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A study of improving filtration efficiency through SiC whisker synthesis on carbon felt by CVD VS method

  • Kim, Gwang-Ju;Choe, Du-Jin
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2016.02a
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    • pp.150-150
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    • 2016
  • Mankind is enjoying a great convenience of their life by the rapid growth of secondary industry since the Industrial Revolution and it is possible due to the invention of huge power such as engine. The automobile which plays the important role of industrial development and human movement is powered by the Engine Module, and especially Diesel engine is widely used because of mechanical durability and energy efficiency. The main work mechanism of the Diesel engine is composed of inhalation of the organic material (coal, oil, etc.), combustion, explosion and exhaust Cycle process then the carbon compound emissions during the last exhaust process are essential which is known as the major causes of air pollution issues in recent years. In particular, COx, called carbon oxide compound which is composed of a very small size of the particles from several ten to hundred nano meter and they exist as a suspension in the atmosphere. These Diesel particles can be accumulated at the respiratory organs and cause many serious diseases. In order to compensate for the weak point of such a Diesel Engine, the DPF(Diesel Particulate Filter) post-cleaning equipment has been used and it mainly consists of ceramic materials(SiC, Cordierite etc) because of the necessity for the engine system durability on the exposure of high temperature, high pressure and chemical harsh environmental. Ceramic Material filter, but it remains a lot of problems yet, such as limitations of collecting very small particles below micro size, high cost due to difficulties of manufacturing process and low fuel consumption efficiency due to back pressure increase by the small pore structure. This study is to test the possibility of new structure by direct infiltration of SiC Whisker on Carbon felt as the next generation filter and this new filter is expected to improve the above various problems of the Ceramic DPF currently in use and reduction of the cost simultaneously. In this experiment, non-catalytic VS CVD (Vapor-Solid Chemical Vaporized Deposition) system was adopted to keep high mechanical properties of SiC and MTS (Methyl-Trichloro-Silane) gas used as source and H2 gas used as dilute gas. From this, the suitable whisker growth for high performance filter was observed depending on each deposition conditions change (input gas ratio, temperature, mass flow rate etc.).

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Urban Aerosol Number Concentration and Scattering Coefficient in Seoul, Korea, during Winter (서울지역 겨울철 대기 에어로졸의 수 농도 및 산란계수 분석)

  • Lee, Hyun-Hye;Kim, Jin Young;Lee, Seung-Bok;Bae, Gwi-Nam;Yum, Seong Soo
    • Particle and aerosol research
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.91-103
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    • 2010
  • Size-segregated number concentration and scattering coefficient of urban aerosols were measured using an SMPS (scanning mobility particle sizer) and a nephelometer, respectively in Seoul, Korea, during the winter season of 2003. The average number concentrations of ultrafine particles (20~100 nm) and accumulation mode particles (100~600 nm) were $2,170\;particles\;cm^{-3}$ and $1,521\;particles\;cm^{-3}$, respectively. The scattering coefficient at the wavelength of 550 nm ranged from $62.6Mm^{-1}$ to $330.1Mm^{-1}$ and average value was $163.4Mm^{-1}$. The peak concentrations of ultrafine particles and accumulation mode particles were simultaneously recorded between 6:00 and 9:00 A.M., indicating the effect of vehicle emissions which are major air pollution sources in the urban atmosphere. On average, the number concentration of ultrafine particles was 1.4 times higher than that of accumulation mode particles, although it was a little higher during the morning peak time. The variation of aerosol scattering coefficient was in good agreement with that of accumulation mode particle number concentration rather than that of ultrafine particle number concentration.g coefficient was in good agreement with that of accumulation mode particle number concentration rather than that of ultrafine particle number concentration.

The Efficiency Characteristics of Electric Vehicle (EV) According to the Diverse Driving Modes and Test Conditions (다양한 주행모드 및 시험 조건에 따른 전기자동차 효율 특성)

  • LEE, MIN-HO;KIM, SUNG-WOO;KIM, KI-HO
    • Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.56-62
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    • 2017
  • Although most electricity production contributes to air pollution, the vehicle organizations and environmental agency categorizes all EVs as zero-emission vehicles because they produce no direct exhaust or emissions. Currently available EVs have a shorter range per charge than most conventional vehicles have per tank of gas. EVs manufacturers typically target a range of 160 km over on a fully charged battery. The energy efficiency and driving range of EVs varies substantially based on driving conditions and driving habits. Extreme outside temperatures tend to reduce range, because more energy must be used to heat or cool the cabin. High driving speeds reduce range because of the energy required to overcome increased drag. Compared with gradual acceleration, rapid acceleration reduces range. Additional devices significant inclines also reduces range. Based on these driving modes and climate conditions, this paper discusses the performance characteristics of EVs on energy efficiency and driving range. Test vehicles were divided by low / high-speed EVs. The difference of test vehicles are on the vehicle speed and size. Low-speed EVs is a denomination for battery EVs that are legally limited to roads with posted speed limits as high as 72 km/h depending on the particular laws, usually are built to have a top speed of 60 km/h, and have a maximum loaded weight of 1,400 kg. Each vehicle test was performed according to the driving modes and test temperature ($-25^{\circ}C{\sim}35^{\circ}C$). It has a great influence on fuel efficiency amd driving distance according to test temperature conditions.

The Effect of Multi-ignition Strategy on the Combustion and Emission Characteristics in a Ultra Lean Burn GDI Engine (초희박 GDI엔진에서 다단점화에 의한 연소 및 배기 특성)

  • Park, Cheol-Woong;Kim, Sung-Dae;Kim, Hong-Suk;Oh, Hee-Chang;Bae, Choong-Sik
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.106-112
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    • 2012
  • Since air pollution problem by emissions from automotive vehicles has become social issues, lean-burn gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine is focused as an alternative to meet the requirement of reinforced emission regulation and improved fuel consumption. Spray-guided type DI combustion is promising technology, which characterized by the centrally mounted injector and closely positioned spark plug, since stable lean combustion can be realized even at ultra-lean mixture condition. In the present study, the effect of multi-ignition with developed charge coil on combustion and emission characteristics was investigated in optical accessible single cylinder engine. In order to fully understand the in-cylinder phenomena and the mechanisms of emission production, optical diagnostics, such as flame visualization was also carried out at frequently using operating condition. Multi-ignition is effective to improve fuel economy but increase NOx emission at flammability limit.

Study on the Effects of Future Urban Growth on Surface Ozone Concentrations in the Seoul Metropolitan Region (수도권 미래 도시성장이 오존농도 변화에 미치는 영향 연구)

  • Seok, Hyeon-Bae;Jeong, Ju-Hee;Kang, Yoon-Hee;Kim, Hyunsu;Kim, Yoo-Keun
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.31-46
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    • 2015
  • In this study, the regional climate (WRF) and air quality (CMAQ) models were used to simulate the effects of future urban growth on surface ozone concentrations in the Seoul metropolitan region (SMR). These analyses were performed based on changes in ozone concentrations during ozone seasons (May-June) for the year 2050 (future) relative to 2012 (present) by urban growth. The results were compared with the impacts of RCP scenarios on ozone concentrations in the SMR. The fractions of urban in the SMR (25.8 %) for the 2050 were much higher than those (13.9 %) for the 2012 and the future emissions (e.g., CO, NO, $NO_2$, $SO_2$, VOC) were increased from 121 % (NO) to 161.3 % ($NO_2$) depending on emission material. The mean and daily maximum 1-h ozone in the SMR increased about 3 - 7 ppb by the effect the RCP scenarios. However, the effect of urban growth reduced the mean ozone by 3 ppb in the SMR and increased the daily maximum 1-h ozone by 2 - 5 ppb over the northeastern SMR and around the coastline. In particular, the ozone pollution days exceeding the 1-h regulatory standard (100 ppb) were far more affected by urban growth than mean values. As a result, the average number of days exceeding the 1-h regulatory standard increased up to 10 times.

Implementation of ECO Driving Assistance System based on IoT (IoT기반 ECO 운전보조 시스템 구현)

  • Song, Hyun-Hwa;Choi, Jin-ku
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.157-163
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    • 2020
  • Recently, fine dust has been known to cause cardiovascular diseases here, raising interest in ways to reduce emissions by efficiently using fuel from cars that cause air pollution. Accordingly, a driving assistance system was developed to save fuel by eco-driving and improve the driver's bad driving habits. The system was developed using raspberry pi, arduino and Android. Using RPM, speed, fuel injection information obtained from OBD-II, and gyro-sensor values, Fuel-Cut is induced to create an optimal inertial driving environment. It also provides various information system such as weather, driving environment, and preventing drowsy driving through GUI and voice recognition functions. It is possible to check driving records and vehicle fault information using Android application and has low overhead for message transmission using MQTT protocol optimized for IoT environment.

A Study on Safety Policies for a Transition to a Hydrogen Economy (수소경제로의 이행을 위한 안전관리 정책 연구)

  • Jun, Daechun
    • Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.161-172
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    • 2014
  • Hydrogen, which can be produced from abundant and widely distributed renewable energy resources, seems to be a promising candidate for solving the concerns for improving energy security, urban air pollution, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The two primary motivating factors for hydrogen economy are fossil fuel supply limitations and concerns about global warming. But the safety issues associated with hydrogen economy need to be investigated and fully understood before being considered as a future energy source. Limited operating experience with hydrogen energy systems in consumer environments is recognised as a significant barrier to the implementation of hydrogen economy. To prevent unnecessary restrictions on emerging codes, standards and local regulations, safety policies based on real hazards should be developed. This article studies briefly the direct impact-distances from hazard events such as hydrogen release and jet fire, and damage levels from hydrogen gas explosion in a confined space. Based on the direct impact-distances indicated in the accident scenarios and consumer environments in Korea, the safety policies, which are related to hydrogen filling station, hydrogen fuel cell car, portable fuel cell, domestic fuel cells, and hydrogen town, are suggested to implement hydrogen economy. To apply the safety policies and overcome the disadvantages of prescriptive risk management, which is setting guidance in great detail to management well known risk but is not covering unidentified risk, hybrid risk management model is also proposed.

A study on characteristics of each operation mode for hybrid electric propulsion ship by operation circumstances (선박 운전 환경에 따른 하이브리드 전기추진선박의 운전모드별 출력 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Jong-Su;Jeon, Hyeon-Min;Kim, Deok-Ki
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.41 no.3
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    • pp.245-250
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    • 2017
  • Worldwide environmental regulations have been enhanced for emission reduction of greenhouse gases and air pollutants; accordingly, some measures were prepared. Furthermore, the need for effective and reasonable energy-saving methods is growing in accordance with that for environmental pollution minimization. In the case of marine engineering, techniques for the development of eco-friendly vessels have been actively studied, including reduction of exhaust gas emissions, development of alternative fuel, and development of a new propulsion system. In this study, we presented the basic concepts and analyzed the speed, current, voltage, and output power characteristics of each operating mode, i.e., operating mode of battery, generator, and full power.

The Study on Effect of Exhaust Gas Characteristics according to Aromatic compound Content in Diesel (경유의 방향족 함량 변화가 배출가스에 미치는 영향 연구)

  • Kim, Shin;Min, Kyong-Il;Yim, Eui-Soon;Ha, Jong-Han;Na, Byung-Ki
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.549-561
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    • 2014
  • According to reports in EU and USA, Aromatic ingredient in diesel estimated the causative agent of air pollution. Because reduction of total aromatic and Poly-aromatic compound content are decreasing environmentally harmful emissions HC, NOx, PM. It is necessary to investigate correlationship between automotive technology and fuel quality in Korea. This study examines emission effect of two representative domestic vehicles(2.2 L for emission of Euro 4, 5) and five kinds of domestic diesel fuel (total aromatic compound content 26, 28, 30 wt% and poly-aromatic compound content 3, 5 wt%). Finally, Environmental impact assessment was studied between vehicle and diesel fuel.

An Evaluation of Atmospheric Environmental Capacity in Daegu (대구지역 대기환경용량 산정에 관한 연구)

  • Park, Myung-Hee;Choi, Geun-Sik;Jung, Woo-Sik;Kim, Hae-Dong;Lee, Joon-Soo
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.19 no.10
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    • pp.1271-1281
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    • 2010
  • This study aims to implement the modeling of selected substances for the evaluation of Atmospheric Environmental Capacity by means of the data of 2006 atmospheric pollution substance emissions. As a result, it turned out that the substance with the concentration higher than Atmospheric Environmental standard concentration was NO2, and 17.6% of the total regions researched turned out to exceed the standard concentration. In addition, set was the targeted amount to be reduced in the areas where the upper limit of emission per unit lattice was exceeded, and the model was adopted accordingly. As a result, it turned out that about 80% of the actual emission should be reduced to meet the 2006 Atmospheric Environmental standard over the Daegu. In reality, it is impossible to reduce 80% of the actual emission. Thus, the same ratio of reduction was applied in all of the Daegu regions, and the modeling was applied. The results are as follows: When 30% was reduced, the level went down to 50 ppb, which is as high as 2006 Atmospheric Environmental standard; when 50% was reduced, the level went down to 30 ppb, which is as high as 2007 Atmospheric Environmental standard.