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This article proposes stochastic exploration algorithms for mobile robot exploration problems. Navigation with uncertain conditions in the absence of initial parameters is a situation wherein precomputation and prediction are impossible for a robot. Therefore, stochastic optimization techniques were applied to find the optimal solution for the robot exploration problem. Driving to the unknown areas, the robot updates the frontier line of sensor visibility during the exploration mission. The points of the frontier line are assumed as the swarm population with their own positions and costs, which allows the computation of the next global waypoint. The calculation of global waypoints is carried out by a nature-inspired optimization algorithm that can place a waypoint in uncertainties. This study offers to apply three metaheuristic algorithms individually, such as Whale Optimization, Grey Wolf Optimizer, and Particle Swarm Optimization algorithms, for comparison and testing their performances in the mobile robotics. At first, the simulations based on the proposed exploration algorithms were implemented and evaluated in a created environment. The results were compared in a single and average cases. Then, the real-world experiments using Grey Wolf Optimizer exploration algorithm were conducted in the different types of environments using MATLAB-ROS integration tool. These results proved the effectiveness and applicability of the bio-inspired optimization algorithm in the mobile robotics.

The liquid crystal display (LCD) industry has undergone drastic growth over the past decade. Considering that the lifetime of an LCD device is approximately ten years, a huge end LCD waste glass (ELWG) is being produced from end-of-life LCD devices. The recycling of ELWG derived from LCD device produced before 2011 is limited by the presence of toxic components such as As, Sb and Ba. In this work, the potential of recycling ELWG was examined to be used in the glass wool industry. 17 glass batches using four different simulated ELWGs (mixtures corresponding to LCD glasses produced in 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010) were prepared and melted. ELWG was introduced up to 20% of the total glass. Two fixed viscosity points (Tm, Tw) corresponding to 102 and 103 dPas, and the liquidus temperature (TL) were determined in the melt state, and leaching tests of the glass powder in an acidic solution based on the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) were also carried out. As the ELWG content was increased, the Tm, Tw, and TL values did not show a linear relationship with the ELWG content, but some fluctuation in the values was observed. The Tm value showed a larger deviation of 28–36 °C from that of the original glass than the Tw (6–14 °C) and TL (2–16 °C) values. As and Sb were not detected in the leaching tests, and the Ba concentration (1.232–2.279 mg/L) was much lower than the TCLP regulatory level (100 mg/L). The observed TW-TL values suggested that the replacement of 20% or more of the total glass by ELWG is possible. Additionally, the economic and environmental effects of the recycling process were discussed.

Environmental crisis challenges human race harder than ever before. Ecologists have produced a massive amount of data to cope with the crisis. Accordingly, so many ecological data platforms have been developed worldwide to manage and analyze these datasets. However, in Korea, ecological datasets produced by different research institutes for different purposes have not been integrated or serviced due to the lack of a well-designed information infrastructure. To address this obstacle, we present EcoBank (www.nie-ecobank.kr), an open, web-based ecological data platform designed to play an important role in ecological informatics in Korea. The architecture of EcoBank comprises core technologies of WebGIS, Application Programming Interface (API), responsive web, and open-source software (OSS). EcoBank has three conceptual modules: data management, analysis, and service. Diverse stakeholders of EcoBank can be classified into three groups: researchers, policymakers, and public users. EcoBank aims to expand its horizons through mutual communication between these stakeholders. As a part of the progress, EcoBank began to broaden its network by linking to other data platforms and repositories over the globe to find possible solutions to ecological issues in Korea.

Over the last three decades many studies have reported the investigation of the redox behaviour of multivalent elements (M) in glass melts by voltammetry. In these works the redox ratio at any temperature, described as ([Mx+]/[M(x+n)+]) or the concentration %[Mx+], was determined under the assumption that the melt was equilibrated with air (PO2 = 0.21 bar). Some potentiometric studies have reported the determination of PO2 in glass melts, however no significant attempts have been made to determine the actual redox ratio using a measured PO2 combined with a corresponding voltammogram. Herein, potentiometry and square wave voltammetry of alkali-lean alumino-borosilicate E-model glass melts doped with Sn were performed sequentially at the same equilibrium state. The actual redox ratios of the main pair, [Sn2+]/[Sn4+], derived from the peak potential and oxygen activity, were higher than those at PO2 = 0.21 bar. The temperature dependence of the values converted to %[Sn2+] showed that the actual concentration of Sn2+ in the melts was 3–6% higher than expected at PO2 = 0.21 bar. These results are discussed in terms of the fining behaviour of melts. Keywords: Redox ratio, Multivalent element, Glass melts, Oxygen activity, Square wave voltammetry, Melt fining

Due to the drastic growth of the liquid crystal display (hereafter LCD) industry in the last decade, lots of waste glass is being produced. There are three types of waste glass derived from LCD glass manufacturers, LCD panel manufacturers and end-of-life LCD devices. Among them cullet from Lber glass (hereafter E-glass). However, the recycling of waste glass from LCD panel (LPWGCD glass is being recycled into a raw material for commercial electric continuous fi) and end waste glass is limited due to various reasons such as contaminants, toxic components and inhomogeneous glass compositions etc. Despite use of LPWG in the cement industry, it is not an effective form of recycling, considering the characteristics of LCD glass. In this work, to examine the possibility of recycling LPWG in the E-glass industry, several glass batches containing LPWG were prepared. First, some optical properties of the prepared and commercial E-glass were examined. Then, the viscosity and liquidus temperature (TL) were determined. The effect of LPWG was negligible in the transmission and color of the resultant glasses, considering that commercial bulk E-glass has an emerald-green color due to refractory corrosion. With an increase in the LPWG content, the isoviscosity and liquidus temperatures showed opposite behaviors; the temperature (TW) corresponding to the fiber forming viscosity (103 dPas) decreased, whereas the TL increased. Based on TW-TL, the replacement of 50 wt% of the original E-glass with LPWG was recommended. Additionally, economic and environmental effects were discussed.

The possibility of vitrifying the fly ash generated from municipal solid-waste incinerators and the immobilisation effect of toxic elements were investigated using several batches of fly ash and two kinds of common waste glass (waste glass from end liquid crystal display device and soda lime silicate waste glass). Fly ash could be vitrified by melting at 1300 °C prior to the introduction of a minimum of 30 wt% waste glass to each batch. Leaching tests were performed using the TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) for three types of glass to identify the concentrations of five harmful elements (Pb, Ba, As, Cd, Cr) in the extraction fluid and a surface analysis using SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) was performed to reveal the elemental distribution of the glass. The results confirmed that the regulatory levels (Pb

In the present work, the application of LCD waste glass as a flux material substituting for the traditional feldspar in ceramic tiles was studied. The viscosity of LCD glass at the sintering temperature of the ceramic tile was found to be optimal for the dense solid that is obtained from the sintering of the glass powder. The sintered body containing LCD waste glass showed a dense microstructure due to the rich liquid. Even for full replacement of feldspar, neither pyroplastic deformation nor liquid exudation was observed. Overall, properties such as water absorption and the thermal expansion coefficient were positively affected by LCD waste glass substitution. Moreover, the mullite content in the sintered body was almost unchanged. These results were discussed in terms of the apparent viscosity and glass composition.

The objective of this paper is to propose a heuristic algorithm to optimize the railway track maintenance scheduling, a NP-hard problem, by reflecting conditions of the actual field more quickly and easily. We develop the mechanism based on Binary Artificial Bee Colony (BABC) and Binary Harmony Search (BHS), and verify their performance through simulation experiments. Our proposed BABC and BHS mechanisms were applied to problems composed of 30, 60, 100, and 200 operations for railway track maintenance scheduling to carry out experiments and analysis. On comparing it with the results solved by CPLEX, it is found that the mechanism could present an optimal solution within limited time by user.

Insoluble aggregates containing TDP-43 are widely observed in the diseased brain, and defined as “TDP-43 pathology” in a spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s disease and ALS with frontotemporal dementia. Here we report that Betz cells of patients with TDP-43 pathology display a distinct set of intracellular defects especially at the site of nuclear membrane, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Numerous TDP-43 mouse models have been generated to discern the cellular and molecular basis of the disease, but mechanisms of neuronal vulnerability remain unknown. In an effort to define the underlying causes of corticospinal motor neuron (CSMN) degeneration, we generated and characterized a novel CSMN reporter line with TDP-43 pathology, the prp-TDP-43A315T-UeGFP mice. We find that TDP-43 pathology related intracellular problems emerge very early in the disease. The Betz cells in humans and CSMN in mice both have impaired mitochondria, and display nuclear membrane and ER defects with respect to TDP-43 pathology.

LCD glasses belong to the alkali-free alumino-borosilicate system and thus exhibit different properties from the traditional soda lime silicate glasses. In the present work, the replacement of feldspar by the waste glasses produced from LCD manufacturers was performed for porcelain sanitary ware. As the amount of LCD waste glasses increases, the sintered body showed a dense microstructure due to the rich liquid phase. Even under full replacement of feldspar, there was no pyroplastic deformation, except the exudation of liquid to the surface. The microstructure and mullite content were discussed in terms of the apparent viscosity and LCD glass composition, respectively. It is expected that LCD waste glasses enable the sanitary ware industry to save both raw material and energy simultaneously.

This research was initiated to analyze the periods of spring green-up and winter leaf discoloration of three ornamental grasses which have potential to be widely used with seed propagation. Two native grasses of Arundinella (Arundinella hirta var. ciliata Koidz), fountaingrass (Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Spreng), and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) was tested. Spring green-up were evaluated after one year growth from seed propagation on April 1, 2009. Arundinella started with quick pick of spring green-up during 13 th to 20 th of May. Fountaingrass and switchgrass showed relatively slow picks of green-up during 20 th to 27 th of May. However, winter leaf discoloration started on swtichgrass and fountaingrass but Arundinella terminated relatively slowly. Swtichgrass showed the pick discoloration during 8 th to 15 th of October from the bottom to top parts of the plant. Fountaingrass showed the pick winter discoloration started from bottom to top parts during the 22 nd to 29 th of October. However, Arundinella showed relatively slow discoloration from upper to bottom parts during October 29th to November 5 th . Arundinella showed a relatively higher ornamental value with 125 days of the complete green period compared than fountaingrass and swtichgrass which maintained approximately 105 days of green period.

본 연구는 산마늘 절임제품을 대상으로 소비자들의 구입행태와 선호도를 분석하여 향후 산마늘 절임제품의새로운 제품개발과 마케팅 전략 수립 등에 필요한 기초자료를 제공하고자 수행하였다. 산마늘 절임제품에 대한 소비자들의 일반적인 소비행태 분석을 수행하였으며 산마늘 절임제품의 속성별 중요도 도출을 위해 컨조인트 분석을수행하였다. 그리고 시장세분화를 위한 군집분석과 시장점유율 예측을 위한 Logit 모형을 적용한 시뮬레이션 등을 수행하였다. 소비자 선호도 분석을 위한 컨조인트 분석결과, 소비자들은 산마늘 절임제품의 제품 포장용기를 제품 구매시 가장 중요하게 고려하며 다음으로 절임간장의 콩 원산지인 것으로 분석되었다. Abstract: The purpose of this study is to obtain the basic information for developing new product and marketingstrategies of salted wild vegetable. This study analyzes consumer's consumption behavior and preference onsalted Allium victorialis using the conjoint analysis. The result shows that ‘Container’ is the most importantfactor among various attributes of salted Allium victorialis, followed by ‘Origin of Salting Sauce Soy’, ‘Price’,‘Traditional Food Quality Certification’, and ‘Area of production’.Key words

The redox reaction M (x+n) + n/2O ?2 + M x+ + n/4O₂ of multivalent ions in glass melts influences the melting process and final properties of the glass including the fining (removal of bubbles), infrared absorption and homogenization of melts, reaction between metal electrodes and melts or refractory and melts, and transmission and color of glass. In this review paper, the redox behaviors that occur frequently in the glass production process are introduced and the square wave voltammetry (SWV) is described in detail as an in situ method of examining the redox behavior of multivalent ions in the melt state. Finally, some voltammetry results for LCD glass melts are reviewed from the practical viewpoint of SWV.

The core of the CNG fueling station is the compressor and most of CNG compressors in Korea require lubrication. Lubrication oil of CNG compressor that can be transferred into the pressure regulators and the engines of fueling system can cause a negative effect on NGV(Nature Gas Vehicle) performance during refueling due to oil Carry-over. In order to avoid the problem, it is necessary to enhance the quality of the compressed natural gas by measuring quantitatively the amount of the transferred oil. In this research, a sampling device and sampling tube were developed, which can be used with a gravimetric method of detection to measure CNG oil Carry-over. In addition, CNG samples were taken at 6 pre-selected CNG fueling stations and analysed for their trace oil Carry-over. The measured total oil Carry-over ranged from 2.569 to 6.509 ppm. This test measurements were compared with those of previous studies to verify the results.

Korea Productivity CenterThis is a report on the history and current status of production planning and control activities in South Korea with regard to Industrial Engineers’ (IEs’) role. One of the main characteristics of Korean global companies is that they make good use of IEs not only in their production but also in higher strategic fields like supply chain management. In these companies it is well demonstrated that instead of adding small part of IE skills to traditional engineers, it is much more competitive to have IEs work with them as a team since IEs are fully proficient in every kind of productivity and quality improvement tools. It is also observed that IEs become more productive when they have good domain knowledge in their own industries like semi-conductor, automobile, telecommunications, steel, shipbuilding, etc. So teaching the basics for manufacturing processes to IE students seems very important for their future career development.

Alkali free alumino-borosilicate display glasses that serve as the window in a TFT-LCD (hereafter LCD) device not only have few impurities but also high homogeneity to guarantee the quality of the display. These characteristics of LCD glasses enable the possibility of recycling LCD glass cullet as a raw material for commercial soda lime silicate glasses from the perspectives of the raw material costs and the energy saving. In the present work, several batches containing LCD cullet for two commercial model glasses were prepared and melted in the laboratory. According to several properties of the melts and the glasses, there was no serious change in the properties with up to 9 wt% replacement of the flint glass and 11 wt% replacement of the low iron flat glass by the LCD cullet. Currently, LCD cullet is being used successfully in a number of industrial plants for the production of flint glass in Korea. Two-thirds of flint bottle glasses contain B2O3 component derived from LCD cullet.

This research was carried out to establish a mass-production method and to develop ornamental Gramineae species as cash crops for famers as three species of ornamental grasses were used for seed treatment and plug production. Germination rates of Arundinella hirta were improved to 52.6% by soaking in 4% NaOCl for 60 min and 49.4% with 4% NaOH for 30 min. Germination rates of Panicum virgatum were 20.3% and 22.4% when treated with 4% NaOCl for 10 min and 2% NaOH for 60min treatment, respectively. Pennisetum alopecuroides showed germination rates higher than 98% with both 4% of NaOCl and NaOH for 60 min. When the same size of trays were used, Pennisetum showed faster plug formation in 21 and 30 days with 162 and 40 cell trays, respectively. Arundinella showed a similar trend with Pannicum in completing plug formation, those took 32, 41, and 44 days with the 162, 72, and 40 cell tray, respectively. Plug production was faster with smaller cells; however, total growing period was longer with larger cells in general.

This experiment was carried out for the selection of suitable cultivars on the green and fairway at the mountain area. The climate data showed that differences of altitude influenced greater than latitude on temperature and rainfall when compared with 3 areas of the central of Gyeong-gi and Yeong-seo, and the mountain area at Yeong-seo. The plot was prepared with the USGA profiles for green and modified California style for fairway at the mountain golf course in Wonju, Korea. The growth characteristics were compared on two different profiles for 3 years of growing seasons after seeding with 5 creeping bentgrass cultivars. `T-1` and `CY-2` showed a rapid greenup compare with other cultivars in spring of 2010 with the both green and fairway mowing height. However, `Penncross` resulted the slowest among cultivars. `T-1` showed the most prominent visual quality of overall rate and the deepest root length after one year of seeding, while `Penncross` showed an excellent result of root length and weight during summer season. However, `Penn A-1` had an imperial result in that season. Comparison of the growth characteristics under green and fairway conditions, `T-1` and `CY-2` showed exellent overall results at the mountain area at Yeong-seo area in Korea.

In this work the gas evolution behavior and the fining ability of the alkali-free alkaline earth aluminoborosilicate glass batches doped with As2O5 or SnO2 were examined, and the redox behavior of As and Sn ion in the corresponding fined melts was investigated by square wave voltammetry. The evolved gas analysis showed a distinct difference at begin temperature of O2 emission and in evolved O2 volume between glass batches doped with As2O5 and SnO2. One peak due to reduction of As5+ to As3+ or Sn4+ to Sn2+ was shown in the voltammograms. Glass batch doped with SnO2 showed better fining in the first fining zone, but batch doped with As2O5 is more excellent in the overall fining inclusive of the second fining. This difference in fining behavior was discussed by combination of O2 evolution from batches and redox ratio in melts. Finally, it was suggested that the earlier oxidation of As ion in the second fining zone contributed to the excellent fining of melts.

The Korean government decided to reduce 30% of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions BAU in 2020. Since many efforts to reduce emissions are urgently needed in Korea, the central administrative organization urges local governments to establish their own reduction schemes. Among many GHG emission categories, the emission from mobile source in Gyeonggi Province accounted for 25.3% of total emissions in 2007 and further the emission from road transport sector occupied the most dominant portion in this transportation category. The objective of this study was to compare 3 types of GHG emissions from road transport sector in 31 local cities/counties of Gyeonggi Province, which have been estimated by Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 methodologies. As results, the GHG emission rates by the Tier 1 and Tier 2 were and , respectively. On the other hand, the emission rate by Tier 3 excluding a branch road emission portion was . In addition, the total emission rate including all the main and branch road portions in Gyeonggi Province was , which was estimated by a new Tier 3 methodology. Based on this study, we could conclude that Tier 3 is a reasonable methodology than Tier 1 or Tier 2. However, more accurate and less uncertain methodology must be developed by expanding traffic survey areas and adopting a suitable model for traffic volumes.

The national emission from energy sector accounted for 84.7% of all domestic emissions in 2007. Of the energy-use emissions, the emission from mobile source as one of key categories accounted for 19.4% and further the road transport emission occupied the most dominant portion in the category. The road transport emissions can be estimated on the basis of either the fuel consumed (Tier 1) or the distance travelled by the vehicle types and road types (higher Tiers). The latter approach must be suitable for simultaneously estimating , , and emissions in local administrative districts. The objective of this study was to estimate 31 municipal GHG emissions from road transportation in Gyeonggi Province, Korea. In 2008, the municipalities were consisted of 2,014 towns expressed as Dong and Ri, the smallest administrative district unit. Since mobile sources are moving across other city and province borders, the emission estimated by fuel sold is in fact impossible to ensure consistency between neighbouring cities and provinces. On the other hand, the emission estimated by distance travelled is also impossible to acquire key activity data such as traffic volume, vehicle type and model, and road type in small towns. To solve the problem, we applied a hierarchical cluster analysis to separate town-by-town road patterns (clusters) based on a priori activity information including traffic volume, population, area, and branch road length obtained from small 151 towns. After identifying 10 road patterns, a rule building expert system was developed by visual basic application (VBA) to assort various unknown road patterns into one of 10 known patterns. The expert system was self-verified with original reference information and then objects in each homogeneous pattern were used to regress traffic volume based on the variables of population, area, and branch road length. The program was then applied to assign all the unknown towns into a known pattern and to automatically estimate traffic volumes by regression equations for each town. Further VKT (vehicle kilometer travelled) for each vehicle type in each town was calculated to be mapped by GIS (geological information system) and road transport emission on the corresponding road section was estimated by multiplying emission factors for each vehicle type. Finally all emissions from local branch roads in Gyeonggi Province could be estimated by summing up emissions from 1,902 towns where road information was registered. As a result of the study, the GHG average emission rate by the branch road transport was 6,101 kilotons of equivalent per year (kt- Eq/yr) and the total emissions from both main and branch roads was 24,152 kt- Eq/yr in Gyeonggi Province. The ratio of branch roads emission to the total was 0.28 in 2008.

The aim of this study is to define a correlation between spatial distribution characteristics of FFG(Functional Feeding Groups) of aquatic insects and related environmental factors in the Geum River based on the theory of RCC(River Continuum Concept). For that objective we had used SMRA(Stepwise Multiple Regression Analysis) method to analyze close relationship between the distribution of aquatic insects and the physical and chemical factors that may affect their inhabiting environment in the study area. And then, a probabilistic method named Frequency Ratio Model(FRM) and spatial analysis function of GIS were applied to produce a predictive distribution map of biota community considering their distribution characteristics according to the environmental factors as related variables. As a result of SMRA, the values of decision coefficient for factors of elevation, stream width, flow velocity, conductivity, temperature and percentage of sand showed higher than 0.5. Therefore these 6 environmental factors were considered as major factors that might affect the distribution characteristics of aquatic insects. Finally, we had calculated RMSE(Root Mean Square Error) between the predicted distribution map and prior survey database from other researches to verify the result of this study. The values of RMSE were calculated from 0.1892 to 0.4242 according to each FFG so we could find out a high reliability of this study. The results of this study might be used to develop a new estimation method for aquatic ecosystem with macro invertebrate community and also be used as preliminary data for conservation and restoration of stream habitats.

2011)This study was carried out to test a red pepper tedding factors which is needed for design and development of an auto-tedding machine and a performance. According to this test, the results can be summarized as follows: The results of the tedding factors test according to shape of rotary blade, which is the 0.4 to 0.5 mm brush type, was found to be the most appropriate. As a result of tedding ratio which includes brush diameters, driving velocities and rotation velocities, there was generally no significance difference, but the red pepper tedding efficiency was found to be 39.7%. The moisture drying rate of red pepper was found to be 0.9 %w.b./h in prototype auto-tedding machine and 0.4 %w.b./h in traditional practice. The drying time was found to be 3 days in prototype auto-tedding machine and the traditional practice was 6 days. The average variable coefficient of the red pepper moisture content was found to be 16.8% in prototype auto-tedding machine in comparing with the traditional practice of 35.0%. This test showed a difference around two times, and this difference was evaluated to be the reason for irregular drying and different drying times.Keywords : Tedding machine, Red pepper, Brush, Drying, Taeyangcho*Corresponding author: Jin Hyun KimTel: +82-54-530-1274; Fax: +82-54-530-1278E-mail: jinhyun@knu.ac.kr

Biogas production and utilization are an emerging alternative energy technology. Biogas is produced from the biological breakdown of organic matter through anaerobic digestion. Biogas can be utilized for various energy sectors such as space heating, electricity generation and vehicle fuel. Especially, to be utilized as vehicle fuel, raw biogas needs to be upgraded that is mainly the removal of carbon dioxide to increase the methane content up to more than 95 ~ 97 vol% in some cases, similar to the composition of fossil-based natural gas. Usage of Biogas as a fuel of vehicles have an effect of reducing emission compared to fossil fuels. Biomethane which is produced by upgrading of biogas is regarded as a good alternative energy and usage of clean energy is encouraged to deal with air pollution and waste management as well as production of clean energy. Recently, biogas projects for vehicle fuel are newly being launched and Korea government have also announced a plan for investment to develop biogas as a transport fuel. In this study, it is aimed to examine the potential feasibility of biomethane as a transport fuel. As a results, the status of biomethane, quality standard, quality characteristics, and upgrading technology of biogas were investigated to evaluate of biogas as a vehicle fuel of transportation.

The objective of this study was to compare greenhouse gas emissions from road transportation by calculation methods (Tier 1, Teir 2, and Tier 3). Tier 1 based on 2006 IPCC guidelines default emission factor and amount of fuel consumption. The Tier 2 approach is the same as Tier 1 except that country-specific carbon contents of the fuel sold in road transport are used. Tier 2 based on emission factor of guidelines for local government greenhouse gas inventories (Korea Environment Corporation), the fuel consumption per one vehicle, and the registered motor vehicles. The Tier 3 approach requires detailed, country-specific data to generate activity-based emission factors for vehicle subcategories (National Institute of Environmental Research) and may involve national models. Tier 3 calculates emissions by multiplying emission factors by vehicle activity levels (e.g., VKT) for each vehicle subcategory and possible road type. VKT was estimated by using GIS road map and traffic volume of the section. The GHG average emission rate by the Tier 1 was 728,857 /yr, while Tier 2 and Tier 3 were 864,757 /yr and 661,710 /yr, respectively. Tier 3 was underestimated by 10.1 and 20.7 percent for the GHG emission observed by Tier 1 and Tier 2, respectively. Based on this study, we conclude that Tier 2 is reasonable GHG emissions than Tier 1 or Tier 3. But, further study is still needed to accurate GHG emission from Tier 3 method by expanding the traffic survey area and developing the model of local road traffic.

Influence of MgO and K2O on the nucleation behavior of Al2O3-poor LAS (Li2O–Al2O3–SiO2) base glasses was investigated by thermal analysis and, the effect on microstructure and surface topography of glass–ceramics was also examined by SEM, AFM and TEM. According to results of thermal analysis, the exothermic peak temperature of the glass showed a decrease with increase of nucleation temperature to nucleation time of 6 h. But some glasses nucleated for 9 h showed nucleation rate-like curve with maximum point. The dependence of reciprocal value of the exothermic peak temperature on the nucleation temperature indicated that an introduction of MgO might accelerate the nucleation of the base glass and thus result in rough surface topography of glass–ceramics. On the other hand, in the case of glass–ceramics containing K2O the main crystalline phase was lithium metasilicate and they showed fine microstructure resulting in smooth surface topography. TEM micrographs of as-quenched and nucleated glasses showed no trace of phase separation affecting nucleation or final microstructure.

After observing the alkali-silica reaction of the mortar that contains glass abrasive sludge, when evaluating it by a mineral or chemical point of view, it contained reactive silica (59~67%) and R₂0 elements (4.3~9.8%). Also, when evaluated by the mortar bar method, an addition of 5 wt% of CRT glass abrasive sludge is judged harmless. However when adding more, there appear severe contractions, thus carefulness is needed while using. Less than 0.10% of expansion was measured when adding up to 30wt% of flat glass abrasive sludge. However, after 30 days of the measurement, more than 0.1% rate of expansion was measured when adding more than 5 wt%. Therefore, more detailed experiments are needed in case of more than 5 wt%.

Fining and homogenization of melts during batch melting is closely related to the redox reaction of polyvalent element M (M:Sb, As etc), M (x+n)+ +n/2O 2? → M x+ +n/4O₂. In this study, square wave voltammetry (SWV) measurements were performed to examine the redox behavior of an antimony ion in cathode ray tube (CRT) glass melts. According to results, well-separated two peaks are shown at low temperature while only one peak is shown at high temperature in voltammograms, which reveals that redox reaction of antimony consist of two steps: Sb 5+ /Sb 3+ and Sb 3+ /Sb?, depending on the temperature. Based on the peak potential shown in the voltammogram, the thermodynamic data and the redox ratio for two redox couple were determined.

For self-developed alkali-alkaline earth-silicate and commercial glass melts for plasma display panel substrate, the corrosion behavior of fused casting refractory consisting of Al₂O₃-ZrO₂-SiO₂ was examined at the temperature corresponding to 10²dPa·s of melt viscosity by static finger methode. The corroded refractory specimens showed a typical concave shape due to interfacial convection of melts at their flux line. However, the corrosion thickness by commercial glass melts was 6~10 times comparing to that by the self-developed melts. From the view point of the glass composition and the role of alkaline earth in glass network, it was discussed the effect of alkali/alkaline earth diffusion and temperature on the refractory corrosion.

An experiment to find out the removal mechanism of PEG(polyethyleneglycol) by using UV-enhanced GPC (gas phase cleaning) at low substrate temperature below was executed under various process conditions, such as substrate temperature, UV exposure, and gas. The possibility of using GPC as a low-temperature in-situ cleaning tool for organic removal was confirmed by the removal of a PEG film with a thickness of about 200 nm within 150 sec at a substrate temperature of . Synergistic effects by combining photo-dissociation and photo oxidation can only remove the entire PEG film without residues within experimental splits. In GPC with substrate temperatures higher than the glass transition temperature, the substantial increase in the PEG removal rate can be explained by surface-wave formation. The photo-dissociation of PEG film by UV exposure results in the formation of end aldehyde by dissociation of back-bone chain and direct decomposition of light molecules. The role of oxygen is forming peroxide radicals and/or terminating the dis-proportionation reaction by forming peroxide.

The influence of spindle immersion depth on the determination of glass melt viscosity was examined in rotating cylinder method. The exact adjustment of spindle immersion depth into soda lime silicate standard glass melts could be performed by self-constructed electric system. The results showed a slight dependence of viscosity value on the immersion depth change of spindle shaft. The viscosity error per unit length of spindle was 0.4%/mm under the present cylinder dimension.

The mineralogical compositions of bituminous fly ashes varied depending on the locations of hoppers attached to an electrostatic precipitator in coal-fired power plant. From the first hopper towards the third hopper, that is, as the particles of fly ashes decreased in size, the content of glassy phase increased, while the amount of α-quartz decreased. When the boiler was operated at full load in comparison with operating at half load, the content of glassy phase was greater. The chemical compositions of the glassy phase showed a tendency in Al 2 O 3 increase, while SiO 2 decreased as the particles size became smaller.