Recently Korean government introduced and strengthened the environmental polices to manage and enhance indoor air quality as a major assignment. As a result,“Indoor Air Quality Management Act”has been activated since May 2004. However, among many multi-usage facilities, the school environment has been excluded from such regulations. Thus, the purpose of this study is to survey indoor aerosol and CO2 concentrations in a university library which is one of major school facilities. Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, and PM1 were intensively measured every 5 minute interval by means of a dust monitor with light-scattering principle. The mini-volume air samplers were used further to analyze inorganic elemental compositions of PM10 and to inter-compare with the dust monitor. Carbon dioxide was simultaneously monitored by a multi-gas monitor equipped with a non-dispersive infrared system. PM10 concentrations did not exceed the indoor air quality standard(150㎍/㎥) for all the sampling places. However, quick and steep increases of aerosol concentration were observed during the Asian Dust storm period. In addition, the concentration of PM10(74.1㎍/㎥) in the main university office was the highest among the entire sampling places. Although there was no specific pollution source in the library, the levels of aerosol and CO2 increased quickly due to various outdoor sources and human activities. The average CO2 concentration measured in three reading rooms, where ventilation was not fully operated, exceeded the indoor air quality standard of 1,000 ppm. Based on these case studies, effective management and reduction plans for indoor aerosol and CO2 were suggested for the large scale public buildings including university libraries.

본 실험에서는 Ardisia속 자생식물의 온도 및 습도 변화에 따른 온열환경을 조사함으로써 자생식물의 이 용에 가능한 기초 자료를 제공하고자 실시하였다. 가로 2m, 세로 1.3m, 높이 1.8m, 총 부피가 4.68m3의 밀 폐된 유리 챔버 내에 온도 조건 변화에 따른 실내공 간의 온도 및 습도변화를 측정한 결과, Ardisia속 식 물에 의한 실내온도의 변화는 24oC 이상의 고온에서 는 식물이 없는 상태에 비해 감온 효과가 있었으며 3 종의 식물 간 큰 차이는 보이지 않았다. Ardisia속 식물 중에서 백량금이 온도 변화에 따른 습도 변화가 가장 민감하게 일어나 13%의 습도 변화를 보였고 57.3±3.1%로 비교적 높은 습도를 보였는데, 이에 비해 자금우는 8%, 산호수는 9%의 습도 변화를 보였고 자 금우와 산호수 모두 대부분의 낮 시간 동안 50~55% 의 실내 적정습도 범위를 유지했다. 식물체의 실내 발 열체로서의 열성능 평가 결과, 실내 온도를 28oC에서 26oC로 감온 시에는 식재에 의한 냉방 효과가 비식재 공간에 비해 7.5~13.6배 높았고, 적정온도 이상의 고 온에서는 자금우에 의한 냉방 효과가 백량금과 산호수 에 비해 더 좋았으며 적정온도를 유지하는데 효과적이 었다. 실내 저온 조건에서는 비식재 공간이 식물을 배 치한 경우보다 높은 열량을 나타내 식물이 저온 조건 에서 냉방효율을 낮추므로 적정온도를 유지하는데 효 과적이었다. 이로서 Ardisia속 식물은 고온의 실내에서 주위의 온도를 저하시키고 적정온도를 유지시키는데 효 과적임을 알 수 있었다.

본 연구에서는 대공간을 동계 및 하계로 구분하여 실내온열환경의 변화를 실측하고 냉 난방조건과 관련하여 대공간에서 형성되는 실내온열환경의 특성을 파악하는 것을 목적으로 하여, 대공간의 수직 및 수평온도분포, 객석온도분포, 실내표면온도분포, 실내온열쾌적성 등의 실내온열환경을 검토하였다.

This study was surveyed to evaluate and recognize the distribution characteristics of indoor air pollutants(IAPs) such as the total volatile organic compounds(VOCs), formaldehyde(HCHO), PM10, carbon dioxide(CO2), nitrogen dioxide(NO2), ozone(O3) and radon in 10 elementary schools located in urban, rural, and industrial complex area from November 2005 to February 2006. The average concentration of IAPs were 117.9㎍/㎥ as in PM10, 1,971ppm as in CO2, 486.6㎍/㎥ as in TVOC. These chemical's concentration was exceeded the indoor air standards of the Department of Education in Korea. The indoor concentrations of ozone and toluene was lower than that of outdoor and other pollutants showed the opposite tendency. In schools located industrial complex area, the outdoor concentration of TVOC was higher than that of urban and rural area. Based on the results above, PM10, CO2, TVOC have to be in the order of priority to improve the indoor environment in school. Also it should be performed in the detailed survey considered by the seasonal variation because this study showed cross-sectional results.

Among indoor air pollutants, the aldehydes are of particular interest due to their impact on health because they are mainly indoor air polluants which emitted from building materials and adhesives. Formaldehyde is also contributed by various construction materials, including pressed wood products made with urea formaldehyde resins or phenol formaldehyde resins, conversion varnishes, and latex paints. In this study, aldehyde levels were compared with new dwellings and old types under the various indoor conditions. Aldehydes were sampled in each indoor sampling site using 2,4-DNPH cartridge. Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein appeared to be the major indoor aldehydes without relating any type of apartment. This study also revealed that propionaldehyde, butylaldehyde and benzaldehyde were of minor importance compared to formaldehyde level.

본 연구에서는 기존 대규모 실내경기장의 냉방시에 발생될 수 있는 분포상의 문제점을 실측실험을 통해 확인함으로서 궁극적으로는 대공간의 열환경 개선과 효율적인 냉방설계를 위한 데이터를 제시하고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 인체부하 미고려시의 하절기 대공간의 실내온열환경 실측실험을 비냉방시와 냉방시로 구분하여 실시하였으며 공간내 수평 및 상하온도분포특성, 취출기류의 거동특성, 실내쾌적온열환경 특성, 환기량 평가 등 대공간의 실내온열환경을 포괄적으로 검토하였다.

To design an efficient and acceptable indoor air environment in a badminton gymnasium, it is important to study the velocity and temperature field in the conditioned room. For diverse airflow patterns, the k- c models with wall function near solid boundaries are adopted to simulate airflow distribution in the gymnasium. The simulated result is analyzed in this paper, and it provides the important reference for the design of air condition system and optimization of the project. CFD is effective design tool for air flow in large space, for it can give the velocity and temperature values at any point quantitatively.

Correct air diffusion is essential for good air quality, comfortable conditions and energy efficiency in mechanical ventilation system. One general method to improve indoor air quality is to simply increase the ventilation rate. This approach, however, often conflicts with building energy efficiency requirement because conditioning outdoor air to the proper temperature, humidity level count for use as ventilation air consumes energy. Therefore, it is necessary for designers to predict the air movement properly. Successful predictions of room airflow yield such information as velocities and temperature distributions, which are useful to building design and analysis. In this paper, the application of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) techniques to large space design and analysis was investigated by comparing the results of CFD simulations and experimental results.

Information about the chemical components emitted from the household products employed in many other countries seems to be still relatively scant and insufficient. The emissions composition for 59 consumer products were evaluated using a headspace analysis. The chemical composition and concentrations of total voalatile organic compounds (VOCs) broadly varied along with products. No volatile pollutants were detected for only one product in the household product category of laundry detergents. Except for this product, 1 to 17 organic compounds were detected in the headspace gas phase of each product. The category of oil paints exhibited an upper range for both the number of chemicals detected and the concentrations of total VOC. The chemical composition of certain household products determined in the current study was different from that for other studies from other countries. Four to 37 compounds were detected in the headspace gas phase of each product class. Several compounds were identified in more than one product class. Although several results indicated the dependence of the headspace temperature or period on the proportions of constituents in headspace gas phase, the effect of the headspace conditions on headspace concentrations varied along with the type of household product or analyte. It is suggested that a proper headspace conditions should be considered based on the volatility of components and matrix of each household product as well as the analytical sensitivity.

Airborne bacteria, fungi, and viruses are known to have adverse effects on human health. Various antimicrobial agents have been used to prohibit the growth of microorganisms on the surfaces of air filter media. In this study, nano-sized silver and copper particles were tested for their antifungal effects on indoor fungi, Cladosporium cladosporioides and Aspergillus versicolor. The growth circle of the fungi was observed on a solid agar plate containing the two nanoparticles. The nanoparticle concentration ranged from 0 to 500 μg/mL. The size of fungal growth circle seemed to decrease with increasing nanoparticle concentration in agar plates, indicating that silver and copper nanoparticles have antifungal properties against C. cladosporioides and A. versicolor.

Young children health problem were reported in a Korean daycare centers and supposedly attributed to the presence of air pollutants. This study attempted to characteristics of carbonyl compounds exposure of young children at the indoor spaces. The characteristics associated with the major indoor pollutants exposure included seasonal variation, and room location inside a daycare centers. As the results of investigation for daycare centers, the mean concentrations of formaldehyde, acetone, and acetaldehyde in daycare centers were 38.3㎍/m3, 33.9㎍/m3, 13.6㎍/m3, respectively. The indoor space carbonyl compounds concentrations were both higher for the summer than for the other seasons. The temperature and relative humidity measured along with the volatile organics measurements temperature and relative humidity increase volatile organics levels. This last suggestion is further supported by the correlations of the carbonyl compounds measured for daycare centers. Significant correlations between carbonyl compounds were exhibited for both the temperature and humidity, with at least p<0.05. The concentrations of formaldehyde in classroom were higher than lobby or dining room. Therefore, controlling indoor air pollutants exposure in daycare center should be given a high priority so as to minimize the potential sources of air pollutants in indoor space.

본 연구에서는 대공간의 동계시 인체발열에 따른 실내온열환경의 변화를 실측하고 난방조건 및 외부환경과 관련하여 대공간에서 형성되는 실내온열환경의 특성을 파악하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 본 논문에서는 대공간의 실내수직 및 수평온도분포, 객석의 온도분포, 실내표면온도분포, 객석의 풍속분포, 실내온열쾌적성 등의 실내온열환경을 검토한다.

본 연구에서는 기존 대공간의 난방시에 발생될 수 있는 분포상의 문제점을 실측실험을 통해 확인하여, 궁극적으로는 대공간의 열환경 개선과 효율적인 난방설계를 위한 기초데이터를 제시하고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 인체부하 미고려시의 동절기 대공간의 실내온열환경 실측실험을 비난방시와 난방시로 구분하여 실시하였으며 공간내 수평 및 상하온도분포특성, 취출기류의 거동특성, 실내쾌적온열환경 특성, 환기량 평가 등 대공간의 실내열환경을 포괄적으로 검토하였다.

버섯산업의 활성화자료 제공과 버섯의 가정내 재배·학생들의 과학탐구용으로 사용키위해서 일반 가정주택의 실내에서 버섯류 재배가능성 검토의 일환으로 수행한 실험의 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 가. 가정내 각실별 온ㆍ습도 측정결과는 세면실에서 64∼72%, 온도 20.2∼26.0℃로 상대적으로 거실, 부엌등 타실보다 버섯생육에 유리한 조건을 나타내었다 (1999. 4. 25∼7. 25). 나. 느타리버섯 상자재배에서 세면실의 경우 초발이소요일수는 3일, 수량은 2,060g, 회수율은 90％였다. 다. 느타리버섯 봉지볏짚재배에서 세면실의 경우 초발이소요일수는 2일, 수량은 90g, 회수율은 153％였다. 라. 느타리버섯 봉지톱밥재배에서 세면실의 경우 초발이소요일수는 4일, 수량은 770g, 회수율은 89％였다. 마. 영지버섯 봉지톱밥재배에서 세면실의 경우 초발이소요일수는 11일, 수량은 172g, 회수율은 16％, 중량감소율은 61％로 나타났다. 바. 본시험에서 수행한 4처리 모두 거실, 침실, 부엌에 비해 세면실에서의 생산된 버섯의 수량이 우수하였다. 사. 본 실험의 결과를 일부 기술하여 "내손으로 재배하는 가정버섯 효능과 활용법"이란 제목의 책자를 공동저술하였다 (장 등, 2003).

A high efficiency roll-type electret polypropylene (PP) filter with an external electric field was developed and its particle collection efficiency and air cleaning capacity was investigated in a room when applied to an air cleaner having a fan. To enhance air cleaning performance of the cleaner, a wire-plate type ionizer was installed in front of the filter to enhance electric field to filter and one side of the filter was embossed by press of a pattern with a lot of circular projection. Performance test results showed that the newly developed electret PP filter with an ionizer becomes an appropriate filter to be applied to indoor air cleaner due to its low pressure drop and high air cleaning performance.

This study was to investigate distribution characteristics for air pollutants and to assess probability of health effect for children in kindergartens from August, 2006 to January, 2007. The mean concentrations for standards of maintenance in kindergartens were 91.5 ㎍/㎥ for PM10, 1,185 ppm for CO2, 69.3㎍/㎥ for formaldehyde, 174 CFU/㎥ for TBC and 0.41 ppm for CO, respectively. For NO2, Rn, TVOC, and O3, the mean concentrations in kindergartens were 29.40 ppb, 1.51 pCi/ℓ, 257.3 ㎍/㎥, and 3.74 ppb, respectively. The I/O ratio of every air pollutants exceeded "1" except for O3. In results of calculated safety factor to assess probability of health effect for children by air pollutants in kindergartens, safety factor for CO2 was 1.2 for fixed point. It means that children have probability of health effect caused by CO2. In cases of Monte-Carlo analysis, safety factor for PM10 was 1.0 and safety factor for CO2 was 1.2.

Ozone has become a significant pollutant not only outdoors but also indoors. The ozone emission test was conducted for the sum of forty five air cleaners selected in the online shops and department stores. Negative ion emission test was also conducted for the selected fifteen ones which had the function to generate negative ions. Filter-type and complex type air cleaners emitted ozone less than 0.05 ppm, the standard of indoor ozone emission of air cleaner. Wet type ones emitted no ozone. In the case of ionizer type, 66.7% in the nine ones emitted ozone about 1.4~10 times larger than 0.05ppm. Most of air cleaners used a pin corona discharge emitted large amount of ozone. Those which used carbon fiber emitted little ozone in spite of generating a lot of negative ions.

This study was carried out to evaluate the characteristics of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and aldehydes emission as a function of airtight time in new apartment. Sampling was undertaken at 34 new apartments located in 4 different cities of Korea from February to November 2005. The measurement data were collected every one hour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. toward increasing airtight time in a day. The concentrations of VOCs and aldehydes were analysed by GC/MS and HPLC method, respectively. These methods showed good sensitivity, linearity, and repeatability. In this study, the most abundant compounds at new apartments appeared to be toluene, m,p-xylene, formaldehyde and acetone. Moreover, the concentration variations at a closed rooms progressively increased by airtight time of 5 hours. Airtight time of new apartment was a most important and affective factor which influenced concentration change.

This study was undertaken to investigate the distribution characteristics of the hazardous agents in indoor environment in 7 vessels in Incheon harbor from July to August, 2004. The measured parameters include several indoor air pollutants (PM10, CO2, HCHO, and TVOCs) and physical parameters (noise, vibration, temperature, and humidity). The levels of pollutants and hazardous components in vessels were compared with standards and guidelines of indoor air quality on the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Labor in Korea. The major results obtained from this study were as followed : The PM10 and CO2 levels in every vessel did not exceed the indoor air standard of 150 ㎍/㎥ and 1000 ppm, respectively. The level of PM10 showed a decreasing tendency as the weight of vessels is increased. The airbornce concentration of HCHO was the highest one by exceeding its standard in a 500 ton vessel. The noise level in engine room exceeded the workplace standard (90 dB(A)) recording above 100 dB(A). The TVOCs level in every engine room was more than its standard (500㎍/㎥). Based on our preliminary study of indoor air pollutants in vessels, it is suggested that long and middle term plan for the management of IAQ should be established through future investigation of vessels.