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Flow and Diffusion of Lower Han River Considering Tidal Elevation in Yellow Sea (서해안 조위를 고려한 한강 하류부의 흐름 및 확산)

  • Seo, Il-Won;Song, Chang-Geun;Lee, Myung-Eun
    • 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.02a
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    • pp.199-202
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    • 2008
  • It is well-known fact that tidal difference between the ebb and flow in Yellow Sea is about 9 m so that it has largest value in the world. This wide range of tide level enables Yellow Sea water to intrude into main stream of Han River. However, the study of the tidal reach of Han River has not been carried out thoroughly since North and South Koreas share this region so that topography data and physical measurement are lacking. In this study, to examine the reverse flow and dispersion behavior by tidal effect at the tidal reach of Han River, 2-D river analysis models were applied. RMA-2 was applied to calculate the horizontal velocities and water surface elevation. With the results of velocities and water depth, RAM4, which is 2-D advection-dispersion model based on FEM was simulated to analyze the horizontal transport behavior of BOD.

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Solar-driven steam flow for effective removal of particulate matters (PM) (태양열 기반 증기 유동을 이용한 미세먼지 제거 연구)

  • Kim, Jeongju;Kim, Jeong Jae
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.130-135
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    • 2021
  • Water vapor has received worldwide large attention due to its broad technological implications ranged from resource production and environmental remediation. Especially, one of the typical areas where the water vapor is important is the removal of PM (particulate matter) which causes a critical hazard to human health. However, most vapor-based PM removal methods are limited in removing PM2.5 by using relatively large water droplets and consume large energy. Here, we propose a superhydrophilic thermally-insulated macroporous membrane to generate steam flow. The water vapor directly captures PM with steam flow and hygroscopic characteristic of PM. The steam, the cluster of water vapor, from the membrane gives rise to high removal efficiencies compared to those of the control case without light illumination. To reveal PM removal mechanism, the steam flow and PM were quantitatively analyzed using PIV measurement. The proposed steam generator could be utilized as an economical and ecofriendly platform for effective PM removal at a fairly low cost in a sustainable, energy-free, and harmless-to-human manner.

A Nonparametric Long-Term Trend Analysis Using Water Quality Monitoring Data in Nam-River (남강 수질측정망 자료를 이용한 비모수적 장기 수질 추세 분석)

  • Jung, Kang-Young;Kim, Myojeong;Song, Kwang Duck;Seo, Kwon Ok;Hong, Seong Jo;Cho, Sohyun;Lee, Yeong Jae;Kim, Kyunghyun
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.27 no.11
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    • pp.1029-1048
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    • 2018
  • In this study, seasonal Mann - Kendall test method was applied to 12 stations of the water quality measurement network of Nam-River based on data of BOD, COD, TN and TP for 11 years from January 2005 to December 2015 The changes of water quality at each station were examined through linear trends and the tendency of water quality change during the study period was analyzed by applying the locally weighted scatter plot smoother (LOWESS) method. In addition, spatial trends of the whole Nam-River were examined by items. The flow-adjusted seasonal Kendall test was performed to remove the flow at the water quality measurement station. As a result, BOD, COD concentration showed "no trand" and TN and TP concentration showed "down trand" in regional Kendall test throughout the study period. BOD and TP concentration in "no trand", COD, and TN concentration showed an "up trand" tendency in Nam-River dam. LOWESS analysis showed no significant water quality change in most of the analysis items and stations, but water quality fluctuation characteristics were shown at some stations such as NR1 (Kyungho-River 1), NR2 (Kyungho-River 2), NR3 (Nam-River), NR6 (Nam-River 2A). In addition, the flow-adjusted seasonal Kendall results showed that the BOD concentration was "up trand" due to the flow at the NR3 (Nam-River) station. The COD concentration was "up trand" due to the flow at NR1 (Kyungho-River 1) and NR2 (Kyungho-River 2) located upstream of the Nam-River. The effect of influent flow on water quality varies according to each site and analysis item. Therefore, for the effective water quality management in the Nam-River, it is necessary to take measures to improve the water quality at the point where the water quality is continuously "up trand" during the study period.

Review of Experimental Studies on Swirling Flow in the Circular Tube using PIV Technique

  • Chang, Tae-Hyun;Nah, Do-Baek;Kim, Sang-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.21-28
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    • 2009
  • The study of swirling flow is of technical and scientific interest because it has an internal recirculation field, and its tangential velocity is related to the curvature of streamline. The fluid flow for tubes and elbow of heat exchangers has been studied largely through experiments and numerical methods, but studies about swirling flow have been insufficient. Using the particle image velocimetry(PTV) method, this study found the time averaged velocity distribution with swirl and without swirl along longitude sections and the results appear to be physically reasonable. In addition, streamwise mean velocity distribution was compares with that of other. Furthermore, other experimental investigation was performed to study the characteristics of turbulent water flow in a horizontal circular tube by using liquid crystal. 2D PIV technique is employed for velocity measurement and liquid crystal is used for heat transfer experiments in water. Temperature visualization was made quantitatively by calibrating the colour of the liquid crystal versus temperature using various approaches.

Visualization of Gas/liquid Ejector Flow and Void Fraction Measurement using Fiber Optic Probe (기체-액체 이젝터 유동의 가시화와 광섬유 탐침에 의한 기포분율 측정)

  • Choi, Sung Hwan;Ji, Ho Seong;Kim, Kyung Chun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.34-40
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    • 2013
  • Gas/liquid two-phase ejector is a device without moving parts, in which liquid is used to drive gas of a low-pressure source. In this paper, the hydrodynamic characteristics of a vertical down type two-phase ejector were studied using an air-water loop system. Entrained air flow rates were measured with inlet and outlet pressures of the ejector with varying water flow rate. Homogeneous bubbly flows in the discharge pipe were confirmed by the high speed flow visualization method. Quantitative measurements of void fraction were made using a newly developed fiber optic probe system.

Return flow analysis of paddy field by water balance method (물수지분석 기법에 의한 논에서의 회귀율 조사분석)

  • 정상옥;손성호
    • Magazine of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.43 no.2
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    • pp.59-68
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    • 2001
  • A water balance analysis was performed for a paddy field neighboring the Dongchang stream, downstream of the Unmun reservoir, which is constructed for the urban water supply. Daily rainfall data were collected and irrigation water flow rate, drainage flow rate, evaportranspiration, infiltration, and piezometeric head were measured in the field. The flow rates were continuously observed by water level logger during the growing season. The evaportranspiration and the infiltration were measured by N-type depletion meter and cylindrical infiltrometer, respectively. PVC pipes with 12mm diameter were used for piezometric head measurement. Total Irrigation and drainage flows were 3,608mm and 1,170mm in 1999, and 3,971mm and 1,548mm in 2000, respectively. The mean and range of the daily infiltration rate were 4.4mm/d and 3.4mm/d to 5.5mm/d in 1999 and 5.1mm/d and 4.1mm/d to 6.5mm/d in 2000, respectively. The net ground water flow including the change of soil water storage was 2,855mm in 1999 and 2,540mm in 2000. The evapotranspiration was 458.3mm in 1999 and 553.5mm in 2000. The range of daily evapotranspiration rate was from 1.6 to 8.7mm/d. The return flow ratio was about 32% in 1999 and 39% in 2000 and three year average was 35% including previous study in 1997. The amount of irrigation water was much higher than design standards or references in this study, This was caused by the inadequate water management practice in the area where water was oversupplied on farmers’ request rather than following sound water management principles.

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Development of Soil Moisture Monitoring System for Effective Soil Moisture Measurement for Hillslope Using Flow Distribution Algorithm and TDR (산지사면의 효과적인 토양수분 측정을 위한 흐름분배 알고리즘과 TDR을 이용한 토양수분 측정망의 구성)

  • Kang, Chang-Yong;Kim, Sang-Hyun;Jung, Sung-Won;Kim, Won
    • Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.31-41
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    • 2004
  • A soil moisture measuring method of hillslope for Korean watershed is developed to configure spatial-temporal distribution of soil moisture. Intensive surveying of topography had been performed to make a digital elevation model(DEM). Flow distribution algorithms were applied and a measurement system was established to maximize representative features of spatial variation. Soil moisture contribution mechanisms of rainfall-runoff process have been derived. Measurements were performed at the right side hillslope of Buprunsa located at the Sulmachun watershed. A Multiplex system has been operated and spatial-temporal soil moisture data have been acquired. Relatively high correlation relationship between flow distribution algorithm and measurement data can be found on the condition of high humidity.

An Experiment for determining Electrical Conductivity in Modelholes using Continuous Measurement System (공내수 전기전도도의 자동측정시스템 구축을 위한 실험)

  • 김영화;박정빈;임헌태
    • The Journal of Engineering Geology
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.281-292
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    • 2003
  • We setup a continuous measurement system for electrical conductivity of fluid in a model borehole and verified the basic environments in electrical conductivity measurement for estimating hydraulic constants. The experiment was made by monitoring the conductivity change within the hole using NaCI solution of different salinities and incoming formation fluid using distilled water. The experiment was made under the state of constant flow rate by maintaining balance between inflow and outflow. Conductivity variation features were observed by controlling salinity contrasts and temperature differences between fluid within the hole and incoming formation fluid. flow rate and the location of inlet and outlet. The results of the experiment show well the role of each affecting factor on the conductivity distribution. and suggest appropriate environments for conductivity measurements. It is considered that the basis of the conductivity measurement for henceforward laboratory model and/or in-situ borehole experiment has been prepared.

Investigation on Under-registration of 20 mm to 50 mm Water Meters (20~50mm 수도계량기 미감지율 조사분석)

  • Ahn, Jae-Chan;Ha, Sung-Ho;Park, Tae-Jun;Kim, Sug-Jung;Koo, Ja-Yong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.582-594
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    • 2005
  • The under-registration of water meters of 20mm to 50mm in diameter, installed in Seoul city, was estimated by random sample method. The sample sites and sampled meters were selected for the measurements of flow rates and accuracy tests, respectively. The measurement of flow rates was conducted for 20mm to 50mm meters for about 20 days per site using flow meters and data loggers. The under-registration of 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, and 50mm meters was observed as 3.96%, 1.10%, 2.47%, 4.04%, and 1.04%, respectively. The under-registration might be increased more or less as malfunction and failure of the sampled meters was not considered. In this study the under-registration of 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, and 50mm meters was accurately estimated on the basis of the investigation data. The estimation of under-registration of water meters, one of the basic figures in water industry, contributed to accurate calculation of leakage, water supply and consumption, and strategic planning to reduce the unaccounted-for water.