• 상하수도학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.235-241
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• 2004

The dissolved air flotation (DAF) process has been widely used for removing suspended solids with low density in water. It has been known as measuring the size of microbubbles precisely which move upward rapidly in contact zone is difficult. In this study particle counter monitoring (PCM) method is used to measure the rising microbubble after injection from a nozzle. Size and distribution curve of microbubbles are evaluated at different conditions such as pressure drop at intermediate valve, length of pipeline between saturation tank and nozzle and low pressure. And the efficiency is also checked when it collides with different size floc. The experimental results show the following fact. As the final pressure drop occurred closer to a nozzle, the bubble size became smaller. And small bubble collides with large floc as well as small one because of its physical characteristic. However large bubble collides well with large floc rather than small one since hydrodynamic flow in streamline interferes to collide between two. With performing computational process by mathematical model we have analyzed and verified the size effect between bubble and floc. Collision efficiency is the highest when P/B ratio shows in the range of 0.75 < P/B ratio ($R_{particle/Rbubble}$) < 2.0.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.109-114
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• 2022

This paper reports the development of an oil flushing system combined with a microbubble generator. Oil flushing plays a crucial role in regulating the lubricant's performance during the lubricant replacement process. Moreover, harmful contaminants, such as sludge, wear particles, and rust, from piping systems or lubrication system can be removed by oil flushing. Oil flushing aims to increase the system's efficiency using a dedicated flushing oil, increasing of the supply pressure and generating a vortex. In addition, it helps the mechanical system or equipment achieve peak performance and reduces the potential for premature failure. However, the contaminant-removal applications of existing oil flushing system are limited. In this research, we aim to improve the performance of oil flushing system by incorporating a microbubble generator, which uses the venture effect to generate microbubbles and mixes them with lubricant. The microbubbles in the blended lubricant remove contaminants from the lubrication system more effectively. Structural mechanics and fluid dynamics are analyzed through fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis, and the numerical analysis results are used for the designing the system. The magnitude of the maximum stress is investigated based on the pressure results obtained by the CFD analysis; through the CFD analysis, the mixing ratio of air (bubble) and lubricant is evaluated using the volume of fluid (VOF) model according to the working conditions.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제37권10호
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• pp.578-582
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• 2015

가축분뇨에 포함된 질소이온의 저감 효과가 마이크로버블과 촉매와 접촉하는 시간을 증가시켜 향상되는지를 알아보았다. 마이크로버블과 촉매를 이용하는 반응기 2개를 연속 배치시키고, 첫번째 반응기(1단)를 거쳐 다음 반응기(2단)로 이송되도록 하였으며 각 반응기에서는 2시간씩 반응하도록 하였다. 가축분뇨의 마이크로버블과 촉매와의 반응시간 2시간과 4시간 경과했을 때, 산화제로 공기를 사용하였을 때는 암모니아성 질소 제거율은 15.6%에서 39.3%로, 산소를 넣었을 때는 18.3%에서 52.8%로 증가하여 반응시간이 길수록, 그리고 산소를 사용할 때 제거율이 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 아질산성질소와 질산성질소의 경우도 산소를 이용할 때 반응시간에 따라 아질산성질소는 80.2%에서 90.4%로, 질산성질소는 60.0%에서 75%로 반응시간이 길수록, 그리고 산소를 사용할 때 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 유기오염물질의 경우 TCOD의 제거능이 SCOD의 제거능 보다 높게 나타났는데 이것은 생물학적으로 분해가 불가능한 물질의 분해가 더 많이 된 것을 의미하며, 이 시스템 이후 생물학적 처리를 수행하는 경우 유출수의 유기오염물질 농도를 줄일 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.441-448
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 미세기포를 산란체로 사용한 편광산란 측정법을 이용하여 수중 계면활성제의 농도를 측정하는 방법을 개발하였다. Mueller 요소 $M_{11}$은 계면활성제의 농도가 0 ppm부터 60 ppm 사이 영역에서 농도와 선형적인 비례관계를 가져 계면활성제 농도를 측정할 수 있는 유용한 파라메터로 사용될 수 있음을 알았다. 이 측정은 산란각이 150도, 소광비가 56.2 조건에서 가장 효과적 이였다. 이 연구 결과를 볼 때, 편광산란 측정법(EPLS)은 강이나 호수에서 수질을 실시간적으로 모니터하는데 있어 충분히 효과적인 수단으로 보인다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.425-438
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• 2016

This study carried out zeta potential measurements of the Microcystis sp. under various solutions condition and investigated the characteristics of Microcystis sp. through the size control of microbubbles to eliminate algae that causes problems in aquatic ecosystems and human activities. DAF process was adopted and several coagulants were used to remove the Microcystis sp. CCD Camera was used to measure and analyze the size of microbubble, and fluorescent microscope was used to observe the particle, algae species and community. Zeta potential behavior of the algae was analyzed by using ELS-Z. Lab-scale and pilot-scale experiments were conducted to test flotation process. Polyaluminium chloride(PAC) coagulant was used, and the removal efficiency of the algae was assessed through Chlorophyll-a analysis. In the Lab-scale experiment, 2.2 ppm, 11 ppm, 22 ppm, and 44 ppm of polyaluminium chloride was injected to coagulate the algae. The coagulated algae was floated by the microbubble. The microbubbles in the experiments were generated at a air pressure of 450 ~ 550 kPa. The microbubble size was controlled in $36{\mu}m$, $100{\mu}m$, and $200{\mu}m$, respectively by using different diffuser. The results of lab-scale experiments on flotation plant indicated that the average removal rate was about 90% or above for 11 ppm, 22 ppm, and 44 ppm of polyaluminium chloride. On the other hand, in the pilot-scale experiment, the removal efficiency was in the range of 85% to 95% in all dose ranges of polyalumium chloride and aluminium sulfate coagulants.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제26권11호
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• pp.1965-1971
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• 2016

Livestock wastewater containing high concentrations of ammonium and nitrate ions was pretreated with microbubbles and an Fe/MgO catalyst prior to its application in microbial fuel cells because high ion concentrations can interfere with current generation. Therefore, tests were designed to ascertain the effect of pretreatment on current generation. In initial tests, the optimal amount of catalyst was found to be 300 g/l. When 1,000 ml/min $O_2$ was used as the oxidant, the removal of ammonium- and nitrate-nitrogen was highest. After the operating parameters were optimized, the removal of ammonium and nitrate ions was quantified. The maximum ammonium removal was 32.8%, and nitrate was removed by up to 75.8% at a 500 g/l catalyst concentration over the course of the 2 h reaction time. The current was about 0.5 mA when livestock wastewater was used without pretreatment, whereas the current increased to $2.14{\pm}0.08mA$ when livestock wastewater was pretreated with the method described above. This finding demonstrates that a 4-fold increase in the current can be achieved when using pretreated livestock wastewater. The maximum power density and current density performance were $10.3W/m^3$ and $67.5W/m^3$, respectively, during the evaluation of the microbial fuel cells driven by pretreated livestock wastewater.

• 청정기술
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.341-349
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• 2021

연소시설에서는 화석연료에 포함된 질소와 황이 산소와 반응하여 대기 오염물질인 질소산화물(NO_X)과 황산화물(SO_X)을 발생시킨다. 인체에 유해하고 환경 오염을 야기하는 NO_X, SO_X를 저감하기 위해 전세계적으로 환경규제를 시행 중이며, 규제를 충족하기 위해 다양한 기술들을 적용하고 있다. 상용화된 NO_X 및 SO_X 저감방식들로 SCR (selective catalytic reduction), SNCR (selective non-catalytic reduction), WFGD (wet flue gas desulfurization) 등이 있으나 이 방식들의 단점들 때문에 NO_X, SO_X를 동시제거하는 연구가 근래 많이 수행되고 있다. 그러나 NO_X, SO_X 동시 제거 방식에서도 산화제 및 흡수제로 인한 폐수 발생에 대한 문제점, 특정 산화제를 활성화 하기 위한 촉매 및 전기분해 사용에 따른 비용 발생, 마지막으로 기체 산화제들 자체 유해성의 문제점을 가지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 NO_X, SO_X 동시처리 방식의 단점들을 보완하고자 고압분산기에서 생성된 마이크로버블과 환원제를 이용하여 비용절감 및 폐수처리 시 환경부하저감 가능성을 확인해 하고자 하였다. 분산기가 마이크로버블을 생성하는 것을 이미지 프로세싱과 ESR (electron spin resonance) 분석을 통해 확인하였으며, 마이크로버블만을 이용하여 온도에 따른 NO_X, SO_X 제거율 성능 테스트도 진행하였다. 뿐만 아니라 폐수를 저감하기 위해 환원제와 마이크로버블을 이용하여 습식으로 NO_X 제거율 약 75%, SO_X 제거율 99%를 달성하였다. 본 마이크로버블 시스템에 산화제를 함께 투여할 경우 NO_X, SO_X제거율 모두 99%이상을 달성 하였다. 이러한 연구 결과를 토대로 습식산화제거방식을 적용하는 시설의 단점이었던 비용 및 환경 문제를 해결함에 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대 된다.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2002년도 학술대회지
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• pp.483-486
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• 2002

Injection of microbubbles and/or polymer solution has been known to be a promising method for the reduction of frictional drag of water-borne vehicles. Naval Architects have been interested in friction drag reduction technology, since the friction drag of a commercial ship can be over $70{\%}$ of total resistance. The reduction of friction drag is also important for autonomous underwater vehicles and naval submarines to improve their durability and survivability In this study two sets of experiments were carried out for the friction drag reduction of 2-D channel wall and flat plate in the circulating water channels in Chungnam National University. Preliminary results from the experiments are presented and discussed.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.53-58
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• 1998

Dissolved Air flotation (DAF) has become increasingly important in the field of drinking water treatment, however, the research to investigate the mechanism of collision between bubble and particle has been limited. The electrostatic repulsion forces between them are critical to collide with each other. Zetapotential of bubble and particle show their electrostatic condition. In this research, a setup to measure the zetapotential of rising microbubble is made using electrophoresis method and measured ZP of bubble in our Lab. The results show the effect of pH on zetapotential of bubble. The findings from this research are compared with other results. It will he helpful to understand and explain the mechanism of collisions between bubble and particle on different conditions of bubble charge in DAF process.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.912-917
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 채소류의 표면에 인위적으로 균을 오염시킨 후 수도수, 마이크로버블수, 전기분해수 및 마이크로버블-전기분해수 세척에 의한 미생물 살균 효과를 알아보았다. 우선 수도수와 마이크로버블수 세척에 의한 살균 효과를 비교한 결과, 수도수와 마이크로 버블수 사이에 살균력 차이는 미세하게 마이크로버블수가 높게 나타났다. 유효 염소 농도별 전기분해수와 마이크로버블-전기분해수 세척에 의한 살균 효과를 비교한 결과, 유효염소 농도가 100 mg/L인 전기분해수는 5분간 세척 후 채소류의 종류에 따라 미생물이 잔존하였지만, 100 mg/L인 마이크로버블-전기분해수는 5분간 세척 후 모든 채소류에서 균이 검출되지 않았고, 200 mg/L인 마이크로버블-전기분해수에서는 1분간 세척 후에 모든 채소류에 미생물이 검출되지 않았다. 따라서 각 유효 염소 농도별 마이크로버블-전기분해수가 전기분해수에 비해 짧은 세척시간에 효과적인 살균이 된 것으로 나타났다. 종합적으로 마이크로버블-전기분해수 세척 기술이 미생물학적 위험은 감소시키면서 표면 살균 효과가 낮은 채소류와 같은 신선편의 식품에 적합한 살균 기술로 생각된다.