• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.46-52
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• 1987

There are many factors such as airtighteness and high density of merchandises or passengers that contaminate indoor air in underground commercial floor. So it is very important to know air quality and quantity of contamination in underground market increasing in number lately. It was from these viewpoints that gaseous pollutants, dusts and mutagenicity of organic compounds extracted from dusts in an underground market were investigatd. Organic ompounds (tar) were extracted by Soxhlet extractor with benzene as a solvent. Mutagenicities of these extracts were evaluated by the preincubation method using Salmonella typhimurium TA 100 and TA 98 strains with and without S9mix. The results obtained were as follows: It seemed to be under the influence of outdoor air that the concentrations of $CO, CO_2, NO, NO_2$ and dusts were higher in winter than summer. The concentration of $CO_2$ was higher in indoor than outdoor, but the concentration of NOx was similar in both sampling areas. Metal contents in dusts attached to the ventilation ducts were as follows showing in order of high concentration : Fe (9000-22000ppm), Zn(1200-2300ppm) and Pb (280-590ppm). The contents of tar were 6-33% of dusts, and higher than those from dusts collected by high volume air sampler. The extracts from dusts attached to the inlet duct exhibited lower mutagenicity than those from dusts attached to the outlet duct. This finding seemed to suggest that mutagenic substances were in creasing in underground. There was no seasonal difference of mutagenicity toward TA 98. Toward TA 100 in the presence of S9mix, the mutagenicity was about 3 fold higher in winter than summer. The mutagenicities of tar extracted from dusts collected by high volume air sampler were different from those attached to the ventilation ducts. The former showed 2-3 fold higher mutagenicity than the latter toward TA 100. However no difference showed between the former and the latter toward TA 98 in the absence of S9mix, but the former was 4-5 fold higher than the latter in the presence of S9mix.

• 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지구물리탐사학회 2003년도 Proceedings of the international symposium on the fusion technology
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• pp.522-525
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• 2003

Mine waters, surface waters and groundwaters were sampled around seven Au-Ag mine areas (Dongil, Okdong, Dongjung, Songcheon, Ssangjeon, Dogok and Gubong Au-Ag mines). The main contamination sources of As in these abandoned Au-Ag mines can be suggested as mine tailings and waste rocks including the sulfide gangue minerals (arsenopyrite). The relatively high concentration of As in mine waters was shown in the Dongil (524 ${\mu}g/L$) and the Dogok (56 ${\mu}g/L$) mine areas. Arsenic concentrations in stream waters from the Dongil ($0.9\~118{\mu}g/L$), the Songchon ($0.8\~63{\mu}g/L$), the Ssangjeon ($1.6\~109{\mu}g/L$) and the Gubong ($3.6\~63{\mu}g/L$) mine areas exceeded the permissible level for stream water in Korea. Groundwaters collected from the Dongil ($0.9\~64{\mu}g/L$ ), the Okdong ($0.2\~69{\mu}g/L$) and the Gubong ($0.5\~101{\mu}g/L$) mine areas contained high As concentration to cause the arsenicosis in these areas. In As speciation, the concentration ratios of As(III) to As(total) present up to $75\%$ and $100\%$ in stream waters from the Okdong and the Songcheon mines, and $70\%$ in groundwaters from the Okdong and the Dongjung mines. Arsenic concentration decreases downstream from the tailing dump correlatively with pH and Fe concentration. Highly elevated As concentrations are found in the dry season (such as April and March) than in the wet season (September) due to the dilution effect by heavy rain during summer in stream waters from the Dongil and the Songcheon mine areas.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.48-58
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• 2002

본 연구는 자외선-형광분석법을 이용한 유류저장시설의 모니터링 시스템의 현장 적용성에 관한 기초 실험으로서, 선행연구에서 사용하였던 샘플들의 실제 오염상황을 충분히 반영하지 못하는 한계점을 보완하였다. 선행연구에서 보다 측정의 신뢰도를 높이기 위하여 오염이 발생하여 이동하고 감지되어지는 실제 상황을 고려한 형광 측정 실험을 수행하였다. 또한 자연환경의 영향을 보기 위하여 수분 함량에 따른 형광의 세기를 비교한 결과 수분에는 큰 영향을 받지 않고, 측정시의 토양의 상태에 좌우된다고 사료된다. 마지막으로 안정적인 오염도 측정값을 얻기 위하여 시스템에 이용할 대표성을 갖는 표준 토양을 결정하기 위한 실험을 수행하였다. 이를 위해 모래와 칼슘-벤토나이트(Ca-bentonite), 연마용 모래를 실험했으며, 이외에도 여러 가지 단일물질들을 테스트하였으나 모래를 제외한 다른 물질들은 시스템에 적용하기엔 한계점이 있었다 그러나 모래는 자체 형광이 낮아 형광 측정에 영향을 적게 미치며, 누구나 쉽게 구할 수 있는 장점과 더불어 오염도에 따른 형광이 비교적 안정적이어서 시스템의 감지부에 넣어줄 표준 토양으로 이용하기에 적합하다고 사료된다.

• 한국해양학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.11-16
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• 1978

최근에 와서 유류오염과 더불어 중금속에 의한 해양오염, 특히 연안오염은 공공 관심의 대상이 되고 있다. 어떤 해역의 오염정도는 그 해역의 해수 및 그 해역에 서식 하는 유기체(Organisms)와 더불어 그 해역 퇴적물의 오염물질함량으로부터 파악할 수 있다. 진해만과 부산해역은 공업단지와 대도시가 인접해 있고 또 선박의 출입이 잦기 때문에 중금속에 의해 오염될 가능성이 많다. 그러나 이 해역에 대한 중금속의 오염조사현황을 보면 수질에 대한 조사는 수차(Kwak et al., 1974, 국립수산진흥원, 1975, 1977)에 걸쳐 행하여 졌으나 퇴적물에 대해서는 진해만에 대한 2회의 조사(Lee et al., 1974, Hyun, 1974)가 있었을 뿐이다. 본 조사에서는 진해만과 부산해역 퇴적물의 중금속 오염실태를 알아보기 위해 이를 해역의 퇴적물을 채취하고 퇴적물중 구리, 납, 아연, 니켈, 코발트, 철, 망간등 7가지 중금속의 함량을 측정하였다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2015

Soil samples collected in an area of Gahak Mine were investigated for the characterization of mineralogical and physicochemical properties of contaminants in soils. It is found that soils in the study area are contaminated by lead (Pb), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), in which their concentrations are 595.3 mg/kg, 184.9 mg/kg, 712.8 mg/kg, and 10.64 mg/kg, respectively. All the concentrations exceed the concern criteria of Korean standard. Upon distribution patterns of metals identified by the sequential extraction procedure, our results show that more than 50% of metals are found as a residual type, and 30% are accounted for the association of Fe/Mn oxides. Interestingly, XRD results show that minium (Pb₃O₄) and cuprite (Cu₂O) are identified in the soil samples, suggesting that the sources of the contaminants for Pb and Cu are these minerals. In SEM images, tens of µm of Pb oxides and Pb silicate-minerals are observed. We, therefore, note that the contamination of metals in the study area results from the direct influx and disturbance of tailings. Our findings indicate that the characterization of physicochemical and mineralogical properties of contaminated soils is a critical factor and plays an important role in optimizing recovery treatments of soils contaminated in mine development areas.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.101-105
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• 2018

In this paper, a neutron moderation system for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) based on a $^{252}Cf$ neutron source is proposed. Different materials have been studied in order to produce a high percentage of epithermal neutrons. A moderator with a construction mixture of $AlF_3$ and Al, three reflectors of $Al_2O_3$, BeO, graphite, and seven filters (Bi, Cu, Fe, Pb, Ti, a two-layer filter of Ti+Bi, and a two-layer filter of Ti+Pb) is considered. The MCNPX simulation code has been used to calculate the neutron and gamma flux at the output window of the neutronic system. The results show that the epithermal neutron flux is relatively high for four filters: Ti+Pb, Ti+Bi, Bi, and Ti. However, a layer of Ti cannot reduce the contribution of ${\gamma}$-rays at the output window. Although the neutron spectra filtered by the Ti+Bi and Ti+Pb overlap, a large fraction of neutrons (74.95%) has epithermal energy when the Ti+Pb is used as a filter. However, the percentages of the fast and thermal neutrons are 25% and 0.5%, respectively. The Bi layer provides a relatively low epithermal neutron flux. Moreover, an assembly configuration of 30% $AlF_3+70%$ Al moderator/$Al_2O_3$ reflector/a two-layer filter of Ti+Pb reduces the fast neutron flux at the output port much more than other assembly combinations. In comparison with a recent model suggested by Ghassoun et al., the proposed neutron moderation system provides a higher epithermal flux with a relatively low contamination of gamma rays.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.2230-2243
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• 2022

The tin tailing processing industry in Malaysia has operated with minimal regard and awareness for material management and working environment safety, impacting the environment and workers in aspects of radiation and heavy metal exposure. RIA was conducted where environmental samples were analyzed, revealing concentrations of ²²⁶Ra, ²³²Th and ⁴⁰K between the range of 0.1-10.0, 0.0-25.7, and 0.1-5.8 Bq/g respectively, resulting in the AED exceeding UNCEAR recommended value and regulation limit enforced by AELB (1 mSv/y). Ra_eq calculated indicates that samples collected pose a significant threat to human health from gamma-ray exposure. Assessment of heavy metal content via pollution indices of soil and sediment showed significant contamination and enrichment from processing activities conducted. As and Fe were two of the highest metals exposed both via soil ingestion with an average of 4.6 × 10^-3 mg/kg-day and 1.4 × 10^-4 mg/kg-day, and dermal contact with an average of 5.6 × 10^-4 mg/kg-day and 6.0 × 10^-4. mg/kg-day respectively. Exposure via accidental ingestion of soil and sediment could potentially cause adverse non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health effect towards workers in the industry. Correlation analysis indicates the presence of a relationship between the concentration of NORM and trace elements.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.275-281
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• 2022

To maintain water quality after water treatment, monitoring whether the quality of treated tap water quality changes is essential. However, current investigations are insufficient to prevent secondary contamination in drinking water supply systems. This study investigated Gyeonggi's e apartment where a red water problem occurred and monitored the water quality and corrosiveness of the overall water supply system to the apartment from June 2021 to April 2022. In a comparison of drinking water quality after water treatment and the influent of the reservoir, turbidity and heavy metal concentrations were increased and residual chlorine was decreased due to increases in temperature. Correlation analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) indicated that a low level of residual chlorine may cause the abscission of Mn²⁺ and Fe²⁺ through microorganism activation, which also causes a high level of turbidity. The corrosion index (LI) in the influent of the reservoir tank was increased due to Ca²⁺ and temperature. These results indicate that the corrosiveness of drinking water and the deterioration of drinking water quality were mainly increased between the drinking water treatment plant and the reservoir tank's influent. The findings provide clear evidence that it is essential to manage water supply systems and reservoir tanks to prevent the secondary contamination of drinking water.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.405-420
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• 2014

도심환경의 인위적 오염원에 의한 토양오염과 대기오염의 특성을 파악하기 위하여 서울지역 가로수의 플라타너스 잎과 토양을 격자형으로 52개의 지역에서 시료채취 및 중금속원소 함량을 측정하였다. 비교 대조를 위하여 비교적 오염이 적을 것으로 예상되는 충청남도 예산에 전원지역에서 2개 지점의 시료를 분석하였다. 서울시 토양 내 중금속 함량을 지역별로 측정한 결과, Cd, Co, Cr, Ni은 산업지역에서, Cu, Zn, Pb는 교통량 밀집지역에서 높았고, 도심 내 전원지역은 비교 대조지역보다 높은 중금속 함량을 보였다. 플라타너스 잎의 세척 전과 후의 차이는 Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn가 교통량 밀집지역에서 높았다. 토양은 Cd-Co, Cr-Ni, Cu-Zn, Pb-Zn는 상관계수 값이 0.8이상으로 양의 상관성을 보여 이들 원소간의 배출원은 유사하고, 플라타너스 잎은 Pb-Cu, Cu-Zn 원소간 상관성이 높았다. 플라타너스 잎의 중금속 조성이 토양으로부터 기인되는지를 확인하기 위해 토양과 세척한 잎과의 관계를 분석한 결과, Cr, Cu, Pb, Zn는 양의 상관성을 보였고, 반면 Cd, Co, Fe, Mn, Ni은 이들의 상관성이 낮은 것으로 보여 이들 원소들은 대기로부터 기인된 것으로 생각된다. 서울지역의 중금속 원소 분산을 등함량도의 원소별 패턴을 분석한 결과, 토양은 산업지역에서 Ni, Cr원소와 교통량 밀집지역에서 Cd, Cu, Zn원소의 오염도가 크고, 세척하지 않은 잎에 대한 Cd-Pb, Cu-Zn의 오염양상이 유사한 것으로 나타났다. 대기 중 부유된 원소별 부화지수 값을 예측을 위해 가로수 잎의 원소별 부화지수 값을 분석한 결과, Cu, Zn, Pb, Mn, Co, Ni, Cd, Cr 순으로 높았으며, 특히 서울지역에서는 Cu, Zn, Pb, Mn 으로 인한 오염이 심각한 것으로 판단된다.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.613-629
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• 2004

울산지역 지하수의 VOCs 함유 실태와 자연적 저감의 진행을 고찰하기 위해 168개 지하수 관정을 선정하여 유기오염 관련 연구를 수행하였다. 유기오염물에 의한 지하수 오염은 토지이용과 밀접한 관계가 있기 때문에 168개 지하수시료를 농업지역, 산림지역, 공업지역 및 주거 상업지역으로 구분하여 해석하였다. 지하수의 VOCs 분석결과 총 168개 중 65개 지하수에서 1개 성분 이상의 휘발성유기화합물이 검출되었다. 분석항목은 미국지질조사소 NAWQA프로그램에서 선정한 36개의 할로겐지방족 탄화수소와 25개 성분의 석유탄화수소(BTEX등 방향족 탄화수소와 MTBE포함)로 구성된다. 석유탄화수소는 26개 관정의 지하수에서 12개 성분이 검출되었으나 MTBE를 제외하고는 $1.5{\mu}g/L$미만의 낮은 농도를 나타내고 있다. 할로겐지방족 탄화수소는 63개관정의 지하수에서 검출되었으며, 검출된 성분은 11개 성분의 메탄류, 6개 성분의 에탄류, 6개 성분의 에텐류로 구성된다. 그중 메탄류는 $ND\~330{\mu}g/L$의 분포를 보이고, 에탄류는 $ND\~84{\mu}g/L$의 범위를 보이며, DCA, CA등은 $ND\~19{\mu}g/L$ 농도를 보인다. 에텐류는 $ND\~62{\mu}g/L$의 범위를 보이며, PCE, TCE 및 그 분해물들은 $ND\~62{\mu}g/L$의 농도를 보인다. 연구지역은 대부분이 호기성/탈질지대 및 $Fe^{3+}$ 지대로 구성되어 대부분의 방향족탄화수소는 분해가 잘되는 환경이나 염소계지방족 탄화수소는 대부분 생분해 반응이 서서히 일어나는 환경에 해당한다.