• 설비공학논문집
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• 제22권11호
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• pp.735-744
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• 2010

An efficient code has been developed to predict dispersion of indoor air pollutants. The computing capability of the code has been compared with that of a commercial code in a benchmark test. After that, the code has been employed to compute dispersion of a pollutant released from a new furniture, a kind of Sick Building Syndrome(SBS). A sofa which generates formaldehyde is implemented by using an immersed boundary method. Large Eddy Simulation (LES) is employed to obtain time-dependent velocity and concentration fields. LES has been regarded as an academic tool, but the newly-developed code reveals a possibility of application of LES to practical problems, especially dispersion of indoor pollutants.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2017년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.92-93
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• 2017

Recently, there has been an increasing interest in natural radioactive gas radon(Rn-222), the problem of indoor air quality pollution to worldwide. It has been scientifically proven to be hazardous to various diseases such as lung cancer and skin cancer if the human body is exposed to long-term accumulation of atomic nuclei due to the destruction of radon and alpha lines. Based on the indoor air quality control policy, this study is a basic experiment in the manufacture of a selective elimination function to containing radon adsorption and reduction of radon concentration, which is used to absorb radioactive isotopes such as phosphorus and radon in indoor environment.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.29-33
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• 2004

1980년대 초까지 우리들은 라돈이 우리의 건강을 해친다는 생각을 하지 못하고 살아 왔다. 그러나 과학자들은 오래 전부터 우리가 사는 실내에 라돈 방사능의 위험이 도사리고 있다는 사실을 알게 되었다. 특히 우리나라에서는 라돈에 대한 위해와 인체에 미치는 영향에 대한 관심이 저조하다. 최근 들어 라돈 오염에 대한 의식을 가지고 서울 지하철의 일부 역, 학교 시설의 실내 공기, 주택 내 공기 중 라돈 문제의 중요성과 위험성에 대해 알리고 측정, 관리하는 관심을 가지게 되었다. 일반적으로 건물의 지반에서 방출된 라돈가스가 건물 바닥 갈라진 틈새 등을 통해 실내로 들어옴으로써 라돈이나 라돈낭핵종의 실내 공기 중 농도는 증가하게 된다. 따라서, 균열된 건물 바닥의 틈, 지하로부터 실내로 들어오는 상하수 파이프와 지반 사이에 틈새가 많을 수록 실내의 라돈 농도는 높아진다. 이와 같이, 라돈은 지각 뿐만 아니라 건축 자재물 상수, 취사용 천연가스 등을 통해서도 실내로 들어오지만 라돈의 85%이상은 지각으로부터 방출된 것이다. 폐암의 한 원인으로 지목 받는 라돈과 라돈 낭핵종에 의한 건강상의 위해는 토양 중 우라늄의 함량이 높은 지역과 광산의 갱내, 동굴, 주택과 같이 밀폐된 공간에서 특히 높아진다. 라돈 농도의 안전한 준위란 알 수 없으며 크든 작든 간에 항상 위험이 존재한다. 그러므로 중요한 것은 주택 및 건물 내에서 라돈의 농도를 낮춤으로써 폐암의 위험을 감소시키는 것이다. 따라서 일반 주택 라돈 농도 측정이 필요한 것으로 생각되어, 신틸레이터 라돈 모니터를 이용하여 월별로 라돈 농도를 측정하였다. 연구결과는 지상보다는 지하가 1년 내내 높게 나타났으며, 여름보다는 겨울이 높게 나타났다. 특히 미국 환경 보호청이 권고하는 주택 내 4 pCi를 넘는 달은 지하 내에서만 나타났으며, 12개월 중 4개월로 나타나 라돈 피폭 심각성을 알게 되었다. 그러므로 라돈에 관한 기준치의 설정과 규제 및 저감 대책의 마련이 시급하다는 생각이 들며, 라돈 농도 측정한 결과를 알리고자 한다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.61-70
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of this research was to examine radon exposure in terms of the relationship between the living environment and indoor radon concentrations among vulnerable households. Methods: Nationwide, 1,129 subjects were selected using personal questionnaires for adequately understanding the living environment, installation of E-PERM radon gas detectors, and investigation of the structure of the housing. Results: The mean concentration of indoor radon for all subjects was $130.2Bq/m^3$ (GM=101.7), and a total of 438 subjects (38.8%) exceeded the recommended standards ($148Bq/m^3$) for public facilities by the Ministry of the Environment. By location, the highest concentrations ($164.3Bq/m^3$, GM=124.1) were seen in North Chungcheong Province. In the case of the Seoul/Gyeonggi Province metropolitan area, they showed $125.6Bq/m^3$ (GM=105.1) and $118.9Bq/m^3$ (GM=96.5), respectively. By type of housing, indoor radon concentrations in single-family housing were higher than in row/multi-family housing (p<0.01). Although indoor radon concentrations raised in accordance with year of construction (p<0.05), the difference between indoor radon concentrations in underground residences was not observed to be statistically significant (p=0.633). Conclusion: More studies are necessary in the future regarding the difference in indoor radon concentrations that may occur due to different of types of indoor construction, building materials, and the amount of building materials.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.291-297
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• 2022

Background: PM_2.5 and black carbon (BC) can be generated from cooking and from vehicle operation. Street vendors may be exposed to PM_2.5 and BC due to their proximity both to roads and to cooking activities. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the PM_2.5 and BC concentrations in cooking stalls and to determine the effects of cooking activity and of types of cooking. Methods: Indoor and outdoor PM_2.5 and BC concentrations, temperature, and relative humidity were measured in 32 stalls in April and May 2022. Behavioral factors such as the presence of cooking activity and types of cooking were observed. Student's T-test was performed using the difference of indoor and outdoor PM_2.5 and BC concentrations to compare the effects of cooking activity and to compare types of cooking. Results: One-hour averages of the difference in indoor and outdoor PM_2.5 concentrations for cooking stalls and non-cooking stalls were 9.7±15.7 ㎍/m³ (n=22) and -0.5±0.4 ㎍/m³ (n=10), respectively. The difference in indoor and outdoor PM_2.5 concentrations in cooking stalls was significantly higher than in non-cooking stalls (p<0.05). The indoor PM_2.5 concentration for stalls for Chinese pancakes and teokbokki exceeded the standards for indoor air quality in South Korea (50 ㎍/m³ ). The indoor PM_2.5 concentration for Korean pancake stalls exceeded the standards for outdoor air quality in South Korea (35 ㎍/m³ for 24 hours). Conclusions: The PM_2.5 concentrations in stalls with cooking activity was significantly higher than those in stalls without cooking activity. Some stalls with certain types of foods exceeded standards for indoor and outdoor air quality in South Korea. Better management of indoor air quality in stalls with cooking activities is necessary.

• 분석과학
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.453-459
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• 2007

신축공동주택의 실내공기질에 영향을 미치는 휘발성유기화합물 및 카보닐화합물의 농도와 입주 후 거주기간에 따른 오염도 변화추이를 파악하고자 입주 후 신축 공동주택 120세대를 대상으로 실내공기 오염도를 조사하였다. 신축 공동주택 입주 후 TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds; TVOCs)평균농도는 $688.61{\mu}g/m^3$으로 나타났으며, 포름알데히드, 톨루엔, m, p-자일렌, 아세톤, 에틸벤젠이 $158.56{\mu}g/m^3$, $146.58{\mu}g/m^3$, $69.28{\mu}g/m^3$, $63.80{\mu}g/m^3$, $29.65{\mu}g/m^3$의 순으로 높게 나타났다. 또한, 대부분의 실내오염물질들은 입주 후 거주기간이 증가함에 따라 평균농도가 감소하는 경향을 나타내었으나, d-리모넨의 경우 입주 후 2개월에서 10개월까지 지속적으로 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 톨루엔, 에틸벤젠, m, p, o-자일렌 등의 주요오염물질이 전체 VOCs에서 차지하는 비율은 38.8%로 나타났으며, 거주기간에 증가함에 따라 구성비율이 감소하는 것으로 나타났다.

• 교육녹색환경연구
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2010

It is indispensable for child care centers to investigate and manage indoor air quality (IAQ) because they perform education and day care for children who usually have weak immunity. Nevertheless, there is insufficient research being done, given its importance. This study aims to investigate indoor pollutants' concentration and to seek the causes in order to improve the air quality conditions. Also it aims to secure data which can be used for further researches. Measurements were performed for air temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, fine particle mass, formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds. Temperature, humidity, CO and CO2 were measured 30times(1min/time) and PM10 was measured 10times (3min/time). Formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds were measured and analyzed based on The Indoor Air Quality Official Test Method. The results show that the temperatures were within the comfort zone in over half of the centers. CO2 was found to be the main pollutants as its concentration exceeded the IAQ standard. The concentrations of TVOC and PM10 exceeded the standard, by 32% and 24% respectively, whereas those of HCHO and CO were under the standard. HCHO and CO concentrations were under the guideline. 24% of child care centers for education were found to exceed the standard in 2 or more of the pollutants. 82% of were found to exceed the standard by 1 or more. Therefor it is requested for IAQ to manage and improve in child care center for education.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.359-367
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• 2020

Objectives: Exposure to mold is strongly associated with adverse health effects (development or exacerbation of allergic diseases). We reviewed the health effects of mold exposure and explored to determine the annual distribution of indoor mold in facilities with susceptible populations. Methods: The health effects of mold exposure were mainly summarized by reviewing related papers and WHO research reports. We selected 10 facilities, including daycare centers, postpartum care centers, medical institutions, and elderly care facilities within the Seoul Metropolitan. Mold sampling was performed once every week or once every quarter from February 2016 to 2017. In addition, fungal species analyses was performed, and distribution status by month and facility was analyzed in the same manner as concentration. Results: Adverse health effects attributed to fungal exposure are largely divided into allergic symptoms, toxic effects, and infectious effects. Monthly mean concentrations of mold indoors and outdoors was 368.8 CFU/㎥ (geometric mean 213.4 CFU/㎥) and 496.0 CFU/㎥ (327.9 CFU/㎥), respectively. The indoor concentration has begun to increase in February, peaked in July, declined in August, increased again until October, and then decreased in November. About 36 genera of indoor fungal species were found in each facility. Cladosporium sp., Penicillium sp., Fusarium sp., Aspergillus sp., Alternaria sp., and Arthrinium sp. were observed as the dominant species. Conclusions: Our findings showed that the overall level of indoor mold was below the 500 CFU/㎥ level recommended by the Ministry of Environment. The development of DNA-based assessment and expanding facilities to be monitored for mold would be necessary for preventive aspects.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.39-48
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• 2002

Cooling towers water has frequently been known as a source of infection in outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease and a source of indoor air pollution. However, there have been a few reports on the presence of Legionella in cooling towers water and aerosols of various public facilities. This study was carried out to investigate the indoor and outdoor dis-tribution of Legionella spp and microbe from 132 cooling towers water of public facilities detected 1. pneumophila in Seoul and Gyeonggi-Do areas. The results showed that the Lpneumophila among the selected 132 cooling towers was detected mostly in July (12.0%), followed by August (4.0%) and June, September no-detected. The 1. pneumophiia in public facilities was detected mostly in department store (27.3%), followed by hospital (8.7%), office building (5.9%), big market (5.0%) and hotel, subway no-detected. The pH values of cooling towers water with presence of 1. pneumophila showed mostly 8.0 or higher (9.5%), followed by 7.0～8.0 (6.8%), lower 7.0 no-detected. The tem-perature of cooling towers water with presence of L pnemophila showed mostly 30℃ or higher (9.8%), followed by 26～30℃ (6.9%), lower 25℃ no-detected. The turbidity of cooling towers water with presence of 1. pneumaphila showed mostly 1-2 M (8.8%), followed by above 2 NTU (5.9%), lower 1 NTU no-detected. The correlation coef-ficient between indoor and outdoor concentration of microbes in public facilities showed 0.67 in Legionella spy. (p>0.05), 0.93 in bacteria (p<0.01), 0.94 in fungus (p<0.01), 0.98 in coilform (p<0.01), respectively.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.692-702
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• 2011

For more effective indoor radon reduction policy and technique, we researched radon data analysis for some buildings in Seoul. Those buildings were categorized as dwelling, underground and office space and the variations of radon concentration and its sources were evaluated. The variations of radon concentrations of indoor space of buildings for a day were patterned specifically by dwelling habits and different environment. As for the new built apartments which were not yet moved in, their indoor radon concentrations were showed more than 3 times after applying interior assembly, and were 5 times higher than ones of rather old residences. As for the subway stations, the radon concentrations during off-run times were about 15% higher than run-times. 10% of radon seemed to be reduced by installation of platform screen doors. As for office space, radon concentrations during working hours were about 2.5 times higher than non-working hours. Plaster board are expected as a main source of radon for them. By radon measurement method for long-term, its data can be over estimated because it covers non-active time in office or public space. Therefore combination of short and long-term measurement method is required for effective and economic reduction. Furthermore importance of ventilation is requested as public information service for all dwelling space. And also standardization for radium content or radiation of radon is necessary.