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When rivers and lakes are contaminated with numerous contaminants, usually the contaminants are finally deposited on the sediments of the waterbody. Many clean up technologies have been developed for the contaminated sediments. Among several technologies dredging is one of the best methods because dredging removes all the contaminated sediments from the water and the contaminated sediments can be completely treated with physical and chemical methods. However the most worried phenomenon is suspension of fine particles during the dredging process. The suspended particle can release contaminants into water and resulted in spread of the contaminants and the increase of risk due to the resuspension of the precipitated contaminants such as heavy metals and toxic organic compounds. Therefore the success of the dredging process depends on the prevention of resuspension of fine particles. Advanced dredging processes employ pumping the sediment with water onto a ship and release the turbid water pumped with sediment into waterbody after collection of sediment solids. Before release of the turbid water into lake or river, just a few minutes allowed to precipitate the suspended particle due to the limited area on a dredging ship. However the fine particle cannot be removed by the gravitational settling over a few minutes. Environmental technology such as coagulation and precipitation could be applied for the settling of fine particles. However, the process needs coagulants and big settling tanks. For the quick settling of the fine particles suspended during dredging process magnetic separation has been tested in current study. Magnetic force increased the settling velocity and the increased settling process can reduce the volume of settling tank usually located in a ship for dredging. The magnetic assisted settling also decreased the heavy metal release through the turbid water by precipitating highly contaminated particles with magnetic force.

본 연구에서는 하천실험센터에서 부유 물질 실험을 수행하여 부유 물질의 거동 및 확산을 관찰하고 이를 입자분산모형을 통하여 그 이동을 구현하고자 하였다. 규사를 물과 믹서기를 이용하여 혼합한 후 실규모 크기의 실험수로에 인위적으로 투입하고 레이저부유사측정기(LISST)를 이용하여 부유 물질의 농도를 측정하였다. 실험에 서 드론 이미지 및 부유사 측정기 관측 데이터와 입자 분산 모형을 통해 부유 물질의 거동을 모의하여 비교한 결과, 비교적 실험 결과가 구현이 잘 된 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이를 통하여 입자 분산 모형의 적용성은 물론, 높은 강우 량으로 인한 유량 발생 시 부유 물질 예측 활용성을 기대할 수 있게 되었다.

In this research a suspended solid transport experiment was conducted in the river experiment center to find the characteristics and dispersion of the material. Modeling by the particle dispersion model was also executed to reproduce the suspended solid transport. The suspended solid was consisted of a mixture of silica and water using a mixing equipment, which was then introduced into a real-scale flume and measured with the laser-diffraction based particle size analyzer(LISST) to find the concentration of the material. The comparison between the measured suspended solid concentration using drone images and particle size analyzers, with the model showed a good match overall, which proved the applicability of the model. Along with finding the model applicability, the research showed the potential for suspended solid estimation in high flow situations with high rainfall.

A risk assessment on the heavy metals including arsenic (As), cupper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) was investigated by setting exposure routes in agricultural fields. Moreover, the factors requiring improvement in risk assessment were also discussed through a review of the dermal absorption slope factor (SF_abs) and total amount of suspended particles (TSP) in the current risk assessment guidelines. Assessment results show that the total cancer risk (TCR) of As through crop and soil ingestion was 1.51E-03 in adults and 6.37E-4 in children, which indicated a carcinogenic risk (exceeding 1E-05). On the other side, the harzard index (HI) was 3.37 in adults and 1.41 in children, which was evaluated as having a non-carcinogenic risk (>1). The carcinogenic purification targets for As were calculated to be 6.84 mg/kg in adults and 6.86 mg/kg in children, while the non-carcinogenic purification targets were calculated to be 13.43 mg/kg for adults and 22.54 mg/kg for children. When applying SF_abs 61 of the current guidelines, it appears that there is a carcinogenic risk even though the As exposure concentration is below the area of concern 1 standard (25 mg/kg), which suggestes that additional research on this factor is required for the risk assessment. In order to apply the measured suspended particle concentration to risk assessment, TSP should be derived from PM10 using an appropriate correlation equation. As a result, it is suggested to improve the risk assessment guidelines so that the mesured PM10 value measured in the field can be used directly.

Transport of bed load and suspended particle in coastal waters is main factor causing change in shoreline, and effective measurement method and appropriate equipment is required. To measure bed load and suspended particle transport an equipment was designed and manufactured, and it was applied in the field. The equipment consists of four main elements, body supporter, bed load and suspended particle sampler, sampler support and lock. Eight samplers were installed along the circumference of each supporter, and each sample is a 45-degree intervals. The field experiment was done once along Gyeongpo beach in August 2013. This note described the design and function of the equipment and results of field experiments.

The particle size of suspended particulates was measured by a Anderson air sampler from Mar. 1982 to Feb. 1984 in a part of Seoul. It was concluded as follows : 1) The arithmetic concentration of suspended particulates was $147.8{\mu}g/m^3$ in Spring, 136.9 in Summer, 131.9 in Autumn and 158.1 in Winter respectively. 2) The cumulative distribution of suspended particulates size in logarithmic diagram showed similar to normal log distribution. 3) The atmospheric particulate matters showed a bimodal size distribution on the base of unit particle concentrations, which divided at approximately $2{\mu}m$ in the diameter. 4) While the fine particulates less than $2.1{\mu}m\;was\;35.4{\sim}45.0%$, the coarse particulates was $55.0{\sim}64.5%$. 5) The higher the concentration of suspended particulates, the more increased the ratio of fine particulates. The higher the concentration of suspended particulates, the lower median size of suspended particulate as well. 6) The respirable dust particulates less than $4.7{\mu}m\;was\;52.2{\sim}62.9%$ in seasonal average through the 2 year samples. With the above result, air pollution concerned with public health could be evaluated and the control measures also are suggested.

한국남해에 위치한 광양만의 서북부 내만 해역에서 표층수와 저층수의 부유물질 (TSM)의 총함량과 분포의 계절적 변화양상 그리고 부유입자의 조지극성(입자의 크기)이 연 구되었다,. 연구기간중 부유물질 함량분포는 계절별로 매우 뚜렷한 특징을 보였다, 특히 여 름철 저층수의 부유물질 함량이 만조선 해역에서 높게 측정되었다. 이러한 계절별 부유물질 함량분포의 변화 원인은 얕은 수심, 해저의 표층 퇴적상 그리고 조류의 동력적 조건(최고속 도)에 기인하는 것으로 사료된다.

Interest in effluent treatment is currently increasing and the use of polymetric coagulants is considered as a pretreatment of physical filtration prior to effluent discharge to increase solids recovery. A jar test evaluated effluent treatment efficiency of polymeric coagulants for semi-recirculating aquaculture systems. The particle coagulation efficiency and distribution were evaluated at different polymer dosages in freshwater and seawater effluents. The polymer was added at 0.005-0.08 mL/g of total suspended solids (TSS) in the effluents. TSS in the supernatant after coagulation decreased with increasing polymer dose in the freshwater, while showing no corresponding changes with dose in the seawater. However, in all treatments for both effluents, the removal efficiency was above 90%, regardless of the dose in the tested range. Both the De Brouckere Mean Diameter (DBMD) and volumetric median diameter (VMD) were all above 100 ㎛ in the freshwater effluent. In the seawater effluent, the particle size appeared to be larger than that in freshwater, ranging from 400-1,000 ㎛ for both DBMD and VMD. Considering that the typical pore size of physical filtration in aquaculture is between 60 and 200 ㎛, the use of polymers is expected to improve the practicality of physical filtration for efficient treatment.

In order to establish appropriate policy to control sediment-associated problems, it is necessary to identify the physical characteristics of the reservoir sediments in particulate form in the Yeongsan River. Two time-integrated suspended sediment samplers were installed at Seungchon and Juksan weir on the upper and middle Yeongsan River in July 2012. Reservoir sediment samples were obtained at monthly intervals until October 2014. During the monitoring period, a total of 38 sediment samples were obtained and analyzed. Seasonal trends of suspended sedimentation rates and grain size distributions were examined based on variations in precipitation and discharge fluctuations. Moreover, stream flow characteristics, which has a great influence on the physical characteristics of the river sediment, was analyzed using flow duration curve for the period 2003-2019 at Naju gauging station. Sedimentation rates during summer, when heavy rainfall was concentrated due to the monsoonal front and typhoon, were very high, indicating the positive relationship between sediment concentration and discharge. Particle size analysis of the collected sediment showed that coarse silt and very fine sand-sized sediment dominated most of the Seungchon weir sediment. On the other hand, medium silt-sized sediment dominated the downstream Juksan weir except for a few summer samples. These results implied that the physical characteristics of the suspended sediment are determined not only due to flow fluctuations, but also with regard to the antecedent rainfall conditions, hillslope-channel connectivity, and the supply of materials from various contributing regions. This information about flow characteristics and temporal variations in reservoir sediment can be used for safe management of the weir and discussing the issues on the dismantling of the weirs.

Monthly variation of mutagenicity by airborne particulate were studied according to particle size of the particulate. Airborne particulates were collected in Shinchon of Seoul which is commocial and traffic area in 1986. And those were separately collected into two parts such as fine particle (less than $2.5{\mu}m$ aerodynamic diameter) and coarse particle (greater than $2.5{\mu}m$). Extractable organic matters(EOM) were extracted and mutagenicity of the EOM was tested in Salmonella thyphimurium TA 98 by Ames method. While the concentration of coarse particle did not show the seasonal variation, that of fine particle showed great seasonal variation. The contents and mutagenicity of EOM in fine particles were higher than those of coarse particles. So fine particles were expected to contribute to the 90% of mutagenicity in atmosphere by suspended particulates. The content of EOM and mutagenicity by suspended particulates in atmosphere were highest in January all the year around and also higher as much as 6 and 30 times than in July, respectively.

댐 저수지에서 지속적인 탁도를 유발하는 물질은 쉽게 침강되지 않는 $20{\mu}m$이하의 작은 부유물질(SS)이며, 가을 수직혼합 시기까지 침강되지 않은 부유물질은 다시 재부상하는 경우도 발생한다. 저수지내 탁수의 장기 체류는 수자원 이용과 하류하천의 수생태계에 다양한 문제를 야기하고 있어 일부 댐에서는 실시간 탁도 감시 장치를 설치하고 취수설비를 개선하는 등의 탁수저감 대책의 노력을 기울이고 있으나, 시설의 최적 운영을 지원할 수 있는 탁수 거동 및 탁도 예측에 관한 연구는 아직 부족한 실정이다. 특히, 탁도는 물 속에 존재하는 부유물질의 광학적 특성(light attenuation)을 나타내는 지표로써 SS와는 물리적인 물성이 달라 실시간 계측자료(탁도)와 모델의 모의 변수(SS)가 다른 문제점 때문에 모델링에 어려움이 있었다. 지금까지 탁도 모델링은 대부분 탁도와 SS의 상관관계를 이용하는 방법을 사용하였다. 그러나 이 방법은 탁도-SS 관계가 실측지점과 입자크기분포에 따라 달라지는 특성 때문에 변환과정에 예측결과의 불확실성이 내재한다는 지적을 받아왔다. 본 연구의 목적은 저수지로 유입한 탁수의 보다 과학적이고 정확한 탁도 예측을 위해 탁도를 유발하는 부유물질의 입자크기 분포와 공간적으로 변하는 탁도-SS의 상관관계를 고려할 수 있는 표준화된 탁도 모델링 방법을 개발하고, 실측자료를 사용하여 제시된 탁도 모델링 방법의 예측 성능을 평가하는데 있다. 부유물질의 이송-확산-침강 모델은 2차원 횡방향 평균 수리 모델과 연결(coupling)되어 수행되며, 저수지 수면을 통한 열 교환, 바람과 바닥 조도에 의한 난류혼합과 성층해석, 하천 유입수의 저수지내 밀도류 유동, 그리고 입자 크기별 부유물질의 독립침강을 해석한다. 부유입자의 크기분포와 공간적으로 서로 다른 탁도-SS 관계를 고려한 탁도 예측모델은 기존의 탁도를 종속변수로 사용한 예측 방법 또는 단일 입자크기를 사용한 모델보다 개선된 모의결과를 보여주었다. 본 연구에서 제시된 탁도 예측 알고리즘은 실시간 탁수감시와 예측 모델링, 그리고 댐 방류수 탁도 관리를 위한 선택취수 설비의 운영을 위한 의사결정지원시스템에 적용 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

연안에서의 효율적인 확산해석을 위해 연산자 분리기법에 의한 Eulerian-Lagrangian 농도모형과 random walk 방법이 결합된 모형이 수립되었다 수립한 입자추적모형은 특히 고농도 변화 지역에서 오차 없이 만족스럽게 해석할 수 있는 수단으로 판단된다. 모형실험결과 오염원 방류초기의 ▽C$\geq$0.005에서 거의 정확해와 일치하는 결과를 얻었고, ▽C$\leq$0.002에서는 만족스럽지 못한 결과가 유도되어 입자추적모형의 적용한계의 기준으로 제시되었다. 따라서 실제 해역에서의 적용에서 고농도의 오염원이 발생되는 근역에서는 입자추적모형을 적용하고 이후의 전역에 대해서는 농도모형을 이용하여 해석상의 능률 제고와 정도의 향상을 도모할 수 있었다.

In order to simulate the coastal dispersion effectively, hybrid concept of operator split Eulerian-lagrangian concentration model and random-walk particle tracking model are developed. Especially the random-walk model is adequate for region with steep slope of concentration. According to model tests, it agrees perfectly with analytical solution on around the source point for therefore. ▽C $\geq$ 0.005, meanwhile it shows poor results for ▽C$\leq$0.002. trial modeling for real situation therefore, random-walk model is applied for near field henceforth Eulerian-Lagrangian concentration model is adoped for whole domain so that overall performance and accuracy can be achieved by using developed hybrid model.

해양환경에서 형성되는 점착성 퇴적물의 응집체인 플록(floc)은 일차입자 간의 전기화학적 상호작용과 물리적 충돌을 통해 형성되는 다공성 구조의 응집체로, 시·공간적으로 매우 높은 불균질성을 보인다. 이러한 플록은 부유물질의 침강과 재부유, 오염물질 및 유기물의 이동, 생지화학적 순환 등 다양한 해양 프로세스에 중요한 영향을 미친다. 플록의 형성과 거동은 입도, 조성, 유기물 함량, 형상, 유효밀도, 침강속도와 같은 특성뿐만 아니라, 수층 내 부유퇴적물농도와 난류 조건(물리적 요인), 염분 및 이온 조성(화학적 요인), 그리고 미생물 및 세포외고분자물질에 의한 결합 효과(생물학적 요인)에 의해 복합적으로 조절된다. 이로 인해 플록의 특성은 환경 조건에 따라 크게 변화하며, 이를 정량적으로 파악하는데 상당한 관측적 한계가 존재한다. 본 연구에서는 해양환경에서 플록 특성을 규명하기 위해 활용되는 대표적인 관측장비(음향, 광산란, 홀로그램, 이미지, X선·레이저 회절)의 원리와 적용 범위를 체계적으로 정리하고, 각 장비가 제공하는 정량 정보의 해석 가능성과 한계점을 비교·검토하였다. 특히, ADCP, LISST-Holo, 플록카메라, SediGraph, Mastersizer를 중심으로, 플록의 크기, 형상, 유효밀도 및 침강속도를 해석하는데 있어 장비별 정량성, 시·공간 해상도 및 해석 가능 범위를 비교하였다. 이러한 비교·분석을 바탕으로, 시·공간적으로 변동성이 큰 플록의 복합적 거동을 신뢰성 있게 평가하기 위해서는 단일 장비에 의존하기보다 각 장비의 장점을 상호보완적으로 결합한 다중 센서 기반 통합 관측 전략이 필수적임을 제시하였다. 본 연구는 향후 플록 기반 퇴적물 거동 예측과 해양 퇴적물 거동 모델의 정밀화를 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있다.

Flocs are cohesive aggregates of fine-grained suspended sediments formed by electrochemical interactions and physical collisions among primary particles in marine environments. The porous structure of these flocs leads to significant spatiotemporal variability, making flocs important for various marine processes (e.g., particle settling, resuspension, pollutant transport, and biogeochemical cycling). The properties of floc vary with particle composition, organic matter content, morphology, effective density, and settling behavior. Moreover, the formation and behavior of flocs are controlled by a combination of factors including particle size, composition, organic content, morphology, effective density, and settling velocity. In addition, flocs are strongly subjected to the suspended sediment concentration and turbulence (physical factors), salinity and ionic composition (chemical factors), and binding effects driven by microorganisms and extracellular polymeric substances (biological factors). These complex interactions make quantitative characterization of flocs difficult and hinder the use of a single observational method. This study provides a comprehensive review of the principles and applications of instruments used to characterize flocs in marine settings. It highlights techniques such as acoustic sensors, laser scattering, holography, image-based methods, and X-ray or laser diffraction. In particular, this review examines specific instruments including the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), LISST-Holo, floc cameras, SediGraph, and Mastersizer. The analysis focuses on differences in quantification capabilities, spatiotemporal resolution, and interpretive scope among these instruments. The comparison exhibits that no single instrument can capture the full complexity of floc behavior. Thus, a robust assessment of floc dynamics requires the integration of complementary measurements from multiple sensors. This synthesis serves as a practical reference for improving the understanding of floc-mediated sediment dynamics and refining models of sediment transport and biogeochemical processes in marine environments.