• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.14-27
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• 2006

The proper management of discarded electronic devices (often called electronic-waste) is an emerging issue for solid waste professionals throughout the world because of the large growth of the waste stream, and the content of toxic metals in them, most notably heavy metals such as lead. Notebook computers are becoming one of the major components of discarded computer devices and will continue to increase in the waste stream in the future. While the computers hold great promise for recycling, a substantial amount of this waste is often disposed in municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. The toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) is commonly used to simulate worse case leaching conditions where a potentially hazardous waste is assumed to be disposed along with municipal solid waste in a landfill with actively decomposing materials overlying an aquifer. The objective of this study was to examine leaching potential of lead from discarded notebook computers using the scale-up TCLP, other standard leaching tests such as California waste extraction test (Cal WET), and the synthetic precipitation leaching procedure (SPLP) and actual landfill leachates as leaching solution. The scale-up TCLP is a modified TCLP (where the device was disassembled and leached in or near entirety) to meet the intent of the TCLP. The results showed that the scale-up TCLP resulted in relatively high lead found in the leachate with an average of 23.3 mg/L. The average level was less than those by the standard TCLP and WET (37.0 mg/L and 86.0 mg/L, respectively), but much greater than those by the SPLP and the extractions with the landfill leachates (0.55 mg/L and 1.47 mg/L, respectively). The pH of the leaching solution and the ability of the organic acids in the TCLP and WET to complex with the lead were identified as major factors that controlled the amount of lead leached from notebook computers. Based on the results obtained by a number of leaching tests in this study, notebook computers may present a potential leaching risk to the environment and human health upon land disposal. However, further investigation is still needed to assess the true risk posed by the land disposal of discarded notebook computers.

• 분석과학
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.394-399
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• 1998

석탄 화력발전소의 비산회를 재활용하여 산업원료로 유효하게 활용하기 위한 조사로 이에 대한 물리화학적 분석외에 용출시험을 시행하였다. 비산석탄회에 함유된 유해 중금속의 용출시험시 용매에 의한 영향과 방해물질의 작용 등을 고려하여, 용출시험은 국내 폐기물 공정시험법에 따른 방법과 미국 환경청의 EPA Method 1311(TCLP)법을 비교 실험하였으며, 용출액은 EPA Method 3050B를 이용하여 전처리 한 후, ICP-MS를 사용하여 9종의 중금속(Ag, As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Se, Hg)을 분석하였다. 용출시험의 결과는 Se 경우를 제외한 모든 금속에서 TCLP법에 의한 용출 농도가 1.2~5배로 높게 나타났다.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2002

This study was Performed to evaluate the effective solidification of Cd sludge using cement and power plant fly ash as cement admixture, to identify the leaching characteristics of the heavy metal Cd sludge solidified, and to develope proper KLT(Korean Leaching Test) of hazardous waste. KLT was compared with EPT(Extraction Procedure Toxicity) and TCLP(Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure). Fly ash contents ranged from 0% to 30% of cement weight. The experimental results showed that the optimum amount of fly ash replaced was 10% to 15% and KLT was less appropriate than EPA and TCLP. Also the purpose of the study was to suggest the modification factors on the leaching test currently used, based on the above mentioned aspects. The effects of pH, leaching time, leaching for agitating intensity, and leaching solvent were investigated. As the result of test, the leaching potential was relatively high when the pH and agitation intensity of leaching solution were 5 and 150rpm, respectively. Leaching time of six hours was found to be sufficient and the use of acetic acid as a leaching solvent is more useful in landfill site particularly.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.427-437
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• 2013

Generation rate of construction wastes in Korea has occupied preponderantly in recent years. To understand chemical properties of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), RCA samples were tested for their leaching characteristics. Leaching tests were conducted according to Korean Standard Leaching Test (KLT) and Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) respectively. The RCA samples were characterized using X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Alkalinity of the leachate was determined using a pH meter titration method. The XRF analysis result shows that the calcium oxide (CaO) content in the RCA sample is 25.3~50.4 %. When the RCA sample was mixed with water in a batch reactor, pH in the solution was rapidly increased, and 70% of the total pH change was found in 1 hour. The TCLP showed slightly higher efficiency for leaching heavy metals than the KLT. The leaching efficiency was also higher as the particle size of RCA sample was smaller. The leaching test results suggest that RCA can be generally classified as nonhazardous waste.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권8호
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• pp.2889-2896
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• 2023

The waste acceptance criteria for heavy metals in mixed waste should be developed by reflecting the leaching behaviors that could highly depend on the repository design and environment surrounding the waste. The current standards widely used to evaluate the leaching characteristics of heavy metals would not be appropriate for the silo-type repository since they are developed for landfills, which are more common than a silo-type repository. This research aimed to explore the leaching behaviors of cementitious waste with Pb, Cd, and Sb metallic and oxide powders in an environment simulating a silo-type radioactive waste repository. The Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) and the ANS 16.1 standard were employed with standard and two modified solutions: concrete-saturated deionized and underground water. The compositions and elemental distribution of leachates and specimens were analyzed using an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy combined with scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS). Lead and antimony demonstrated high leaching levels in the modified leaching solutions, while cadmium exhibited minimal leaching behavior and remained mainly within the cement matrix. The results emphasize the significance of understanding heavy metals' leaching behavior in the repository's geochemical environment, which could accelerate or mitigate the reaction.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2011

Arsenic is one of the most abundant contaminant found in waste mine tailings and soil around refinery, Because of its carcinogenic property, the countries like United States of America and Europe have made stringent regulations which govern the concentration of arsenic in soil. The study focuses on solidification/stabilization for removal of arsenic from soil. Cement was used to solidify/stabilize the abandoned soil primarily contaminated with arsenic (up to 68.92 mg/kg) in and around refinery. Solidified/stabilized (s/s) forms in the range of cement contents 5-30 wt % were evaluated to determine the optimal binder content. Revised Korean standard leaching tests (KSLT), toxicity characteristic leaching procedures (TCLP), Old Korea standard leaching test and revised Korea standard leaching test were used for chemical characterization of the S/S forms. The addition of 10 % cement remarkably reduced the leachability of arsenic in contaminated soil. The concentration of As in leachate of TCLP, KSLT, and old KSLT for soil are below the standard. However that in leachate of revised KSLT is above the standard. Because of extraction fluid used in revised KSLT is very strong acid. It is arsenic in s/s with binder should be exhaustingly leached. Therefore S/S process would not be available for As treatment in soil in Korea.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.321-335
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• 2014

Eight trace metals, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn, were measured in the urban soil of Guwahati City, Assam, India from 31 sites representing five different types of land use, residential, commercial, industrial, public utilities, and roadside. Cd and Co occurred in very low concentrations (Cd << Co) in all types of land use without any significant variation from one type of land use to another. Ni concentrations were more than those of Co, and the concentrations depended on land use pattern. Average Cr and Cu concentrations were ${\geq}100mg/kg$, but Cr had a significantly higher presence in industrial land use. Pb concentrations showed similar trends. The two metals, Mn and Zn, were present in much larger amounts compared to the others with values ${\geq}300mg/kg$. Industrial and roadside soil contained much more Mn while commercial soil was enriched with Zn. Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) was used for elucidating the mobility characteristics of the eight heavy metals. Mn suffered the highest leaching from commercial land (9.9 mg/kg on average) and also from other types of land. Co, Cu and Pb showed higher leachability from commercial soils but the leached concentrations were less than those of Mn. The two metals, Zn and Ni, were leached from residential land in considerable amounts. The TCLP showed Mn to be the most leachable metal and Cr the least.

• 한국농공학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.77-84
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• 1998

Adsorption and leaching characteristics of the artificial soils produced from water and wastewater treatment sludges were examined. The batch adsorption test and TCLP leaching test were used, and constituents of interest were heavy metals and nutrients. As, Cr, Cu, Pb, and Cd were analyzed for metals, and nitrogen and phosphorus were analyzed for nutrients. All the artificial soils showed strong adsorption and low leaching for the heavy metals, which implies that the artificial soils may not be hazardous to the environment due to heavy metals and even they can be utilized effectively to remove metals in solution like mine and industrial wastewaters. This is quite promising result because in most case heavy metals are the most concern in the application of sludge product to the farmland. For the nutrients, generally, artificial soils showed high adsorption and low leaching except artificial soil from wastewater sludge produced by low temperature firing. The artificial soils produced from water treatment sludge were active in adsorbing nutrients and showed low leaching that they can be practically used to remove nutrients in advanced treatment process of the wastewater. The artificial soils produced from wastewater treatment sludge were less active in adsorbing nutrients and showed high teaching. However, they could be used usefully if applied properly to the plant growing because of their fertilizing effect. Based on the test results, overall, the artificial soils were thought to be not hazardous to the environment and they could be more useful if applied properly.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.215-224
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 제련소 주변 납 오염 현장 토양의 위해성 저감을 위한 안정화 적용 효과를 알아보고자 대표적인 상업용 안정화제를 적용 후 안정화 전후의 토양 중 납의 용출 안정성을 TCLP (Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure)와 SPLP (Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure) 용출시험을 통해 평가하였으며, 안정화 후 토양내 납의 존재형태 변화를 연속추출(sequential extraction procedure)분석을 통하여 파악하였다. 중금속 오염 토양 안정화 성능을 보유하고 있으며 대량으로 공급이 용이한 안정화제인 석회석, AC-2 (Amron), Metafix (Peroxychem)을 후보로 선정하였다. XRD 분석 결과 AC-2는 CaCO₃, MgO의 결정성을 가지고 있었으며, Metafix는 Fe₇S₈의 결정성을 보유하는 것으로 확인되었다. 안정화 후 토양의 SPLP 용출 시험에서는 대부분의 모든 안정화제 적용 조건에서 국내 환경부 먹는물 기준을 만족하였으며 TCLP 용출시험결과에서는 77.0%의 높은 안정화 효율을 보여주었다. AC-24%와 Metafix 4% 적용에서 SPLP 용출액 중 납의 농도를 검출 한계치 이하로 저감되었으며 TCLP 기준 안정화 효율이 90% 이상인 것으로 확인되었다. 연속추출 결과 Metafix 적용 토양은 이동성이 높은 1, 2단계의 분획 비율이 감소하고 가장 안정한 5단계의 분획 비율이 증가되는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과를 종합하였을 때 안정화 효과가 높은 순서는 Metafix>AC-2>석회석인 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.136-141
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• 2006

The stabilizing behavior of heavy metals in the silicate glass containing Electric Arc Furnace dust (EAF dust) were studied by the Toxic Characterization Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test, and the change of crystalline phase and glass network structure were investigated as a function of EAF dust content added. The glass containing EAF dust of $30\;wt\%$ an oxygen/network former ratio(R) of $2\~3$ allowing a fairly stable network structure thus showed much lower heavy metal leaching concentration than that for containing EAF dust above $50\;wt\%$ at TCLP test. For the glass containing EAF dust $50\~60\;wt\%$, however, the R was over 3, which weakened the glass network structure and increased the heavy metals leachate. Adding the EAF dust to a glass decreased the degree of Si-O-Si symmetry and increased the number of non-bridging oxygen, which decreased the chemical durability of glasses. When the dust content in a glass was over $70\;wt\%$, the Zn and Fe ions reacted to form the spinel crystal rather than to bind to network structure of glass and leaching concentration of those ions from the specimen decreased, so the spinel phase could be attributed to lowering a heavy metal leaching.