• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제26권6B호
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• pp.689-694
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• 2006

계면활성제 거품과 부유미생물을 이용하여 휘발성유기화합물(VOCs)를 제어하는 새로운 방법인 계면활성제 미생물반응기(BFR)를 대상으로, 단일 VOC와 혼합 VOCs가 유입되는 조건에서 BFR의 반응특성을 확인하였다. 본 연구에서는 혼합 VOCs로는 benzene, toluene, p-xylene, styrene의 4가지 물질을, 단일 VOCs로는 toluene을 선정하였다. 전체적으로 BFR 시스템은 기체체류시간 40초 조건에서 안정적인 운전효율을 보여 기존 담체충진형 바이오필터의 대안기술로 적용 가능하다고 판단된다. 또한 동적부하 변동실험 결과 BFR 시스템은 높은 부하량 유입시 거품에 의한 물질전달율이 일정하게 유지되어 안정적인 처리효율을 얻을 수 있었다. 그러나 유입 VOCs 농도가 증가하면서 액상으로 전달된 VOCs 일부가 미생물 반응조에서 탈기 작용으로 기체상으로 역배출되어 최종 유출농도가 상승하는 현상이 발견되었다. Styrene 이외의 다른 VOCs는 물질전달율 면에서 큰 차이가 없었으며 생분해율(styrene, toluene, benzene, p-xylene) 순에 따라 최종 유출농도가 결정되었다. 따라서 본 연구의 BFR 시스템은 활성미생물 농도 또는 미생물 반응조 부피 증가 등의 방법으로 전체 운전효율을 증가시킬 수 있을 것으로 예상된다. BFR 시스템에 대한 추가 연구 및 개량은 물질전달율 증가보다는 미생물 활성도, 혼합 VOCs에 의한 미생물 군집변동 등에 초점을 맞출 필요가 있다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.75-86
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• 2000

The purpose of this work was to document the conditions regarding organic solvent exposure to the workers in paint industry. Air concentrations of organic solvents were measured by passive personal samplers and analyzed by a gas chromatography. Urine samples for hippuric test were also taken from 330 workers who have worked at seven domestic factories for more than two years. Amongst 25 organic elements detected in the indoor environment of working places, toluene was the most common element, and methanol showed the highest mean concentration(18.2ppm). A few elements including methylethyl ketone and toluene partially exceeded the Korean Permissible Exposure Limit. A lack of environmental facilities such as exhaust ventilation, automatic cleaning system, and personal safety devices at present work plaus brings about various occupational diseases.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.200-208
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• 2012

Objectives: This study investigated the performance of three separate units of a portable photoionization detector (PID, ppb-RAE 3000) for measuring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a laboratory. Methods: A laboratory evaluation of the accuracy, precision, and inter-instrumental variance of three separate units of a portable PID (ppb-RAE 3000) was performed. The evaluation was based on the preparation of a test air sample of known toluene or ethylacetate concentration in a Tedlar$^{(R)}$ bag. The test air sample was monitored and data were logged consecutively by the three PIDs. A certified gas of 50 ppm toluene was also monitored during the test to ensure the reliability of the generated test air sample. Four different concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 2 TLV were used and a series of five measurements for each concentration level was performed. The accuracy was evaluated using National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) criteria. Results: The results from the oldest ppb-RAE3000 unit among the three test units generally fell outside the NIOSH recommended accuracy criteria of ${\pm}25%$, whereas the other two units produced results which were acceptable at, or greater than, 25 ppm of toluene, or 0.5 TLV. These units also met the NIOSH criteria for some ethylacetate measurements but the results were not consistent. Conclusions: Considering the inconsistent performance of these ppb-RAE 3000 units, this device may not be appropriate for use as an alternative to the standard measurement methods. However, it can serve good survey instruments to identify exposure sources or concentration profiles. For all applications, the ppb-RAE 3000 should be used with frequent calibration checks, additional validation using a reference material, and careful maintenance.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.497-510
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• 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study was to secure the reliability of using the CalTOX model when evaluating LADD (or ADD) and Risk (or HQ) among local residents for the emission of BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene) and by closely examining the difference in the confidence interval of the assessment outcomes according to the difference in the probability density function of input variables. Methods: The assessment was made by dividing it according to the method ($I^{\dagger}$) of inputting the probability density function in meteorological variables of the model with log-normal distribution and the method of inputting ($II^{\ddagger}$) after grasping the optimal probability density function using @Risk. A T-test was carried out in order to analyze the difference in confidence interval of the two assessment results. Results: It was evaluated to be 1.46E-03 mg/kg-d in LADD of Benzene, 1.96E-04 mg/kg-d in ADD of Toluene, 8.15E-05 mg/kg-d in ADD of Ethylbenzene, and 2.30E-04 mg/kg-d in ADD of Xylene. As for the predicted confidence interval in LADD and ADD, there was a significant difference between the $I^{\dagger}$ and $II^{\ddagger}$ methods in $LADD_{Inhalation}$ for Benzene, and in $ADD_{Inhalation}$ and ADD for Toluene and Xylene. It appeared to be 3.58E-05 for risk in Benzene, 3.78E-03 for HQ in Toluene, 1.48E-03 for HQ in Ethylbenzene, and 3.77E-03 for HQ in Xylene. As a result of the HQ in Toluene and Xylene, the difference in confidence interval between the $I^{\dagger}$ and $II^{\ddagger}$ methods was shown to be significant. Conclusions: The human risk assessment for BTEX was made by dividing it into the method ($I^{\dagger}$) of inputting the probability density function of meteorological variables for the CalTOX model with log-normal distribution, and the method of inputting ($II^{\ddagger}$) after grasping the optimal probability density function using @Risk. As a result, it was identified that Risk (or HQ) is the same, but that there is a significant difference in the confidence interval of Risk (or HQ) between the $I^{\dagger}$ and $II^{\ddagger}$ methods.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.46-51
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• 2008

리그닌이 분해되려면 분자형태의 산소를 요구하므로 혐기성 조건에서는 리그닌 분해가 어려운 것으로 알려져 왔다. 리그닌의 존재는 리그닌 분해에 영향을 준다. 리그닌 분해의 초기단계에서는 촉매역할을 하는 효소에 의해 리그닌이 중간산물로 분해되어 이 단계에서는 미생물에 의한 효소생성이 제한인자로 작용하게 된다. 폐수에 영양염을 첨가하고 미생물을 식종하여 폐수 내 유기물의 혐기성 분해정도를 평가할 수 있는 BMP(biochemical methane potential)법이 혐기성 조건하에서 리그닌 분해를 평가하기 위해 이용되고 있다. BMP법에 의해 리그닌을 초기 분해한 후 미생물 활동을 선택적으로 억제할 수 있도록 3% 톨루엔 용액으로 만든다. 이 용액의 리그닌 초기 분해율과 리그닌 분해산물의 축적률을 측정해 리그린의 혐기성 분해특성을 파악할 수 있다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.193-200
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• 2014

Objectives: To develop domestic charcoal tubes with good adsorption capacity, breakthrough experiments were performed on four types of activated charcoal. Materials: The adsorption capacity and the adsorption rate were determined using a modified Wheeler equation after the breakthrough experiment. For four types of charcoal (J, K, S and SKC Inc. 226-01), 100 mg were used in the breakthrough experiment. The test was done on benzene, toluene, n-hexane, and acetone in a dynamic chamber. Results: K charcoal had the greatest surface area and the highest micropore volume. J charcoal had a similar surface area and micropore volume to SKC charcoal. S charcoal had the lowest surface area and micropore volume. J charcoal had the highest adsorption capacity at 101, 252 and 609 ppm of benzene. The gap in benzene adsorption capacity among the types of charcoal was the least at 609 ppm and the greatest at 101 ppm. J charcoal showed the highest adsorption capacity at 54, 106, 228 and 508 ppm of toluene. J charcoal and SKC charcoal had a similar adsorption capacity for acetone. J charcoal had the highest adsorption capacity for n-hexane. In the experiment featuring 10% breakthrough volume, 10% breakthrough occurred at 18 liters at $2065.9mg/m^3$ for J charcoal and at 20 liters at $1771.2mg/m^3$ for K charcoal. It was difficult to judge adsorption capacity by surface area and micropore volume of charcoal. J charcoal, which was similar to SKC charcoal in surface area and micropore volume, showed good adsorption capacity at common workplace concentrations. Conclusions: The adsorption capacity of J and K charcoal was superior compared with SKC charcoal. J and K charcoal can be considered appropriate for use as sampling media based on this result.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.156-165
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible effects of a gasoline vapor recovery system on personal exposure levels of gasoline vapor constituents including benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, xylene(BTEX), and methyl tert-butyl ether(MTBE) among gas station workers in a metropolitan area. Methods: Thirty-one gas station workers at ten gas stations in a metropolitan area were selected as subjects for this study. Test method PV2028 as recommended in the OSHA process was used for sampling and analysis. Results: The personal exposure levels of benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, xylene, MTBE and gasoline vapor in the gas station workers were $0.0018{\pm}0.0069ppm$, $0.0077{\pm}0.0137ppm$, $0.0002{\pm}0.0008ppm$, $0.0016{\pm}0.0084ppm$, $0.2619{\pm}0.3340ppm$, and $1.4940{\pm}1.7984ppm$, respectively. After adjustment for refueling frequency and volume, personal exposure levelswere higher in the gas stations where gasoline vapor recovery systems(Stage II) were not installed, but the results were not statistically significant. Gasoline vapor concentrations showed a positive correlation to the level of MTBE, a gasoline additive. Conclusions: Vapor recovery systems(Stage II) were effective not only in reducing emissions of air pollutants, but also in reducing exposure to hazardous substances among gas station workers. In addition, acorrelation between gasoline vapors and MTBE concentration was confirmed.

• 설비공학논문집
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.487-495
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• 2005

Recently, due to the airtightness of buildings or the misuse of building materials, we have been witness SHS (Sick House Syndrome) which can have bad influences on the resident in an existing apartment house as well as newly constructed apartment house start to attract public attention. As a result of this situation, we went to restrict the TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compound) and formaldehyde. But these guidelines concentrated on only TVOC although TVOC are consist of many individual VOC. Therefore, in this study, we will look about concentration change of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) by using Mock-up test. As result of test, the concentration of four individual VOC (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Styrene) showed quitely low level after 7 days. On the other hand the concentration of Xylene and formaldehyde showed low level after 14 days.

• 분석과학
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.168-178
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• 1997

기체 크로마토그래피법을 이용하여 제초제인 ethalfluralin의 잔류분석을 위한 최적 측정 조건을 구하고, 토양에서의 잔류량과 반감기를 조사하였다. 토양시료를 methanol과 dichloromethane으로 추출하여 농축하였다. Toluene으로 다시 녹이고, cyanosilica gel 카트리지로 분리하여 전자포착형 검출기가 장착된 기체 크로마토그래프(GC-ECD)로 분석하였다. 0.1과 1.0ppm의 표준물을 첨가하였을 때, 92.8~101.2%의 회수율을 얻었으며, 검출한계는 0.004ppm이었다. Ethalfluraline의 반감기는 토양 (A)의 경우에는 실내에서 35일, 야외에서 7.2일이었으며, 토양 (B)의 경우에는 실내에서 45일, 야외에서 9.7일이었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.456-461
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• 2007

This study was carried out two point view that reuse of sludge and adsorption of benzene, toluene and o-xylene of VOCs in cast, carbonized cast and activated carbon. The cation exchange capacity of cast and carbonized cast were 59.2, 112 meq/100g, respectively. The specific surface were 560, $800m^2/g$, respectively. The average removal rates of benzene by 50g cast of 50% hydrous cast, anhydrous cast, carbonized cast, activated carbon were 15.0, 41.2, 88.2, 99.4% in 60min of retention time. The average removal efficiency of toluene by 50 g cast of 50% hydrous cast, anhydrous cast, carbonized cast, activated carbon were 12.5, 34.2, 88.2, 99.5% in 60 min of retention time. The average removal rates of o-xylene 50 g cast of 50% hydrous cast, anhydrous cast, carbonized cast, activated carbon were 8.8, 28.5, 84.8, 98.1% in 60min of retention time. The adsorption efficiency of test absorbent was in order of Activated Carbon > Carbonized Cast > Cast.