• 제목/요약/키워드: Long-term safety assessment

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Decovalex-2015 Task B2를 위한 THM 해석기법 개발 및 적용 (THM Coupling Analysis for Decovalex-2015 Task B2)

  • 권상기;이창수;박승훈
    • 터널과지하공간
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    • 제25권6호
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    • pp.556-567
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    • 2015
  • 고준위방사성폐기물 처분장의 장기 안전성 및 안정성 평가를 위해서는 심지층 처분장 환경에서의 열-수리-역학적 복합 거동에 대한 평가가 필요하다. 신뢰도 높은 THM 해석 기법의 개발을 효과적으로 하기 위해 DECOVALEX 국제공동연구가 수행되고 있다. DECOVALEX-2015 Task B2에서는 일본 JAEA에서 계획중인 현장 THM 실험에 대하여 세계 각국의 연구진이 모델링을 실시하였다. 본 연구에서는 TOUGH2-FLAC을 연계한 THM 해석 기법을 개발하고 이를 이용하여 암반, 완충재, 히터로 구성되는 1차원 THM 모델링을 수행하였으며 해석 결과를 외국의 연구팀 결과와 비교하였다.

Reliability of Maintained Hull Girders of Two Bulk Carrier Designs Subjected to Fatigue and Corrosion

  • Soares, C.Guedes;Garbatov, Y.
    • Journal of Ship and Ocean Technology
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    • 제3권1호
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    • pp.27-41
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    • 1999
  • The objective of the paper is to study the impact of changing the traditional hull design of bulk carriers by providing them with a double hull while keeping the same deadweight. It is demonstrated that by introducing the double hull the structural reliability is increased throughout the entire life and also the extend of the needed repair is reduced. The results are obtained with recently developed mathematical tools for the reliability assessment of ship hulls subjected to the existence of multiple cracks both in the stiffeners and in the plating and it models the crack growth process. The effect of corrosion is represented as time dependent. The long-term stress range acting on the elements is defined as a function of the local transverse pressure of the internal cargo and outside sea water combined with the stresses resulting from the longitudinal bending of the hull, which is a combined with the stresses resulting from the longitudinal bending of the hull, which is a combineation of horizontal and vertical bending moments. The effect of maintenance actions is modelled as a stochastic process. The results show that a different design of the midship section improves the structural safety and also the economy with respect to structural repair of bulk carriers.

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Photodynamic Diagnosis and Therapy for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis from Gastrointestinal Cancers: Status, Opportunities, and Challenges

  • Kim, Hyoung-Il;Wilson, Brian C.
    • Journal of Gastric Cancer
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    • 제20권4호
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    • pp.355-375
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    • 2020
  • Selective accumulation of a photosensitizer and the subsequent response in only the light-irradiated target are advantages of photodynamic diagnosis and therapy. The limited depth of the therapeutic effect is a positive characteristic when treating surface malignancies, such as peritoneal carcinomatosis. For photodynamic diagnosis (PDD), adjunctive use of aminolevulinic acid- protoporphyrin IX-guided fluorescence imaging detects cancer nodules, which would have been missed during assessment using white light visualization only. Furthermore, since few side effects have been reported, this has the potential to become a vital component of diagnostic laparoscopy. A variety of photosensitizers have been examined for photodynamic therapy (PDT), and treatment protocols are heterogeneous in terms of photosensitizer type and dose, photosensitizer-light time interval, and light source wavelength, dose, and dose rate. Although several studies have suggested that PDT has favorable effects in peritoneal carcinomatosis, clinical trials in more homogenous patient groups are required to identify the true benefits. In addition, major complications, such as bowel perforation and capillary leak syndrome, need to be reduced. In the long term, PDD and PDT are likely to be successful therapeutic options for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis, with several options to optimize the photosensitizer and light delivery parameters to improve safety and efficacy.

Evaluation of Americium Solubility in Synthesized Groundwater: Geochemical Modeling and Experimental Study at Over-Saturation Conditions

  • Hee-Kyung Kim;Hye-Ryun Cho
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제20권4호
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    • pp.399-410
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    • 2022
  • The solubility and species distribution of radionuclides in groundwater are essential data for the safety assessment of deep underground spent nuclear fuel (SNF) disposal systems. Americium is a major radionuclide responsible for the long-term radiotoxicity of SNF. In this study, the solubility of americium compounds was evaluated in synthetic groundwater (SynDB3), simulating groundwater from the DB3 site of the KAERI Underground Research Tunnel. Geochemical modeling was performed using the ThermoChimie_11a thermochemical database. Concentration of dissolved Am(III) in Syn-DB3 in the pH range of 6.4-10.5 was experimentally measured under over-saturation conditions by liquid scintillation counting over 70 d. The absorption spectra recorded for the same period suggest that Am(III) colloidal particles formed initially followed by rapid precipitation within 2 d. In the pH range of 7.5-10.5, the concentration of dissolved Am(III) converged to approximately 2×10-7 M over 70 d, which is comparable to that of the amorphous AmCO3OH(am) according to the modeling results. As the samples were aged for 70 d, a slow equilibrium process occurred between the solid and solution phases. There was no indication of transformation of the amorphous phase into the crystalline phase during the observation period.

어린이 주요활동공간 중 소규모학원 내 유해물질 노출 평가 (Exposure Assessment of Hazardous Substances in Small Academy of Children's Activity Zones)

  • 김호현;이정훈;안선민;이재영;최인석;유시은;정다영;이철우;박충희
    • 한국환경보건학회지
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    • 제44권3호
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    • pp.283-292
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    • 2018
  • Objectives: This study was conducted to identify hazardous factors that reflect the characteristics of the academy and to provide basic data of environmental safety standard. Methods: Heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, pesticides and phthalates were measured in 20 academies, which were supplementary, music, art and physical education institutes. Results: In case of heavy metals, the 12 locations were detected for lead (Pb) over the standard value, and 15 locations were exceeded for the total heavy metal. In six locations, the concentrations of volatile organic compounds were exceeded the standard value of $400{\mu}g/m^3$, and two locations for formaldehyde were exceeded the standard value of $100{\mu}g/m^3$. The most commonly detected agents in the air dust were chlorpyrifos and diazinon. The concentrations of DEHP, DINP, and DBP were detected and exceeded in several academies, The risk assessment results showed that HCHO as carcinogen had a safety level of 10-7 to 10-6, and DEHP and DINP as non-carcinogens had a safety level as assessed to be under than 0.1. Conclusions: Through the investigation of long-term environmental and health effects related laws on academies, indoor air quality management might be needed because there were cases of exceeding standard.

Assessment of Environmental Radioactivity Surveillance Results around Korean Nuclear Power Utilization Facilities in 2017

  • Kim, Cheol-Su;Lee, Sang-Kuk;Lee, Dong-Myung;Choi, Seok-Won
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • 제44권3호
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    • pp.118-126
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    • 2019
  • Background: Government conducts environmental radioactivity surveillance for verification purpose around nuclear facilities based on the Nuclear Safety Law and issues a surveillance report every year. This study aims to evaluate the short and the long-term fluctuation of radionuclides detected above MDC and their origins using concentration ratios between these radionuclides. Materials and Methods: Sample media for verification surveillance are air, rainwater, groundwater, soil, and milk for terrestrial samples, and seawater, marine sediment, fish, and seaweed for marine samples. Gamma-emitting radionuclides including $^{137}Cs$, $^{90}Sr$, Pu, $^3H$, and $^{14}C$ are evaluated in these samples. Results and Discussion: According to the result of the environmental radioactivity verification surveillance in the vicinity of nuclear power facilities in 2017, the anthropogenic radionuclides were not detected in most of the environmental samples except for the detection of a trace level of $^{137}Cs$, $^{90}Sr$, Pu, and $^{131}I$ in some samples. Radioactivity concentration ratios between the anthropogenic radionuclides ($^{137}Cs/^{90}Sr$, $^{137}Cs/^{239+240}Pu$, $^{90}Sr/^{239+240}Pu$) were similar to those reported in the environmental samples, which were affected by the global fallout of the past nuclear weapon test, and Pu atomic ratios ($^{240}Pu/^{239}Pu$) in the terrestrial sample and marine sample showed significant differences due to the different input pathway and the Pu source. Radioactive iodine ($^{131}I$) was detected at the range of < $5.6-190mBq{\cdot}kg-fresh^{-1}$ in the gulfweed and sea trumpet collected from the area of Kori and Wolsong intake and discharge. A high level of $^3H$ was observed in the air (Sangbong: $0.688{\pm}0.841Bq{\cdot}m^{-3}$) and the precipitation (Meteorology Post: $199{\pm}126Bq{\cdot}L^{-1}$) samples of the Wolsong nuclear power plant (NPP). $^3H$ concentration in the precipitation and pine needle samples showed typical variation pattern with the distance and the wind direction from the stack due to the gaseous release of $^3H$ in Wolsong NPP. Conclusion: Except for the detection of a trace level of $^{137}Cs$, $^{90}Sr$, Pu, and $^{131}I$ in some samples, anthropogenic radionuclides were below MDC in most of the environmental samples. Overall, no unusual radionuclides and abnormal concentration were detected in the 2017's surveillance result for verification. This research will be available in the assessment of environment around nuclear facilities in the event of radioactive material release.

S 석회석광산에서의 최종 잔벽사면의 안정성 평가 (Stability Assessment on the Final Pit Slope in S Limestone Mine)

  • 선우춘;이윤수;김현우;이병주
    • 터널과지하공간
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    • 제23권2호
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    • pp.99-109
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    • 2013
  • 노천광산사면은 일반적으로 경제성 문제로 지보대책을 고려하지 않고 설계된다. 그러나 최종 잔벽사면은 장기적인 안정성이 필요하므로 경우에 따라서는 안정성을 높일 수 있는 적절한 대책이 필요하다. 본 연구를 위해 S 석회석 광산의 지질 및 불연속면 조사, 암반평가, 강도시험 등 현장조사를 수행하였다. 그리고 최종 잔벽사면에 대해 평사투영, SMR, 수치해석을 통한 안정성 평가를 실시하고, 최종 잔벽사면의 처리방안을 제안하였다. 해석결과, 사면 전체규모에서 파괴는 예상되지 않지만, 벤치규모의 사면파괴는 발생할 가능성이 있다. 최종 잔벽사면은 프리스플리팅 발파로 정리하고, 중간 소단에 폭이 넓은 berm을 설치하거나 국부적으로 지하수 유출이 있는 곳에는 수평배수공 등을 시공하여 벤치사면의 안정성을 높일 수 있을 것이다.

Ingestion Dose Evaluation of Korean Based on Dynamic Model in a Severe Accident

  • Kwon, Dahye;Hwang, Won-Tae;Jae, Moosung
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • 제43권2호
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    • pp.50-58
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    • 2018
  • Background: In terms of the Level 3 probabilistic safety assessment (Level 3 PSA), ingestion of food that had been exposed to radioactive materials is important to assess the intermediate- and long-term radiological dose. Because the ingestion dose is considerably dependent upon the agricultural and dietary characteristics of each country, the reliability of the assessment results may become diminished if the characteristics of a foreign country are considered. Thus, this study intends to evaluate and analyze the ingestion dose of Korean during a severe accident by completely considering the available agricultural and dietary characteristics in Korea. Materials and Methods: This study uses COMIDA2, which is a program based on dynamic food chain model. It sets the parameters that are appropriate to Korean characteristics so that we can evaluate the inherent ingestion dose of Korean. The results were analyzed by considering the accident date and food category with regard to the $^{137}Cs$. Results and Discussion: The dose and contribution of the food category depicted distinctive differences based on the accident date. Particularly, the ingestion dose during the first and second years depicted a considerable difference by the accident date. However, after the third year, the effect of foliar absorption was negligible and exhibited a similar tendency along with the order of root uptake rate based on the food category. Conclusion: In this study, the agricultural and dietary characteristics of Korea were analyzed and evaluated the ingestion dose of Korean during a severe accident using COMIDA2. By considering the inherent characteristics of Korean, it can be determined that the results of this study will significantly contribute to the reliability of the Level 3 PSA.

리스크 매트릭스를 활용한 PSC박스 거더교의 긴장재 평가 (Evaluation of Tension of PSC Box Girder Bridges Using Risk Matrix)

  • 김형조;지승구;김훈겸;김필수;정지승;이민재
    • 한국건설관리학회논문집
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    • 제19권5호
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    • pp.53-60
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    • 2018
  • PSC 박스교에서 긴장재에 대한 조사는 체계적인 방법에 의해서 수행되어야 한다. 대표 긴장재 유형별로 위험 요인을 분석하고 장기적으로 위험도를 낮출 수 있도록 유지관리 계획이 수행되어야 할 예방적 유지관리 활동을 도출하는 것이 중요하다. 하지만 현 유지관리체계에서는 긴장재의 조사 및 보수보강을 위한 다양한 방법론이 연구되어 지고 있으나, 현실적으로 긴장재를 전수조사하는 것에는 어려움이 있다. 따라서 긴장재 선별에 대한 리스크 평가를 국내 PSC 박스교에 적용하기 위해 상태평가 및 유지관리체계에 맞춘 리스크 매트릭스 평가 지표를 제시하였다.

DCM(Dementia Care Mapping)을 활용한 한국 요양시설에서의 사람중심케어 실천의 탐색적 연구 (Exploratory Study of Person Centered Care Practice in Korean Long-term Care Facilities using DCM(Dementia Care Mapping) as a tool)

  • 김동선
    • 한국노년학
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    • 제41권2호
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    • pp.197-215
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    • 2021
  • 본 연구는 요양시설거주 치매환자들의 삶의 질을 사정하기 위해 개발된 DCM(Dementai Care Mapping)을 활용, 국내 장기요양시설에서의 사람중심케어 실천 정도 및 특성을 탐색하는 것을 목적으로 한다. DCM은 훈련받은 매퍼가 시설거주 치매노인을 관찰 사정하는 도구이지만 본 연구에서는 장기요양 시설 종사자들의 자기보고식 평가척도로 변용하였다. DCM의 개념을 34개의 문항으로 조작화하였으며 브래포드치매팀의 검토를 거쳐 총화평정척도로 만들었다. 본 척도의 신뢰도는 .88로 신뢰할 만 하며, 이를 국내 시설 종사자 343명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시한 결과 평균점수는 3.77점(5점 척도)으로 나왔다. DCM의 하위카테고리 별 평균 점수는 애착(4.02), 편안함(3.95), 포용(3.89), 정체성(3.67), 주체성(3.41)으로 나타났다. 국내 요양서비스가 대상자의 안전과 편안함에 초점을 맞춘 신체수발에 주력하며 종사자와 대상자간에 애착이 형성되고 있지만, 개별적 케어(정체성)부족이나 대상자의 삶에서 의미있는 활동이 부족한 점(주체성)에서 사람중심케어가 취약함이 드러났다. 한편, DCM척도에 의한 사람중심케어의 특성을 조직 및 개인 특성에 따라 살펴보면, 시설의 규모가 작을수록 사람중심케어 실천이 높으며 공립과 민간시설간의 차이는 없었다. 또한 시설장과 직접 서비스제공자의 사람중심케어 실천이 높으며 경력이 1~2년인 종사자들의 사람중심케어 점수가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 국내 요양서비스에서 사람중심케어의 실천이 필요하며 이를 위한 구체적인 방안으로 유니트케어의 적용, 시설에서 직접 서비스제공자뿐 아니라 간호, 사회복지사등 전 직원을 대상으로 한 사람중심케어 교육 실시를 제언한다. 국내 요양서비스의 질평가에서도 사람중심케어의 관점이 강화돼야 하며 이를 위해 DCM 또는 직접 관찰이 어려운 상황에서는 대안으로 본 연구에서 개발한 한국형DCM척도의 활용을 제언한다.