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14 4ȣ, December 2015
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ISSN : 2288-9167 (Print)
ISSN : 2288-923X (Online)
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A study on the distribution characteristics of fine particles
from manufacture of oriental herb medicine
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Abstracts
This study investigates ventilation and processing methods for industrial facilities by analyzing the distribution
chart and concentration of fine particles generated. Analyses of fine particles were conducted in crushing rooms,
sorting room, Primary manufacturing room and packing room, where the concentration of 0.3~10.0 m particles
were measured for 10 minutes during processing of herb medicines. The result revealed that particles with sizes
greater than or equal to PM2.685 took up most of the space, and the concentration of fine particles (PM10) was
1,672.24 g/m3 in 1th crushing room, 3,144.7 g/m3 in crushing 2nd room, 262.45 g/m3 in sorting room, prior
to processing (2,302.3 g/m3 for Aralia continentails and 5,564.9 g/m3 for Poria cocos), 4,656.5 g/m3 in Primary
manufacturing room, and 20,213.3 g/m3 in packing room. The concentration of fine particles generated during
manufacture of herb medicines was, in comparison to the standard of 150 g/m3 established in the Indoor Air
Quality Control Act, 1.7 to 135 times higher. High concentrations of fine particles were found in all rooms, except
for packing, even with partial ventilation. Also, it can be inferred that adequate deodorization system may be
required in order to control unpleasant herb odors. Through this study, it is recommended that the use of scrubbers
and concealment may facilitate control of fine particles containment.
Keywords : Fine particle, PM10, Industrial facilities, Oriental herb medicine, PM2.685, Quality of indoor air