• Water Engineering Research
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.59-68
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• 2003

The applicabilities and validities of two methodologies fur the prediction of THM (trihalomethane) formation in a water pipeline system were proposed and discussed. One is the multiple regression technique and the other is an artificial neural network technique. There are many factors which influence water quality, especially THMs formations in water pipeline systems. In this study, the prediction models of THM formation in water pipeline systems are developed based on the independent variables proposed by American Water Works Association(AWWA). Multiple linear/nonlinear regression models are estimated and three layer feed-forward artificial neural networks have been used to predict the THM formation in a water pipeline system. Input parameters of the models consist of organic compounds measured in water pipeline systems such as TOC, DOC and UV254. Also, the reaction time to each measuring site along pipeline is used as input parameter calculated by a hydraulic analysis. Using these variables as model parameters, four models are developed. And the predicted results from the four developed models are compared statistically to the measured THMs data set. It is shown that the artificial neural network approaches are much superior to the conventional regression approaches and that the developed models by neural network can be used more efficiently and reproduce more accurately the THMs formation in water pipeline systems, than the conventional regression methods proposed by AWWA.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.179-191
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• 2024

This study focuses on improving the photocatalytic degradation efficiency by synthesizing a TiO₂/WO₃ composite. Given the environmental significance of photocatalysis and the limitations posed by TiO₂'s large bandgap and high electron recombination rate, we explored doping, surface modification, and synthesis strategies. The composite was created using a ball mill process and heat treatment, analyzed with field emission scanning electron microscope, high resolution X-ray diffraction, Raman microscope, and UV-Vis/NIR spectrometer to examine its morphology, composition and absorbance. We found that incorporating WO₃ into the TiO₂ lattice forms a W_x-Ti_1-x-O₂ solution, with optimal WO₃ content reducing the band gap and enhancing sterilization efficiency by inhibiting the anatasese to rutile transition. This contributes to the field by offering a way to overcome TiO₂'s limitations and improve photocatalytic performance.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.244-249
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study was the investigation of bromide and bromate in drinking water of water supply plants, mineral springs and small water supply system located in northern area of Gyeonggi province. Methods: Analytical method was based on EPA 326.0 to use Postcolumn reaction (PCR). The instrument was 887 professional UV/VIS detector IC manufactured in Metrohm. Results: Bromate was detected at $0.5{\sim}2.4{\mu}g/L$ in tap water from 5 water supply plants. These plants were used as disinfection method for sodium hypochlorite and on-site chlorine that causes generate bromate as a by products even if not used ozone. Conclusions: The bromate was detected up to $2.5{\mu}g/Lin$ drinking water in northern Gyeonggi area that showed within $10{\mu}g/L$ for standard of tap water. However, the continuous monitoring of bromate is necessary in drinking water.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.13-26
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• 2007

Changes in the characteristics of dissolved organic matter was studied at selected stations in the Nakdong river basin using physical and chemical methods. Characteristics of dissolved organic matters were analysed and assessed. Production of disinfection byproducts were also investigated. 1. Result of relatedness study among each items of analyses showed that relatedness on BOD values were highest with cattle excrement treatment facilities where there is no synthetic organic materials and relatedness on $COD_{Mn}$ were highest at the mainstream Nakdong river. In case of $COD_{Cr}$ (which has more oxidative power than $COD_{Mn}$), the values were higher in the sidestreams indicating the higher content of recalcitrant compounds. The relatedness values for the $UV_{254}$ also showed higher values in the sidestreams and treatment facilities than mainstream indicating the presence of organic aromatic compounds. 2. Ratio of DOC on total organic carbon were higher in the mainstream which is attributable to the influent particulate organic materials produced by agricultural activities. The values were 10-15% higher in the mainstream compared with sidestreams. 3. Result of biodegradability test indicate that concentrations of recalcitrant DOC were higher in the sidestreams than in the mainstream. The values of recalcitrant DOC were higher with the forest stream indicating the effect of soil oriented humic substances. 4. Result of THM production test carried out at 10 stations in the Nakdong river show that $CHCl_3$ was detected with the highest value and the value was highest at Waekwan station.

• Environmental Sciences Bulletin of The Korean Environmental Sciences Society
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• 제10권S_2호
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• pp.79-88
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• 2001

Humic acids react with chlorine to produce Trihalomethanes(THMs), known as carcinogens, during disinfection, the last stage in water purification. Currently, the removal of organic humic acids is considered the best approach to solve the problem of THM formation. Accordingly, the current study examined the adsorption of organic compounds of humic acids onto an inorganic carrier prepared from oyster shell waste. The adsorbent used was activated oyster shell powder(HAP) and silver ion-exchanged oyster shell powder(HAP-Ag), with CaCO$_3$ as the control. The adsorbates were phthalic acid, chelidamic acid, catechol, dodecylpyridinium chloride(DP), and 2-ethyl phenol(2-EP). The adsorption experiments were carried out in a batch shaker at $25^{\circ}C$ for 15 hours. The equilibrium concentration of the adsorbate solution was analyzed using a UV spectrophotometer and the data fitted to the Langmuir isotherm model. Since the solution pH values were found to be greater than the pKa values of the organic compounds used as adsorbates, the compounds apparently existed in ionic form. The adsorptive affinities of the organic acid and phenolic compounds varied depending on the interaction of electrostatic forces, ion exchange, and chelation. More carboxylic acids and catechol, rather than DP and 2-EP, were adsorbed onto HAP and HAP-Ag. HAP and HAP-Ag exhibited a greater adsorptive affinity for the organic compounds than CaCO$_3$, used as the control.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.213-230
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to examine the state of infection control provided to members of Korean Dental Hygienists Association. The subjects in this study were dental hygienists who attended a symposium on July 1. 2006. after a survey was conducted, the answer sheets from 489 participants were analyzed, and the findings of the study were as follows: 1. Possession of disinfection room was being(72.7%), and person of infection control was zero(52.9%). Number of sterilizer was one(62.2%). 2. As a repetition choice, type of sterilizer was autoclave(97.9%), UV sterilizer(67.4%) and EO gas sterilizer(21.4%). As a repetition choice, infection materials was ethanol(84.1%). 3. Water tube of unit and chair was using of sterilized water(42.9%). Sterilizing of compressed air was no(69.0%). 4. Re-using of disposal was not using(62.5%), re-using disposal was suction tip(28.2%)(repetition choice) 5. In sterilization of instruments, hand-piece was every using time(28.4%), and reamer-file, bur, mirror, pincette, explorer, hand scaler and ultrasonic scaler were high in every using time. 6. Individual protection was high of using, cleaning of hands before treatment was every treatment(87.0%). Type of soap was liquid type in dental clinic(48.2%), infection soap in dental hospital(41.2%) and solid soap in public health center(50.6%). Answered that they need regular oral health education, and 82.9% respondents answered that they need oral health technicians in school. And 87.8% respondents needed individual oral health education for the benefit of better oral health.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.2602-2608
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• 2015

본 연구는 고춧가루의 HACCP(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) 시스템 적용에 필요한 미생물학적 위해 요소분석을 위한 목적으로 2014년 1월 10일~2014년 6월 13일까지 충주시 동량면 소재에 있는 용금농산에서 수행하였다. 고춧가루 제품의 모든 공정 단계들을 파악하여 공정흐름도를 작성하였고 미생물학적 위해를 제어할 수 있는 자외선살균공정에서 살균 시간을 변화시키면서 미생물의 변화를 시험한 결과 자외선 등 $20W{\times}12EA$, 살균 시간은 $63{\pm}3$초를 한계기준으로 결정하였다. 자외선살균 후에는 위해 미생물 검사 결과는 안전하나 제조환경과 작업자의 미생물 검사 결과 주기적인 세척 및 소독을 실시하여 미생물학적 위해를 감소시키고 작업자 위생교육 등을 통하여 개인위생을 준수해야 할 것으로 판단된다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.281-288
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• 2023

This study was performed to evaluate the pollutants removal characteristics of two types of RBFs(Riverbank filtration, Riverbed filtration) intake facilities installed in Nakdong River and in Hwang River respectively. The capacity of each RBF is 45,000 m³/d for riverbank filtration intake facility and 3,500 m³/d for riverbed filtration intake facility. According to data collected in the riverbank filtration site, removal rate of each pollutant was about BOD(Biochemical Oxygen Demand) 52%, TOC(Total Organic Carbon) 57%, SS(Suspended Solids) 44%, Total coliforms 99% correspondingly. Furthermore, Microcystins(-LR,-YR,-RR) were not found in riverbank filtered water compared to surface water in Nakdong River. DOC(Dissolved Organic Carbon) and Humics which are precursors of disinfection byproduct were also reported to be removed about 59% for DOC, 65% for Humics. Based on data analysis in riverbed filtration site in Hwang River, removal rate of each contaminant reaches to BOD 33.3%, TOC 38.5%, SS 38.9%, DOC 22.2%, UV254 21.2%, Total coliforms 73.8% respectively. Additionally, microplastics were also inspected that there was no obvious removal rate in riverbed filtered water compared to surface water in Hwang River.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2001

White Spot Baculovirus(WSBV) 미감염 새우 건강 종묘를 생산하기 위하여 난의 요오드 소독을 실시하였다. 유효 요오드농도 20,50,100,200 ppm에서 각 시험구의 대하(Penaeus chinensis) 수정난을 각각 30,60초 처리한 결과 각 농도의 30초 처리구에서는 50%이상의 상대부화율을 보였고, 60초 처리구에서는 20ppm 처리구에서만 약 50% 상대 부화율을 보인 반면 50 ppm이상에서는 부화율이 거의 없었다. 보리새우(Penaeus japoni cus)에서도 비슷한 결과를 보였다. 대하의 경우 세란만 실시한 대조구의 부화율은 33.3%이었지만, 보리새우는 55.2%로 상대적으로 높았다. 부화후 생존율을 보면 수정난의 소독으로 부화율은 낮아지지만 수정란 소독후 부화된 유생은 초기생육에는 문제점이 없었다. WSBV 미감염 건강종묘를 생산하기 위해서는 수정난을 세척하고 저농도의 요오드를 짧은 시간에 소독해야 한다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.798-807
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• 2008

연안지역 주위에 설치된 각종 관망시설의 금속부식으로 인한 경제적 손실 때문에 실제적인 부식 거동을 이해하고 그것을 적절하게 조절하기 위한 부식과 관련된 원인-결과에 대한 정보를 필요로 하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 미생물 제어에 따라 금속 부식에 영향을 미치는지를 조사하기 위하여 실험실 규모로 연구를 수행하였다. 먼저 관망의 막힘 현상이 발생하는 곳(즉, I Gas Station)의 지하수를 채취한 후 16S rDNA방법으로 시료 속의 미생물 다양성을 조사하였다. 이로부터 금속을 부식시키는 거동이 관측된 미생물이 Leptothrix sp.(철산화)와 Desulfovibrio sp.(황환원)임을 알 수 있었다. 실험 결과, 철 시편의 경우 철산화 미생물에 의해 부식속도가 가장 크게 증가하였고, 반면 황환원 미생물에 의해 철침전물이 빠르게 형성되었다. 함석 시편과 스테인리스 스틸의 경우 주로 철산화 미생물이 부식뿐만 아니라 침전물 형성 속도를 증가시키는 데에도 매우 관련이 높았다. 아연 시편의 경우, 황환원 미생물이 철산화 미생물보다 더 부식에 대한 영향이 컸다. 또한 미생물 성장 제어실험에서는 염소주입이나 UV 처리는 효과적으로 미생물의 성장을 조절할 수 있었다. 그러나 미생물 제어 강도가 경계치보다 증가한다면 화학적 반응을 증가시키기 때문에 부식속도는 점차 증가하는 현상이 나타났다. 본 연구에서는 미생물 금속 부식은 미생물 종류나 금속재료에 따라 다르게 발생하며, 관련 미생물(Leptothrix sp.와 Desulfovibrio sp.)과 금속 부식 또는 침전물 생성에 높은 연관성을 가지고 있었다. 그리고 효과적인 미생물의 제어를 통해 부식 또는 침전 속도를 늦출 수 있음을 확인하였다.