on the economy; among macroeconomic indicators that appear, a significant decline is realized in the balance of trade, along with a significant decrease in investment and consumption. Energy dependence, in particular, plays a large role-varying in degree by industry type-, as greenhouse gas reductions would have a greater impact on energy-intensive industries. Furthermore, if Korea, currently recognized as a developing country, is given the obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, competing countries such as China and other developing countries will be given an advantage.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.18 no.9
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• pp.411-417
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• 2017

It is necessary to determine the current and future energy consumption by farm households for the rational specification of energy related policy in the Korean agricultural sector. Especially, It is important to identify the consumption by source of energy and by the crops. On the other hand, the world has tried to reduce the production of greenhouse gases and, in line with this, the Korean government established related legislations to contribute to this reduction (30% reduction in emissionsby 2020). The reduction target of the agricultural sector is specified as 5.2% of the national total. This study focuses on sampling design to determine the energy consumption and emission of greenhouse gases, and suggests several alternatives to improve the confidence level and to make a dent survey and estimation errors. The population for the energy consumption survey of the agricultural sector was derived from agricultural census data. In the case of commodities with high skewness, we cut the sample range to within the statistical significant range. The number of samples in each class is specified using the Neyman allocation method and 95% significance level. The estimation results are compared with the population to verify the statistical significance and several management methods of sampling errors are suggested.

• KIEAE Journal
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.147-154
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• 2015

Environmental impact assessment techniques have been developed as a result of the worldwide efforts to reduce the environmental impact of global warming. By using the quantification method in the construction industry, it is now possible to manage the greenhouse gas is to systematically evaluate the impact on the environment over the entire construction process. In particular, the proportion of greenhouse gas emissions at the production stage of construction material occupied is high, and efforts are needed in the construction field. In this study, intended for concrete products for the construction materials, by using the LCA evaluation method, we compared the results of environmental impact assessment and carbon emissions of developing products that have been applied low-carbon technologies compared to existing products. As a result, by introducing a raw material of industrial waste, showed carbon reduction. Through a comparison of the carbon emission reduction effect of low-carbon technologies, it is intended to provide academic data for the evaluation of greenhouse gases in the construction sector and the development of low-carbon technologies of the future.

• Bulletin of Korea Environmental Preservation Association
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• s.379
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• pp.30-35
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• 2009

'09년 1월부터 환경영향이 비교적 적은 사업은 환경영향평가서 초안에 대한 주민 의견수렴과 평가서에 대한 협의를 동시에 실시하는 간이평가절차가 시행되고, 수질오염물질 신규지정 및 특정수질유해물질 관리가 강화되며, 제품과 서비스의 원료, 생산, 유통, 사용 등 전과정 동안 발생하는 온실가스 배출량을 소비자에게 공개하고 이를 통한 저탄소 소비문화 확산을 유도하여 온실가스 감축을 도모하는 탄소성적표지제도가 새롭게 시행된다. 2009년부터 달라지거나 새롭게 시행되는 환경행정 내용을 정리하였으니 참고하시기 바랍니다.

• Cement
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• s.193
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• pp.16-23
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• 2012

기후변화 및 환경보호에 대한 관심이 커지면서 각국은 에너지절약, 탄소배출량 감축 및 환경보호 등을 명분으로 기술규제 도입을 확대하고 있다. 2011년도 전 세계 TBT(무역기술규제) 통보문 수가 1,101건에 달하는 가운데 에너지 환경 관련 기술 규제는 2004년 99건에서 2011년 200건으로 2배 이상 급증했다. WTO에 제출된 TBT 중 개도국 비중이 2004년 51.6%에서 2011년 81.2%까지 상승할 정도로 그 비중이 크게 높아졌다. 여기서는 에너지 및 환경 관련 전세계 규제동향을 조사하고 특히 올해 새롭게 시행 적용되는 각국별 환경 규제와 그 영향을 분석하여 우리 기업의 대응방안을 모색해 본다.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.196-207
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• 2023

As part of measures to address the climate crisis, buses are also being converted to electric and hydrogen buses. Local authorities need to prioritize carbon emissions when allocating newly introduced and converted electric and hydrogen buses, and as a method, consider the introduction of Low Emission Bus Zones (LEBZ) to propose the reduction of pollution from specific links. To introduce LEBZ, it is necessary to compare the carbon emissions before and after its implementation, yet there is a shortage of studies that focus solely on buses or analyze the effects of introducing LEBZ to specific links. In this paper, we utilized bus information system data to calculate and compare the effects of introducing LEBZ to bus priority lanes in Jeju. We categorized scenarios into five groups, with scenarios 1 through 4 involving the introduction of LEBZ, and scenario 5 designating cases where LEBZ was not introduced. Comparative results confirmed that in scenarios with LEBZ introduction, the reduction per km reached a maximum of 0.097t per km, whereas in cases without LEBZ, it amounted to 0.022t per km, demonstrating higher efficiency. It underscores the significance of conducting carbon emission calculations and comparing the effects of LEBZ introduction using bus information system data, which can be directly applied by local authorities to make informed and rational decisions.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.291-298
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• 2023

This research evaluates the sustainability of gasifying livestock manure to produce fuel gas from an economic and carbon emission perspective. The entire process, including gasification, fuel gas purification, and pipeline installation to transport the produced fuel gas to the demanding industrial complex, is analyzed for realistic feasibility. The study is conducted using an ASPEN PLUS simulation with experimental data. The results of the economic and CO₂ life cycle assessments confirm that the fuel gas produced from livestock manure is competitive with natural gas despite having a lower calorific value. When used as a fuel with a high hydrogen content, the fuel gas emits less CO₂ per calorific value, making it more environmentally friendly. A scenario analysis is also performed to determine the expected economics, with price competitiveness being influenced by several factors. Although a significant decrease in natural gas prices could reduce the price competitiveness of the proposed process, it can still be supported by government policies. The cash flow analysis also confirms the economic viability of the process.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2023.05a
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• pp.466-466
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• 2023

전세계적으로 2050년까지 탄소 배출량을 0으로 만들기 위한 탄소중립을 선언하였고, 우리나라에서는 온실가스 감축 목표 달성을 위해 논물관리기술 확산, 가축분뇨 자원순환 등 농업 분야 탄소 저감 계획을 수립하였다. 특히, 논물관리기술을 통한 탄소 저감 목표를 달성하기 위해서는 지역별 적합한 논물관리기술 모델이 개발되어야 한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 강원도 지역에 적합한 논물관리기술 모델 개발을 위해 강원도 원주시 일대 6개의 시험포를 조성하여 메탄 발생량을 모니터링 하였다. 각 시험포는 상시담수(S1), 4주 중간 물떼기+얕게 걸러 대기(S2), 4주 중간 물떼기+얕게 대기(S3), 3주 중간 물떼기+얕게 걸러 대기(S4), 2주 중간 물떼기+얕게 걸러 대기(S5), 2주 중간 물떼기+얕게 대기(S6)로 논물관리기간을 다르게 설정하였다. 그리고 각 시험포에는 메탄 발생량 모니터링을 위해 각각 3개의 챔버와 논물관리를 위한 자동물꼬조절장치를 설치하였다. 메탄발생량 모니터링은 2022년 5월부터 2022년 9월까지 총 5개월 동안 25회 진행하였다. 메탄 발생량 모니터링 결과 S1은 423.1 kg/ha, S2는 348.4 kg/ha, S3은 396.4 kg/ha, S4는 164.7 kg/ha, S5는 347.9 kg/ha, S6은 234.1 kg/ha 의 메탄이 배출된 것으로 분석되었다. 분석결과와 같이 S1에서 메탄 발생량이 가장 많았으며, S4에서 가장 적게 발생한 것으로 분석되었다. 논에서 발생되는 메탄에 영향을 주는 인자는 토양 유기물, 토양 산도 등이 중요한 요인으로 알려져 있으며, 이앙 전과 수확 후 토양분석을 진행한 결과 시험포별 인자별 변화량 차이가 나타났다. 따라서 장기적인 모니터링을 통해 논물관리기술에 따른 토양유기물 및 토양 산도 변화에 대한 보완이 필요할 것으로 판단되며, 지속적인 메탄 발생량 모니터링을 통해 강원도 지역에 적합한 논물관리기술을 적용해야 할 것으로 보여진다.

• Korean Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.358-383
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• 2015

The concept of 'carbon footprint' has been developed as a means of quantifying the specific emissions of the greenhouse gases (GHGs) that cause global warming. Although there are still neither clear definitions of the term nor rules for units or the scope of its estimation, it is broadly accepted that the carbon footprint is the total amount of GHGs, expressed as $CO_2$ equivalents, emitted into the atmosphere directly or indirectly at all processes of the production by an individual or organization. According to the ISO/TS 14067, the carbon footprint of a product is calculated by multiplying the units of activity of processes that emit GHGs by emission factor of the processes, and by summing them up. Based on this, 'carbon labelling' system has been implemented in various ways over the world to provide consumers the opportunities of comparison and choice, and to encourage voluntary activities of producers to reduce GHG emissions. In the agricultural sector, as a judgment basis to help purchaser with ethical consumption, 'low-carbon agricultural and livestock products certification' system is expected to have more utilization value. In this process, the 'cradle to gate' approach (which excludes stages for usage and disposal) is mainly used to set the boundaries of the life cycle assessment for agricultural products. The estimation of carbon footprint for the entire agricultural and forestry sector should take both removals and emissions into account in the "National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report". The carbon accumulation in the biomass of perennial trees in cropland should be considered also to reduce the total GHG emissions. In order to accomplish this, tower-based flux measurements can be used, which provide a direct quantification of $CO_2$ exchange during the entire life cycle. Carbon footprint information can be combined with other indicators to develop more holistic assessment indicators for sustainable agricultural and forestry ecosystems.