• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.63-69
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• 2023

'Carbon-neutrality Assessment based on Technology Application Scenario (CATAS)' provides an analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction effectiveness when applying carbon-neutrality technology to areas such as energy conversion, transportation, and buildings at certain spatial levels. As for the development scope of the model, GHG emission sources were analyzed for direct GHG emissions, and the boundary between direct and indirect emissions are set according to the spatial scope. The technical scope included nine technologies and forest sinks in the transition sector that occupies the largest portion of GHG emissions in the 2050 carbon neutral scenario. The carbon neutrality rate evaluation methodology consists of four steps: ① analysis of GHG emissions, ② prediction of energy production according to technology introduction, ③ calculation of GHG reduction, and ④ calculation of carbon neutrality rate. After the web-based CATAS-BASIC was developed, an analysis was conducted by applying the new and renewable energy distribution goals presented in the ｢2050 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Promotion Plan｣ of the Seoul Metropolitan Government. As a result of applying solar power, hydrogen fuel cell, and hydrothermal, the introduction of technology reduced 0.43 million tCO₂eq of 1.49 million tCO₂eq, which is the amount of emissions from the conversion sector in Seoul, and the carbon neutrality rate in the conversion sector was analyzed to be 28.94 %.

• Land and Housing Review
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.19-28
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• 2024

This study analyzes the potential to achieve carbon neutrality through the technical definition and case studies of carbon-neutral buildings. In line with the Paris Agreement of December 2015, the global community has committed to limiting the average temperature rise to below 2oC and striving to restrict it to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels. Achieving this requires reaching a net-zero state by 2050 and necessitates transitions across various sectors including energy, land use, and transportation. This research explores the technological approaches and real-world examples of carbon-neutral buildings, assessing their feasibility and limitations. By examining the definition of carbon-neutral buildings and presenting various technological solutions and case studies from both domestic and international contexts, this study evaluates the effectiveness and practicality of carbon-neutral buildings. The findings offer specific guidelines for the design, construction, and operation of carbon-neutral buildings and provide practical information for policymakers and practitioners aiming to create sustainable built environments.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.569-577
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• 2023

This study selected seven carbon-neutral villages, considering the characteristics of each region, including all five administrative districts of Changwon City, and proposed activation plans based on business evaluations through surveys of local residents and FGIs with leaders. The analysis showed that carbon-neutral education was the most important factor for activating carbon-neutral villages, with a response rate of 91.9% for 17 multiple-choice questions, followed by legal (ordinance) arrangements at 79.3% and village organization building at 74.1%. Based on this, the following activation plans through the participation of residents who are involved in the project of creating a carbon-neutral village in Changwon City were proposed. First, the characteristics of each carbon-neutral village model were classified into a resource circulation-based model, an environmental creation-based model, an environmental education and experience event-based model, and an energy efficiency-based model. Second, it is necessary to create and present carbon-neutral village growth stage guidelines for the growth of carbon-neutral villages. Third, manuals and teaching materials related to carbon neutrality, such as theories, issues, and practices, need to be produced and distributed for leaders and activists to easily apply and access for self-government operation of the village. Finally, if a carbon-neutral support center that is legally installable in Changwon City is established, it is expected that the lives of local residents will become more sustainable for carbon-neutral living in preparation for climate crises.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2022.05a
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• pp.76-76
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• 2022

과거 2015년 파리협정 채택을 기점으로 전 세계는 산업화 이전 대비 지구 평균온도 상승폭을 1.5℃ 이하로 억제하기 위한 노력을 지속적으로 강조하였다. 기후변화 완화를 위한 가장 적극적인 해결책으로 탄소중립 사회 전환이 제시되고 있으며, 이를 실행하기 위해서는 각 부문별 구체화된 탄소중립 추진 계획 수립이 요구된다. 특히 국내에서는 기후기술 분야에 특화된 기술수준 정보가 부족하여 국가 정책 수립에 어려움이 있다. 기술개발을 위한 정책 수립 시에는 기후기술의 정량적인 수준을 고려한 정책 방향을 결정해야 하지만, 국내에는 기술에 대한 분석에 대한 사례가 미흡한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 수자원 분야의 국가경쟁력을 분석하고 미래기술전략을 도출하기 위해 논문·특허정보를 기반한 정량평가(활동력, 기술력, 포트폴리오)와 미래기술 예측을 수행하였다. 수자원 분야 기술은 2017년 과학기술정보통신부가 승인한 45대 기후기술 분류체계를 기본으로 하며, 적응 부문에서 '물관리 기술'과 '기후변화 예측 및 모니터링 기술'을 대상으로 하였다. 분석을 위해 수자원 분야 기술을 주요 5개국(한국, 중국, 일본, 미국, EU) 대상으로 수행하였으며, 데이터 기간은 2009년부터 2020년까지 총 12년간이다. 기술의 미래예측하기 위해 Bass 모형, Logistic 모형, Gompertz 모형 등을 활용하였으며, 향후 기술을 전망하고자 한다. 본 분석에서 수행하는 수자원 분야 기술예측은 탄소중립 실현을 위한 미래사회에 대비하고, 기술개발에 대한 불확실성을 감소시킬 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2022.05a
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• pp.518-518
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• 2022

오늘날 우리사회는 환경변화와 기후 위기 가속화로 인하여 삶의 질 악화는 물론 인류 생존까지도 걱정해야 시기에 이르렀는데, 이러한 변화의 주범인 온실가스의 75%가 도시에서 발생되고 있다(Global Sustainable Development Repor, 2019), 이에 국제 사회는 도시 중심의 녹색 전환 정책 추진 중인데, 우리나라는 2017년부터 '도시재생뉴딜사업'을 추진하고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 지자체가 주도적으로 환경성과 창출 방안을 마련, 도시의 지속가능성 높이는데 일조하고자 탄소중립 선도 도시 사례와 도시재생의 문제점을 살펴봄으로써 도심 내 과밀화 문제와 탄소배출 해결 방안을 제시하였다. 당초 '도시재생뉴딜' 사업은 도시의 다양한 니즈를 충족시키기 위하여 시작되었으나, 최근에는 도시 노후화와 탄소배출 문제에 대응하기 위하여 '그린도시', '친환경 도시'를 지향하고 있다. 그러나 이를 뒷받침할 법·제도의 제·개정 및 이를 바라보는 이해관계자의 시각 전환이 이루어지지 않아 크고 작은 많은 문제점이 발생하고 있다. 도시재생의 첫 번째 문제점은 정책지원의 30% 이상이 일반근린형에 집중됨에 따라 주거형 도시재생 양상을 띄고 있다는 점이다. 이는 임기가 제한된 지자체장이 가시적인 성과를 위하여 도시 내 인프라 확충에 집중한 결과로 지속가능한 도시재생을 저하시키는 요인이 되고 있다. 두 번째, 도시재생 뉴딜사업이 계획수립과정에서 지속가능성에 대한 검토와 환경성 평가에 대한 고려 부족으로 기후 위기 대응에 미흡한 실정이다. 노후 도시의 주거 과밀화 문제를 해결하고 효과적인 도시 탄소 감축을 위하여 건물 - 마을 - 도시 등 여러 공간 단위의 온실가스 배출량 감축 전략 수립이 필요하다. 세 번째, 치·이수 위주의 도시재생 뉴딜사업으로 탄소 중립 대책이 미흡하다. 대응 방안으로는 자원의 관점에서 물 소비 감소 촉진 및 재생에너지 증가 전략이 필요하다.

• Clean Technology
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.269-274
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• 2021

Bioenergy is generally considered to be one of the options for pursuing carbon neutrality. However, for a period of time, combustion of harvested plant biomass inevitably causes more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than combustion of fossil fuels. This paper proposes a method that predicts and minimizes the total amount and payback period of this carbon debt. As a case study, a carbon cycle impact assessment was performed for immediate switching of the currently used fossil fuels to biomass. This work points out a fundamental vulnerability in the concept of carbon neutrality. As an action plan for the sustainability of bioenergy, formulas for afforestation proportional to the decrease in the forest area and surplus harvest proportional to the increase in the forest mass are proposed. The results of optimization indicate that the carbon debt payback period is about 70 years, and the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases by more than 50% at a maximum and 3% at a steady state. These are theoretically predicted best results, which are expected to be worse in reality. Therefore, biomass is not truly carbon neutral, and it is inappropriate as an energy source alternative to fossil fuels. The method proposed in this work is expected to be able to contribute to the approach to carbon neutrality by minimizing present and future carbon debt of the bioenergy that is already in use.

• Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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• v.31 no.6
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• pp.465-474
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• 2022

In order to achieve carbon neutrality, it is necessary to commercialize and popularize carbon dioxide capture technology, so the purpose of this study is to put forward the design of public facilities suitable for public environment. In the design direction of public facilities for carbon capture and environmental purification, the application of carbon capture technology in air, the application of carbon capture and adsorption materials, and carbon reduction recycling are selected for development. In order to achieve carbon neutrality, this study develops a new concept of public facility design which is different from the existing public facilities in public space. From this point of view, it has great enlightenment significance. Public facilities adopting carbon-neutral technology are environmentally friendly public facilities that conform to the times, and can be installed in parks, roads and other spaces. With the rest of citizens and the role of communities, it is expected to contribute to popularization and activation.

• Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.506-513
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• 2022

In this paper, as part of a study for carbon neutrality, the quality properties of quaternary component high-fluidity concrete, which significantly replaced up to 80 % of the cement usage by using three industrial by-products, were evaluated. As a result of the evaluation, even if a large amount of industrial by-products were replaced by more than 80 % of the amount of cement used, it was possible to obtain quality that satisfies the target performance in all concrete mix. In the case of flow properties, mechanical properties, and durability, compared to the existing standard concrete mix, the performance tends to decrease, but it is judged that the performance above the required performance level can be satisfied. When considered comprehensively, the quaternary component High-Fluidity Concrete with a large mixing amount of fine powder of blast furnace slag showed relatively good performance.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.60 no.3
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• pp.433-438
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• 2022

A carbon cycle model based method is proposed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of various policies and projects to achieve carbon neutrality. The proposed model was validated by properly reproducing the increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the rise of the global average temperature from the data of anthropogenic carbon emissions and deforestation since the industrial revolution. As a case study, a carbon cycle impact assessment was performed for deforestation, reforestation, and afforestation. It was verified that the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is attributed not only to fossil fuel usage, but also to deforestation, and that even if deforestation is immediately followed by reforestation, it takes very long to return to the initial concentration. The proposed method is expected to be eventually applicable to simulation of potential climate control in the future, contributing to safety verification of various climate engineering techniques.

• Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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• v.3 no.3
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• pp.156-161
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• 2016

An R&D project, 'Carbon Neutral Road Technologies Development', sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport was performed and sustainable development is being discussed in relation to global climate change. A draft of the green highway certification system, the green highway design and construction technologies for making low carbon eco-friendly roads, and Green Highway Technology Investment Evaluation System (GTIES) for estimating and managing carbon emissions from roads have been developed from the results of the R&D project. A scheme for expanding the application of these technologies and building sustainable road systems by considering the concept of sustainability was proposed in this research.