• Journal of Power System Engineering
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.57-63
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• 2015

In this paper, we developed a continuous sterilizer in order to improve the productivity of the retort product. To this end, we design the sterilizer with a product inlet, outlet, and chain for continuously conveying the retort. The temperature analysis is performed to optimize the design parameters of the internal sterilizer. The experimental apparatus is developed to verify the productivity of the sterilizer based on the temperature analysis. The test is performed to optimize the evaluation parameters using Box-Behnken design method of a response surface methodology. From the test, the productivity of the continuous sterilizer is improved over 1,000 kg/h.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.39 no.8
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• pp.813-821
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• 2015

In this paper, we analyzed the problems of a batch-type sterilizer and design a continuous sterilizer to control the temperature deviation. The temperature deviation is analyzed with respect to design parameters such as a nozzle diameter, hole diameter, and nozzle length. The significant temperature parameters are optimized using the response surface methodology. An experimental apparatus is developed using the optimized design parameters. Using a field test, we show that the target temperature is obtained in about 7.3 minutes and the temperature deviation is improved about $0.84^{\circ}C$. The optimized parameters from the test are equal to the analytical parameters.

• Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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• v.50 no.4
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• pp.817-828
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• 2023

Deteriorating soil physical properties and increasing soil pathogens due to the continuous cultivation of field crops are the leading causes of productivity deterioration. Crop rotation, soil heat treatment, and chemical control are used as pest control methods; however, each has limitations in wide application to domestic agriculture. In particular, chemical control requires improvement due to direct exposure to sterilizing solution, odor, and high-intensity work. To improve the overall domestic agricultural environment, the problems of time and cost, such as field maintenance and cultivation scale, must be addressed; therefore, mechanization technology for chemical control must be secured to derive improvement effects in a short period. Most related studies are focused on the control effect of the DMDS (dimethyl disulfide) sterilizer, and research on the performance of the sterilization spray device has been conducted after its introduction in Korea, but research on the corrosion suitability of the material is lacking. This study conducted a corrosion test to secure the corrosion resistance of a soil sterilizer injection pump, and a mechanical failure mode by corrosion by the material was established. The corrosion test comprised operation and neglect tests in which the sterilizing solution was circulated in the pump and remained in the pump, respectively. As a result of the corrosion test, damage occurred due to the weakening of the mechanical strength of the graphite material, and corrosion resistance to aluminum, stainless steel, fluororubber, and PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) materials was confirmed.

• Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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• v.38 no.1
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• pp.26-30
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• 2023

In this study, we analyzed the microbial contamination level of ultraviolet sterilizer (UVS) chambers and suggested plans to improve hygiene management. In this study, UVS chambers targeted 98 UVS in some childcare centers in Jeollanam-do, Korea. Total aerobic bacteria and coliform bacteria were tested according to the Korean Food Code. Of the 98 UVS chambers, total aerobic bacteria were detected in 67 (68.4%) and coliform bacteria in 5 (5.1%). Six kinds of food-poisoning bacteria, including Salmonella spp., were not detected, but Bacillus cereus was detected in 1 (2.8%) out of 98 UVS chambers. According to the UV lamp replacement period, the detection rate of total aerobic bacteria was 3 (50%) out of 6 UVS within 3 months, 3 (60%) out of 5 UVS in 3 to 6 months, and 61 (70.1%) out of 87 UVS over 6 months. The detection rate of coliform bacteria according to the UV lamp replacement period was not detected within 6 months, however, they were detected in 5 (5.7%) out of 87 chambers after more than 6 months. The level of microbial contamination in the UVS chambers was higher as the lamp replacement period was longer. Considering these results, it was determined that the UVS chambers should be kept dry and clean, and the UV lamp should be replaced periodically. In addition, it is necessary to provide the staff catering for childcare centers with continuous education regarding the cleaning of UVS chambers and the replacement of UV lamps.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery Conference
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• 2002.02a
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• pp.395-400
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• 2002

지역농가, 농협 단위로 그 지역에서 생산되는 특산물을 직접 살균 가공할 수 있는 연속살균공정과 장치를 설계할 수 있는 프로그램을 웹프로그래밍 언어의 일종인 JSP와 자바를 이용하여 개발하였다. 식품의 산성도 및 물리적 특성과 미생물의 내열특성 등 공정을 설계하는 데 필요한 전문적인 정보를 데이터베이스로 구축하여 사용자가 식품의 특성에 대해 자세하게 모르더라도 쉽게 식품의 살균공정을 설계할 수 있었다. 연속살균장치를 구성하고 있는 부분은 크게 열교환기와 가열유지관, 펌프이며, 이에 대한 설계를 장치 설계 프로그램에서 하였다. 열교환기, 가열유지관등의 설계는 장치의 생산량 및 가격등을 결정하는 주요 요소이며, 살균장치의 성능을 결정짓는 주요한 인자가 된다. 연속살균공정을 설계하는 데 필요한 인자는 식품의 pH특성, 식품의 종류이며, 입력된 값을 이용하여 데이터베이스 내에서 살균할 미생물의 종류와 미생물의 내열특성을 찾아 살균공정을 계산하게 된다. 프로그램을 통해 살균가능한 온도와 시간을 출력한다. 연속살균장치 설계 프로그램의 입력인자는 식품의 살균온도, 식품의 생산량, 열교환기에 사용할 열매체의 종류이며, 프로그램 내에서 열교환기의 전열계수, 식품을 살균온도가지 가열하는 데 걸리는 시간등이 계산되며, 결과값으로 열교환기의 특성 및 파이프의 구경과 길이, 펌프의 용량, 단열관의 구경과 길이가 출력된다. 살균 장치 중 열교환기의 설계에 사용되는 스테인레스 파이프를 국내에서 사용되는 규격별로 데이터베이스화하였으며, 파이프 제작업체 48개 업체, 펌프 제작업체 54개(국내 15개 업체, 미국 39개 업체), 열교환기 제작업체 13개업체(국내 13개 업체)에 대해서 데이터베이스를 구축하여 프로그램을 사용해 설계된 장치를 사용자가 쉽게 제작할 수 있도록 하였다. 공정설계프로그램을 통해 설계된 공정은 데이터베이스에 저장이 되며 장치설계프로그램에서 쉽게 이전에 설계했던 공정을 이용할 수 있도록 하여 공정 설계와 장치설계를 연계하도록 하였다.