• 공업화학
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.102-109
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• 2021

Recently, an interest in risk calculation methods has been increasing in Korea due to the establishment of classification code for explosive hazardous area on gas facility (KGS CODE GC101), which is based on the international standard of classification of areas - explosive gas atmospheres (IEC 60079-10-1). However, experiments to check for leaks of combustible or toxic gases are very difficult. These experiments can lead to fire, explosion, and toxic poisoning. Therefore, even if someone tries to provide a laboratory for this experiment, it is difficult to install a gas leakage equipment. In this study we find out differences among actual experiments, CFD by using FLACS and calculation based on classification code for explosive hazardous area on gas facility (KGS CODE GC101) by comparing to each other. We develpoed KGS HAC (hazardous area classification) program which based on KGS GC101 for convenience and popularization. As a result, actual gas leak, CFD and KGS HAC are showing slightly different results. The results of dispersion of 1.8 to 2.7 m were shown in the actual experiment, and the CFD and KGS HAC showed a linear increase of about 0.4 to 1 m depending on the increase in a flow rate. In the actual experiment, the application of 3/8" tubes and orifice to take into account the momentum drop resulted in an increase in the hazardous distance of about 1.95 m. Comparing three methods was able to identify similarities between real and CFD, and also similarities and limitations of CFD and KGS HAC. We hope these results will provide a good basis for future experiments and risk calculations.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.68-73
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• 2011

The systems in Korea regarding manufacture, storage, transport and use of hazardous materials are regulated by the related laws and ordinances. The number of accident from hazardous materials has recently decreased but the size of accident has increased according to the hazardous substances are greatly consumed and delivered. The results of analysis showed that most of accidents are caused by human problems and occurred frequently at unauthorized facilities. It is suggested that workers should be trained more and the strict regulation on unauthorized facilities is needed to reduce the accidents caused by hazardous materials.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2023

The significance of gas sensors has been emphasized in various industries and applications, owing to the growing significance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management in corporate operations. In particular, the monitoring of hazardous gas leakages and detection of fugitive emissions have recently garnered significant attention across several industrial sectors. As industrial workplaces evolve to ensure the safety of their working environments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the demand for high-performance gas sensors in industrial sectors dealing with toxic substances is on the rise. However, conventional gas-sensing systems have limitations in monitoring fugitive gas leakages at both critical and subcritical concentrations in complex environments. To overcome these difficulties, recent studies in the field of gas sensors have employed techniques such as mobile robotic olfaction, remote optical sensing, chemical grid sensing, and remote acoustic sensing. This review highlights the significant progress made in various technologies that have enabled accurate and real-time mapping of gas distribution and localization of hazardous gas sources. These recent advancements in gas-sensing technology have shed light on the future role of gas-detection systems in industrial safety.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.479-485
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• 1996

Volatile organic compounds are air pollutants exhausting from industrial process, evaporation of solvent, and so on. Most of VOCs are the combustible gas of low calorific value as it is diluted by air. The systems burning such a hazardous gas need to increase enthalpy in order to increase flame stability. In this study an incinerator with reciprocating flow in the honeycomb ceramic has been used for the experiment of VOCs control. By the reciprocating flow system, the enthalpy of combustion gas is effectively regenerated into the enthalpy increases of the combustible gas through the honeycomb ceramic, which provides a heat storage. The position of the reaction zone is strongly dependent on the parameters of mixture velocity and time frequency. Flame front is changed to the point where burning velocity is coincided with burning velocity in the honeycomb ceramic. In this system it is important that flame front should be located symmetrically at the center of honeycomb ceramic for the purpose of increasing the reaction rate at one point. Peak temperature becomes higher with decreasing time frequency, at which the flow direction is regularly reversed.

• 분석과학
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2020

Controlling the quality of indoor air is important in order to maintain a healthy life. In this study, we investigated the correlation between the hazardous substance concentration of indoor air and circulation based on different ventilation methods in the apartment, which is one of the representative housing types in Korea. As target substances, we considered the hazardous substances which are generated during the cooking process and radon gas which is originated from building materials. We measured the concentrations of carbon dioxide and fine particles in relation to type of food and ventilation methods in order to determine the change in the concentration levels of hazardous substances which are generated during the cooking process. On the other hand, we measured the concentration of radon gas before and after letting fresh air into a room through windows in order to determine the change in the concentration level of radon gas which is originated from building materials. The results show that turning on the ventilation fan plays a major role in reducing the concentration levels of hazardous substances in the kitchen, and that it is more effective to turn on the ventilation fan during cooking than after cooking to prevent the diffusion of hazardous materials produced by cooking through the indoor air. Also, the results indicate that letting fresh air into a room through windows more than one time a day is necessary to reduce the concentration level of radon gas in the room to safe concentration range.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.416-420
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• 2021

Hazardous area classification design is required to reduce the explosion risk in process plants. Among the international design guidelines, only IEC 60079-10-1 proposes a new type of zone, namely zone 2 NE, to prevent explosion hazards. We studied how to meet the zone 2 NE grade for a facility handling hydrogen gas, which is considered as most dangerous among explosive gases. Zone 2 NE can be achieved considering the grade of release, as well as the availability and effectiveness of ventilation, which are factors indicative of the facility condition and its surroundings. In the present study, we demonstrate that zone 2 NE can be achieved when the degree of ventilation is high by accessing temperature, pressure, and size of leak hole. The release characteristic can be derived by substituting the process condition of the hydrogen gas facility. The equations are summarized considering relation of the operating temperature, operating pressure, and size of leak hole. Through this relationship, the non-hazardous condition can be realized from the perspective of inherent safety by the combination of each parameter before the initial design of the hydrogen gas facility.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2009

위험물들은 위험물의 사용, 저장 및 관리뿐만 아니라 수송시에도 많은 위험성을 내포하고 있어 많은 나라에서는 적당한 기준을 마련하여 특별히 관리하고 있다. 우리나라 철도 위험물 안전수송에 관한 철도안전법 개정을 위하여 국내 철도 위험물의 수송량과 종류를 분석하고 국내외 위험물분류기준을 비교하였다. 우리나라는 지리적으로 대륙을 연결하기 편리한 위치에 있어 향후 국경을 넘어 대륙을 횡단하는 국제법을 채택하는 것이 매우 유리하고, 수송되어야 할 물질의 종류가 다양해질 것을 대비하여 국제적으로 통용될 수 있는 위험물분류와 위험물판정방법을 채택하는 것을 제안하였다.

• 드라이브 ㆍ 컨트롤
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2022

This study presents one man-portable, hazardous gas detecting and capturing robot. The robot can be fit in the trunk of a sedan car. Its weight is less than 20 kg. A dedicated gas intake mechanism is proposed for the robot. The robot can detect and capture gases at a height of 2 m above the ground, although the height of the robot is about 0.2 m. The performance of the gas intake mechanism is verified through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and experiments. Its gas detecting signals were acquired by serial communication and processed in Robot Operating System (ROS) based control software. The proposed robot can successfully move on rough terrains such as stairs, sand roads, and rock roads.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2024

수소 등 인화성 가스를 취급하는 사업장은 KS C IEC 60079-10-1 기준에 따라 취급시설 주변을 폭발위험장소로 구분하여 관리하여야 한다. 그렇지만 동 기준은 가스의 종류, 실내·외 여부, 대기조건 등의 구분없이 누출특성값을 기준으로 폭발위험범위를 산정하므로 실효성 등에 대한 의문이 제기되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 수소를 대상으로 누출특성과 실외대기 조건에서 시뮬레이션(PHAST 및 HyRAM)을 통해 폭발위험범위를 도출하고 IEC 기준의 log-log 그래프에서 비교하였으며, 각 결과에 대한 회귀분석을 수행하였다. 그 결과, 각 조건에서 시뮬레이션 결과가 IEC 기준보다 0.6~3.8배 이상 적게 나타났으며, 동일한 누출특성값에서 풍속 및 대기안정도에 따라 폭발위험범위가 상이한 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 간편하게 사용할 수 있는 누출특성과 폭발위험범위에 대한 선형회귀식을 도출하였다. 따라서, 수소 취급 사업장 등에서 폭발위험범위 산정 시 본 연구에서 제시한 그래프와 선형회귀식을 통하여 IEC 기준과 시뮬레이션 결과를 용이하게 비교 및 활용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. 이를 적용할 경우 합리적인 폭발위험장소 구분이 가능하여 경제적인 부담을 최소화할 수 있을 것으로 기대되며, 수소 폭발 등의 위험성을 크게 감소시킬 수 있을 것으로 전망한다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.394-404
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• 2020

Objectives: The aims of this study are to derive the characteristics of diesel exhaust gas emissions generated during vehicle checking in the garage of fire stations and of the related improvement plans for proper air quality management. Methods: The researcher measured changes in the air quality inside garages according to the operating conditions of the exhaust facility and before and after vehicle checking at three fire stations. Results: During the checking of fire engines, a large volume of hazardous substances exceeding management standards were generated, and improvement of the discharge facilities was required for proper air quality management. Conclusions: It is necessary to study the hazard evaluation of firefighters' exposure to exhaust gas, to operate exhaust gas ventilation facilities, and to prepare technical standards for proper indoor air quality management.