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A study of the Optical Characteristics for Contaminated Brake Fluid, DOT-3 (DOT-3 브레이크액에서 오염에 따른 광학적 특성 연구)

  • Ji, In-Geun;Kim, Yeo-Hwan
    • The Journal of Korea Institute of Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology
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    • v.8 no.5
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    • pp.354-358
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    • 2015
  • The results of between resistance and optical transparency measurement in DOT-3 brake fluid contaminated moisture and particles generated from fraction of brake system was compared. Conventional resistance measurement method was known to be effaced by it's hygroscopic characteristics. However, the particle is a significant element of the contamination sources. Proposed optical transparency measurement is linear and effective than that of contamination in brake fluid.

호소 및 하천의 오염 저질토 sampling 방법 및 처리방안 연구

  • 최동호;배우근;최형주
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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    • 2003.04a
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    • pp.115-119
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    • 2003
  • Pollutants from industry, mining, agriculture, and other sources have contaminated sediments in many surface water bodies. Sediment contamination poses a severe threat to human health and environment because many toxic contaminants that are barely detectable in the water body can accumulate in sediment at much higher levels, the purpose of this study was to make convenient sampling method and optimal treatment of sediment for water quality improvement in reservoir or stream based on an evaluation of degree of contamination. Results for analysis of S-reservoir sediments were observed that copper concentration of almost areas were higher than the regulation of soil pollution (50 mg/1) for the riverbed. S-stream sediments were observed that copper, arsenic and TPH concentration of almost areas were exceeded soil pollution concerning levels for factorial areas. We used Remscreen(version. 1.0) program which is contaminated soil recovery program to select optimal treatment method of contaminant sediments. The result was shown in the order of Thermal Calcination > Excavation, Retrieval and Off-site Disposal(comparative less then contaminant) > Low Temperature Thermal Desorption + Solidification/Stabilization.

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Rapid and accurate identification of microorganisms contaminating cosmetic products based on DNA sequence homology

  • Jita, Yuriko-Fu;Hiroharu Shibavama;Yasuhiro Suzuki;Syuichi Karita;Susumu Takamatsu
    • Proceedings of the SCSK Conference
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    • 2003.09b
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    • pp.448-455
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    • 2003
  • Because cosmetics are applied directly to human skin, contamination of such products by microorganisms should be carefully avoided. Since cosmetics are usually kept at room temperature and contain large amounts of nitrogen and carbon sources, they may easily become contaminated by a variety of microorganisms, such as bacteria, filamentous fungi, and yeasts. The rapid and accurate identification of these microorganisms is essential to prevent further expansion of such contamination and the damage it causes. However, more than 30 days and laboratory skills are usually necessary in order to identify microorganisms in cosmetic materials. These time and labor constraints may allow further damage of the cosmetic products and thereby harm the consumer.(omitted)

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Development of Ceramic Arc-tube by the PIM Process

  • Rhee, Byung-Ohk;Choi, Seung-Chul;Park, Jeong-Shik;Kim, Byoung-Kyu;Kim, Hyung-Soo;Kim, Sang-Woo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Powder Metallurgy Institute Conference
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    • 2006.09a
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    • pp.205-206
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    • 2006
  • A ball-shape alumina arc-tube for low-wattage lamp was developed by the PIM process. An ultra high purity translucentgrade alumina powder was used. In injection molding process, a hot-runner type mold was developed. The translucent-grade alumina powder was extremely sensitive to contamination so that the injection molding condition and atmosphere control in the furnace should be taken care of with extreme caution. Contamination sources were pinpointed with EPMA. The arc-tube was molded in half and two halves were bonded in the middle by a new bonding technique at room temperature developed in this study.

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An Improvement on the Self Diagnostic Characteristics of the Triple Quard Channel Infrared Flame Detector (삼파장 4채널 적외선식 불꽃감지기의 자가진단 성능 개선)

  • Song, Hyun Seon
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.49-54
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    • 2016
  • There is needed the quard channel triple wave lengths pyroelectric infrared flame detector to recognize the unique characteristics of fire sources in various type. This system detects the triple wave lengths of infrared flame emitting maximum radient energy and scattering frequency of flame. The quard channel infrared flame detector detects the duplicate wave lengths of maximum radient energy to enhance the accuracy of detecting fire. Especially this paper focuss on development of the self diagnosis function system including contamination, temperature and input voltage. Therefore, the prevention and early suppression of fire is available.

A Comparison Study of Various Water Sources for Feasibility of Expanding the use of Groundwater in Public Water Supply of South Korea (지하수 상수원 활용의 타당성 고찰을 위한 상수도 취수원의 특성 비교 연구)

  • Cha, Eun-Jee;Hyun, Yunjung
    • Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.60-70
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    • 2017
  • As water sources become more vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as drought and contamination, the diversification of water sources is important for securing water supply. This study examines the properties of five water sources for public supply, including river and river-bed water, dams, reservoirs, and groundwater, while ensuring that the quantities available from such sources are stable and the water itself is safe for use. This study also analyzes the power, chemical, repair and maintenance, and labor costs associated with each water source. The results demonstrate that groundwater has high potential as a water source because it is readily available (about $12.89billion\;m^3/yr$), but only a small portion of it is currently used. Analyses indicated that groundwater is the most efficient source of water to meet water demand below $1,000,000m^3/yr$, which covers 62.5% of water supply facilicities. With the implementation of groundwater dams, groundwater can become cost-efficient even for larger water demand. Additionally, the water source protection areas are the smallest for groundwater among the five water sources. In conclusion, the use of groundwater as an alternative water source is feasible becasue it is readily available, safe, cost-efficient, and requires the lowest amount of environmental regulations for the diversification of water supply sources.

A Study on the Soil Contamination(Maps) Using the Handheld XRF and GIS in Abandoned Mining Areas (휴대용 XRF와 GIS를 이용한 폐광산 지역의 토양오염에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Hyeon-Gyu;Choi, Yo-Soon
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.195-206
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    • 2014
  • In this study, soil contamination maps related to Cu and Pb were created at the Busan abandoned mine in Korea using a handheld X-Ray Fluorescence(XRF) and Geographic Information Systems(GIS). Hydrological analysis was performed using the Digital Elevation Model(DEM) of the study area to identify the flow directions of surface runoff where pollutants can be dispersed from the soil contamination sources. 24 locations for measuring the soil contamination related to Cu and Pb were selected by considering the result of hydrological analysis. The results measured at the 24 locations using the handheld XRF showed that the highest value of Cu contamination is 8,255ppm and that of Pb is 2,146ppm. The field investigation data were entered into ArcGIS software, and then soil contamination maps regarding Cu and Pb with a 5m grid-spacing were created after performing spatial interpolations using the ordinary kriging method. As a result, we could know that high concentrations of Cu and Pb are presented at the waste and tailings dumps around the abandoned mine openings. This study also showed that the handheld XRF and GIS can be utilized to create soil contamination maps related to Cu and Pb in the field.

Assessing Groundwater Vulnerability Using DRASTIC Method and Groundwater Quality in Changwon City (DRASTIC과 지하수 수질에 의한 창원시 지하수 오염취약성 평가)

  • Hamm Se-Yeong;Cheong Jae-Yeol;Kim Moo-Jin;Kim In-Soo;Hwang Han-Seok
    • Economic and Environmental Geology
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    • v.37 no.6 s.169
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    • pp.631-645
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    • 2004
  • This study assesses groundwater vulnerability to contaminants in industrial and residential/commercial areas of the city of Changwon, using DRASTIC technique and groundwater data. The DRASTIC technique was originally applied to situations in which the contamination sources are at the ground surface, and the contaminants flow into the groundwater with infiltration of rainfall. Mostly the industrial area has higher DRASTIC indices than the residential/commercial area. However, a part of the residential/commercial area having much groundwater production and great drawdown is more contaminated in groundwater than other industrial and the residential/commercial areas even if it has lowest DRASTIC indices in the study area. It indicates that groundwater contamination in urban areas can be closely related to excessive pumping resulting in a lowering of the water level. The correlation coefficient between minimum DRASTIC indices and the degree of poor water quality for 10 districts is as low as 0.40. On the other hand, the correlation coefficients between minimum DRASTIC indices and the groundwater discharge rate, and between minimum DRASTIC indices and well distribution density per unit area are 0.70 and 0.87, respectively. Thus, to evaluate the potential of groundwater contamination in urban areas, it is necessary to consider other human-made factors such as groundwater withdrawal rate and well distribution density per unit area as well as the existing seven DRASTIC factors.

Forty Years of Anthropogenic Radionuclides in Surface Seawater. Italian and Japanese Data

  • Cigna, Arrigo A.
    • Ocean Science Journal
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.261-290
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    • 2006
  • The concentrations of man made radionuclides in surface seawater since early '60s are here reported as measured in Italy and Japan. Most of the data refers to $^{90}Sr$ and $^{137}Cs$, but occasionally the concentrations of $^{89}Sr$ and $^{134}Cs$ in some Italian samples are also given. The main sources of man made radionuclides were the global fallout produced by the nuclear weapon tests and the Chernobyl accident. The respective contributions to the contamination of surface seawater around both countries are discussed.

A New Hybrid Method for Flow-Dominated Transport

  • Lee, Jung-Lyul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers Conference
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    • 1997.10a
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    • pp.110-115
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    • 1997
  • Recently, since one of the most important societal problems facing us today is the growing incidence of the contamination of coastal sea from variety of sources, several distinct numerical improvements have been made and applying the transport models to flow-dominated transport area. Application of Eulerian numerical models to the solution of sharp-front problems often results in oscillations, phase errors, peak depression, and/or numerical dispersion, unless very fine temporal and spatial steps are adopted. (omitted)

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