Background : Multi-stage system were used for development of stable ginseng seedling production. Bed-soil for the production of ginseng seedling in the multi-stage was similar to the conventional bed-soil but the weight of the bed-soil was high and the efficiency of operation in the multi-stage was lowered. In this study, the yield and quality of ginseng seedling was investigated by commercial lightweight bed-soil in the multi-stage facilities, and the possibility of application of lightweight bed-soil. Methods and Results : This study was carried out by a 3-stage cultivation bed using a 50 ㎜ sandwich panel in a house shaded with 85% light-shielding net. The width of the cultivating bed was 90 ㎝, the height was 30 ㎝, and the height of each stage was 50 ㎝. In the first and second stages, the amount of light was insufficient, so two rows of fluorescent lamps were installed and the third stage was used natural light. Ginseng seeds were sown on the cultivating bed in November 2016, and ginseng seeds (native species) were sown with a density of 3 × 3 ㎝. The chemical properties of lightweight bed-soil were pH 5.11, and EC 0.76 dS/m. It was suitable for ginseng seedling cultivation. The bulk density was 0.21 Mg/㎥. Among the growth characteristics of the ginseng seedlings, the root length was the longest as 17.0 ㎝ in the conventional cultivation, and the second stage was the longest at 14.8 ㎝ in the multi-stage facility. The root diameter in the multi-stage system was 0.2 - 0.4 ㎜ thicker than the conventional one. Root weights of lightweight bed-soil were similar to those of conventional cultivation. The yield of ginseng seedlings in the 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd stage was 721.3 g, 692.0 g, and 394.7 g/1.62 ㎡ respectively. Conclusion : In the production of ginseng seedling using multi-stage facilities, the commercial bed-soil was better than the conventional bed-soil (light, workability). The differences in yields in the multi-stage facilities can be overcome if the growth management such as moisture management is more systematic. If we develop the technology to reuse the bed-soil after harvesting the ginseng seedling, it will be economical and able to supply to farmers.

Background : Liriope platyphylla Wang et Tang are very sensitive to the excess moisture condition and dry crops. This is why the tuberous root is big and as many as the quantity for adequate water is needed. Study of proper bed width and hight to maintain optimal moisture for the high quality and yield. Methods and Results : So this study was designed in order to find out proper bed Width and hight. Bed width were 80 ㎝, 100 ㎝, 120 ㎝ and hight were 10 ㎝, 15 ㎝, 20 ㎝. The result of an experiment, when cultivation with bed width 100 ㎝, hight 20 ㎝, In situation of growth and development, plant length and root length were long and number was plants was many than bed width 120 ㎝, hight 10 ㎝. In addition, in quantity characteristics, tuberous root number was 27 to 58 more than 31 and tuberous root length and tuberous root thickness was long and thicker. When these growth and development situation and the quantity characteristics, yield was 66 ㎏ to 252 ㎏ more than 186 ㎏ per 10 a. Conclusion : In cultivation of Liriope platyphylla Wang et Tang, when to maintain optimal moisture with bed width 100 ㎝, hight 20 ㎝ have been higher quality and yield than cultivation with bed width 120 ㎝, hight 10 ㎝.

우리나라에서 폐기물을 처리하는 방법에는 크게 매립, 소각, 재활용이 있으며 일반적으로 폐기물을 수거하여 재활용 할 수 있는 부분을 제외한 나머지는 소각한 뒤 매립을 하는 방식을 택하고 있다. 매립은 계속적인 매립지 확보에 어려움을 겪고 있으며 폐기물의 배출량이 갈수록 증가됨에 따라 예상되는 매립지의 기대수명이 점점 감축되고 있다. 이러한 상황에서 우리나라에서는 폐기물을 짧은 시간 안에 매우 안정적으로 처리할 수 있는 소각기술로 시야를 넓혀야 한다. 소각은 대부분 재활용할 수 있는 폐열 및 고형화연료를 확보할 수 있을뿐더러 매립지의 수명도 효과적으로 늘릴 수 있다. 또한 소각이 완료된 후의 소각재는 수분까지도 거의 제거된 상태이기 때문에 바로 매립이 가능한 정도에 이르렀다. 환경부에서 발행한 ‘전국 폐기물 발생 및 처리 현황(2015년도 수정본)에 따르면 소각과정에서 발생된 연소재의 일일배출량은 점점 증가하는 추세이다. 따라서, 소각재를 매립하는 방법 외에 재활용할 수 있는 방안을 모색하여 매립지의 수명연장은 물론 효율적인 재활용자원으로 사용할 수 있게 만드는 것이 필요하다. 그러나 소각재는 현행 폐기물 관리법상 중금속 농도가 비교적 낮기 때문에 일반폐기물로 관리되고 있었으나 유해성 논란이 끊이질 않고 있다. 따라서, 소각재에 들어있는 유해중금속의 농도를 효과적으로 처리하여 낮추면 다른 분야에서 즉각 활용할 수 있는 좋은 재료로 사용할 수 있을 것이다. 본 연구에서는 소각재의 처리 실태를 알아보고 재활용되고 있는 방법들을 검토, 비교하고 현재 유동상식 소각로에서 배출되는 폐유동사의 재생골재로의 재활용 가능성에 대해 알아보았다. 추가적으로 유동상식 소각로에서 배출되는 보일러재와의 배합 가능성, 그리고 성분분석을 이용한 함유성분의 함량과 재활용 목표의 관계도 연구하였다. 이는 기존에 활용되고 있는 재활용 방법과 새롭게 이용할 수 있는 방법에서 원재료로 사용되고 있는 것들을 대체할 수 있는가에 대한 것이다. 기존에 사용되고 있는 원재료만큼의 효율이 나온다면 원가절감은 물론 폐기물 재활용, 나아가서는 자원재이용에 따른 환경문제 감소에 도움이 될 수 있을 것이라 판단된다.

The fast pyrolysis of biomass (larch) in a circulating fluidized bed pyrolyzer was performed and the physico-chemical characteristics of biocrude-oil was investigated. Standard sand was used for fluidizing material and various reaction temperatures from 400℃ to 550℃ was applied. Wood (larch) sample was examined thorough proximate analysis and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). From the results of the sample test, thermal decomposition characteristics of wood (larch) was investigated. Various analyses were carried out to determine the physicochemical properties of biocrude-oil such as Higher heating value (HHV), water content, viscosity, ash content and microscopic anaysis. The maximum biocrude-oil yield was 49.9wt.% at 550℃. At this temperature, HHV and water content were 4562.0 kcal/kg and 13.8wt.%, respectively. From the study results, wood (larch) has potential as an alternative energy source.

To produce palm kernel shell (PKS) biocrude oil, a bubbling fluidized bed pyrolyzer was used with different sample sizes and reaction temperatures. The PKS sample sizes used were 0.1 ~ 0.4 mm, 0.4 ~ 1.0 mm, and 1.0 ~ 2.0 mm and the reaction temperature were 465oC, 490oC, 530oC, 560oC, and 590oC. The yield of PKS biocrude oil increased with decreasing the sample size. The maximum yield of PKS biocrude oil was 47.31% at 560oC with a PKS sample size of 0.1 ~ 0.4 mm. In addition, the maximum energy yield of PKS biocrude oil was 45.05% at 560oC and size 0.1 ~ 0.4 mm. Among the characteristics of PKS biocrude oil, the high heating values are from 15.98 MJ/Kg to 20.29 MJ/Kg, the moisture content is from 20.14wt.% to 31.57wt.%, and the viscosity ranges from 0.0117 N s/m2 to 0.0408 N s/m2. In addition, proximate analyses and elemental analysis of PKS biocrude oil were conducted.

By the end of 2012, the recycled proportion of domestic waste tires was 287,330 ton (93.9%) of the amount of waste tires discharged (305,877 ton). The waste tires have been reused for heat supply, material recycling and other purposes; the proportions are 50.1%, 20.7% and 23.1%, respectively. In the case of heat supply, waste tires are supplied to cement kiln (104,105 ton, 68%), RDF manufacture facilities (47,530 ton, 31%) and incinerators (1,923 ton, 1%). Recently, there has been an increase in the use of waste tires at power generation facilities as an auxiliary fuel. Thus, physico-chemical analysis, such as proximate analysis, elemental analysis and calorific value analysis have been carried out to evaluate potential of waste tires as an auxiliary fuel in Korea. The LHV (Lower Heating Value) of waste tires is approximately 20% higher than that of coal, at an average of 8,489 kcal/kg (7,684 ~ 10,040 kcal/kg). Meanwhile, the sulfur content is approximately 1.5wt. %, and balance of plant (e.g. pipe line, boiler tube, etc.) may be corroded by the sulfur. However, this can be prevented by construction and supplementation with refractories. In this study, TDF (Tire Derived Fuel) produced from waste tires was co-combusted with coal, and applied to the CFB (Circulating Fluidized Bed) boiler, a commercial plant of 100 tons/day in Korea. It was combined with coal, ranging from 0 to 20wt. %. In order to determine the effect on human health and the environment, gas emission such as dioxin, NOx, SOx and so on, were continuously analyzed and monitored as well as the oxygen and carbon monoxide levels to check operational issues.

전 세계적으로 자원의 고갈과 온실가스로 인한 기후변화가 지구의 환경을 위협하는 요인으로 작용하고 있다. 이에 국내에서는 폐기물의 재활용을 촉진하고, 더 높은 부가가치를 부여하기 위한 기술･정책적 노력들이 이루어지고 있다. 그 중 하나로 생활폐기물을 기계적 선별공정과 생물학적 처리 공정이 결합된 MBT(Mechanical Biological Treatment) 시설이 도입되었다. 국내에서 발생되는 폐기물은 가연분 함량이 높아 SRF(Solid Refuse Fuel)로 생산할 경우 에너지 자원의 대체제로 사용 가능성이 크다고 판단된다. 이에 본 연구에서는 국내에서 생산되는 SRF에 대하여 기초특성분석을 실시하고 효율적인 열에너지 회수를 위해 연소실험을 진행하였다. 시료의 기초특성분석결과, 수분, 회분함량이 낮고 탄소성분과 발열량이 높게 나타났다. 연소 특성 및 오염 물질의 발생 특성을 파악하기 위하여 고정층 반응기에서 공기비 1.8~2.6 범위에서 실험을 진행하였다. 뿐만 아니라 각 공기비에서의 배가스 성분을 연소가스측정기(MK9000)를 이용해 그 특성을 알아보았으며 가스상 오염물질 배출특성을 알아보기 위하여 오염물질인 HCN, HCl 에 대해 분석을 실시하였다. 배가스 특성에서 CO의 농도가 거의 0%로 나타난 것으로 보아 완전연소가 잘 일어나고 있음을 판단 할 수 있었다. 또한 배출된 가스상 오염물질의 경우 배출 허용기준(HCl 15ppm, HCN 5ppm)을 모두 만족하는 것으로 나타났지만 NOx의 경우, 배출 허용 기준(80ppm)에 비해 약간 높은 값을 보였다. 모든 조건을 고려하였을 때 연소 반응이 활발히 일어나는 것을 알 수 있었지만 SRF를 연소공정에 적용시 추가적인 NOx 제어 시설이 필수적으로 설치되어야 할 것으로 판단된다.

범지구적인 산업활동으로 인하여 발생된 지구온난화에 대처하기 위하여, 기후변화협약 당사국총회에서는 신 기후변화체제 합의문인 파리 협정을 채택하였다. 이를 위해 대부분 국가가 다양한 에너지 정책을 펼치고 있으며, 우리나라는 2035년까지 신재생에너지 보급률 11 % 달성을 위하여 제4차 신재생에너지 기본계획을 수립, 발표하였다. 이러한 신재생에너지는 다양한 에너지원으로 구성되어 있으며, 이 중 폐기물 에너지화 기술로부터 생산된 폐기물에너지는 신재생에너지 보급량 중 63.5 %로 가장 높은 보급량을 차지하고 있다. 현재 폐기물의 효율적인 자원화 기술 중 하나인 고형연료(SRF, solid refuse fuel)를 이용한 발전 사업이 추진되고 있다. 국내에서 생산되는 SRF의 경우, 생활폐기물 속 재활용 자원을 최대한 회수함으로써 가연분 함량이 높아 대체 에너지로서의 가능성이 높게 평가받고 있으며, 본 연구에서는 경제성을 확보하기 위해 성형 SRF가 아닌 비성형 SRF를 사용하여 연구를 진행하였다. 또한, 열 회수 및 합성가스(H2+CO) 생산을 위해 가스화 공정을 적용해보았으며, 고정층 반응기인 down draft fixed bed와 유동층 반응기인 bubbling fluidized bed의 가스화 특성을 알아보고자 하였다. 이뿐만 아니라 가스화 공정의 주요 운전 요인 중 하나인 ER(Equivalent Ratio)에 따른 합성가스 조성, 가스 수율, 고 탄화수소 물질인 C2-C6의 함량, 합성가스의 저위발열량 그리고 가스화 효율의 가장 중요한 지표라 할 수 있는 냉가스 효율과 탄소 전환율을 통해 최적 조건을 도출하고자 하였다.

최근 석유연료의 과다 사용으로 인한 지구온난화와 환경오염 등의 문제가 심각하게 대두되고 있다. 이에 따라 탄소 중립적이며 잠재량이 풍부한 바이오매스를 활용하는 바이오에너지 생산기술 연구가 친환경 대체에너지로서 주목받고 있다. 특히 우리나라의 경우 목재 수요의 증가로 인해 폐목재는 꾸준히 발생하고 있으나 신재생에너지 중 바이오매스 에너지는 약 10%일정도로 생산 측면에서의 활용은 상당히 빈약한 상황이다. 따라서 본 연구는 이미 유렵과 북미 지역을 중심으로 활발히 연구 및 상용화가 진행되고 있는 열화학적 변환 공정 중 하나인 급속열분해 공정을 채택하였다. 급속열분해 공정은 무산소 조건에서 400~600℃의 반응온도로 간접 가열하여 바이오매스를 열적으로 분해하는 공정으로서, 2초 내외의 짧은 체류시간으로 에너지밀도가 높은 액상 생성물인 바이오오일의 수율을 극대화할 수 있다는 장점을 지니고 있다. 본 실험에 사용된 원뿔형 분사층 반응기는 일반적으로 이용되고 있는 기포 유동층에 비하여 바이오매스 입자와 유동매질 간 열 및 물질전달 속도가 높고, 비교적 큰 시료 입자도 열분해 가능하기 때문에 입자 분쇄에 소요되는 에너지를 절감할 수 있으며, 내부에 분산판이 없어 압력강하량이 적은 장점을 가진다. 본 연구에서는 바이오매스의 급속열분해 운전 조건이 열분해 생성물에 미치는 영향을 확인하기 위한 폐목재의 급속열분해 실험을 수행하였다. 폐목재의 급속열분해 실험은 반응온도와 질소유량 그리고 시료의 투입속도 등 원뿔형 분사층 반응기 내부의 운전조건 변화를 통하여 진행하였으며, 실험을 통해 생산된 액상 생성물인 바이오 오일의 물리-화학적 특성을 분석하여 열분해 조건에 따른 급속열분해 특성을 고찰하였다.

This study focuses on computational particle fluid dynamics (CPFD) modeling for the fast pyrolysis of biomass in a conical spouted bed reactor. The CPFD simulation was conducted to understand the hydrodynamics, heat transfer, and biomass fast pyrolysis reaction of the conical spouted bed reactor and the multiphase-particle in cell (MP-PIC) model was used to investigate the fast pyrolysis of biomass in a conical spouted bed reactor. A two-stage semi-global kinetics model was applied to model the fast pyrolysis reaction of biomass and the commercial code (Barracuda) was used in simulations. The temperature of solid particles in a conical spouted bed reactor showed a uniform temperature distribution along the reactor height. The yield of fast pyrolysis products from the simulation was compared with the experimental data; the yield of fast pyrolysis products was 74.1wt.% tar, 17.4wt.% gas, and 8.5wt.% char. The comparison of experimental measurements and model predictions shows the model’s accuracy. The CPFD simulation results had great potential to aid the future design and optimization of the fast pyrolysis process for biomass.

The optimum design and scale-up of a fast pyrolysis reactor require a fundamental understanding of its hydrodynamics characteristics. Extensive investigations have been carried out, both theoretically and experimentally, to understand the hydrodynamic characteristics of gas-solid two-phase flow in a pyrolysis reactor, such as velocity field, solids concentration, and pressure drop. Numerical simulation can provide a promising alternative for studying the hydrodynamics of gas-solid flows in the fast pyrolysis reactor. In this study, computational particle fluid dynamics (CPFD) was used to investigate the hydrodynamic characteristics of bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) and conical spouted bed (CSB) reactors. These characteristics were analyzed in terms of pressure drop, solid distribution, and solid circulation rate. The BFB reactor was found to have a lower efficiency than the CSB reactor. The pressure drop of the CSB reactor was 25% less than that of the BFB reactor. The solid circulation rate of the CSB reactor was 68% greater than that of the BFB reactor.

In this study, We have carried out 2D & 3D numerical analysis is to find the cracking causes of fixed cantilever wall during transverse pre-stressing after construction of the reaction bed. The material properties, which are used to numerical analysis, are the results of the core specimens analysis of casting bed. And we have checked the design codes in case of the concrete core specimen strength is less than the design strength.

The development of renewable energy is currently strongly required to address environmental problems such as global warming. In particular, biomass is highlighted due to its advantages. When using biomass as an energy source, the conversion process is essential. Fast pyrolysis, which is a thermochemical conversion method, is a known method of producing bio-oil. Therefore, various studies were conducted with fast pyrolysis. Most studies were conducted under a lab-scale process. Hence, scaling up is required for commercialization. However, it is difficult to find studies that address the process analysis, even though this is essential for developing a scaled-up plant. Hence, the present study carries out the process analysis of biomass pyrolysis. The fast pyrolysis system includes a biomass feeder, fast pyrolyzer, cyclone, condenser, and electrostatic precipitator (ESP). A two-stage, semi-global reaction mechanism was applied to simulate the fast pyrolysis reaction and a circulating fluidized bed reactor was selected as the fast pyrolyzer. All the equipment in the process was modeled based on heat and mass balance equations. In this study, process analysis was conducted with various reaction temperatures and residence times. The two-stage, semi-global reaction mechanism for circulating fluidized-bed reactor can be applied to simulate a scaled-up plant.

This study aims to investigate the behavior characteristics of solid particles within conical spouted beds depending on the inlet gas velocity. Electrical capacitance volume tomography was applied to the measurements of the instantaneous gas-solid flow structures in a conical spouted bed. The effects of inlet gas velocity on the solid volume fraction and pressure were investigated. The different inlet gas velocities showed a certain influence on the gas?solid flow behaviors in the conical spouted bed. A symmetric core-annulus structure in the conical spouted bed was observed. Solid particles in the core and annulus areas were mixed at the ratio U/Ums = 1.6. It would be efficient to operate a fast pyrolysis reactor for the high heat and mass transfer of waste woods and sand particles.

발산형 바닥 경사 생성항(DFB, Divergence Form for Bed slope source term)을 엄밀하게 유도하였으며, DFB 중에서 격자의 변에서 평균 수 심을 이용하는 mDFB의 오차를 명백하게 입증하였다. 또한, DFB 기법은 바닥 경사 생성항에 대해 정확한 방법임을 밝혔다. 완전히 잠기기 않은 격 자에 대한 기존의 체적-수심 관계의 오류를 수정하였으며, C-특성의 충족을 위해 완전히 잠기지 않은 변에 대한 처리가 필요함을 검토하였다. 이 연 구를 통해 근사 Riemann 해법으로 천수방정식을 해석할 때 보다 정확한 수단을 제공할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

Background : Ginseng is becoming depleted of virgin cultivation area due to the problem of replant failure. Ginseng farmers have become more burdensome in operating expense because they are more likely to go out to other cities in search of virgin cultivation area. In addition, the quality and yield of ginseng cultivated in one place for many years depend on the rapidly changing climate every year. The purpose of this study was to develop a method for continuous production of ginseng in a facility by solving the problems of replant failure and investigating basic soil composition and growth characteristics of ginseng for 2 - 6 years. Methods and Results : This study was carried out in a 90 ㎝ wide, 50cm deep and 22 m long bed made of sandwich panels in a 90% shaded facility for ginseng cultivation. In the lower part of the bed, a 100 ㎜ pipe for drainage and steam sterilization was installed, and the pearlite was filled at a height of 100 ㎜ as a drainage material. The soil for ginseng cultivation was put into the bed. Soil composition was tested in five combinations including virgin soil, yokto, peat moss, pearlite, and vermiculite with different composition ratios including control. The native seedlings were transplanted and grown from 2 years to 6 years. In the growth characteristics and yield of ginseng, the best treatments were virgin soil 55%, yokto 10%, Peatmoss 25%, Perlite 5% and 5% vermiculite. Also, the bulk density was reduced by 30% compared to the control. Soil pH and EC tended to increase slightly during all treatments. In the ginsenoside analysis, there were no unusual results for the soil composition and they were almost similar. Conclusion : As a method to continuously grow ginseng in the facility, we tried to grow ginseng by filling the soil in the bed. Soil composition should be within the range of chemistry and physics suitable for cultivation of ginseng, and it is necessary to analyze the economy and reduce the operating expense. In the future, researches on soil disinfection and nutrient management methods for continuous use should be continued.

Background : The hyphal growth of Poria cocos are known to grow well under medium temperature(25 - 28 ℃) and acidic(pH 4.0 - 5.0) conditions. Also, it is known that a large difference in the yield of Poria cocos depending on the cultivation method and environment. Therefore, this research was carried out to secure stable yield of Poria cocos using plastic house and bed soil. Methods and Results : The inoculation time was in mid-April 2016 and the inoculation amount was 3/4 lb each in pine trees of 60 (L) × 10 (D) ㎝. The inoculated wood was buried directly in the bed by soil composition and growth characteristics investigated after cultivating in plastic house from April to September, 2016. The composition of the bed soil was 6 treatments using peatmoss, cocopeat and perlite. The combination ratio ranges of peatmoss, cocopeat and perlite were 0 to 80 %, 0 to 60 % and 20 to 60 %, respectively. We assumed that the combination ratio of peatmoss (organic material) 60 % : perlite(inorganic material) 40% is good for the growth of the Poria cocos. In this ratio, instead of peatmoss, the amount of cocopeat was replaced by 20, 40, and 60 %, respectively. The pH and EC range of bed soil was 4.8 - 5.6, 0.7 - 2.2 dS/m, respectively. pH and EC tended to be lower in treatments with only peat moss and perlite. On the other hand pH and EC tended to raise with increasing cocopeat content. Volumetric soil water content and soil temperature were in the range of 13 - 28 % and 20 - 29℃, respectively, during the period of July to September. Soil water content tended to be higher with increasing cocopeat and peatmoss content and soil temperature tended to be lower. The degree of initial hyphal development and sclerotia formation were good in all treatments compared to the control. However, the number of sclerotia was 6 times higher in the ② treatment than in the control. The size of sclerotia was also the best at 12 (L) × 8 (W) ㎝ in the ② treatment. Conclusion : As a result of cultivating Poria cocos in plastic house, growth characteristics were different according to composition of bed soil. The first reason for this result is that the difference of soil moisture content depending on organic matter content affected the soil temperature. Actually, the average soil water content and soil temperature of ① treatment (organic material 80% ) showed 24% and 22℃ respectively during July to September, and no sclerotia was formed. However, in the ② treatment(organic material 60%), the average soil moisture and soil temperature were 14% and 26℃ during July to September, respectively and sclerotia formation was good. Another reason is that the pH of the bed soil affects the formation of sclerotia. Overall, the degree of hyphal development was good in low pH treatments, but no significant difference was found between the pH and the formation of sclerotia.