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Adsorption Characteristics of Multi-component VOCs Including Poorly Adsorbable Chemicals on Activated Carbonaceous Adsorbents (비흡착성 화합물을 포함하는 다성분 VOCs의 탄소흡착제 흡착특성)

  • Woo, Kwang Jae;Kim, Sang Do;Lee, Si Hyun
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.45 no.3
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    • pp.277-285
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    • 2007
  • The adsorption characteristics of multi-component solvent vapors including poorly-adsorbable chemicals such as toluene-xylene-MEK and toluene-MEK-IPA on the activated carbonaceous adsorbents were investigated in a stainless steel fixed bed of 10.2 cm ID and 50 cm in height in order to identify those carbons for eliminating and recovering solvent vapors from industrial emission sources. The used activated carbonaceous adsorbents were pelletized commercial activated carbons and activated carbon fiber. Breakthrough curves and adsorption capacity at atmospheric pressures were obtained. It has been found that non-polar and larger molecules have been adsorbed better than polar and smaller molecules. In special, alcohols and ketones were poorly adsorbed caused by competitive adsorbability in multi-component mixture system. However, it could be overcome by profitable employment of organization of cooperative system which was composed of different porosity activated carbonaceous adsorbents appropriately.

Preparation of ultra-clean hydrogen and deuterium terminated Si(111)-($1{\times}1$) surfaces and re-observation of the surface phonon dispersion curves

  • Kato, H.;Taoka, T.;Murugan, P.;Kawazoe, Y.;Yamada, T.;Kasuya, A.;Suto, S.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2010.02a
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    • pp.4-5
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    • 2010
  • The surface phonon is defined as a coherent vibrational excitation of surface atoms propagating along the surface. It is characterized by a phonon dispersion curves, which were extensively studied in 1990's using helium atom scattering and high-resolution electron-energy-loss spectroscopy (HREELS)[1].The understanding is mainly based on the theoretical framework of a classical bond model or cluster calculations. The recent sample preparation and first principles calculations open the naval way to deep insight for surface phonon problems. The surface phonon dispersion on the hydrogen-terminated Si(111)-($1{\times}1$) surface [H:Si(111)] is the typical system and already reported experimentally [2] and theoretically [3], although the understandingis incomplete. The sample contaminated by the oxygen atoms on the surface and the calculations were also classical. In this study, firstly, we have prepared an ultra-clean H:Si(111) surface [4] and measured the surface phonon dispersion curvesusing HREELS. Secondly, we have performed first-principles density functional calculations with the projector augmented wave functionals, as implemented in VASP, using generalized gradient approximations. We used aslab of six silicon layers and both top and bottom surfaces were terminated with hydrogen atoms. Finally, we have compared with the surface phonon dispersion of deuterium-terminatedSi(111)-($1{\times}1$) surface[5] and led to our conclusions. The Si-H stretching and the bending modes are observed at 258.5 and 78.2 meV, respectively. These energies are the same as the previously reported values [2], but the energy-loss peaks at the lower energy regions are dramatically shifted. Through this combination study, we have formulated the procedure of preparing ultra-clean H:Si(111)/D:Si(111), which was confirmed by HREELS vibrational analysis. The Si surface will be utilized for further nano-physics research as well as for the materials for nano-fubrication.

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Effects of NaCl Concentration and Solution Temperature on the Galvanic Corrosion Between CFRP and A516Gr.55 Carbon Steel

  • Hur, Seung Young;Kim, Ki Tae;Kim, Young Sik
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.129-137
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    • 2019
  • CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics) is composed of carbon fiber and plastic resin, and is approximately 20 - 50% lighter than metallic materials. CFRP has a low density, higher specific stiffness, specific strength, and high corrosion resistance. Because of these excellent properties, which meet various regulation conditions needed in the industrial fields, CFRP has been widely used in many industries including aviation and ship building. However, CFRP reveals water absorption in water immersion or high humidity environments, and water absorption occurs in an epoxy not carbon fiber, and can be facilitated by higher temperature. Since these properties can induce volume expansion inside CFRP and change the internal stress state and degrade the chemical bond between the fiber and the matrix, the mechanical properties including bond strength may be lowered. This study focused on the effects of NaCl concentration (0.01 - 1% NaCl) and solution temperature ($30-75^{\circ}C$) on the galvanic corrosion between CFRP and A516Gr.55 carbon steel. When NaCl concentration increases 10 times, corrosion rate of a specimen was not affected, but that of galvanic coupled carbon steel increased by 46.9% average. However, when solution temperature increases $10^{\circ}C$, average corrosion rate increased approximately 22%, regardless of single or galvanic coupled specimen.

Effect of Manufacturing Process on the Corrosion Properties of 304L Stainless Steel Pipe with 8-inch Diameter (8인치 직경의 304L 스테인리스강관의 부식특성에 미치는 제작공정의 영향)

  • Kim, K.T.;Hur, S.Y.;Chang, H.Y.;Kim, Y.S.
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.17 no.6
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    • pp.279-286
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    • 2018
  • Austenitic stainless steels used in nuclear power plants mainly use pipes made of seamless pipes, which depend on imports. The manufacturing process and high cost are some of the problems associated with seamless pipes. Therefore, in this study, the corrosion characteristics of the seamless pipe and the SAW pipe were assessed to determine the safety and reliability of the SAW pipe in a bid to replace the seamless pipe. Microstructure was analyzed using an optical microscope and the degree of hardness was measured using a Rockwell B scale. Intergranular corrosion resistance was evaluated by ASTM A262 Practice A, C, and E methods. The degree of sensitization was determined using a DL-EPR test. Anodic polarization test was performed in deaerated 1% NaCl solution at $30^{\circ}C$ and the U-bend method was used to evaluate the SCC resistance in 0.01 M $Na_2S_4O_6$ at $340^{\circ}C$ and 40% NaOH solution at $290^{\circ}C$. Weld metal of the SAW pipe specimen showed relatively high degree of sensitization and intergranular corrosion rate. However, annealing to SAW pipes improved the corrosion properties in comparison to that of the seamless pipe.

Energy Saving in Transportation Sector Using Electric Vehicles (전기자동차 이용에 의한 수송부문의 에너지 절약)

  • 이재봉;최병윤;권성철
    • Proceedings of the Korea Society for Energy Engineering kosee Conference
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    • 1998.05a
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    • pp.105-110
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    • 1998
  • 1990년 미국의 "Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990"의 입법화, California주의 무공해자동차 의무비율 판매 규제(ZEV program) 제정, 그리고 1992년 대체에너지사용자동차 보급정책(EPAct92) 제정 등에 의하여 전기자동차의 개발 및 보급은 세계적으로 확대되고 있다. 또한 유럽지역에서는 70년대부터 전기자동차를 제한적으로 이용하고 있으며, 일본에서는 미국의 환경변화에 발맞춰 전기자동차의 개발 및 보급에 많은 투자를 하고 있다. (중략)고 있다. (중략)

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Current Status and Future Tasks of Clean Coal Technologies in the Asia Pacific Region

  • Son, Jae-Ek
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 1996
  • Coal consumption in Asia is projected to increase by about 1.3 billion tons over the 1993-2010 period. The expansion in coal consumption for electricity generation is the dominant factor in the large increase in coal consumption. Without effective control measures, the projected increase in coal consumption will have a serious impact on environmental effects of increased coal use in Asia. Thus, the introduction of appropriate CCTs is considered essential to achieving the twin goals of expanded use of coal decreased environmental impacts.

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가정용 연료전지 실용화 전망 및 개발 현황

  • 황정태
    • Proceedings of the Korea Society for Energy Engineering kosee Conference
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    • 2003.05a
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    • pp.171-189
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    • 2003
  • 고효율, 환경친화성의 분산전원으로서의 장점을 가진 가정용 연료전지의 상용화를 위해 일본, 미국을 비롯한 선진국들의 경쟁이 치열하게 전개되고 있으며, 2005년경에는 상용화 시장이 전개될 것으로 예측됩니다. 자국 에너지 보호에 따른 정부의 적극적인 지원을 바탕으로 실용화 평가사업 및 시범 보급 사업을 실시함으로써 초기 시장을 형성하고, 이를 통해 대량 생산에 따른 가격 저감이 이루어져, 보다 경쟁력이 있는 발전 전원으로 각광 받을 것입니다.(중략)

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Recovery of Lipids from Chlorella sp. KR-1 via Pyrolysis and Characteristics of the Pyrolysis Oil (Chlorella sp. KR-1 열분해에 의한 지질 회수 및 열분해 오일 특성 분석)

  • Lee, Ho Se;Jeon, Sang Goo;Oh, You-Kwan;Kim, Kwang Ho;Chung, Soo Hyun;Na, Jeong-Geol;Yeo, Sang-Do
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.50 no.4
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    • pp.672-677
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    • 2012
  • Lipids in microalgal biomass were recovered by using pyrolysis method. The pyrolysis experiments of two Chlorella sp. KR-1 samples, which have triglyceride contents of 10.8% and 36.5%, respectively were carried out at $600^{\circ}C$ to investigate the effects of lipid contents in the cells on the reaction characteristics. The conversion and liquid yield of the lipid-rich sample were higher than those of the lipid-lean sample since its carbon to hydrogen ratio was low. There were low molecular weight organic acids, ketones, aldehydes and alcohols in the liquid products from both KR-1 samples, but the pyrolysis oil of the lipid-rich sample was abundant in free fatty acids, particularly palmitic acid, oleic acid and stearic acid while the content of nitrogen containing organic compounds was low. The microalgal pyrolysis oil had two layers composed of the light hydrophobic fraction and the heavy hydrophilic fraction. The light fraction might be originated from triglycerides and the heavy fraction might be from carbohydrates and proteins. In the light fraction of the liquid products, there were considerable linear alkanes such as pentadecane and heptadecane as well as free fatty acids, implying that deoxygenation reaction including decarboxylation was occurred during the pyrolysis. The yield of the liquid products from the pyrolysis of the KR-1 sample having triglyceride content of 36.5% was 56.9% and the light fraction in the liquid products was 68.2%. Also more than 80% of the light fraction was free fatty acids and pure hydrocarbons, thus showing that most triglycerides could be extracted in the form of suitable raw materials for biofuels.

A Study on Ash Fusibility Temperature of Domestic Thermal Coal Implementing Thermo-Mechanical Analysis (TMA를 이용한 국내 발전용 탄의 용융점 변화에 대한 연구)

  • Lee, Soon-Ho;Lim, Ho;Kim, Sang Do;Jeon, Chung-Hwan
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.52 no.2
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    • pp.233-239
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    • 2014
  • The slagging which generated from ash deposition on furnace wall and tube in boiler reduces the heat transfer efficiency and damages to safety of boiler. The slag flow behavior in boiler is affected by melting temperature which is related to ash compositions. In this study, the behavior of slag is researched by using ash fusibility test, called TMA (Thermo-Mechanical Analysis). The technique measures the percentage shrinkage as the function of temperature, T25%, T50%, T75%, T90%. These temperatures indicate different stages of melting. Then, the effect of ash chemical compositions measured from XRF (X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer) to ash fusion temperatures is discussed. Among the chemical compositions, refractory and fluxing influence on ash fusibility is described. High levels of refractory component and limited amount of fluxing components ($Fe_2O_3$, $K_2O$, CaO) increase overall melting temperatures. High $SiO_2/Al_2O_3$ ratio decrease high melting temperatures (T75%, T90%). Meanwhile, the presence of reasonable levels of fluxing components reduces overall melting temperature. A presence of fluxing component such as $K_2O$ and CaO is found to decrease the T25% values significantly. From this research, it is possible to make a reasonable explanation and prediction of ash fusion characteristic from analysis of TMA results and ash chemical compositions.

Microalgal Oil Recovery by Solvent Extraction from Nannochloropsis oceanica (Nannochloropsis oceanica로부터 용매추출법을 이용한 미세조류 오일 회수)

  • Park, Ji-Yeon;Lee, Gye-An;Kim, Keun-Yong;Kim, Ki-Yong;Choi, Sun-A;Jeong, Min-Ji;Oh, You-Kwan
    • Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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    • v.52 no.1
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    • pp.88-91
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    • 2014
  • In this study, oil as a source of biodiesel from Nannochloropsis oceanica was extracted using organic solvent. The oil extraction yield and efficiency from dry and wet microalgae were investigated. The initial fatty acids content of the N. oceanica was 317.8 mg/g cell showing a high oil content over 30%. The yield from dry microalgae was higher than that from wet microalgae due to the inhibition of water. The yield by chloroform-methanol was the highest and the yield by hexane was the lowest. However, the total fatty acids contents with the chloroform-methanol were 678.7 and 778.2 mg/g oil under dry and wet conditions, respectively. The high oil extraction yield by chloroform-methanol reflected the fact that the extracted oil contained a high level of impurity. The hexane-methanol extraction from dry N. oceanica showed high oil extraction efficiency, 82.6%. The chloroform-methanol extraction under wet condition also showed high efficiency, 88.0%. While the hexane-methanol extraction from dry microalgae is desirable under low drying cost, the chloroform-methanol extraction from wet microalgae is desirable under high drying cost.