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Gamma ray shielding characteristics and exposure buildup factor for some natural rocks using MCNP-5 code

  • Mahmoud, K.A.;Sayyed, M.I.;Tashlykov, O.L.
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.51 no.7
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    • pp.1835-1841
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    • 2019
  • The mass attenuation coefficient ${\mu}_m$ for eight rock samples having different chemical composition was simulated using the MCNP 5 code in energy range($0.002MeV{\leq}E{\leq}10MeV$). Moreover, the ${\mu}_m$ for the studied rock samples was computed theoretically using XCOM database. The comparison between simulated and computed data for all selected rock samples showed a good agreement with differences varied between 0.01 and 8%. The highest ${\mu}_m$ was found for basalt rocks M2 and M1 and the lowest one is reported for limestone rocks Dike. The simulated values of the ${\mu}_m$ then were used to calculate other important shielding parameters such as the mean free path, effective electron density and effective atomic number. The exposure buildup factor EBF was also computed for the selected rocks with the contribution of G-P fitting parameters and the highest EBF attended by the basalt sample Sill and varied between 1.022 and 744 in the energy range between ($0.015MeV{\leq}E{\leq}15MeV$) but the lowest EBF achieved by basalt sample M2 and varied between 1.017 and 491 in the same energy range.

Gamma ray exposure buildup factor and shielding features for some binary alloys using MCNP-5 simulation code

  • Rammah, Y.S.;Mahmoud, K.A.;Mohammed, Faras Q.;Sayyed, M.I.;Tashlykov, O.L.;El-Mallawany, R.
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.53 no.8
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    • pp.2661-2668
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    • 2021
  • Gamma radiation shielding features for three series of binary alloys identified as (Pb-Sn), (Pb-Zn), and (Zn-Sn) have been investigated. The mass attenuation coefficients (µ/ρ) for the selected alloys were simulated using the MCNP-5 code in the energy range between 0.01 and 15 MeV. Moreover, the (µ/ρ) values were computed using WinXCOM database in the same energy range to validate the simulation results. Results reveal a good agreement between the simulated and computed values. The half value layer (HVL), mean free path (MFP), effective atomic number (Zeff) and exposure buildup factor (EBF) were evaluated for the selected binary alloys. Results showed that the PS1, PZ1, and ZS2 alloys have the best shielding parameters and better than the commercially standard and available radiation shielding materials. Therefore, the investigated alloys can be used as effective radiation shielding materials against gamma ray with energies between 0.01 and 15 MeV.

Development of an Electromagnetic Nondestructive Testing Method for the Prevention of Defects in Steam Generator Tubes at Nuclear Power Plant (원자력발전소 증기발생기 전열관의 결함발생 예방을 위한 전자기 비파괴 검사방법 개발)

  • Shin, Young-Kil
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1996.07a
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    • pp.83-85
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    • 1996
  • Major cause of defects in steam generator tubes at nuclear power plant is the accumulation of magnetite and other byproducts of corrosion in the crevice gap between support plates and tubes. Since damaged tubes result in contamination of the secondary coolant by the radioactive primary coolant, they represent a safety hazard. Early detection of magnetite buildup is, therefore, imperative in order to take remedial measures such as chemical flushing. Although the eddy current testing is being used for the inspection of steam generator tubes, the interpretation of resulting signals is generally a difficult task. This paper uses the phase of sensor coil emf as the test signal to find a way of easier signal interpretation. Numerical study using FEM shows that the shape of resulting signal is good for identifying the relative position of the probe to the support plate, and for discreminating the different shapes and degrees of magnetite buildup in the crevice gap region.

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Exploration of retention system for papermaking system closure (제지공정의 무방류화를 위한 보류시스템 탐색)

  • 이학래;함충현;이지영;황남선;이상길;김종민
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2001
  • Use of high yield pulp and recycled fiber as raw materials and water system closure result in higher fines content and buildup of organic and inorganic contaminants in white water. These are detrimental for the effectiveness of chemical additives including retention aids. Thus it is imperative to employ a retention systems that maintains its efficiency in closed papermaking system for reducing fresh water consumption. The performance of four different microparticle retention systems including cationic polyacrylamide (C-PAM)/bentonite, highly charged cationic starch (HCS)/silica, C-PAM/micropolymer, cationic guar gum (CGG)/silica was evaluated and compared at three different levels of papermaking system closure. Buildup of detrimental substances in a closed white water system increased cationic demand and finally reduced the performance of retention systems. Cationic starch and guar gums maintained their effectiveness in retention in closed white water systems contaminated with anionic trashes because of their structural rigidity and hydrogen bonding ability. Particularly, cationic guar gums, due its stiffness of molecular structure, appeared perform better than catinonic starch.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF IMMERSED BOUNDARY METHOD TO INCOMPRESSIBLE NAVIER-STOKES SOLVER USING SIMPLE ALGORITHM (SIMPLE Algorithm기반의 비압축성 Navier-Stokes Solver와 Immersed Boundary Method)

  • Kim, G.H.;Park, S.O.
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2010.05a
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    • pp.397-403
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    • 2010
  • The Immersed boundary method(IBM) is one of CFD techniques which can simulate flow field around complex objectives using simple Cartesian grid system. In the previous studies the IBM has mostly been implemented to fractional step method based Navier-Stokes solvers. In these cases, pressure buildup near IB was found to occur when linear interpolation and stadard mass conservation is used and the interpolation scheme became complicated when higher order of interpolation is adopted. In this study, we implement the IBM to an incompressible Navier-Stokes solver which uses SIMPLE algorithm. Bi-linear and quadratic interpolation equations were formulated by using only geometric information of boundary to reconstruct velocities near IB. Flow around 2D circular cylinder at Re=40 and 100 was solved by using these formulations. It was found that the pressure buildup was not observed even when the bi-linear interpolation was adopted. The use of quadratic interpolation made the predicted aerodynamic forces in good agreement with those of previous studies.

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Dynamic Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizates Containing Fillers

  • Lee, Hae Gil;Park, Chan Young
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.51 no.3
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    • pp.218-225
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    • 2016
  • In order to examine correlation between silane coupling agent and activator which affects the physical properties of silica filled natural rubber compound, such as heat buildup, rebound property, dynamic mechanical and morphological properties were measured. With incorporation of silane coupling agent, $tan{\delta}$ at $0^{\circ}C$ was increased and at $60^{\circ}C$ was decreased, which resulted in improving of wet grip and rolling resistance. When silane coupling agent which is corresponding to 8~10% of silica was used, most favorable heat build up and $tan{\delta}$ was obtained. And also when activator was used, dispersibility of silica was improved as a result of reduction of reaggregation of silica.

Design and Manufacturing Factors of Micro-via Buildup Substrate Technology

  • Tsukada, Yutaka
    • Proceedings of the International Microelectronics And Packaging Society Conference
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    • 2001.09a
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    • pp.183-192
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    • 2001
  • 1- Buildup PCB technology is utilized to a bare chip attach substrate technology for packaging of semiconductor chip 2- Requirement for the substrate design rule is described in SIA International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductor. 3- There are seven fabrication methods of build-up technology. 4- Coating and lamination for resin and photo, and laser for micro via hope processes are available. Below $50\mu\textrm{m}$ in diameter is possible. 5- Fine pitch lines down to $30\mu\textrm{m}$ can be achieved by pattern plating with better electrical property. 6- Dielectric loss reduction is a key material improvement item for next generation build-up technology. 7- High band width up to 512 GB/s is possible with current wiring groundrule.

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Modeling of a High Impedance Fault in a Distribution System Using Time-Varying Resistance (시변 저항을 이용한 배전 계통의 고저항 사고 모델링)

  • Nam, Soon-Ryul;Kang, Yong-Chul;Park, Jong-Keun
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1999.11b
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    • pp.113-115
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    • 1999
  • A more reliable relaying algorithm for detecting a high impedance fault (HIF) requires fault currents at the relaying point containing information of various HIF characteristics as well as load conditions. As HIF characteristics, there are buildup, shoulder, nonlinearity and asymmetry. This paper presents a modeling method of a HIF in a distribution system using EMTP. In order to represent HIF characteristics, the proposed method uses two time-varying resistances. The first TVR models nonlinearity and asymmetry using voltage as the input. The second TVR models buildup and shoulder using time information as the input. The proposed method is implemented in EMTP.

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Diagnosis on performance of turbine flowmeter using differential pressure in the meter (차압을 이용한 터빈유량계 성능 진단)

  • Ha, Young-cheol;Her, Jae-young
    • 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.12a
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    • pp.153-159
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    • 2004
  • We have investigated the feasibility of using differential pressure(pressure drop) of gas turbine meter to diagnose turbine performance degradation caused by mechanical wearing damage and/or dirt buildup or erosion. If the differential pressure between the upstream piping and the throat of a turine meter can be correlated to meter flow rate over the operating range of the meter, then a relatively simple differential pressure measurement in the filed might be used to detect meter performance changes. To test this method, we have conducted two experimental simulation on Straightener Integrated Type(SIT) turbine meter. One is fur dirt buildup on turbine blade, the other is for eccentricity of the blade. Results show that this method provide a reliable measure of performance degradation and is useful maintenance indicator.

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Evaluation of Energy Consumption of HVAC System for Air Filter Pressure Difference Change in Commercial Buildings (공조설비의 필터차압 변화에 따른 에너지 소비성능 평가)

  • Won Keun-Ho;Kwak Ro-Yeul;Huh Jung-ho
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.16 no.12
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    • pp.1227-1233
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    • 2004
  • Air handling unit (AHU)'s air filter pressure difference is important for energy consumption and indoor air quality. Both energy Performance data and air filter differential pressure of AHU in real office buildings were monitored and analyzed to investigate quantitatively energy impact as dust buildup level on air filter grows. We also modeled and simulated CAV system using HVACSIM+ program to examine the energy effect of dust buildup on filters. Through analysis of time series pressure drop data, the filter pressure difference rate has been increased due to cumulative supply air flow rate increase. As filter pressure drop increased to 1 inch water column, it is found that the supply air flow rate was decreased by 10%, the chilled water flow rate was increased by 5.9% and the pump energy consumption was increased to 5.9%.