• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.537-556
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• 2005

A primary-pipe rupture accident is one of the design-basis accidents of a High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor (HTGR). When the primary-pipe rupture accident occurs, air is expected to enter the reactor core from the breach and oxidize in-core graphite structures. This paper describes an experiment and analysis of the air ingress phenomena and the method fur the prevention of air ingress into the reactor during the primary-pipe rupture accident. The numerical results are in good agreement with the experimental ones regarding the density of the gas mixture, the concentration of each gas species produced by the graphite oxidation reaction and the onset time of the natural circulation of air. A hydrogen production system connected to the High-Temperature Engineering Test Reactor (HTTR) Is being designed to be able to produce hydrogen by themo-chemical iodine-Sulfur process, using a nuclear heat of 10 MW supplied by the HTTR. The HTTR hydrogen production system is first connected to a nuclear reactor in the world; hence a permeation test of hydrogen isotopes through heat exchanger is carried out to obtain detailed data for safety review and development of analytical codes. This paper also describes an overview of the hydrogen permeation test and permeability of hydrogen and deuterium of Hastelloy XR.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2006년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.597-601
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• 2006

The advantages of solar energy are that it is renewable, infinite supplied and environmentally safe energy source. However, solar energy related products have the problems such as the limitation for installation, problems in maintenance and insufficient reliability which have been the barrier to consumers to satisfy the purchase need for solar heat related products. In this regard, in order to support the solar energy related companies the necessity for various technical information required for the commercialization of new products such as various performance test necessary for the certification of solar energy system, standardization for facilities and products, performance evaluation method and the measurement of performance is suggested. The purpose of this paper is to design the monitoring system for positive tests of system linked household hot water system using solar heat out of various solar energy systems, to establish an analysis and monitoring system for performance maintenance and operation technique, and to configure the centralized detection network by utilizing remote monitoring system. This research also aims at conducting monitoring for operation and performance evaluation in relation to database establishment and analytical evaluation and at describing the method of enhancing the reliability of solar energy system through the development of performance evaluation program.

• 신재생에너지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.60-71
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• 2022

A wind tunnel provides artificial airflow around a model throughout the test section for investigating aerodynamic loads. It has various applications, which include demonstration of aerodynamic loads in the building, automobile, wind energy, and aircraft industries. However, owing to the high equipment costs and space-requirements of wind tunnels, it is challenging for numerous studies to utilize a wind tunnel. Therefore, a digital wind tunnel can be utilized as an alternative for experimental research because it occupies a significantly smaller space and is easily operable. In this study, we performed airfoil testing based on velocity field measurements utilizing a digital wind tunnel. This wind tunnel can potentially be utilized to test the full-range aerodynamic characteristics of airfoils.

• 한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.21-33
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to develop an Instrument for the Measurement of Cognitive Conflict Levels of students who confronted with an anomalous situation in science teaming. Anomalous situation is generated when students' prediction is disconsistent with the observed fact. In this study, the researchers identified 4 components of cognitive conflict and developed three items for each component. The items were developed and revised by four pilot tests. In the first pilot test, 55 elementary school students participated in the test In the second pilot test, 88 students of the 5th and 6th grader participated in the test. The instrument of measuring cognitive conflict levels was given to the subjects right after demonstrating anomalous situation. For the demonstration, two different problem situations were developed: one was a pulley problem and the other was electric bulbs in parallel. Answered reasons for each items were analyzed to assess students' understanding on each items. In third pilot test, 125 elementary school students participated in the test. A factor analysis of the responses was carried out and reliability of the test was assessed by calculating internal consistency values. The items were finalized by three pilot tests. After 1 month after the third pilot test, researchers conducted the finalized test items to 323 students of the 5th and 6th grader. The final instrument showed moderate reliability (Cronbach-α 0.82∼0.87) and good content validity(0.93). A factor analysis of the response was carried out. 4 main factors completely coincided with 4 components that we supposed to be the conducts of cognitive conflict. The instrument can provide a means for both teachers and researchers to assess the cognitive conflict of a large number of students within a single class period. The results can be used by teachers to better understand the process of conceptual change of their students and to match instruction and materials accordingly.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.396-412
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• 2014

Background: As a reform plan of health care system, Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has became an object of attention in the United States after Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was enacted. ACO is a group of various health care providers and provide coordinated care to its assigned beneficiaries. If ACOs improve the quality level and reduce the cost of care, they can get financial incentives. Under the discussion for a quite long time and demonstration projects, ACO has been established. We aimed to analysis and discuss the history, policy mechanism, contents, status and outcomes of ACO. Also, we intended to suggest political implication Korean health care system with regard to ACO. Methods: We searched the articles related ACO in PubMed and selected several available papers about ACO. Total 56 studies were reviewed and categorized three parts; demonstration projects for formation of ACO, policy mechanism and agenda, empirical results of ACO performance. Results: As a result, establishment of ACO was successful partly in the US. It seems to be due to various project and pilot test for verification in the long time. The empirical effect of ACO was also identified in a few study but it needs more evidences to judge its positive effect. Conclusion: In Korea, there are arguments for the application of ACO. However it is difficult to implement a ACO by different political conditions between Korean and US. Nevertheless ACO proposed us the necessity of paradigm shift in our health policy and could be significant to national policy orientation in the future.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 이미지 센서에 의해 발생하는 노이즈를 제거하기 위한 적응적 로컬 시그마 필터 장치를 제안하였다. 이미지 센서에 의해 발생하는 작은 노이즈는 이미지 센서의 아날로그 게인과 노출시간의 증가로 인해 영상 정보와 함께 증폭되며 이러한 노이즈 제거를 목표로 시스템을 설계 하였다. Flatness Index Map 알고리즘을 사용해 영상의 윤곽선을 추출하였으며, 임계치가 영상의 휘도에 따라 적응적으로 변화하도록 설계하여 고조도 영상에서는 윤곽선 추출을 수행하지 않으며, 저조도에서만 윤곽선을 추출하도록 하였다. 추출된 윤곽선을 판단하여 그에 해당하는 픽셀에 대해서만 Local Sigma Filter 알고리즘을 사용하여 노이즈 제거를 수행 하였다. 설계된 필터의 성능 검증을 위해 윈도우 테스트 프로그램을 제작하였다. 그리고 HDL을 사용해 하드웨어로 설계하였으며, FPGA Demonstration board와 $1280{\times}720$ 이미지 사이즈, 30 frame/sec의 성능을 갖는 HD급 CMOS 이미지 센서를 사용해 하드웨어로 설계된 로컬 시그마 필터의 동작을 검증하였다.

• 한국과학교육학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.689-696
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• 2001

학생들은 나름대로 자연 현상에 대하여 자신의 인지구조를 가지고 이해하고 있으나 개념에 대한 확신정도는 학생에 따라 다르다. 자신이 갖고 있는 개념에 대하여 뚜렷한 자신감이 있는 학생이 있는가 하면 자신의 개념에 대하여 확신을 못하는 경우가 있다. 이 연구에서는 오개념에 대한 확신도가 높고 낮음에 따라 갈등 효과는 어떠하며, 사후 개념변화는 어떠한지를 알아보고자 하였다. 대부분의 오개념을 가졌던 학생들은 현상 제시에 많은 호기심을 보였으며, 오개념의 확신도가 클수록 갈등을 더 많이 느껴 자신의 생각과 다른 현상을 보았을 때 심리적 충격이 더 크게 변하는 것으로 나타냈다. 그러나 일부 개념에서는 갈등을 많이 겪었다고 응답하였지만 개념변화가 되지 않는 학생들의 비율이 높아 오개념의 견고함을 보여주기도 하였다. 인지 갈등 수업 후 개념의 변화는 선개념에 대한 확신도에 관계없이 잘 일어났으며, 개념변화 지속 효과 또한 확신도에 관계없이 선행 연구자들의 결과와 비슷하게 나왔다. 즉, 현상 제시 직후부터 일주일 후 까지는 감소하나 그 뒤로는 개념이 자리잡았다. 개념 변화 후 바른 개념에 대한 확신도는 대체로 높아서 오개념을 가진 학생에게 과학개념을 심어주기 위한 방편으로 인지갈등 수업이 효과 있음을 보여주었다.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.13-23
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• 2008

Objective: The current study was to test if the developed sphygmomanometer was working well and blood pressure information could be collected and monitored systematically through the internet. We tested if the sphygmomanometer and services for blood pressure controlled high blood pressure significantly and the ubiquitous monitoring could be used further. Methods: Kyungwon University, KT Co., Gil Medical Center, LIG Nex1 Co., and Sujeong Health Center conducted an ubiquitous high blood control project in Sujeong-gu, Sungnam, Korea from Mar. 5 to May 16. We developed and applied sphygmomanometer. We distributed the devices to 27 high blood pressure patients. The blood pressures of the residents were monitored through the internet when they measured blood pressures in their homes. A nurse monitored and consulted their blood pressures in the monitoring center in Kyungwon University during the demonstration period. The consultant called them and consulted on their blood pressures in few seconds they used the sphygmomanometers. For the significance of change in blood pressure, we tested statistically with Generalized Additive Model(GAM) and Multi-level Analysis. Results: Both GAM and Multi-level Analysis showed that the blood pressures of persons with ubiquitous blood pressure management decreased significantly as time passed. Conclusions: The internet monitoring and services are considered to be promising because most of the participants were satisfied especially because somebody was caring their health. The decrease of blood pressures was significant by GAM and Multi-level Analysis. Thus, we can apply ubiquitous blood pressure management to health promotion projects.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.331-338
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• 2008

원자력 발전소 설비의 건전성 확인을 위해서 주기적일 초음파탐상검사가 수행되고 있다. 수동 초음파탐상검사는 검사자의 경험 및 현장여건에 따라 균일한 검사 품질에 영향을 주게 되나, 자동 초음파탐상검사는 스캐너의 적용으로 검사 결과의 일관성을 유지하고, 디스크에 저장된 검사결과는 제3자에 의한 검토가 가능하다. 국내 원자력발전소에서 사용 중인 상용 초음파검사 시스템은 장비 구매, 교육 및 교정 등을 해외에 의존하고 있는 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 초음파 하드웨어, 배관 스캐너 및 초음파검사 프로그램(SonicWizard)으로 구성된 초음파검사 시스템을 개발하였다. 개발된 시스템의 검증을 위해 원전 배관 용접부의 자동 초음파검사 기량검증을 응시하여 인증을 획득하였으며, 현장 배관 감육 자동 초음파검사를 수행하여 정확한 감육상태를 확인함으로써 개발된 자동 초음파검사 시스템의 유효성을 확인하였다.

• Composites Research
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2006

복합재료를 사용하여 우주항공 부품을 설계할 때 국내는 물론, 미국을 비롯한 우주항공선진국의 감항규정에서 민간과 군용 모두 통계적으로 산출된 값을 사용할 것을 요구하고 있다. 그러나 이 기준을 만족하기 위해서는 방대한 데이터베이스가 필요하여 시험 비용 및 시간이 큰 문제가 되어왔다. 최근 미국 NASA/FAA에서 시험 개수를 줄이면서 동시에 통계적 기준을 만족할 수 있는 새로운 설계허용값 산출방법을 AGATE 프로그램을 통해서 개발하였다. 특히 이미 인증된 재료를 다른 사업에 사용하기 위해서 사용할 수 있는 재료동등성 시험(Material Equivalency Test)은 국내의 사업에 직접 적용할 수 있는 중요한 개념이다. 본 논문에서는 국내에서 사용하고 있는 복합재료의 특성을 공유하여 비용을 절감하고 재료특성을 정확히 관리할 목적으로 재료 동등성 및 수락시험 절차를 설명하고, 예로서 국내에서 개발한 고온용 탄소복합재료의 설계허용값을 산출하였다.