• International Journal of Automotive Technology
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2003

How to compare the environmental damage caused by vehicles with different foe]s and drive trains\ulcorner This paper describes a methodology to assess the environmental impact of vehicles, using different approaches, and evaluating their benefits and limitations. Rating systems are analysed as tools to compare the environmental impact of vehicles, allowing decision makers to dedicate their financial and non-financial policies and support measures in function of the ecological damage. The paper is based on the "Clean Vehicles" research project, commissioned by the Brussels Capital Region via the BIM-IBGE (Brussels Institute for the Conservation of the Environment) (Van Mierlo et at., 2001). The VriJe Universiteit Brussel (ETEC) and the universite Libre do Bruxelles (CEESE) have jointly carried out the workprogramme. The most important results of this project are illustrated in this paper. First an overview of environmental, economical and technical characteristics of the different alternative fuels and drive trains is given. Afterward the basic principles to identify the environmental impact of cars are described. An outline of the considered emissions and their environmental impact leads to the definition of the calculation method, named Ecoscore. A rather simple and pragmatic approach would be stating that all alternative fuelled vehicles (LPG, CNG, EV, HEV, etc.) can be considered as ′clean′. Another basic approach is considering as ′clean′ all vehicles satisfying a stringent omission regulation like EURO IV or EEV. Such approaches however don′t tell anything about the real environmental damage of the vehicles. In the paper we describe "how should the environmental impact of vehicles be defined\ulcorner", including parameters affecting the emissions of vehicles and their influence on human beings and on the environment and "how could it be defined \ulcorner", taking into account the availability of accurate and reliable data. We take into account different damages (acid rain, photochemical air pollution, global warming. noise, etc.) and their impacts on several receptors like human beings (e.g., cancer, respiratory diseases, etc), ecosystems, or buildings. The presented methodology is based on a kind of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in which the contribution of all emissions to a certain damage are considered (e.g. using Exposure-Response damage function). The emissions will include oil extraction, transportation refinery, electricity production, distribution, (Well-to-Wheel approach), as well as the emission due to the production, use and dismantling of the vehicle (Cradle-to-Grave approach). The different damages will be normalized to be able to make a comparison. Hence a reference value (determined by the reference vehicle chosen) will be defined as a target value (the normalized value will thus measure a kind of Distance to Target). The contribution of the different normalized damages to a single value "Ecoscore" will be based on a panel weighting method. Some examples of the calculation of the Ecoscore for different alternative fuels and drive trains will be calculated as an illustration of the methodology.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.257-265
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• 2020

무기체계를 구성하는 원자재 또는 부품이 수요에 따라 개발이 되어 생산되다가 기술의 발전 또는 시장 상황의 변화에 따라 노후화가 진행되어 생산이 중단되는 경우를 부품단종이라 한다. 현재 우리 군이 사용 중인 무기체계의 장비들은 부품단종으로 인해 조달, 정비, 운용 등에 어려움을 겪고 있다. 무기체계의 수명주기 기간 중 발생하는 부품단종 문제는 소요군 뿐만 아니라 장비, 부품, 원자재의 제조자 및 공급자에게 경제적인 손실과 무기체계 전투태세 준비에 영향을 미친다. 그러나 첨단기술의 발전으로 무기체계를 구성하는 전자부품의 수명은 점점 단축되고 있다. 또한 무기체계의 특성상 개발부터 폐기에 이르기까지 수십 년이 소요됨에 따라 부품단종이 발생하게 되고, 이는 무기체계 장비의 전투 준비태세와 수명주기 비용에 심각한 악영향을 미친다. 따라서 무기체계 장비의 개발에서부터 폐기까지의 총 수명주기에 부품단종을 체계적으로 관리하는 것이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 선진국의 부품단종 관리 제도를 분석하여 국내 실정에 맞는 부품단종 관리방안을 제시하고, 나아가 부품단종 관리의 조기 정착을 위한 발전 방안을 제시하고자 한다.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제63권6호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2021

Global warming due to climate change is expected to significantly affect the hydrological cycle of agriculture. Therefore, in order to predict the magnitude of climate impact on agricultural water resources in the future, it is necessary to estimate the water demand for irrigation as the climate change. This study aimed at evaluating the future changes in water demand for irrigation under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) scenarios for paddy rice in Gimje, South Korea. The APEX-Paddy model developed for the simulation of paddy environment was used. The model was calibrated and validated using the H₂O flux observation data by the eddy covariance system installed at the field. Sixteen General Circulation Models (GCMs) collected from the Climate Model Intercomparison Project phase 6 (CMIP6) and downscaled using Simple Quantile Mapping (SQM) were used. The future climate data obtained were subjected to APEX-Paddy model simulation to evaluate the future water demand for irrigation at the paddy field. Changes in water demand for irrigation were evaluated for Near-future-NF (2011-2040), Mid-future-MF (2041-2070), and Far-future-FF (2071-2100) by comparing with historical data (1981-2010). The result revealed that, water demand for irrigation would increase by 2.3%, 4.8%, and 7.5% for NF, MF and FF respectively under SSP2-4.5 as compared to the historical demand. Under SSP5-8.5, the water demand for irrigation will worsen by 1.6%, 5.7%, 9.7%, for NF, MF and FF respectively. The increasing water demand for irrigating paddy field into the future is due to increasing evapotranspiration resulting from rising daily mean temperatures and solar radiation under the changing climate.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제38권11호
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• pp.611-617
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• 2016

사용 후 제품을 회수하여 완전 해체하고 부품들을 세척, 수리, 또는 새로운 부품으로 교체하여 재조립함으로써 신품과 동일한 성능 수준으로 재 제품화 하는 재제조는 천연자원과 에너지 사용의 저감 등 자원순환 측면에서의 환경적 개선효과가 뛰어나 자원 측면에서 주목받고 있다. 재제조는 뛰어난 환경개선 효과 및 자원보존으로 인해 우리나라에서 많은 연구가 수행되어왔으며, 현재 자동차 부품, 프린터 토너 및 카트리지를 중심으로 재제조가 이루어지고 있다. 하지만 코어의 상태가 양호한 상태로 반환되어 재제조 공정을 거쳐 새 제품과 동일한 상태의 재제조품 생산이 가능한 렌탈 제품은 아직까지 활성화 되어있지 않다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 LCA 기법을 이용해 렌탈 제품 중 하나인 공기청정기 신품과 재제조 제품의 환경성평가를 수행하였으며, 이를 통해 렌탈 제품 신품 대비 재제조품의 환경적 개선 효과를 정량적으로 분석하였다. 분석결과 공기청정기 1대 재제조 시 환경영향은 신품대비 약 20.7% 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 환경과 관련된 영향범주 중 오존층 파괴(ODP)가 94% 감소하여 가장 큰 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 공기청정기의 수명주기에서 원료 추출 단계에서는 자원고갈(ADP) 및 지구온난화(GWP)에 대한 환경개선 효과가 가장 큰 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.334-340
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• 2005

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutrient loss and to assess the eutrophication into small stream by intensive rains in the steeped cornfield during cultivation. The crop cultivated was a soiling com (DW5969), and the experimental plots were divided into two parts that were 10 and 18% of slope degrees. The amount of T-N and T-P loss was calculated by analysis of surface run-off water quality, and was investigated the effect of eutrophication to small stream as a part of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology application. For the surface run-off water quality, EC and T-N values were highest in first runoff event as compared to the other events and maintained the stage state with litter variations at every hour during the runoff period except for EC in the slope 18%. However, T-P concentration has been a transient stage after runoff event of July 27. Total surface run-off ratio was not significantly different with slope degrees, but amount of T-N and T-P losses at 18% of slope were high as $5.96kg\;ha^{-1}\;and\;0.65kg\;ha^{-1}$ as relative to 10% of slope degree, respectively. Furthermore, T-N losses from run-off water in the sloped cornfield 10 and 18% were approximately 9.8 and 12.5% of the N applied as fertilizer when the fertilizer applied at recommended rates after soil test, respectively. For the eutrophication impact to the small stream, it was shown that $PO_4$ equivalence and Eco-indicator value at 18% of slope degree were greater as much $6.11kg\;ha^{-1}$ and 0.81 as compared to the slope angle 10%, respectively. Therefore, it was appeared that each effect of nutrient losses, eutrophication and Eco-indicator value was enhanced according with higher slope degree.

• Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.12-22
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• 2014

Over the last decade, Saudi Arabia has experienced significant economic increases as evidenced by the 30% growth in its gross domestic product; furthermore, the construction industry has increased 10% in the same time period. Due to this significant growth, the construction industry is encountering issues related to construction quality resulting in significant waste and associated environmental impacts. In this research, we applied our previously developed framework that integrates three different methods-Lean, Green, and Six-sigma - to a residential construction complex in Saudi Arabia. Our aim of this case study was to explore the application of the framework in practice to glean quantitative results and further validate the framework. In the case study, we used the developed framework to identify a significant issue related to quality and delays - final completion of 53 residential units was delayed because of failed exterior buildings surfaces. We then used the framework to define the causes behind the defects via a field investigation of the 53 units. Of the defect, construction execution was responsible for 43% of the defect, 31% untrained workers, 19% unfavorable construction weather condition, with 7% accounting for other issues. A procedure was developed in concert with the construction manager and overall developer reducing the amount of rework and waste causes revealed by the field examination and the framework. Although two steps were added to the original construction process to overcome waste causes, still save a lot of resources and reduces environmental impact. In summary, we found that the Lean, Green, Six-sigma framework increased productivity, quality, and reduced waste.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2018

신뢰도기반 설계 및 평가(RBDA) 방법론은 천연가스 배관을 설계하는 최신의 방법 중 하나이다. 신뢰도 목표는 설계와 유지관리 단계에 걸쳐 관계된 한계상태을 충족하는 안전수준을 가지는 지 확인하기 위해 사용된다. 목표 신뢰도는 대누출과 파단과 같은 극한한계상태에 대한 개인적 위험과 사회적 위험에서 사용하는 허용 가능한 위험수준을 적용하여 개발되었다. 본 논문에서 신뢰도 목표는 배관의 생애주기 동안 주기적인 유지관리를 적용함으로써 충족할 수 있음을 보여준다. 사례분석은 국내 천연가스 수송배관에 대한 굴착공사에 따른 손상확률 계산, 부식에 따른 손상확률의 계산, 그리고 재검사 주기의 추정을 포함한다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.465-474
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• 2014

콘크리트 구조물이 전생애주기 동안 발생시키는 오염물질의 종류와 발생강도를 정량적으로 분석하고 이로 인한 인간과 생태계, 지구환경 및 자원 고갈 측면에 미치는 피해를 고려하기 위하여 피해산정형 전과정평가 기법을 적용한 콘크리트 구조물의 환경영향평가를 실시하였다. 평가대상은 25층 공동주택의 벽체 구조물이며, 동일한 기능을 수행하기 위한 콘크리트 구조물의 압축강도를 일반강도에서 고강도까지 24 MPa, 40 MPa, 60 MPa로 각각 변화시켜 평가하였다. 평가기간은 50년으로 제한하였고, 생애주기는 원료 채취부터 투입원료의 생산, 구조물의 시공, 사용 및 폐기 단계를 포함시켰다. 피해산정형 전과정평가는 전과정 영향평가(LCIA) 단계 중 정규화와 가중화 단계에서 실시되는데, 특성화 단계에서 산출된 환경영향범주 결과를 인체건강, 생태계의 질, 기후변화 및 자원고갈 관점에서 단일지수화 시킬 수 있는 모델을 제시한다. 평가 결과, 콘크리트 구조물의 환경영향은 여러 영향범주 중 지구온난화, 호흡계 무기물질, 및 비재생 에너지원의 사용으로 인한 영향이 전체 환경부하의 99% 이상을 차지하는 것으로 나타났으며, 압축강도의 변화에 따라 모든 환경영향범주의 값이 일괄적으로 증가 또는 감소하는 것이 아니기 때문에 전체적인 환경영향을 살펴보기 위해서는 종말점 수준의 피해산정형 평가모델을 적용하여 모든 환경영향범주를 종합적으로 고려할 필요가 있다.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.83-96
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• 2018

The objective of this study was to estimate the climate change impact on water quantity and quality to Saemanguem watershed using SWAT (Soil and water assessment tool) model. The SWAT model was calibrated and validated using observed data from 2008 to 2017 for the study watershed. The $R^2$ (Determination coefficient), RMSE (Root mean square error), and NSE (Nash-sutcliffe efficiency coefficient) were used to evaluate the model performance. RCP scenario data were produced from 10 GCM (General circulation model) and all relevant grid data including the major observation points (Gusan, Jeonju, Buan, Jeongeup) were extracted. The systematic error evaluation of the GCM model outputs was performed as well. They showed various variations based on analysis of future climate change effects. In future periods, the MIROC5 model showed the maximum values and the CMCC-CM model presented the minimum values in the climate data. Increasing rainfall amount was from 180mm to 250mm and increasing temperature value ranged from 1.7 to $5.9^{\circ}C$, respectively, compared with the baseline (2006~2017) in 10 GCM model outputs. The future 2030s and 2070s runoff showed increasing rate of 16~29% under future climate data. The future rate of change for T-N (Total nitrogen) and T-P (Total phosphorus) loads presented from -26 to +0.13% and from +5 to 47%, respectively. The hydrologic cycle and water quality from the Saemanguem headwater were very sensitive to projected climate change scenarios so that GCM model should be carefully selected for the purpose of use and the tendency analysis of GCM model are needed if necessary.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.15-19
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• 2012

폐목재를 자원화하는 방법은 물질재활용과 에너지재활용으로 분류된다. 물질재활용은 폐목재를 원료로 파티클보드 또는 MDF를 생산하는 것 등이 포함되며 분리배출 및 수집을 통해 수차례 재활용이 가능한 장점이 있다. 에너지재활용은 칩을 제조하여 열병합발전 또는 보일러의 원료로 에너지를 생산하는 것을 말한다. 화석연료를 사용하는 발전소, 보일러 등에서 기존의 연료(석유, 화석연료 등)를 폐목재로 대체하면 화석연료 구입비용과 폐목재를 폐기물로서 처리하는 비용을 절감할 수 있다. 본 연구는 폐목재를 원료로 하여 파티클보드 생산공정과 열병합 에너지 생산공정을 전과정평가의 방법으로 지구 온난화에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 폐목재 1톤을 사용하여 파티클보드 생산공정은 112kg의 온실가스 를 배출하며, 열병합에너지공정은 382kg의 온실가스를 배출하는 것으로 분석되었으며, 분석조건은 파티클보드의 평균수명 14년과 재활용회수 16회를 가정하였고, 이때 임시적 탄소저장능을 고려하였다.