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Assembly Neutron Moderation System for BNCT Based on a 252Cf Neutron Source

  • Gheisari, Rouhollah;Mohammadi, Habib
    • Progress in Medical Physics
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.101-105
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    • 2018
  • In this paper, a neutron moderation system for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) based on a $^{252}Cf$ neutron source is proposed. Different materials have been studied in order to produce a high percentage of epithermal neutrons. A moderator with a construction mixture of $AlF_3$ and Al, three reflectors of $Al_2O_3$, BeO, graphite, and seven filters (Bi, Cu, Fe, Pb, Ti, a two-layer filter of Ti+Bi, and a two-layer filter of Ti+Pb) is considered. The MCNPX simulation code has been used to calculate the neutron and gamma flux at the output window of the neutronic system. The results show that the epithermal neutron flux is relatively high for four filters: Ti+Pb, Ti+Bi, Bi, and Ti. However, a layer of Ti cannot reduce the contribution of ${\gamma}$-rays at the output window. Although the neutron spectra filtered by the Ti+Bi and Ti+Pb overlap, a large fraction of neutrons (74.95%) has epithermal energy when the Ti+Pb is used as a filter. However, the percentages of the fast and thermal neutrons are 25% and 0.5%, respectively. The Bi layer provides a relatively low epithermal neutron flux. Moreover, an assembly configuration of 30% $AlF_3+70%$ Al moderator/$Al_2O_3$ reflector/a two-layer filter of Ti+Pb reduces the fast neutron flux at the output port much more than other assembly combinations. In comparison with a recent model suggested by Ghassoun et al., the proposed neutron moderation system provides a higher epithermal flux with a relatively low contamination of gamma rays.

Prediction of Airflow and Temperature Field in a Room With Convective Heat Source (열원이 존재하는 작업장내 기류 및 온도장 예측)

  • Jung, Yu-Jin;Ha, Hyun-Chul;Kim, Tae-Hyeung;Yoo, Guen-Jong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.78-84
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    • 2001
  • A CFD simulation of airflow and temperature field in a heated room has been described in this paper. The thermal wall jet created by a radiator greatly influences the airflow pattern, temperature distribution. The area close La a heat source has a higher risk of air-borne contamination and imposes a harmful effect on occupants in that area. The predicted flow field, temperature results show good agreement with the measured data. As the results were compared with experimental data, the applicability of CFD was satisfactorily verified. Also, the CFD simulation can capture the natural convective flow features. If a CFD simulation is applied ventilation design with a heat source, An effective design will be attained. Further study is required to improve the accuracy of CFD simulation.

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A Study on the Calcium Bioavailability of Eggshell Powder in the Growing Rats (난각 칼슘의 생체 이용성에 관한 연구)

  • 장순옥
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.36 no.7
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    • pp.684-690
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    • 2003
  • This study has investigated the bioavailability of calcium in eggshell powder (ESP) for the purpose of reutilizing eggshells as the calcium source. The experiment was designed 2 ${\times}$ 2 factorial method with two sources, CaCO$_3$ and ESP, and two levels, 0.2% and 0.4% calcium. Weanling SD rats were assigned randomly to one of 4 groups and provided by one of the isocaloric, 20% casein based 4 different experimental diets for 4weeks. Deionized water was given and environment was kept from any contamination of minerals. The body weight, diet intake, feed efficiency ratio (FER), bone growth, Ca contents of bones, and apparent absorption were measured. FER (0.38 - 0.40) and kidney weight were not different among groups and the weight and length, Ca content, strength of two bones Tibia and Femur were not affected by Ca sources except Femur Ca content. Ca content of Femur was greater in ESP groups than that of CaCO$_3$ groups. The body weight gain, bone growth, the Ca contents and strength of bones were significantly greater in 0.4% calcium groups suggesting 0.2% calcium is not sufficient for the optimum growth in the growing rats. These results indicate that ESP be a proper Ca source comparable or superior to CaCO$_3$. However the apparent absorption rate of final 3 days of feeding did not support the observed results showing lower rate in ESP than CaCO$_3$ groups. Further study be needed in the absorption aspect.

전계방출 전자원을 이용한 SEMAP(Scanning Electron Microscopy with Polarization Anlysis) 개발

  • Lee, Sang-Seon;Kim, Won-Dong;Hwang, Chan-Yong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2012.02a
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    • pp.581-581
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    • 2012
  • 나노스케일에서의 자구체(magnetic domain), 자화벽(magnetic domain wall)에 대한 연구가 활발하게 진행되고 있으며 특히 자화벽의 위치를 임의로 제어할 수 있는 기술을 응용한 메모리 소자에 대한 연구가 활발하다. 반면에 이러한 연구에 필수적인 자구체, 자화벽 이미징 장비는 매우 미비한 상황이다. 이와 같은 자성이미징(magnetic domain image), 자화벽(magnetic domain wall)을 연구하는데 있어 가장 핵심적인 장비가 SEMPA(Scanning Electron Microscopy with Polarization Analysis)이다. 일반적으로 SEM의 경우 고 에너지 빔의 전자 빔을 주사 시키고 이때 발생되는 이차 전자의 수를 2차원상의 영역에 따라 달라지는 비로 형상을 측정하게 된다. 이때 전자의 수 뿐만 아니라 이들의 spin polarization을 측정할 수 있다면 형상뿐 만 아니라 표면에서의 스핀 상태를 동시에 측정할 수 있게 된다. 기 개발된 W-filament source를 이용한 SEMPA는 field emission source에 비하여 전자빔의 세기가 약하며 이차 전자의 수도 적어 spin polarization 감도가 현저히 떨어진다. 또한 초고진공($1{\times}10^{-10}torr$)에서 사용할 수 없어 측정시료의 contamination을 방지할 수 없다. 이러한 문제점들을 보안하기 위하여 field emission source를 이용한 FE-SEMPA를 개발 중이며 2차전자의 spin polarization감도를 증가시키기 위하여 monte carlo simulation과 전산시늉등울 통해 스핀 검출기를 개발 및 연구결과를 발표하고자 한다.

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Characteristics of Machined Surface Roughness and Surface Layers of WC-Co Tools with Plasma Source Ion Implantation (WC-Co 공구의 이온 주입에 따른 표면층 및 가공된 표면거칠기 특성)

  • Kang, Seong-Ki;Kim, Yung-Kyu;Wang, Duck-Hyun;Chun, Young-Rok;Kim, Won-Il
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.106-113
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    • 2010
  • The most suitable condition for plasma source ion implantation(PSII) was found based on the study of the characteristics of PSIIed tool and machined surfaces. The depth analysis according to the chemical bonding state of elements and surface component elements through the XPS and SIMS, was conducted to find the improved property of the PSIIed surface. Due to the diffusion of PSII, the nitrogen was found up to a depth of about 150nm according to the supplied voltage and ion implanted time. The deep diffusion by nitrogen caused the surface modification, but the formation of oxide component was found due to the residual gas contamination on the surface. Statistical method of ANOVA was conducted to find the effects of spindle speed and feed rate in interaction for machined surface roughness with PSIIed tools. The surface modification was found largely occurred by the nitrogen implanted surface with 2 hours for 27kV, 35kV and 43kV.

Antimicrobial Effect of Natural Medicines on Bacterial Species from Soybean Curd Residue

  • Kim, Seong-Sun;Jin, Yu-Mi;Jeon, Yong-Deok;Jin, Jong-Sik
    • Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2019.10a
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    • pp.102-102
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    • 2019
  • Soybean curd residue (SCR), known as a major waste product of soybean processing, is the water-insoluble fraction which is removed by filtration during soymilk production. For these reasons, SCR was usually considered as food waste. SCR might have a good potential as a functional food material, value-added processing and utilization. SCR contains high-quality protein and consists of a good source of nutrients, including protein, oil, dietary fiber, minerals, along with un-specified monosaccharides and oligosaccharides. Also, SCR might be a potential source of low cost protein for human consumption. However, SCR could be a source of bacterial contamination when during food processing. This study was aimed to investigate antibacterial capacity of natural product through detecting relationship between SCR and microbial. We isolated five bacterial strains from SCR and elucidated antibacterial activity of nature medicines to extend storage capacity of food made with SCR. Thus, the extract which showed antibacterial effects in Corynebacterium calloonae and Raoultella amithinolytica is a combination of seven kinds of extracts: Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Cudrania tricuspidata, Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, blueberry, Acorus gramineus, Ginkgo biloba L., Camellia sinensis. This study suggested that antibacterial activities of natural medicines could be used for extension of storage capacity in SCR-contained food.

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Preprocess of GaAs Epitaxial Layer Growth by MBE (MBE에 의한 GaAs 에피층 성장을 위한 사진처리 과정)

  • Kang, Tae Won;Lee, Jae Jin;Hong, Chi You;Kim, Jin Whang;Chung, Kwan Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.243-248
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    • 1986
  • The impurities in As and Ga sources and the contamination of the GaAs substrate prior to growing of MBE GaAs epitaxial layer have been investigated using RHEED, AES and RGA methods. The as source was contaminated by H2O, CO, CO2 and AsO, and the Ga source was contaminated by H2, H2O, CO and CO2. These contaminants could easily be removed by prebaking the source. On the other hand, GaAs substrate was contaminated principally carbon and oxygen. The oxygen could easily be removed by heating the substrate above 480\ulcorner, and the carbon could also be reduced by sputtering the substrate with 1ke V Ar+. The chemically etched substrate surface prior to growing the layer was rough, but it was made to be smooth and clean by heating it above 530 \ulcorner.

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Evaluation of Heavy Metal Contamination in Streams within Samsanjeil and Sambong Cu Mining Area (삼산제일.삼봉 동광산 주변 수계의 중금속 오염도 평가)

  • Kim, Soon-Oh;Jung, Young-Il;Cho, Hyen-Goo
    • Journal of the Mineralogical Society of Korea
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    • v.19 no.3 s.49
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    • pp.171-187
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    • 2006
  • The status of heavy metal contamination was investigated using chemical analyses of stream waters and sediments obtained from Samsanjeil and Sambong Cu mining area in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. In addition, the degree and the environmental risk of heavy metal contamination in stream sediments was assessed through pollution index (Pl) and danger index (DI) based on total digestion by aqua regia and fractionation of heavy metal contaminants by sequential extraction, respectively. Not only the degree of heavy metal contamination was significantly higher in Samsanjeil area than in Sambong area, but its environmental risk was also revealed much more serious in Samsanjeil area than in Sambong area. The differences in status and level of contamination and environmental risk between both two mining areas may be attributed to existence of contamination source and geology. Acid mine drainage is continuously discharged and flows into the stream in Samsanjeil mining area, and it makes the heavy metal contamination in the stream more deteriorated than in Sambong mining area in which acid mine drainage is not produced. In addition, the geology of Samsanjeil mining area is mainly comprised of andesitic rocks including a small amount of calcite and having lower pH buffering capacity fer acid mine drainage, and it is likely that the heavy metal contamination cannot be naturally attenuated in streams. On the contrary, the main geology of Sambong mining area consists of pyroclastic sedimentary Goseong formation containing a high content of carbonates, particularly calcite, and it seems that these carbonates of high pH buffering capacity prevent the heavy metal contamination from proceeding downstream in stream within that area.

Development of Inductively Coupled Plasma Gas Ion Source for Focused Ion Beam (유도결합형 플라즈마 소스를 이용한 집속 이온빔용 가스 이온원 개발)

  • Lee, Seung-Hun;Kim, Do-Geun;Kang, Jae-Wook;Kim, Tae-Gon;Min, Byung-Kwon;Kim, Jong-Kuk
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.19-23
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    • 2011
  • Recently, focused ion beam (FIB) applications have been investigated for the modification of VLSI circuit, the MEMS processing, and the localized ion doping, A multi aperture FIB system has been introduced as the demands of FIB applications for high speed and large area processing increase. A liquid metal ion source has problems, a large angular divergence and a metal contamination into a substrate. In this study, a gas ion source was introduced to replace a liquid metal ion source. The gas ion source generated inductively coupled plasma (ICP) in a quartz tube (diameter: 45 mm). Ar gas fed into the quartz was ionized by a 2 turned radio frequency antenna. The Ar ions were extracted by 2 extraction grids. The maximum extraction voltage was 10 kV. A numerical simulation was used to optimize the design of extraction grids and to predict an ion trajectory. As a result, the maximum ion current density was 38 $mA/cm^2$ and the spread of ion energy was 1.6 % for the extraction voltage.

Development of Confined Plasma Source for Hazardous Gas Treatment (유해가스 처리를 위한 Confined Plasma Source 개발)

  • Yoon, Yongho
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.135-140
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    • 2020
  • Since the process gas that is essential in the semiconductor process is a harmful gas, it is an essential task to solve it in an environmentally friendly manner. Currently, the cleaning technology used in the semiconductor process is mostly a wet cleaning based on hydrogen peroxide developed in the 1970s, and the SC-1 cleaning liquid for removing particles on the surface uses a mixture of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. Therefore, environmental problems are caused, and economic problems caused by excessive water use are also serious. For this reason, the products developed through this study are used to decompose the process harmful gas from the chamber outlet into a harmless gas before entering the vacuum pump, or by incineration and the gaseous components are deposited on the pump. I want to solve the problem. In this paper, CPS (Confined Plasma Source) is proposed to save environment and improve productivity by replacing harmful gases (N2, CF4, SF6⋯., Etc) which are indispensable in semi-contamination process with innocuous gases or incineration with plasma, to study.