• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.212-219
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• 2021

운송차량에 의한 화학사고는 매년 전체 화학사고의 20 %를 차지하지만 영향평가 정보를 알 수 없는 상황이 반복되어 사고대응 과정에서 어려움을 겪게 되는 문제점이 존재한다. 본 연구에서는 국내 사용량이 많고 사고 위험성이 높으며, 최근 7년간 사고 빈도가 높은 염소와 불화수소를 대상으로 탱크로리로 운반하는 과정에서 누출사고가 발생하였을 경우 현장에서 이격거리 산정을 위하여 활용될 수 있는 피해예측범위 산정표 및 산정식을 개발하였다. 화학물질의 누출속도와 기상조건 중 풍속, 온도에 따른 산정표를 조사하였으며, 산정표를 적용하기 힘든 특수한 상황에서는 산정식을 적용할 수 있도록 통계 프로그램 R을 사용하여 산정식을 도출하였다. 유관기관에서는 현장에서 연구에서 도출된 산정표 및 산정식을 활용하면 화학사고 피해 최소화 및 이격거리 설정, 주민대피 결정 등의 의사결정 측면에서 중요한 정보로써 사용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.85-92
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• 2020

Wet Scrubber reacts the incoming pollutant gas with cleaning water (water + absorbent) to absorb pollutants and release the clean air to the atmosphere. Wet scrubbers and packed tower scrubbers using this principle are widely used in businesses that emit acid gases. In particular, in the etching process using hydrochloric acid (HCl), alkaline washing water (NaOH) having a pH of about 8 to 11 is used to absorb a large amount of acid gas. However, These salts are attached to the injection nozzle (nozzle), filling material (packing), and the demister (Demister), causing air pollution, human damage, and inoperability due to clogging and acid gas discharge. Therefore, In this study, an improvement plan was proposed to manage the washing water with pH 3~4 acidic washing water. The test method takes samples from the Wet Scrubber flue measurement laboratory twice a month for 1 year. Hydrogen chloride (HCl) concentration (ppm) was measured, and nozzle clogging and scale conditions were measured, compared, and analyzed through a differential pressure gauge and a pressure gauge. As a result of the check, it was visually confirmed that the scale was reduced to 50% or less in the spray nozzle, filler, and demister. In addition, the emission limit of hydrogen chloride in accordance with the Enforcement Regulation of the Air Quality Conservation Act [Annex 8] met 3 ppm or less. Therefore, even if the washing water is operated in an acidic pH range of 3 to 4, it is expected to reduce air pollution and human damage due to clogging of internal parts, and it is expected to reduce maintenance costs such as regular cleaning or replacement of parts.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.65-75
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• 2022

최근 수전해설비의 운전압력이 증가함에 따라 수소 누출로 인한 화재 및 폭발 가능성 및 위험성 또한 증가하고 있다. 따라서 관계법령 및 기술기준에 따라 수전해 시스템에 설치되는 모든 전기기에 전기방폭 형식인증 제품을 사용하거나 적절한 방법에 따른 비폭발위험장소화 절차를 적용해야 한다. 본 연구에서는 수전해설비의 일반적인 운전조건을 고려하여 KS C IEC 60079-10-1 및 KGS GC101에 따른 폭발위험장소 구분 및 범위 산정을 수행하였다. 또한, 비폭발위험장소화를 달성하기 위해 임계농도인 폭발하한 25 % 미만의 농도를 유지하기 위한 적정 환기량을 검토하였다. 그 결과 자연환기만 적용할 경우에는 수전해설비가 폭발위험장소로 구분되고, 이를 강제환기를 통해 비폭발위험장소로 구분하기 위해서는 막대한 환기량이 필요함을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.168-174
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• 2022

Hydrogen sulfide(H₂S) gas is a high-risk gas that can cause suffocation or death in severe cases, depending on the concentration of exposure. Various studies to detect this gas are still in progress. In this study, we demonstrate a colorimetric sensor that can detect H₂S gas using its direct color change. The proposed nanofiber sensor containing a dye material named Lead(II) acetate, which changes its color according to H₂S gas reaction, is fabricated by electrospinning. The performance of this sensor is evaluated by measuring RGB changes, ΔE value, and gas selectivity. It has a ΔE value of 5.75 × 10^-3 ΔE/s·ppm, showing improved sensitivity up to 1.4 times that of the existing H₂S color change detection sensor, which is a result of the large surface area of the nanofibers. The selectivity for H₂S gas is confirmed to be an excellent value of almost 70 %.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2024

In the event of an emergency such as facility shutdown during process operation, the by-product gas must be urgently discharged to the vent stack to prevent leakage, fire, and explosion. At this time, the explosion drop value of the released by-product gas is calculated using ISO 10156 formula, which is 27.7 vol%. Therefore, it does not correspond to flammable gas because it is less than 13% of the explosion drop value, which is the standard for flammable gas defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and since the explosion drop value is high, it can be seen that the risk of fire explosion is low even if it is discharged urgently with the vent stock. As a result of calculating the range of explosion hazard sites for hydrogen gas discharged to the Bent Stack according to KS C IEC 60079-10-1, 23 meters were calculated. Since hydrogen is lighter than air, electromechanical devices should not be installed within 23 meters of the upper portion of the Bent Stack, and if it is not possible, an explosion-proof electromechanical device suitable for type 1 of dangerous place should be installed. In addition, the height of the stack should be at least 5 meters so that the diffusion of by-product gas is facilitated in case of emergency discharge, and it should be installed so that there are no obstacles around it.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.39.1-39.23
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of different topical/systemic agents in reducing the damage caused by bleaching gel to pulp tissue or cells. Materials and Methods: Electronic searches were performed in July 2023. In vivo and in vitro studies evaluating the effects of different topical or systemic agents on pulp inflammation or cytotoxicity after exposure to bleaching agents were included. The risk of bias was assessed. Results: Out of 1,112 articles, 27 were included. Nine animal studies evaluated remineralizing/anti-inflammatories agents in rat molars subjected to bleaching with 35%-38% hydrogen peroxide (HP). Five of these studies demonstrated a significant reduction in inflammation caused by HP when combined with bioglass or MI Paste Plus (GC America), or following KF-desensitizing or Otosporin treatment (n = 3). However, orally administered drugs did not reduce pulp inflammation (n = 4). Cytotoxicity (n = 17) was primarily assessed using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay on human dental pulp cells and mouse dental papilla Cell-23 cells. Certain substances, including sodium ascorbate, butein, manganese chloride, and peroxidase, were found to reduce cytotoxicity, particularly when applied prior to bleaching. The risk of bias was high in animal studies and low in laboratory studies. Conclusions: Few in vivo studies have evaluated agents to reduce the damage caused by bleaching gel to pulp tissue. Within the limitations of these studies, it was found that topical agents were effective in reducing pulp inflammation in animals and cytotoxicity. Further analyses with human pulp are required to substantiate these findings.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2023

불화수소는 염산, 질산, 황산보다 산성도는 낮지만 인체에 위험한 물질 중 하나이다. 물질의 구성에서 볼 수 있듯이 Fluoride를 함유하고 있는 부식성이 강한 물질이며, 급성독성 물질로 분류할 만큼 인체에 유해성이 매우 높으나, 최근 화학공장 및 반도체 산업 등 산업계에서 없어서는 안 될 물질로 인체에 위협적인 물질이지만 산업의 확장과 발전으로 사용량이 지속적으로 증가하고 있다. 불화수소의 위험성은 2012년 사고 발생 이후 위험성이 대두 되었고 이 사고를 계기로 규제 강화로 취급시설 관리 기준이 5배 이상 늘어나게 된 원인되었다. 불화수소는 대기 중으로 노출되는 경우 불산으로 전환되며 인체에 치명적인 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 본 연구는 독성물질 누출에 의한 피해를 최소화하기 위해 방호계층을 구성하였음에도 누출된 독성물질이 사업장 내로 확산되었을 때 피해영향을 시뮬레이션으로 확인하고, 사업장 내 피해영향 시 근로자에게 발생하게 될 위험성을 제어하기 위한 방법을 제언하고자 한다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제48권
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• pp.13-23
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• 2003

The trace mineral, selenium (Se), is an essential nutrient of fundamental importance to human health. It is also very toxic and can cause Se poisoning (selenosis) in human and animals when its intake exceeds a suitable amount. Se functions within mammalian systems primarily in the form of solenoprotein. About 35 selenoproteins have been identified, though many have not yet been fully elucidated. Selenoproteins contain Se as selenocyseine (Sec) and perform variety of structural and enzymic roles; the enzymic roles are best-known as the antioxidants for hydrogen peroxides and lipid peroxides, and the catalysts for production of activity thyroid hormone. Glutathione peroxidases ($\textrm{GP}_X$) among the selenoproteins prevent the generation of free radicals and decrease the risk of oxidative damage to tissues, as does thioredoxin reductase (TR). TR also provides reducing power for several biochemical processes. Selenoproteins P and W are involved with oxidant defense in plasma and muscle, respectively, A selenoprotein is also required for sperm motility and may reduce the risk of miscarriage. Some epidemiological studies have revealed an inverse correlation between Se status and cardiovascular disease, and there is considerable evidence 1mm population com-parison data and animal studies that Se is anticarcinogenic. It is also suggested that Se should be needed for the proper functioning of the immune system, and appear to be a key nutrient in counteracting the development of virulence and inhibiting HIV progression to AIDS. As research continues, the role of selenium in the etiology of chronic diseases like appropriate medical nutrition therapy can be delivered and its effectiveness assessed. Se status in individuals is affected by diet and the availability of the Se. The Se content of plants is affected by the content and availability of the element in the soil in which they are grown, and so greatly varies from country to country, while the Se composition of meat reflects the feeding patterns of livestock. This paper provides an overview on Se as an essential trace mineral for human.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.1077-1087
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk of dental caries and erosion associated with beverage consumption by measuring the sugar content and acidity of beverages for children, marketed in general food stores and cooperative living associations in Korea. Methods: Sixty types of children's beverages marketed in Korea were selected for the study. Calories, sodium, and carbohydrates in the nutrients per 100 ml, the sugar content, and pH of each beverage were measured. Frequency analysis, independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA were performed (p<0.05). Results: There was no significant difference in sugar content, calories, sodium, and carbohydrate content of regular and cooperative beverages, but the pH of cooperative beverages was significantly higher. Moreover, the mixed drinks had significantly lower sugar content, calories, and carbohydrates than fruit and juice, but the sodium content was significantly higher. Conclusions: When choosing beverages for children, caregivers should be able to easily access information about their impact on the child's oral health. Efforts should be made to maintain appropriate levels of sugar and acidity in beverages for children.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.119-127
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to investigate the contamination level of micro plastics in Korean mackerel and to investigate the detection method of micro plastics in fish. This study analyzed the detection and composition of micro plastics using natural mackerel and wild mackerel. 30% hydrogen peroxide and surfactant were added to GF/C filter paper in order to detect micro plastics in the sea. If micro plastics are exposed to the ocean for a long time, accumulation of heavy metals in the water will make pollutant bioaccumulation more serious. Microscopic consequences The risk to human health of plastics has already been studied by many researchers and the risks to human health already caused by marine microorganisms and zooplankton are becoming clear. The conclusion of this study is that there is a difference between the length and height of the mackerel when it is cooked from the standpoint of food in terms of practical implications. The conclusion of this study is that the probability of micro-plastic-contaminated mackerel to reach and be consumed by end-consumers is low in academic implications. Residual contaminants adsorbed on micro plastics are absorbed by digestive organs and cause disruption, and further research on micro plastics is needed in the future.