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A Review of Image Analysis Techniques for Investigating Solute Transport in Porous Media

비파괴적 기법을 활용한 다공성 매체에서의 용질 이동 메커니즘 분석에 대한 고찰

Seonggan Jang1
,
Taeseop Kim2
,
Changmin Kim1
,
Minjune Yang3*
장 성간1
,
김 태섭2
,
김 창민1
,
양 민준3*
1Ph.D. Student, Major of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Division of Earth Environmental System Sciences, Pukyong National University
2Undergraduate Student, Major of Environmental Geosciences, Division of Earth Environmental System Sciences, Pukyong National University
3Associate Professor, Major of Environmental Geosciences, Division of Earth Environmental System Sciences, Pukyong National University
1국립부경대학교 지구환경시스템과학부 지구환경과학전공 박사과정
2국립부경대학교 지구환경시스템과학부 환경지질과학전공 학부과정
3국립부경대학교 지구환경시스템과학부 환경지질과학전공 부교수
*Corresponding Author
30 September 2024. pp. 473-496
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Abstract

This study reviewed image analysis techniques used in non-destructive investigations of solute transport mechanisms in porous media during contaminant transport. Commonly employed image analysis methods include X-ray imaging, light-transmission visualization, and light-reflection visualization using ultraviolet or visible light. These techniques provide precise, high-resolution data on solute concentration distributions, fluid flow dynamics, and multiphase systems. Through continuous monitoring without alteration of the experimental setup, they provide accurate insights into solute transport mechanisms. We outline the principles, applications, advantages, and limitations of each method, and explore their contribution to the understanding and prediction of solute transport. We also examine case studies in which these methods have been effectively applied. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of how image analysis techniques can contribute to addressing environmental issues such as groundwater contamination.

Keywords
non-destructive methods
X-ray imaging
light transmission visualization
light reflection visualization
porous media
optical imaging
solute transport

본 논문은 오염 수리지질학 분야에서 다공성 매질 내 용질 이동 메커니즘을 분석하기 위한 비파괴적 방법 중 하나인 이미지 분석법을 검토하였다. 일반적으로 사용되는 이미지 분석법으로는 X-ray를 활용한 X-ray 영상법, UV 또는 가시광선을 활용한 광 투과 시각화 및 광 반사 시각화가 있다. 이러한 이미지 분석법은 용질 농도 분포, 유체 흐름 역학 및 다상 시스템에 대한 정밀한 고해상도 데이터를 제공하며, 실험 구성을 변경하지 않고 지속적인 모니터링을 진행함으로써 용질 이동 메커니즘에 보다 정확한 통찰력을 제공할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 각 이미지 분석법의 개요, 적용, 장점 및 한계점을 나타내었다. 또한, 이러한 방법들이 용질의 이동을 이해하고 예측하는 데 어떠한 기여를 하고 있는지, 그리고 이러한 방법들이 적용된 연구 사례들에 대해서 논의하고자 한다. 이를 통해 이미지 분석법이 지하수 오염과 같은 환경 문제 해결에 어떻게 기여할 수 있는지에 대한 종합적인 이해를 제공하고자 한다.

키워드
비파괴 분석법
X-ray 영상법
광 투과 시각화
광 반사 시각화
다공성 매질
광학적 이미지화
용질 이동
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  • Publisher :Korean Society of Engineering Geology
  • Publisher(Ko) :대한지질공학회
  • Journal Title :The Journal of Engineering Geology
  • Journal Title(Ko) :지질공학
  • Volume : 34
  • No :3
  • Pages :473-496
  • Received Date : 2024-09-14
  • Revised Date : 2024-09-27
  • Accepted Date : 2024-09-28
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.9720/kseg.2024.3.473
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