• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제36권7호
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• pp.894-901
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• 2012

For more efficient use of the high pressure water-jet in rehabilitation of the water pipes, we have studied the water-jet cleaning motion of the in-pipe robot with screw drive. The mathematical models of the water-jet in the straight and the curved pipe (90 degrees elbow), representative features of the water mains, were designed to understand the water-jet motion and simulations have been performed. Furthermore the experiments has been conducted to validate the simulations by using the prototype in-pipe robot in the 3-D pipeline. The simulation results show that the water-jet motion in the straight pipe has a constant water-jet interval, whereas the motion in the curved pipe is changed by its position. By the comparison of the simulation and the experimental results, we have demonstrated that the simulations successfully estimate the water-jet motion inside the water pipes. Therefore in-pipe robot operators can predict a water-jet motion for a target water pipe through the simulation and flexibly make a proper water-jet motion by changing the robot configurations before a cleaning work.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.63-75
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• 2024

마시는 물은 인간의 기본적인 생활권 보장을 위한 필수적 요소로 깨끗한 물에 대한 품질은 항상 확보되어야 한다. 하지만 국내 수도시설을 집중 설치하였던 2000년 초반을 기점으로 현재 노후 상수도 시설이 증가하고 있으며, 색도 및 탁도와 같은 물의 변색, 이물질 누출 등의 사고가 빈번히 발생하고 있다. 실제로 모든 관의 교체는 불가능하기 때문에 2021년 제정된 상수관망시설 유지관리업무 세부기준에서는 상수관 세척을 의무화 하였으며, 다양한 세척 공법들을 통해 유지관리가 이루어지고 있는 실정이다. 상수관 세척 공법 중 스왑피그 공법은 관 내 이물질을 물리적으로 제거하는 방법으로 세척 효율이 가장 높은 것으로 평가 받고 있다. 하지만, 세척과정에서 스왑피그의 파손 및 변형에 따라 세척 효율은 변화하며, 분실의 가능성이 존재한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 피그 자체의 재료를 변경하여, 압축력 및 관 내벽과의 밀착력을 향상시키고자 하며, 세척 효율 극대화를 위해 회전 블레이드를 삽입된 회전식 스왑피그를 개발하였다. 또한, 분실 가능성을 제거하고, 피그의 위치 파악을 위해 고강도 와이어 및 권취 장치를 추가적으로 개발하여, 투입구부터 토출구까지를 연결하였다. 각 세부 기술의 성능 검증 이후에는 30m 구간의 테스트베드에서 본 기술을 적용하였으며, 현장 적용성 평가와 더불어 공정 시간을 측정하여 기술의 성능을 검증하였다.

• 청정기술
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.162-171
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 유기산, 무기산, 여러 첨가제들을 이용하여 옥내급수관의 스케일 제거에 적합한 환경친화적인 세정제를 개발하고자 연구를 수행하였다. 여러 유기산 중에서 oxalic acid, citric acid, malic acid 등의 경우 산화철 제거에 비교적 좋은 효율을 보였다. 이들 유기산들을 주축으로 하여 보조제를 첨가하여 옥내급수관 스케일의 주성분인 산화철 제거 평가실험을 하였다. 여러 첨가제 중에 비이온 계면활성제가 산화철 제거력 향상에 매우 뛰어남을 확인할 수 있었다. 그리고 산화철에 대해 높은 용해력을 보인 두 종류의 배합세정제 $F_1$과 $F_2$를 제조하였는데 배합세정제 $F_1$의 경우 유기산과 첨가제로만 이루어져 있어 기존의 화학세척제에 비하여 안전하고 환경친화적이지만 비교적 산화철 용해력이 조금 떨어졌고, $F_2$의 경우는 $F_1$에 무기산을 소량 첨가함으로 산화철 용해력을 보완해 줌으로써 보다 높은 산화철 세정력을 필요로 할 때 사용하는 것이 좋을 것으로 판단된다. 따라서 옥내급수관 세정 시 스케일의 정도에 따라 배합후보 세정제를 선택하는 것이 바람직하다고 판단된다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.923-930
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• 2016

상 하수도, 해양플랜트 등 다양한 배관이 산업현장에 이용되고 있으며, 이러한 배관의 유지보수 작업은 필수적이다. 특히 산업현장에서 배관 유지보수 작업은 전문 인력이 배관 내 투입되어 작업이 진행되거나, 인력 투입이 불가능한 경우 와이어에 연결된 스크래퍼를 배관에 삽입하는 방식을 이용한다. 그러나 이 방식은 교통체증, 막대한 예산의 투입 등의 문제를 야기한다. 이런 문제점을 해결하기 위한 배관 청소 로봇의 연구, 개발이 진행되고 있다. 현재 배관청소 로봇은 작업 및 운용 상태를 실시간으로 확인할 수 없는 문제점이 있다. 본 논문에서는 배관 청소로봇의 운용, 배관 내부 및 청소 상태를 확인할 수 있도록 카메라로부터 촬영된 영상을 수집하며, 수집된 데이터는 RS-485 통신을 이용하여 모니터링 시스템에 전송하여 사용자가 실시간으로 상태를 확인할 수 있게 구성하였다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.353-366
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• 2019

This research proposes an optimal flushing operation technique in an effort to prevent secondary water pollutions and accidents in aged pipes, and to improve the cleaning effect of unidirectional flushing. Water flow directions were analyzed using EPANET 2.0, while flushing and air scouring experiments in forward and reverse directions were performed in the field. In 42 experiments, average residual chlorine concentration and turbidity were improved after cleaning compared to before cleaning. It was found that even when the same cleaning method was used, further improvement of cleaning effect was possible by applying air injection and reverse direction cleaning techniques. By means of one-way ANOVA(Analysis of variance), it was also possible to statistically verify the need of actively utilizing air injection and reverse direction cleaning. Based on correlation between turbidity and TSS, the total amount of suspended solids removal was estimated for 874 flushing operations and 194 air scouring operations. The result showed that air scouring used more discharge water than flushing by an average of $4.9m^3$ yet with larger amounts of suspended solids removal by an average of 145.9 g. The result of analysis on turbidity values from 887 flushing operations showed low cleaning effect of unidirectional flushing for the pipes with diameters over 300 mm. In addition, the turbidity values measured during cleaning showed an increasing tendency as pipe age increased. The methodology and results of this research are expected to contribute to the efficient maintenance and improvement of water quality in water distribution networks. Follow-up research involving the measurement of water quality at regular time intervals during cleaning would allow a more accurate comparison of discharge water quality characteristics and cleaning effects between different cleaning methods. To this end, it is considered necessary to develop a standardized manual that can be used in the field and to provide relevant trainings.

• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.295-303
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• 2022

Residential heating systems in South Korea are largely based on the use of ondol pipelines. Heat is transferred to the floor by passing hot water through a metal or plastic pipe buried within the concrete of the floor. Consequently, it is difficult to clean the inside of these pipes after installation. Over time, foreign substances such as scale accumulate in the pipe when the ondol heating method is used for an extended period. Therefore, in the past, pipes were cleaned by removing foreign substances attached to the inside surfaces of the pipes using high-pressure water or by disassembling the pipes and removing foreign substances with chemical agents. Recently, a method for removing foreign substances through the cavitation effect of ultrasound has been proposed. This idea might lead to the development of new technologies for cleaning pipe interiors. Consequently, this study investigated the use of ultrasound to clean pipes embedded in concrete. In this study, devices that generated ultrasonic waves with various frequencies and directions were prepared. After preparing arbitrarily contaminated pipes, the appropriate frequency, output strength, and output direction for each foreign substance were determined through repeated experiments. The results of this experiment could provide important information for future methods of cleaning the interior of ondol piping systems.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.267-276
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• 2020

In this study, air scouring cleaning was selected and applied among 5 small blocks (S1~S5) in domestic S cities to analyze the cleaning effect of particles causing discoloration. In order to identify the cleaning effect, 10 locations were selected as water quality investigation point, such as the stagnant or water mains ends. Removal of solids, variation of particle components, weight and concentration were analyzed. And the level of the cleanness of the surface inside water mains using endoscope was investigated. As a result of analysis, the solids discharged after cleaning were mainly sand and gravel, pieces related to pipe materials, and corrosion products. As a result of analyzing the concentrated particles of the filter before and after cleaning, it was found that the change in discoloration on the filter was large. In addition, as a result of comparing the weight and the concentration of the particles, it was found that the particles causing discoloration were significantly removed after cleaning. From the results of the endoscopy, it was confirmed that most of the precipitated and accumulated dark yellow discoloration matters inside water mains were removed through cleaning. Therefore, it seems that the particles causing discoloration in water decreased after cleaning. Therefore, it is expected that, if properly cleaning was applied, matters that cause discoloration can be removed from the water mains, and customer's complaints can also be reduced through water quality improvement.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.123-129
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• 2012

A septic tank is a purification treatment system where night soil and other waste matter is converted into harmless material by the activities of bacteria. Effluent from the septic tank flows into the sewer pipe, and then this effluent affects the quality of water environment and makes foul smell. In this study, through the proper maintenance of septic tank it was tried to minimize the impact of sewer pipe on water quality and fouling smell. BOD removal rate from the septic tank's effluent which exceeded legal cleaning period was investigated for the proper maintenance. BOD Removal rate of the twelve septic tank's effluent is -62.5% to 43.9%. According to the result of BOD removal rate, septic tank cleaning should be done at least once a year. And the pathogenic coliform bacillus in the twelve septic tank's effluent is average 768,000 (MPN/$100m{\ell}$). The chlorine disinfection is needed to remove the pathogenic coliform bacillus in septic tank effluent.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.725-736
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• 2016

There is a growing concern on the improvement of water distribution pipeline for multi-regional water supply system in Korea along with its aging infrastructure. Rehabilitation of large diameter pipeline is more efficient in cost and time compared to replacement with trenching. The procedure for rehabilitation are diagnosis, cleaning, spraying coating material, and final inspection. The internal state of pipeline was carefully diagnosed and got C grade, which required rehabilitation. We found that 17,274,787,000 Korean won could be saved after pipe surface coating because of increased C coefficient of Hazen-Williams equation. Optimal coating material was D polyurea. We also found optimal distance between spraying nozzle and pipe wall to be 70 - 80 cm, which were critical factors for coating quality. This study also illustrated the time for spray drying to be more than 30 min. These results could be used in the quality control process during rehabilitation of aged pipelines.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.411-417
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• 2004