• 생명과학회지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.368-373
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• 2000

Enteroviruses in the environment pose a public health risk because they can be transmitted via the fecal-oral route through contaminated water, and low numbers are able to initiate an infection in humans. Because the levels of viruses typically found in environmental water and drinking water are low, they must be concentrated from hundreds to thousands of liters of water. Therefore, the main goal of this study was the development of a rapid, simple and efficient procedure to concentrate, isolate and detect enteroviruses from environmental water samples. Viruses were first concentrated by adsorption to 1 MDS cartridge filter and then eluted with approximately 0.5 liter of 1.5% beef extract/0.05M glycin(pH 9.4). In this study, several procedures to concentrate and purify intact viruses from beef extract obtained from the adsorbent filters were tested. Among them, organic floccuration was the best reliable method for reconcentration. sample volume could be reduced to 200∼400 folds and the efficiency of virus recovery through the procedure was over 72%. Finally, the samples were filtered through a membrane disk filter and then analyzed by either the plaque assay or combined cell culture-polymerase chain reaction.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.37-53
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• 1993

The polynuclear hydrocarbons (PAHs) emitted from coke oven standpipe were sampled using three sampling systems, including glass fiber filter+silver membrane filter, glass fiber filter+silver membrane filter+XAD-2 adsorbent tube, PTFE membrane filter+XAD-2 adsorbent tube, extracted by methylene chloride and analysed by gas chromathography using flame ionization detector. The results of this study were as follows. 1. Because the amounts of coke oven emissions(COE) were large, the analyses of PAHs were simple and possible without evaporation and concentration. Although the generation of COE was high during early stage of coking, the airborne concentration of PAHs was low and increased during late coking. 2. The contents of PAHs in COE were 1.35-2.81%. 3. The index components of PAHs were fluoranthene and pyrene. Their correlation coefficient to total PAHs were 0.96, 0.95, respectively. 4. The particulate PAHs were sampled by filter and gaseous PAHs by adsorbent tube. The collection efficiency of glass fiber filter+silver membrane filter was 20% of total amount sampled by filters+adsorbent and PTFE membrane filter 50%. Adsorbent tube must be attached to the filter to collect light and small PAH components. 5. The generation of acenaphthene and indeno (1,2,3-cd) pyrene were low and concentrations of fluorene and anthracene were $20-40ug/m^3$ throughout coking time. Other PAH eoncentrations were sometimes high. The generation of PAHs was low at 4-6 hours of coking time. The gaseous PAHs were generated earlier than particulate PAHs.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.43-62
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• 1998

This study was carried out to investigate the influence of different sampling methods on the measured concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) both in the vapor and particulate phases, and to evaluate the effects of ambient temperature and sampling duration on the losses of PAH associated with particle samples due to volatilization. The experimental protocol of this study is consisted of two parts. The first part is related to the comparison of PAH concentrations measured by 4 different sampling systems, each of which involves different sampling principles for comparison purposes, including a medium-volume sampler with XAD-2 adsorbent, a high-volume sampler with polyurethane foam (PUF), two identical low-volume samplers: one with XAD-2 and the other with PUF, respectively. The second part of this study is to quantitatively estimate the losses of particulate PAH samples by volatilization during sampling, using two identical low-volume samplers: one was used for changing the filters every 3 hrs, 6 hrs, 12 hrs, and 24 hrs sampling, while the other was maintained for continuous 48 hours sampling without changing the filter. The concentrations of volatile PAH including 2-3 rings appeared to be significantly affected by the type of adsorbent. Measured levels of these lower-molecular weight PAH by XAD-2 adsorbent were much higher than those by PUF for both high-volume and low-volume sampling. PUF was found to give rise to unknown components that interfered with the PAH analysis, even after extensive clean-up. In addition, the retention efficiency of PUF for lower molecular weight PAH was subject to a large variation, being significantly influenced by sampling conditions such as ambient temperature. However, the effect of sampling methods with different adsorbents on the measured levels of semi-volatile compounds including 4 rings PAH such as fluoranthene, pyrene, BaA and chrysene, was not so much significant as more volatile PAH compounds. It was also clear from this study that volatilization losses of the semi-volatile PAH collected on the filters were inevitably occurred during prolonged sampling, and hence the results obtained from conventional sampling methods may not be expected to yield an accurate distribution of PAH between the vapor and particulate phases.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.41-46
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• 1992

주거지역에서 대기오염물 시료채취에 대한 장기간 연구를 수행하기 위해서 휘발성 유기 화합물 분석에 적합한 24시간동안의 종합적인 공기시료를 채취하기 위해 공기시료 채취기가 제작되었다. 이 시료 채취기는 시료채취시 요구되는 모든 특성을 포함할 뿐만 아니라, 일반가정에 근접해서 설치되어야하므로 심미적 특성도 포함한다. 이 공기시료 채취기는 흡착제(티넥스)로 채워진 5/8인치 외경의 스테인레스 스틸 트랩 네개를 수용할수 있고, 분당 5-50 밀리리터의 범위에서 네 종류의 공기유속을 이용할수 있게 고안 되었다. 금속필도(10마이크로미터)가 트랩 어댑터의 입구에 직접 부착되었다. 부가적인 특성은 다음과 같다. : 1) 유기물질에 불활성인 재료로 제작 되었고, 2) 날씨에 영향을 받지 않고, 3) 전지를 이용하고, 4) 사람의 호흡영역에서 공기 시료를 채취하고, 그리고 5) 방음제로 싸여진 작은 펌프를 이용하여 조용하게 작동된다. 펌프/전지 장치는 시료채취기의 본체로부터 분리 되었다. 이 장치로 부터 야기되는 소음수준은 주거지역의 허용기준치(뉴저지주 환경보호국 기준)보다 낮았다. 이 공기시료 채취기는 일상 주거지역과 단층의 한 국민학교 옥상에서 성공적으로 작동되었다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.310-316
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• 2012

활성탄소 분말과 탄소필터를 이용하여 실리콘 폐슬러리에서 회수한 폴리에틸렌글리콜(polyethylene glycol, PEG) 폐액의 색도 개선연구를 수행하였다. 활성탄소의 사용량, 흡착온도 및 흡착시간 변화에 따른 색도 변화를 관찰하였다. 탄소필터를 사용할 경우 충진된 활성탄소의 재생에 따른 성능 저하 여부를 검정하였다. 활성탄소의 표면적은 색도 개선에 큰 영향을 주지 않았다. 흡착제 함량에 따른 색도 변화 결과로부터 흡착제의 최적 사용량은 100~150 mg-C/g-PEG이였다. 흡착제 양을 고정하고 흡착 온도를 상온에서 $100^{\circ}C$까지 변화시키면서 PEG의 APHA(American Public Health Association) 색 값을 관찰한 결과 폐 PEG의 색도 개선을 위해서는 $40{\sim}50^{\circ}C$ 온도에서 운전하는 것이 가장 효과적이었다. 활성탄소필터의 운전 조건별 APHA 특성을 관찰하였고 APHA=53인 폐 PEG를 $APHA{\leq}10$로 정제 가능함을 확인하였다. 흡착에 사용된 활성탄소필터는 증류수를 순환시켜 세척함으로써 큰 성능 저하 없이 효과적으로 재생됨을 확인하였다.

• 웰빙융합연구
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.67-72
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• 2024

This study developed a dry composite module-type deodorization facility with Twisting airflow changes and two forms (catalyst, adsorbent) within one module. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the reduction efficiency of odor substances C₈H₇N and C₉H₉N. The device combines UV oxidation using TiO₂, catalytic oxidation using MnO₂, and adsorption using A/C in five different methods. Data analysis of experimental results utilized the statistical package program Python 3.12. The program applied frequency analysis of odor removal efficiency, one-way ANOVA, and post-hoc tests, with statistical significance determined by p-value to ensure reliability and validity of the measurements. Results indicated that the highest removal efficiency of C₈H₇N and C₉H₉N was achieved by the UV+A/C method, suggesting the superior effectiveness and efficiency of the developed device. Combining multiple processes and technologies within one module enhanced odor treatment efficiency compared to using a single method. The device's modularity allows for flexibility in adapting to various sewage treatment scenarios, offering easy maintenance and cost-effective deodorization. This composite reaction module device can apply multiple technologies, such as biofilters, plasma, activated carbon filters, UV-photocatalysis, and electromagnetic-chemical systems. However, this study focused on UV-photocatalysis, catalysts, and activated carbon filters. Ultimately, the research demonstrates the practical applicability of this innovative device in real sewage treatment operations, showing excellent reduction efficiency and effectiveness by integrating UV oxidation, TiO₂ photocatalysis, MnO₂ catalytic oxidation, and A/C adsorption within a modular system.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.500-509
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• 2009

Passive samplers have been used for many years for the sampling of organic vapors in work environment atmospheres. Currently, all passive samplers used in domestic occupational monitoring are foreign products. This study was performed to evaluate variable parameters for the development of passive organic samplers, which include the geometry of the device and diffusive length for the sampler design. Four prototype diffusive lengths; A-1(4.5 mm), A-2(7.0 mm), A-3(9.5 mm), A-4(12.0 mm) were tested for adsorption performances to a chemical mixture (benzene, toluene, trichloroethylene, and n-hexane) according to the US-OSHA's evaluation protocol. A dynamic vapor exposure chamber developed and verified by related research was used for this study. The results of study are as follows. The results in terms of sampling rate and recommended sampling time test indicate that the most suitable model was A-3 (9.5 mm diffusive lengths on both sides) for passive sampler design in time weighted average (TWA) assessment. Sampling rates of this A-3 model were 45.8, 41.5, 41.4, and 40.3 ml/min for benzene, toluene, trichloroethylene, and n-hexane, respectively. The A-3 models were tested on reverse diffusion and conditions of low humidity air (35% RH) and low concentrations (0.2 times of TLV). These conditions had no affect on the diffusion capacity of samplers. In conclusion, the most suitable design parameters of passive sampler are: 1) Geometry and structure - 25 mm diameter and 490 $mm^2$ cross sectional area of diffusion face with cylindrical form of two-sided opposite diffusion direction; 2) Diffusive length - 9.5 mm in both faces; 3) Amount of adsorbent - 300 mg of coconut shell charcoal; 4) Wind screen - using nylon net filters (11 ${\mu}m$ pore size).