• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.487-492
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• 2004

Building materials are composed of very complex chemical compounds, and these indoor building materials discharge very much Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs). We performed the environmental chamber test to investigate the Total VOCs(TVOCs) emission characteristics and emission factors about chemical and natural coating materials. As the result, we concluded that TVOCs emission are high at initial time and decreased in course of time. Natural paint was low emission level for TVOCs than chemical paint by small chamber test. The TVOCs emission factor-time profile showed a good fit with the results from the measured and predicted value.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.65-70
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• 2015

본 연구는 울산소재 석유공장의 건조시설에서 발생하는 가스를 스크러버(Scrubber)로 최종 처리하여 배출되는 저 농도의 유해가스와 산 처리 시설에서 발생되는 고 농도로 발생하는 유해가스를 대상으로 연구하였다. 공정별로 벤젠(Benzene), 톨루엔(Toluene), 자일렌(Xylene) 및 총휘발성유기화합물(TVOCs)을 대상으로 측정하였으며 농도 측정은 TVOCs 측정기와 GC-MSD를 이용하여 SAP 전 후단의 TVOCs와 BTX의 농도를 측정, 분석하여 제거효율을 평가하였고, SAP 반응기는 5 단계로 구성하여 실험을 수행하였다. 슬라이딩 아크 프라즈마(slidind arc plasma) 반응기의 단수별에 따른 TVOCs 농도 변화는 유입 TVOCs 농도의 변화에 따른 처리효율 결과 481 ppm 미만에서 94.83%, 481 ppm 이상일 경우에는 1단에서는 89.07% 2단에서는 약 91% 이상으로 처리되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구의 결과는 석유화학공정 및 제조시설에서 SAP 공정을 통한 VOCs 제거에 대한 연구 및 기술개발의 기초가 되어 VOCs의 보다 안정적인 처리와 다양한 기술개발에 효과가 있을 것으로 기대해 본다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.200-210
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess the exposure to ozone and total volatile organic compounds(TVOCs) generated during welding work at a shipyard and recommend respiratory protective equipment(RPE) adequate against these hazards. Method: Ozone was collected for about 30 minutes at two-minutes intervals using a direct reading instrument, specifically an ozone analyzer(Serinus 10, Ecotech, Australia). TVOCs were collected for about 30 minutes at three-minute intervals using a portable GC (Alpha 115, Synspec BV, the Netherlands), and were determined simultaneously by area sampling at the welding plume closest to the welder's breathing zone. The total measurements were 162 for ozone($CO_2$ welding 47, TIG 60, stick 55), and 136 for TVOCs($CO_2$ 65, TIG 50, stick 21). Based on these measurements, a literature survey was conducted to assess the adequacy of RPE. Results: Relative to Korean OEL, measurements above STEL 0.2 ppm were 23.4% for $CO_2$, 63.3% for TIG and 14.5% for stick welding. There were significant differences(p=<0.0001) among welding types. Compared with ACGIH peak exposure of 0.4 ppm for ozone, which is not applied in Korea, $CO_2$ welding exceeded it by 10.6%, TIG by 40.0% and stick by 7.3%. Although it was not feasible to compare them directly since there are no Korean OEL, TVOCs had very high levels similar to the concentrations before moving into a new apartment and about 10-20 times the indoor air quality recommendations for some individual measurements. Conclusions: As ozone removal RPE has been recommended in welding environments for a long time(Lunau, 1967), this fact was demonstrated based on the results of the on-site work environment measurements(ozone and TVOCs). In conclusion, for all welding at a shipyard, gas/vapor and particulate combination RPE are recommended. If this is not possible, it should at least be present for TIG welding.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.133-140
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• 2006

1997년 도쿄의정서(protocol)에서는 지구환경오염에 대한 오염원방지를 제안하는 협정으로 우리나라에서도 배출기준에 감소하기 위한 노력의 일환으로 건축자재에 대한 방출농도 기준을 마련하고 있는 실정이다. 그러나, 최근 건축공사에는 많은 종류의 건축자재와 내장재료가 사용되고 있으며, 특히 화학기술의 발달로 복합재료로 구성된 건축재료들에 대한사용이 증가하고 있다. 실내건축자재에서 방출되는 물질로 인하여 재실자들에게 두통, 현기증, 메스꺼움, 졸음, 집중력 감퇴 등의 각종 질병을 불러일으키는 '새집 증후군'과 같은 현상을 야기 시켜 건강 상 많은 영향을 주고 있는 것으로 조사되고 있으며, 이러한 문제 해결을 위해서는 각 나라마다 건축물에 사용되어 지는 건축자재에 대한 유기 화합물의 방출농도를 최소화하는 친환경 건축자재의 선정을 권고하는 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 건축자재의 TVOCs 에 대한 HCHO의 등급기준을 제안하고자 한다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.49-56
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to survey the distribution patterns of volatile organic compounds(VOCs) and formaldehyde in the various indoor environments using cluster analysis. We investigated VOCs and formaldehyde in subway stations, underground shopping areas, medical centers, maternity recuperation centers, public childcare centers, large stores, funeral houses, and indoor parking lots from June,2005 to May,2006. Concentration of TVOCs in maternity recuperations was 2,605.7 ${\mu}g/m^3$ that was higher than the guideline and other facilities. TVOCs in public childcare centers was 1,951.6 ${\mu}g/m^3$ also it exceeded the guideline. Moreover, concentration of TVOCs in every facility exceeded the guideline of Department of Environment, Korea. In case of formaldehyde, mean concentration, 336.5 ${\mu}g/m^3$, in only public childcare centers exceeded the 120 ${\mu}g/m^3$ of the guideline. Finally, by applying cluster analysis, three pattterns of the indoor air pollutions were distinguished. In the results of analysis, concentrations of TVOCs and formaldehyde of cluster 3 were higher than cluster 1 and 2 that were 2,561.4 ${\mu}g/m^3$ and 184.9 ${\mu}g/m^3$, respectively.

• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.114-121
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the concentrations of volatile organic compounds at elementary, middle, and high schools in Ulsan and its surroundings. Methods: To assess the hazardous chemicals of the 66 classrooms in the 22 schools, the 6 volatile organic compounds such as TVOCs (Total Volatile Organic Compounds), benzene, toluene, xylene, ethyl benzene and stylene were measured and analyzed from the beginning of May to the end of December, 2009. Results: The mean concentrations of TVOCs in the elementary schools were higher than those of middle and high schools, and multi-purpose classrooms was higher than that in general ones. The benzene and toluene level in schools in Dong-Gu in the vicinity of assorted industrial complexes was higher than that of schools located in other districts around the Ulsan Metropolitan Area. Conclusion: In case of schools in Ulsan Metropolitan Area, elementary school, schools in Dong-Gu, and multipurpose classrooms over general classrooms should be given a high priority for the management of volatile organic compounds.

• 한국주거학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국주거학회 2003년도 정기총회 및 추계학술대회
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• pp.83-87
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• 2003

In recent days, IAQ(Indoor Air Quality) is regarded as one of the most important environmental factors as well as thermal and acoustic comfort. Various architectural materials are applied and air-tightness of the building is more strengthening to save energy consumption. This is why the air quality of the newly built houses became worse. In this study, contaminants(CO, CO$_2$, Radon, TVOCs, HCHO) density was measured in a newly built house and evaluation was carried out by ASHRAE and EPA Standards. As a result, CO, CO$_2$, TSP and Radon density of the newly built house was in a range of ASHRAE and EPA Standards, but it turned out TVOCs and HCHO density exceeds almost 3${\sim}$5 times in comparison with that of ASHRAE and EPA Standards.

• 한국대기환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국대기환경학회 2004년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.199-200
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• 2004

• 한국대기환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국대기환경학회 2004년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.203-204
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• 2004

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.75-86
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• 2020

Objectives: In this study, we assessed respiratory hazards in the working environment as the work-relatedness of occupational diseases were examined. Methods: The subjects of the study were three Korean meat roasting restaurants, one Chinese restaurant, and two cafeterias. Measurement items were total dust, respirable dust, fine dust (PM_2.5), PAHs, TVOCs, temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Results: The concentration of total dust and respiratory dust in the restaurant was low. Most PAHs were undetectable, but some Napthalene and Acenaphthylene was detected. Thirteen kinds of PAHs were detected in one sample of roasted meat, and Benzo(a)pyrene was 1.496 ㎍/㎥. PM_2.5, TVOCs, CO, and CO₂ were instantaneously high, but the average concentration was low. NO₂ was not detected. Conclusions: The results show that harmful substances such as PM_2.5, PAHs, CO, and TVOCs were generated in the air in the catering industry. When roasting meat, Benzo(a)pyrene, a carcinogen related to lung cancer, was generated among PAHs. Lung cancer can occur when working for a long time in such a working environment. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the working environment for the health of restaurant workers, and it is necessary to evaluate the concentration of harmful substances by cooking method through further research.