• 제목/요약/키워드: Civil & Environmental Engineering

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RDF와 탄화슬러지 혼합물의 열중량 및 열동역학 특성 연구 (Study on the Pyrolysis Kinetics of Mixture of RDF and Carbonized Sludge with Thermogravimetric Analysis)

  • 순지엔펑;황현욱;김명균;느지오카 안토니 무투아;이창수;김영주
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제25권2호
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    • pp.281-288
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    • 2016
  • After analyzing of heating value of four kinds of RDF, the RDF-D has the highest heating value, was chosen to be mixed with carbonized sludge by different ratio. The 85%:15% ratio, which has the highest efficiency, was analyzed with thermogravimetric and pyrolysis kinetics. Applying of Kissinger method, activation energy was obtained from slope which is calculated from relation of ln(${\beta}/T^2{_m}$) and $1/T_m$. The kinetic parameters obtained from Kissinger method were 46.06 kJ/mol of RDF, 55.99 kJ/mol of carbonized sludge and 40.68 kJ/mol of mixture of RDF and carbonized sludge. The mixture of RDF and carbonized sludge has the lowest activation energy and frequency factor, during thermal decomposition reaction it has the slowest reaction rate and needs the lowest energy. Although activation energy with pyrolysis of RDF was irregularly scattered, it showed that activation energy was stabilized by co-pyrolysis of RDF and additives(Carbonized Sludge).

A geochemical study on the saline waters circulating in an ash disposal pond of Seocheon Power Plant. Korea

  • Kim, Kang-Joo;Park, Seong-Min;Kim, Jin-San;Natarajan Rajmohan;Hwang, Gab-Soo;Yun, Seong-Taek;Kim, Hyun-Jung;Kim, Suk-Hwi
    • 한국지하수토양환경학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국지하수토양환경학회 2004년도 임시총회 및 추계학술발표회
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    • pp.338-341
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    • 2004
  • This study was carried out to understand the geochemistry of saline water circulating in an ash disposal pond of Seocheon power plant, Korea. For this study, ash pond waters, slurry water and seawater samples were collected and analyzed for major ions and trace elements. Results show that ash pond waters and slurry water are alkaline in nature due to high calcium content, and have high concentration of Ca, B, Li, As, Ba, Al, Si and Mn over seawater, suggest that these elements leached from fly ash even at high alkaline condition and ionic strength. Slurry water has high concentration of B, Ba, Li, Mn, Si and Sr compare to ash pond waters, expresses that these elements seem to be easily reached at initial stage fly ash-water interaction, and also might be associated with the surface of the fly ash particles. Additionally, PHREEQC program predicted several secondary solid phases, which are also influenced in the leaching of elements in to the saline water.

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Off-gas Analyzer를 이용한 하수처리장 단일선회류 방식 포기시스템 산소전달 효율의 평가 (Oxygen Transfer Efficiencies of A Single Spiral Roll Aeration System by the Off-gas Method)

  • 박보화;고광백;박재한;임세호;신동록;윤혜정;이지영;문태훈
    • 한국물환경학회지
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    • 제22권3호
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    • pp.534-539
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    • 2006
  • The supply of oxygen for aeration is the largest energy consumer at activated sludge wastewater treatment plants. Replacement of less efficient aeration systems with fine pore aeration devices can save up to 50 percent of aeration energy costs. The purpose of this study was the diagnosis and evaluation of a domestic wastewater aeration system by the off-gas method which had been studied by US EPA and ASCE. For this study, an off-gas analyzer and its hood were made to collect off-gas. Also, a vacuum pump was connected to the analyzer to make suction of off-gas. Experiments were conducted at a domestic activated sludge wastewater treatment plant which had a single spiral roll aeration system installed with P.E tube diffuser. Data on OTE(f), SOTE(pw), OUR, and air flow rate were obtained from these experiments. In case of replacing an aeration system, it is recommended that it should be replaced with perforated membrane disc or ceramic disc fine bubble diffusers installed in a full floor coverage or grid pattern.

Structural health monitoring of a cable-stayed bridge using wireless smart sensor technology: data analyses

  • Cho, Soojin;Jo, Hongki;Jang, Shinae;Park, Jongwoong;Jung, Hyung-Jo;Yun, Chung-Bang;Spencer, Billie F. Jr.;Seo, Ju-Won
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • 제6권5_6호
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    • pp.461-480
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    • 2010
  • This paper analyses the data collected from the $2^{nd}$ Jindo Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge in Korea that is a structural health monitoring (SHM) international test bed for advanced wireless smart sensors network (WSSN) technology. The SHM system consists of a total of 70 wireless smart sensor nodes deployed underneath of the deck, on the pylons, and on the cables to capture the vibration of the bridge excited by traffic and environmental loadings. Analysis of the data is performed in both the time and frequency domains. Modal properties of the bridge are identified using the frequency domain decomposition and the stochastic subspace identification methods based on the output-only measurements, and the results are compared with those obtained from a detailed finite element model. Tension forces for the 10 instrumented stay cables are also estimated from the ambient acceleration data and compared both with those from the initial design and with those obtained during two previous regular inspections. The results of the data analyses demonstrate that the WSSN-based SHM system performs effectively for this cable-stayed bridge, giving direct access to the physical status of the bridge.

Simulation System for Earthmoving Operation with Traffic Flow

  • Kyoungmin Kim;Kyong Ju Kim;Hyeon Jeong Cho;Sang Kyu Lee
    • 국제학술발표논문집
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    • The 3th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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    • pp.1359-1363
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    • 2009
  • The object of this research is to develop a simulation system for earthmoving operations in consideration of the impact of congestion in-between equipment and existing traffic flow around the site. The congestion in-between equipment and traffic flow affect work productivity. The conventional discrete event simulation, however, has limitations in simulating the flow of construction equipment. To consider the impact of congestion in-between equipment and existing traffic flow, in this paper, a multi-agent based simulation model that can realize characteristics of truck behavior more accurately to consider the impact of congestion was proposed. In this simulation model, multiple agents can identify environmental changes and adapt themselves to the new environment. This modeling approach is a better choice for this problem since it describes behavioral characteristics of each agent by sensing changes in dynamic surroundings. This study suggests a detailed system design of the multi-agent based simulation system.

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Mechanical and microstructural investigations on cement-treated expansive organic subgrade soil

  • Nazerke Sagidullina;Jong Kim;Alfrendo Satyanaga;Taeseo Ku;Sung-Woo Moon
    • Geomechanics and Engineering
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    • 제38권4호
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    • pp.353-366
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    • 2024
  • Organic soils pose significant challenges in geotechnical engineering due to their high compressibility and low stability, which can result in issues like differential settlement, rutting, and pavement deformation. This study explores effective methods for stabilizing organic soils. Rather than conventional ordinary Portland cement (OPC), the focus is on using environmentally friendly calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement, known for its rapid setting, high early strength development, and environmental benefits. Mechanical behavior is analyzed through 1-D free swell, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and bender element (BE) tests. Microstructural analyses, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), characterize the soil mixed with CSA cement. Experimental results demonstrate improved soil properties with increasing cement dosage and curing periods. A notable strength increase is observed in soil samples with 15% cement content, with UCS doubling after 7 days. This trend aligns with shear wave velocity results from the BE test. SEM and FTIR spectroscopy reveal how CSA cement hydration forms hydrated calcium silicate gel and ettringite, enhancing soil properties. CSA cement is recommended for reinforcing organic subgrade soil due to its eco-friendly nature and rapid strength gain, contributing to improved durability.

Decentralized civil structural control using real-time wireless sensing and embedded computing

  • Wang, Yang;Swartz, R. Andrew;Lynch, Jerome P.;Law, Kincho H.;Lu, Kung-Chun;Loh, Chin-Hsiung
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • 제3권3호
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    • pp.321-340
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    • 2007
  • Structural control technologies have attracted great interest from the earthquake engineering community over the last few decades as an effective method of reducing undesired structural responses. Traditional structural control systems employ large quantities of cables to connect structural sensors, actuators, and controllers into one integrated system. To reduce the high-costs associated with labor-intensive installations, wireless communication can serve as an alternative real-time communication link between the nodes of a control system. A prototype wireless structural sensing and control system has been physically implemented and its performance verified in large-scale shake table tests. This paper introduces the design of this prototype system and investigates the feasibility of employing decentralized and partially decentralized control strategies to mitigate the challenge of communication latencies associated with wireless sensor networks. Closed-loop feedback control algorithms are embedded within the wireless sensor prototypes allowing them to serve as controllers in the control system. To validate the embedment of control algorithms, a 3-story half-scale steel structure is employed with magnetorheological (MR) dampers installed on each floor. Both numerical simulation and experimental results show that decentralized control solutions can be very effective in attaining the optimal performance of the wireless control system.

Flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with an ultra-high performance concrete panel of various thicknesses

  • Seonhyeok Kim;Taegeon Kil;Sangmin Shin;Daeik Jang;H.N. Yoon;Jin-Ho Bae;Joonho Seo;Beomjoo Yang
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • 제32권5호
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    • pp.487-498
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    • 2023
  • The present study investigated the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with an ultrahigh performance concrete (UHPC) panel having various thicknesses. Two fabrication methods were introduced in this study; one was the direct casting of UHPC onto the bottom surface of the RC beams (I-series), and the other was the attachment of a prefabricated UHPC panel using an adhesive (E-series). UHPC panels having thicknesses of 10, 30, 50, and 70 mm were applied to RC beams, and these specimens were subjected to four-point loading to assess the effect of the UHPC thickness on the flexural strengthening of RC beams. The test results indicated that the peak strength and initial stiffness were vastly enhanced with an increase in the thickness of the UHPC panel, showing an improved energy dissipation capacity. In particular, the peak strength of the E-series specimens was higher than that of I-series specimens, showing high compatibility between the RC beam and the UHPC panel. The experimental test results were comparatively explored with a discussion of numerical analysis. Numerical analysis results showed that the predictions are in fair agreement with experimental results.

매립지 온실 가스 배출량 산정을 위한 IPCC 선정방법별 특성 연구 (Study of Selected IPCC Methodologies for the Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Landfill)

  • 정성훈;황현욱;김명균;엔짜오쩡;느지오카 안토니 무투아;티네가 조셉 냐모코;김영주
    • 자원리싸이클링
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    • 제25권5호
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    • pp.28-35
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    • 2016
  • 본 연구에서는 매립 처리시설를 대상으로 1996 IPCC G/L에 제시된 Tier 1 방법과 GPG 2000의 Tier 2 방법, 2006 IPCC G/L의 Tier 2 방법을 이용하여 매립시설에서 발생되는 온실가스 배출량을 산정하였으며 각 방법론 별로 적용상의 장단점 및 배출결과에 영향을 주는 요인과 산정된 배출량의 특성을 고찰하였다. 온실가스 배출량을 산정한 결과 1996 IPCC G/L Tier 1의 배출량은 2000 ~ 2013년 기간 동안 평균 약 2,760 ton/yr로 산정되었고, GPG 2000 Tier 2의 배출량은 평균 약 1,500 ton/yr, 2006 IPCC G/L Tier 2의 배출량은 평균 약 880ton/yr로 가장 낮게 산정되었다.