• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.165-175
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• 2008

An ankle-foot orthosis(AFO) is a brace for persons with gait disabilities to support or replace the function of ankle joint. Ankle-foot orthoses(AFO's) are usually prescribed to alleviate the drop-foot by constraining the excessive plantar flexion. The shape and the strength of the AFO are often based on 'trial and error' due to a lack of knowledge of the stress distribution in the AFO. In this study, an improved stress-freezing method was proposed to measure the stress distribution characteristics in the AFO. As a result, a photoelastic material with low freezing temperature was developed to measure the stresses under a person's direct contact loading condition. The three-dimensional stress-1rozen photoelastic models of AFO's for five stages of stance phase such as heel contact, foot flat, mid stance, heel off, and toe off were produced. The results of photoelastic analysis revealed that the stresses developed in the AFO were varied considerably from tensile to compressive or vice versa, during walking. At the posterior part of ankle joint in the AFO, the maximum compressive stress of 1.81MPa was observed in the mid stance, and the maximum tensile stress of 0.74MPa was observed during heel contact. The overall stress levels in the AFO's were low in the toe off phase. The results suggested that the posterior part of ankle joint might be the most fragile part in the AFO.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.760-765
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• 2018

In order to observe physical properties of rice depending on reheating, the study cooked rice developed for high quality cooked rice and analyzed physical properties of rice depending on reheating following 24 hr refrigeration. As a result of palatability of cooked rice, Samgkwang had the lowest hardness, while Daebo and Haiami had the highest one. With respect to adhesiveness, toughness and stickiness, Sindongjin exhibited lowest properties. After cooking each rice by cultivars, the study observed their color, texture properties, and microstructure immediately after cooking, after 24 hr of refrigeration and further on. Lightness of cooked rice tended to drop because of refrigeration and reheating. Analysis of texture properties after cooking revealed that Haiami marked the highest points in all categories. When stored for 24 hr after cooking, hardness, viscosity and chewiness increased in cooked rice followed by a decrease after reheating. Observation of the microstructure of cooked rice using a scanning electron microscope revealed that Haiami had its particles in the center as closely condensed. It was apparent that all the cultivars formed stoma in an obvious manner because of refrigeration and reheating. The results of the present study show that physical properties of cooked rice varied according to reheating after cooking and storage depending on the inherent characteristics of rice cultivars.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.443-454
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• 2020

In recent years, many studies have been done on the performance of concrete containing glass powder (GP). For the purpose of widespread use of GP in concrete mixes, a knowledge of the performance of such a mixture after a fire is essential for the perspective of structural use. This research work was carried out to evaluate the performance of High Performance Concrete (HPC) made with GP after being exposed to elevated temperature. The studied mixtures include partial replacement of cement by GP with up to 30%. The mechanical performance and structural alterations were assessed after high temperature treatment from 200℃ to 800℃. The mechanical performance was evaluated by testing the specimens to the compressive and tensile strength. In addition, the mass loss and the porosity were measured to notice the structural alterations. Changes in microstructure due to temperature was also investigated by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermal gravimetric analyses (TGA) as well as porosity adsorption tests. The results of the concrete strength tests showed a slight difference in compressive strength and the same tensile strength performance when replacing a part of the cement by GP. However, after high temperature exposition, concrete with GP showed better performance than the reference concrete for temperature below 600℃. But, after heating at 800℃, the strength of the concrete with GP drop slightly more than reference concrete. This is accompanied by an important increase in mass loss and water porosity. After the microstructure analysis, no important changes happened differently for concrete with GP at high temperature except a new calcium silica form appears after the 800℃ heating.

• 대한전자공학회논문지TC
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• 제44권10호
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• pp.47-54
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• 2007

시간 영역에서 나노 초 이하의 임펄스 신호를 이용한 초광대역 무선 통신 (Impulse-radio-based ultra wideband:IR-UWB 기술은 반송파 없이 통신을 진행하기 때문에 시간 축에서 데이터를 연속적으로 전송하지 않으며, 이러한 특징을 사용하면 다중 사용자 환경에서 패킷의 충돌을 효율적으로 조절 할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 IR-UWB 환경을 분석하고, 이에 특화된 충돌 분산이라는 패킷의 충돌을 펄스의 충돌로 분해하는 새로운 패킷충돌 패러다임을 제시한다. 충돌 분산 방안에서는 각각의 노드가 독립된 펄스 간격으로 임의의 시간에 분산된 환경에서 데이터를 전송하며, 패킷의 충돌을 펄스의 충돌로 분해함으로써 패킷의 충돌로 인한 전체 패킷의 손실을 막을 수 있다. 또한 제시된 방안을 이용하여 패킷의 충돌로 인한 패킷 에러가 줄어들 수 있고, 데이터의 실시간 전송을 보장할 수 있음을 분석을 통해 제시하였다.

• 설비공학논문집
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.263-268
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• 2015

In this study, the performance of an ejector in the refrigeration cycle was experimentally studied using R600a. The performance of the ejector is analyzed according to the inlet pressure and nozzle position. The increase in the primary nozzle pressure decreased the pressure difference across the ejector. In the low entrainment region, the increased suction flow pressure led to an increase in the pressure difference. In the high entrainment region, the pressure difference was inversely proportional to the suction pressure. The effects of nozzle position ($L_n$) were also analyzed and for $L_n<0$, the decreased suction chamber volume led to a large pressure drop with the small increase in the suction mass flow rate. For $L_n>0$, the increased $L_n$ disturbed the primary nozzle flow and thus an increase in the primary nozzle flow increased the pressure lifting effect. In contrast, the increased suction mass flow rate decreased the pressure difference. When the nozzle outlet was located at the mixing part entrance ($L_n=0$), the ejector showed the highest pressure lifting effect.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.263-273
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• 1992

핵연료 집합체의 속도분포, 압력강하는 열수력 설계와 안전해석에 중요하다. 본 실험적 연구의 목적은 봉다발 지지 격자 하류에서의 수력학적 혼합을 고찰하는데 있다. 이 연구에서 가압경수로형 5X5 봉다발 부수로의 상세한 수력학적 특성들을 1차익 He-Ne LDV를 이용하여 측정하였다. 축방향 유속, 난류강도와 압력강하를 주로 측정하였고 LDV의 정렬을 조정하여 측방향의 유속, 난류강도, Reynolds 전단응력 등도 역시 측정하였다. 봉다발의 마찰계수와 지지 격자의 손실계수는 측정된 압력 강하로부터 평가하였다. 서로 다른 종류의 지지 격자의 수력학적 혼합성능을 이웃하는 부수로 간에서의 난류 횡류 혼합률을 예측함으로써 고찰할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.64-70
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• 2018

Objectives: In most countries around the world, sex work is an illegal activity. Female sex workers (FSWs) in Iran hide their identities, and they are known to be a hard-to-reach population. Despite free access to HIV testing, fewer than half of FSWs receive HIV testing. The purpose of this study was to characterize the reasons for which FSWs do not seek testing at drop-in centers (DICs) and voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) centers in Iran. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in 2016. The participants were 24 FSWs who received services at VCT centers and DICs for vulnerable females in the north of Iran and 9 males who were the clients of FSWs. In this study, we made use of purposive sampling and carried out a thematic analysis. Results: We found 4 major and 6 minor themes. The major themes were: fear of being infected (with HIV), stigma, indifference, and knowledge. Conclusions: Despite the significant efforts made by the government of Iran to establish and expand DICs for vulnerable females, the number of FSWs receiving services at these centers has not been very considerable. Consequently, by introducing and implementing training programs for peer groups, it may be possible to take steps toward establishing strategic programs for the control and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.429-436
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• 2008

Membrane system has been increasingly considered as a safe and cost-effective water treatment process especially in case of small scale water works. This research is a basis of membrane application in water works through a long period test with obtaining operation skills and evaluation of water quality and cost competitiveness. For the research, the UF membrane system was installed in small water treatment plant that uses river-bed water as raw water. The system was consisted of 2 stage membrane and operated in constant flow mode (Flux: 1.5, 1.0, 0.9, 0.6). In each different flux condition, TMP trends were showed better results at lower flux condition. And through the high flux condition test, it is certified that membrane system could deal with breakdown of one stage. Water quality of permeate was satisfied the water quality standards especially turbidity. To know what mainly causes fouling on membrane, the test by membrane with several cleaning agents and EDX analysis have done in lab. Through the tests, ferrous concentration in raw water, backwashing water and membrane surface etc. was high and it causes fouling inside and outside of membrane. So acid cleaning using organic acid such as oxalic acid is necessary in Chemical in Place (CIP). At the economical aspect the electrical cost of membrane system is higher than that of slow sand filtration but labor cost can be reduced by automation. However, the use of labor should be determined considering effectiveness and stability of operation. Because during the operation, there are several breakdown such as electrical shock by lightning, water drop in summer, etc.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 기존 TIGBT의 구조적 한계로 인한 순방향 전압강하와 스위칭 손실간의 트레이드-오프 관계를 극복하고, 좀 더 우수한 전기적 특성을 갖는 새로운 구조의 pMOS 삽입형 트렌치 TIGBT를 제안하였다. 제안된 구조는 TIGBT소자의 셀(Cell)과 셀 사이에 존재하는 폴리(poly) 게이트 영역에 pMOS를 형성시킨 구조로 n-드리프트 층으로의 전자, 정공의 주입효율을 증가시켜 기존 구조보다 더 낮은 온-저항과 빠른 스위칭 손실을 얻도록 설계된 구조이다. 시뮬레이션 결과 제안된 구조의 단일 소자인 경우 순방향 전압강하와 스위칭 특성은 각각 1.67V와 3.1us로, 기존 구조가 갖는 2.25V와 3.4us비해 각각 약 25%의 감소된 순방향 전압강하와 약 9% 감소된 스위칭 특성을 보였다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.535-542
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• 2013

To enhance the performance of SEWGS system by holding the WGS catalyst in a SEWGS reactor using bed inserts, effect of bed insert geometry on CO conversion of WGS catalyst was measured and investigated. Small scale fluidized bed reactor was used as experimental apparatus and tablet shaped WGS catalyst and sand particle were used as bed materials. The cylinder type and the spring type bed inserts were used to hold the WGS catalysts. The CO conversion of WGS catalyst with the change of steam/CO ratio was determined based on the exit gas analysis. Moreover, gas flow direction was confirmed by bed pressure drop measurement for each case. The measured CO conversion using the bed inserts showed high value comparable to previous results even though at low catalyst content. Most of input gas flowed through the bed center side when we charged tablet type catalyst into the cylinder type bed insert and this can cause low $CO_2$ capture efficiency because the possibility of contact between input gas and $CO_2$ absorbent is low in this case. However, the spring type bed insert showed good reactivity and good distribution of gas, and therefore, the spring type bed insert was selected as the best bed insert for SEWGS process.