• 한국건설관리학회논문집
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.118-126
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• 2007

최근 친환경건축물인증제도, 주택성능등급표시제도를 비롯하여 실내공기환경에 대한 기준, 친환경상품인증기준 등 환경관련 제도 및 규정이 마련되면서 공동주택의 신축 및 리모델링 공사에 이에 대한 고려가 필요한 상황이다. 특히 공동주택 리모델링 공사는 거주자가 사전에 정해진 상태에서 공사를 진행하므로 이들에 대한 의견수렴과 사용되는 소재에 대한 요구분석이 신축에 비해 중요하다는 특성이 있다. 하지만 현재 국내에서 시행 중에 있거나 최근 완료된 리모델링 공사의 시공자는 친환경 소재 적용에 대한 거주자의 적극적인 의견수렴 과정이 미비하였고, 친환경상품인증원의 최우수 등급을 받은 친환경 제품을 거주자의 요구에 의해 적용한다기 보다는 공동주택의 홍보의 일환으로 사용하고 있는 실정이었다. 또한 공동주택 리모델링 거주자는 친환경 제품의 인증기준에 대한 이해가 부족하여 친환경 제품의 등급을 맹목적으로 신뢰하는 경우가 있었고 적용되는 친환경 소재에 대한 요구가 매우 정성적인 특징이 있다. 따라서 공동주택 리모델링 거주자의 친환경 소재에 대한 요구사항을 조사하고 이를 정량적으로 분석하여 만족도를 극대화 할 수 있는 친환경 소재를 리모델링 공사에 적용하여야 한다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.468-477
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• 2009

To evaluate the current indoor air quality condition of private academic facilities in Korea and investigate its association with subjective symptoms of student residing at the same academic facilities, air quality monitoring was carried out in total of 20 academic facilities located in Seoul, Daejon and Chungnam from the beginning of January to the end of April, 2009. To assess the air quality condition of academic facilities, 6 air pollutants with temperature and humidity were measured simultaneously inside and outside of academic facilities. The rate of exceeding the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) guideline concentrations in 6 air pollutants were 5%, 85%, 15%, 5%, 10% and 30% for CO, $CO_2$, PM10, HCHO, TVOCs and TBC, respectively. A questionnaire on 16 subjective symptoms related to indoor air quality was given to 342 students who studied at the 20 academic facilities. The most frequent symptom of students was 'I feel easily tired or sleepy', and this was followed by 'I feel muscular pain or stiffness on shoulder, back and neck'. The association of net difference (subjective symptoms at the academic facility - subjective symptoms of the usual situation) with air pollutants was analyzed using spearman rank correlation. In logistic analysis using proportional odds method, the students whose indoor air concentration of HCHO was ${\geq}60{\mu}g/m^3$ hadsignificant odds of having more subjective symptoms of 'My eyes are dry or feel irritated or itching' (OR=5.026: CI=1.587-15.911), 'I feel easily tired or sleepy' (OR=2.956: CI=1.072-8.152), 'I lose my concentration and I feel my memory is falling' (OR=7.745: CI=1.938-30.955) and 'I feel dizzy' (OR=4.424: CI=1.292-15.149) than those of <$60{\mu}g/m^3$.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 지하역사와 지상역사에서의 실내공기질을 측정하고, 외부 공기에 의한 영향 정도를 확인하고자 하였다. 측정된 물질은 '실내공기질 관리법'상에서 유지기준과 권고기준으로 지정된 항목 중, 농도가 검출되지 않은 석면을 제외한 미세먼지($PM_{10}$), 이산화탄소($CO_2$), 일산화탄소(CO), 이산화질소($NO_2$), 폼알데하이드(HCHO), 오존($O_3$), 총부유세균(TAB), 총휘발성유기화합물(TVOC), 라돈 등 9종이다. 또한 미세먼지, 이산화질소, 오존 등 세 가지 물질은 I/O ratio를 통해 외기에의한 영향을 확인하였다. 공기질 측정결과 지상역사에 비해 지하역사에서 미세먼지, 폼알데하이드, 총휘발성유기화합물, 이산화질소, 라돈 등이 높은 농도로 검출되었으며, 이는 지하역사 내부에 그 오염물질의 발생요소가 존재하기 때문으로 판단된다. 오존 농도는 지상역사에서 지하역사보다 높은 농도로 검출되었으며, 특히 외부로 노출되어있는 지상역사 승강장에서 높은 농도를 보임으로써 외기 유입에 의한 영향이 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 따라서, 외기에 의한 영향을 받는 오염물질은 역사의 기계환기시 제거 과정을 거쳐 오염물질의 실내유입을 차단하고, 지하역사에서 기인한 미세먼지 등의 물질들은 실내에서 그 발생원에 따른 별도의 처리가 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.35-45
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• 2008

In order to recommend criteria for the administration law on indoor air quality, this study was conducted to examine the distribution and the concentration of indoor air pollutants ($PM_{10},\;CO_2$, CO, HCHO, TBC, $NO_2$, Rn, VOCs, asbestos, $O_3$) in public facilities in the Chung-Nam area. The concentrations of indoor air pollutants were obtained from sixty seven public facilities such as a cinema, an office, a restaurant, a theater and an academy. This study was performed from August to December, 2005. The results of this study showed that the concentrations of indoor air pollutants such as $PM_{10},\;CO_2$, CO, HCHO, TBC, Rn and $O_3$ were less than the recommended limits. However, the average concentration of VOCs was $521.73{\mu}g/m^3$ (GM : $221.69{\mu}g/m^3$), which was higher than the recommended limit of $400{\mu}g/m^3$. Moreover, the average concentration of $NO_2$ was 345.66ppb (GM : 69.95ppb), which was higher than the recommended limit of 50 ppb. The correlation between the concentrations of indoor air pollutants and the type of facilities with respect to $CO_2$, TBC and Rn was statistically low (p<0.05). However, the correlation was high in terms of the CO and $O_3$ concentrations (p<0.01). No relationship between the indoor air pollutants and the type of facilities was observed for $PM_{10}$, VOCs and $NO_2$. The year of construction was compared to the concentrations of indoor air pollutants. Specifically, when the construction date was less than 3 years, the HCHO, VOCs and TBC concentrations were $44.75{\mu}g/m^3,\;555.07{\mu}g/m^3$ and $337.79CFU/m^3$, respectively. These concentrations were $120{\mu}g/m^3$ and $211.84CFU/m^3$ higher for VOCs and TBC than the concentrations obtained from the facilities more than 3 years. However, the concentration of HCHO was similar between the facilities older and younger than 3 years of age. Year, temperature, humidity and indoor air pollutant correlation analyses showed that temperature and humidity, temperature and TBC, temperature and $O_3,\;PM_{10}$ and $NO_2$, HCHO and VOCs, $CO_2$ and Rn had positive relationships. However temperature and Rn, humidity and $CO_2,\;CO_2$ and $O_3,\;O_3$ and Rn had negative relationships. Accordingly, it will be necessary to manage the factors affecting indoor air quality so that the residents can have a more comfortable and healthier living environment. Ultimately, the results of this study are expected to be utilized as baseline data.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.218-227
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• 2023

Background: Since 2019, the Ministry of Environment has implemented a seasonal fine dust management system from December to March, targeting high PM_2.5 levels with the aim of reducing PM_2.5 concentrations and protecting public health. The focus of improving the seasonal management system lies in the atmospheric PM_2.5 levels. Considering the primary goal of protecting public health, it is necessary to analyze the policy effects from an exposure perspective rather than a concentration-based approach. Objectives: This study aims to quantitatively assess the improvement of indoor PM_2.5 levels and the health impacts of the seasonal management system by comparing the periods before and during its implementation in residential environments. Methods: PM_2.5 concentrations within residential environments in a metropolitan area were measured using an optical particle counter (IAQ-C7, K-weather, Ltd, Korea) at one-minute intervals during the pre-implementation period (November 21~25, 2022) and during the implementation period (December 19~23, 2022). Based on the measured PM_2.5 concentrations, a quantitative evaluation of cancer and mortality risks was conducted according to age and gender. Results: The results of comparing indoor and outdoor PM_2.5 concentrations before and during the implementation of the seasonal management system showed a decrease of approximately 56.6% and 47.9%, respectively. Health risk assessments revealed that both the safety-limit-based and safety-target-based Hazard Quotients (HQ) exceeded the threshold of 0.1 for children under 19 years of age, both before and after the implementation. The mortality risk decreased by approximately 47.9% after the implementation, with children aged 0-9 showing the highest mortality risk at 0.9%. Conclusions: The findings of this study confirmed the positive health impacts of the seasonal management system across all age groups, particularly children under 19 who are more vulnerable to fine dust exposure.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.183-189
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• 2023

Background: The indoor air quality of classrooms, in which the capacity per unit area is high and students spend time together, must be managed for safety and comfort. It is necessary to develop an eco-friendly indoor air quality reduction method rather than biased management that relies solely on air purifiers. Objectives: In this study, plants and air purifiers were installed in middle school classrooms to evaluate the indoor PM_2.5 reduction. Methods: Four middle school classrooms were selected as test beds. Air quality was monitored in real-time every one minute using IoT equipment installed in the classrooms, corridors, and rooftops. After measuring the background concentration, plants and air purifiers were installed in the classroom and the PM_2.5 reduction effect was analyzed through continuous monitoring. Results: After installing the plants and air purifiers, the average PM_2.5 concentration was 33.7 ㎍/m³ in the classrooms without plants and air purifiers, 25.6 ㎍/m³ in classrooms with plants only, and 21.7 ㎍/m³ in classrooms with air purifiers only. In the classroom where plants and air purifiers were installed together, it was 20.0 ㎍/m³. The reduction rates before and after installation were 4.5% for classrooms with plants only, 16.5% for classrooms with air purifiers only, and 27.6% for classrooms with both plants and air purifiers. The I/O ratio, which compares the concentration of PM_2.5 in classrooms with corridors and outside air, also showed the lowest in the order of plants and air purifiers, air purifiers, and plant-only classrooms. Conclusions: The PM_2.5 reduction effect of using plants was confirmed, and it is expected to be used as basic data for the development of environmentally-friendly indoor air quality improvement methods.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.215-222
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• 2012

목적: 본 연구는 콘택트렌즈 착용 여부와 사무실 실내공기질이 안구건조에 미치는 영향이 있는지 파악하고자 하였다. 방법: 71명의 연구 대상자들의 각 사무실에서 실내공기질이 안구건조에 미치는 영향을 파악하기 위하여 이산화탄소($CO_2$), 온도(temperature), 습도(relative humidity), 총 부유분진(TSP), 미세먼지($PM_{10}$), 포름알데히드(HCHO)를 측정분석 하였고, 안구 건조증을 확인하기 위하여 연구 대상자들의 사무실에서 McMonnies dry eye symptom questionnaire, Schirmer Tear Test-I(S.T.T-I), Schirmer Tear Test-II with anesthetics(S.T.T-II), Tear film break-up time(T.B.U.T) 등을 검사 하였다. 결과: 콘택트렌즈 착용여부에 따라 사무실 실내공기질이 안구건조증에 영향을 미치는 요인으로는 TSP는 $200{\mu}g/m^3$, $PM_{10}$은 $86.7{\mu}g/m^3$, 포름알데히드는 $0.4{\sim}1.0{\mu}g/m^3$을 기준으로 농도가 높게 측정되었을 때 유의한 관련성이 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 그러나 $CO_2$(p=0.146), 온도(p=0.074)와 습도(p=0.053)는 통계적으로 안구건조와 유의한 관련성이 없는 것으로 분석되었다. 결론: 사무실 재실자의 안구 건조에 $CO_2$ 및 온도, 습도는 유의한 영향이 없었으나, TSP, $PM_{10}$, 포름알데히드의 실내 농도와 콘택트렌즈의 착용여부는 관련이 있었다. 콘택트렌즈 착용에 대한 종합적인 관리와 사무실 실내공기의 개별적인 평가가 함께 이루어져야 하겠다.

• 설비공학논문집
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.94-131
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• 2007

A review on the papers published in the Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineering in 2004 and 2005 has been done. Focus has been put on current status of research in the aspect of heating, cooling, air-conditioning, ventilation, sanitation and building environment. The conclusions are as follows. (1) Most of fundamental studies on fluid flow were related with heat transportation of facilities. Drop formation and rivulet flow on solid surfaces were interesting topics related with condensation augmentation. Research on micro environment considering flow, heat, humidity was also interesting for comfortable living environment. It can be extended considering biological aspects. Development of fans and blowers of high performance and low noise were continuing topics. Well developed CFD and flow visualization(PIV, PTV and LDV methods) technologies were widely applied for developing facilities and their systems. (2) The research trends of the previous two yews are surveyed as groups of natural convection, forced convection, electronic cooling, heat transfer enhancement, frosting and defrosting, thermal properties, etc. New research topics introduced include natural convection heat transfer enhancement using nanofluid, supercritical cooling performance or oil miscibility of $CO_2$, enthalpy heat exchanger for heat recovery, heat transfer enhancement in a plate heat exchanger using fluid resonance. (3) The literature for the last two years($2004{\sim}2005$) is reviewed in the areas of heat pump, ice and water storage, cycle analysis and reused energy including geothermal, solar and unused energy). The research on cycle analysis and experiments for $CO_2$ was extensively carried out to replace the Ozone depleting and global warming refrigerants such as HFC and HCFC refrigerants. From the year of 2005, the Gas Engine Heat Pump(GHP) has been paid attention from the viewpoint of the gas cooling application. The heat pipe was focused on the performance improvement by the parametric analysis and the heat recovery applications. The storage systems were studied on the performance enhancement of the storage tank and cost analysis for heating and cooling applications. In the area of unused energy, the hybrid systems were extensively introduced and the life cycle cost analysis(LCCA) for the unused energy systems was also intensively carried out. (4) Recent studies of various refrigeration and air-conditioning systems have focused on the system performance and efficiency enhancement. Heat transfer characteristics during evaporation and condensation are investigated for several tube shapes and of alternative refrigerants including carbon dioxide. Efficiency of various compressors and expansion devices are also dealt with for better modeling and, in particular, performance improvement. Thermoelectric module and cooling systems are analyzed theoretically and experimentally. (5) According to the review of recent studies on ventilation systems, an appropriate ventilation systems including machenical and natural are required to satisfied the level of IAQ. Also, an recent studies on air-conditioning and absorption refrigeration systems, it has mainly focused on distribution and dehumidification of indoor air to improve the performance were carried out. (6) Based on a review of recent studies on indoor environment and building service systems, it is noticed that research issues have mainly focused on optimal thermal comfort, improvement of indoor air Quality and many innovative systems such as air-barrier type perimeter-less system with UFAC, radiant floor heating and cooling system and etc. New approaches are highlighted for improving indoor environmental condition as well as minimizing energy consumption, various activities of building control and operation strategy and energy performance analysis for economic evaluation.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.4335-4347
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 2008년 8월부터 2012년 12월 까지 경기도 수원, 안산, 화성 등 초등학교 286곳을 대상으로 교실에서의 $PM_{10}$ 및 $CO_2$ 농도 현황을 조사하고, 환경적 특성을 파악하여 초등학교 학생들의 건강에 영향을 미치는 학교 실내공기질의 관리 방안으로 활용하고자 한다. 초등학교를 지역별로 구분하여 $PM_{10}$ 농도를 조사한 결과, 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이진 않았다. 그러나 지리적 특성에 따라 상대적으로 공단지역에서는 높은 농도를 보였으며, 농촌지역에서는 낮은 농도를 보였다. $CO_2$ 농도는 각 지역 간 농도 차이는 없는 것으로 나타났다. 연도별 $PM_{10}$ 농도를 분석한 결과, 수원은 2008년, 화성은 2009년에 가장 높은 농도로 나타났다(p<0.01). 안산지역은 2009년에 가장 높은 농도를 보였으나, 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 각 지역 의 연도별 $CO_2$의 농도를 분석한 결과, 유의한 차이를 보이지 않는 것으로 분석 되었다(p-value = 0.366, 0.730, 0.210). 2008년 가을부터 2012년 겨울까지 $PM_{10}$와 $CO_2$의 계절별 시계열 분석 결과, $PM_{10}$의 경우는 2009년에 높게 나타났으며, 점차적으로 감소하는 경향을 보이다가 2012년에 다시 높아지는 경향을 보였다. $CO_2$는 연도별로 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났으나, 계절별로 는 봄과 겨울기간이 여름철보다 농도가 높아지는 경향을 나타내었다. $PM_{10}$과 $CO_2$, 건축년도, 학급 평균 인원, 온도, 습도와의 상관성을 분석한 결과, $CO_2$와 환경적 요인인 온도, 습도와 상관성은 각 -0.329, -0.188로 유의한 음의 상관성을 보였다(p< 0.01).

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.268-276
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• 2018

본 연구는 일반인에게 안전한 실내공기질 개선수단으로 인식되는 공기정화식물의 효율적 적용을 위해 실내공조에 요구되는 총풍량 확보가 가능한 식생기반 바이오필터 시스템을 제안하고자 했다. 시스템의 정량적 성능평가는 강의실형태의 실험실 체적 $332.73m^3$ 내 16명의 재실자 조건에서 목업단위 시스템의 공조 성능, 실내공기질 및 쾌적지표 개선효과에 대한 시계열 분석으로 진행되었다. 우선, 시스템 구동을 통해 총 $1,411.22m^3/h$의 유출 총풍량을 확보하여, 4.24 ACH의 환기율을 제공할 수 있었다. 실내온도는 $1.6^{\circ}C$, 흑구온도는 $1.0^{\circ}C$ 감소가 확인되었으며, 상대습도는 24.4% 상승한 최대 82.0%까지 증가하였다. 상대습도 급증에 따른 쾌적도 감소현상은 송풍기 구동에 따라 발생되는 실내기류로 상쇄되는 것으로 판단된다. 또한, 시스템 가동에 따른 공기질 개선지표 중 $PM_{10}$은 39.5% 감소한 평균 $22.11{\mu}g/m^3$을 기록하였다. 반면, $CO_2$는 최대 1,329 ppm까지 지속적으로 농도가 상승했는데, 이는 광도조건이 광보상점을 만족하지 못해 적용 식물과 재실자에서 방출되는 $CO_2$가 처리되지 못한 것으로 해석된다. 실내쾌적지표의 경우 PMV는 평균 83.6 % 감소된 -0.082, PPD는 평균 47.0% 감소된 5.41%에 수렴하여 식생기반 바이오필터 구동에 의해 높은 쾌적범위의 실내공간조성이 가능한 것으로 판단되었다. 본 연구의 한계는 소수 참여인원과 단기간 실험으로 인하여 시스템의 성능 규명이 제한적인 부분이었으며, 보다 장기간의 실험을 통해 바이오필터에 도입된 식생의 생육상태에 따른 압력손실 변화, 미세먼지 저감에 대한 구체적인 메커니즘 규명 등의 후속연구가 진행되어야 할 것이다.