• International Journal of Railway
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.107-112
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• 2009

Research projects of SNCF aim at reducing the costs of infrastructure possessions and improving the operational equipment availability and safety. This permanent search for a better regularity led the SNCF to analyse the maintenance approach of signalling equipment in detail. Until now, it was commonly acknowledged that signalling equipment, which consists of many electronic devices, is not subject to aging. In this study, a Weibull lifetime model, able to describe an aging phenomenon, is used and it can be shown that the deterioration is statistically significant. The validity of the model is tested. We also analyse the influence of environmental covariates. We simulate different scenarios in order to investigate the impact of several maintenance strategies as well as on future maintenance costs, on the amount of components to replace based on the mean age of the network. It can be shown that in most cases a systematic replacement strategy offers the best solution.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.1356-1362
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• 2015

The location of PV systems in distribution system has been increased as one of countermeasure for global environmental issues. As the operation efficiency of PV systems is getting decreased year by year due to the aging phenomenon and maintenance problems, the optimal algorithm for state diagnosis in PV systems is required in order to improve operation performance in PV systems. The existing output prediction algorithms considering various parameters and conditions of PV modules could have complicated calculation process and then their results may have a possibility of significant prediction error. To solve these problems, this paper proposes an optimal prediction algorithm of PV system by using least square methods of linear regression analysis. And also, this paper presents a performance evaluation algorithm in PV modules based on the proposed optimal prediction algorithm of PV system. The simulation results show that the proposed algorithm is a practical tool of the state diagnosis for performance improvement in PV systems.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지하수토양환경학회 2000년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.107-118
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• 2000

For the last several decades, the fate of organic pollutants has been extensively studied in natural environments with emphasis on sorption and desorption phenomena. Although the mechanisms involved are not clear yet there is a consensus about the existence of hysteresis in the sorption and desorption of organic pollutants. Furthermore, it is found that hysteresis is the outcome of slow nonequilibrium sorption of organic pollutants, which results in the formation of desorption-resistant fractions of the pollutants. Desorption-resistant fractions may increase as a function of the residence time of the pollutants in the environments. Field monitoring data show a slow but continuous decline of chemicals applied to soil, followed by little or no subsequent disappearance. One plausible explanation for such resistance to biodegradation, desorption, or extraction can be attributed the gradual movement of organic pollutants to less accessible remote sites inside the matrix with time. This phenomenon has been termed sequestration or aging. The fact that some pollutants are sequestered in soil with time may have a great impact on bioremediation and risk assessment, Some portion of the resistant pollutants may still be present in the environments after bioremediation. It requires vigorous means to completely remove the aged portion that may not be further bioavailable. However, precaution should be taken since aging is not always evident. Aging seems to be soil and chemical specific.

• 한국압력기기공학회 논문집
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.38-43
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• 2011

For the efficient and safe operation of nuclear power plant, evaluating quantitatively aging phenomenon of major components is necessary. Especially, typical aging parameters such as stresses and cumulative usage factors should be determined accurately to manage the lifetime of the plant facility. The 3-D finite element(FE) model is generated to calculate the aging parameters. Mechanical and thermal transfer functions called Green's functions are developed for the FE model with standard step input. The stress results estimated from transfer functions are verified by comparing with 3-D FE analyses results. Lastly, we suggest an effective fatigue evaluation methodology by using the transfer functions. The usefulness of the proposed fatigue evaluation methodology can be maximized by combining it with an on-line monitoring system.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.159-167
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• 1998

고무제품의 노화는 인간의 노화 처럼 오존, 자외선, 산소 등의 작용에 의하여 매우 복잡하게 진행된다. 노화에 대한 이해는 매우 중요하나 너무나 복잡하기 때문에 이에 대한 논문이 매우 드물다. 본문에서는 EPDM과 천연고무의 노화거동을 이해하고자 하였고 가황물과 과산화물 가교물의 노화거동을 서로 비교하여 보았다. 실험결과 파산화물에 의한 가교물이 황에 의한 가교물보다 노화면에서는 좋게 나타났다. 저자는 본 연구가 고기능성 고무 제품을 제조하는데 도움이 되리라 믿는다.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.225-228
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• 2011

Magnetic properties and Rockwell hardness of 1Cr-0.5Mo steel have been investigated as a function of isothermal aging time. Our results showed that coercivity, hysteresis loss and Rockwell hardness in the aged samples decreased as aging time increased. This phenomenon was analyzed using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. A significant diffusion of Cr and Mo atoms formed $M_2C$ and $M_7C$ carbides, lowering the matrix strength. $M_2C$ and $M_7C$ carbides partially segregated inside grains, diffused into grain boundaries, and finally resulted in a soft ferrite matrix and a hard grain boundary. The magnetic and mechanical softening of the matrix is likely to govern the properties of the sample more than the hardening of the grain boundary by carbide precipitations.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.213-219
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• 2018

The degradation mechanism and physical properties of an FKM O-ring were observed with thermal aging in this experiment. From X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis, we could observe carbon (285 eV), fluoro (688 eV), and oxygen (531 eV) peaks. Before thermal aging, the concentration of fluoro atoms was 51.23%, which decreased to 8.29% after thermal aging. The concentration of oxygen atoms increased from 3.16% to 20.39%. Under thermal aging, the FKM O-ring exhibited debonding of the fluoro-bond by oxidation. Analysis of the C1s, O1s, and F1s peaks revealed that the degradation reaction usually occurred at the C-F, C-F2, and C-F3 bonds, and generated a carboxyl group (-COOH) by oxidation. Due to the debonding reaction and decreasing mobility, the glass transition temperature of the FKM O-ring increased from $-15.91^{\circ}C$ to $-13.79^{\circ}C$. From the intermittent CSR test, the initial sealing force was 2,149.6 N, which decreased to 1,156.2 N after thermal aging. Thus, under thermal aging, the sealing force decreased to 46.2%, compared with its initial state. This phenomenon was caused by the debonding reaction and decreasing mobility of the FKM O-ring. The S-S curve exhibited a 50% increase in modulus, with break at a low strain and stress state. This was also attributed to the decreasing mobility due to thermal aging degradation.

• BMB Reports
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• 제57권5호
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• pp.256-261
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• 2024

In the context of aging, the susceptibility to infectious diseases increases, leading to heightened morbidity and mortality. This phenomenon, termed immunosenescence, is characterized by dysregulation in the aging immune system, including abnormal alterations in lymphocyte composition, elevated basal inflammation, and the accumulation of senescent T cells. Such changes contribute to increased autoimmune diseases, enhanced infection severity, and reduced responsiveness to vaccines. Utilizing aging animal models becomes imperative for a comprehensive understanding of immunosenescence, given the complexity of aging as a physiological process in living organisms. Our investigation focuses on Cisd2, a causative gene for Wolfram syndrome, to elucidate on immunosenescence. Cisd2 knockout (KO) mice, serving as a model for premature aging, exhibit a shortened lifespan with early onset of aging-related features, such as decreased bone density, hair loss, depigmentation, and optic nerve degeneration. Intriguingly, we found that the Cisd2 KO mice present a higher number of neutrophils in the blood; however, isolated neutrophils from these mice display functional defects. Through mass spectrometry analysis, we identified an interaction between Cisd2 and Calnexin, a protein known for its role in protein quality control. Beyond this function, Calnexin also regulates calcium homeostasis through interaction with sarcoendoplasmic reticulum calcium transport ATPase (SERCA). Our study proposes that Cisd2 modulates calcium homeostasis via its interaction with Calnexin and SERCA, consequently influencing neutrophil functions.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2024

최근 반도체 칩의 소형화 및 고집적화에 따라 미세 피치에 의한 범프 브리지 (bump bridge) 현상이 문제점으로 주목받고 있다. 이에 따라 범프 브리지 현상을 최소화할 수 있는 Cu pillar bump가 미세 피치에 대응하기 위해 반도체 패키지 산업에서 널리 적용되고 있다. 고온의 환경에 노출될 경우, 접합부 계면에 형성되는 금속간화합물(Intermetallic compound, IMC)의 두께가 증가함과 동시에 일부 IMC/Cu 및 IMC 계면 내부에 Kirkendall void가 형성되어 성장하게 된다. IMC의 과도한 성장과 Kirkendall void의 형성 및 성장은 접합부에 대한 기계적 신뢰성을 약화시키기 때문에 이를 제어하는 것이 중요하다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 CS(Cu+ Sn-1.8Ag Solder) 구조 Cu pillar bump의 등온 시효 처리에 따른 접합부 특성 평가가 수행되었으며 그 결과가 보고되었다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘텐츠학회 2006년도 추계 종합학술대회 논문집
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• pp.156-159
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• 2006

후기 산업사회에 이르면서 인구의 고령화는 더욱 가속화 될 것으로 보여 진다. 고령화는 단순히 인구통계학적 의미 이외에도 노인 자신이나 사회로 하여금 다양한 문제를 양산케 하고 있다. 이와 같은 노인문제는 어느 특정 계층의 문제이거나 일부 소수의 사회집단의 문제로 그치지 않으며, 모든 사회구성원이 해결해야 할 공동 과제이다. 본고에서는 노인문제를 노인의 삶의 질 즉, 성공적인 노화와 관련된 생활만족을 통하여 논의하였다. 고령화 사회에 있어서 노인문제를 해결하기 위해서는 다양한 접근이 시도되어야 하겠지만, 노인의 건강과 삶의 질 또는 생활만족을 향상시킬 수 있도록 노인복지 차원에서 노인의 체육활동을 적극 권장 장려하고 노인에게 적합한 프로그램 개발 및 보급, 시설확충 및 개선, 지도자 양성 등 의 정책과제를 해결해 나아가야 할 것이다. 또한 평생체육의 차원에서 아동기에서부터 노년기에 이르기까지 평생 중단 없이 생활체육에 참가할 수 있는 장기적인 정책 대안이 필요하다.