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Performance Testing of Medical US Equipment Using US Phantom(ATS-539) (Focusing on Daegu Region) (초음파팬텀(ATS-539)을 이용한 의료용 초음파장비의 성능검사(대구지역을 중심으로))

  • Kim, Do-Hyung;Kwon, Deok-Moon
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.295-305
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    • 2014
  • This study is to provide accurate information as medical imaging equipment to check for the presence of body disease US equipment. We investigated the status of medical US equipment performance in Daegu and criteria US phantom (ATS-539) for US equipment performance measurements. The results in this study, 1. US phantom measurement results: The test passed rate were 88.6% and the failed rate were 11.4%. 2. The difference between the group of mean and the pass/failed groups were statistically significant. Focal zone and 4 mm functional resolution in the two items that are not present the passing standard. 3. The difference was statistically significant number of years and used equipment and pass the failed equipment (4.13 vs 7.25 years). We investigated the performance status of US equipment used in the clinical area in Daegu. The basis for the two items are not present this proposed passing standard. Equipment performance was associated with the number of years of using US equipment. It is necessary to maintain the best performance of the equipment phantom measurements for performance testing of US equipment.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ACTIVITY RECOGNITION FROM ACCELEROMETER DATA FOR MONITORING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

  • Changbum R. Ahn;SangHyun Lee;Feniosky Pena-Mora
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2013.01a
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    • pp.188-195
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    • 2013
  • Construction operations generate a significant amount of air pollutant emissions, including carbon emissions. The environmental performance of construction operations is closely relevant to the operational efficiency of each resource employed, which indicates how efficiently each resource (e.g., construction equipment) is utilized. In this context, monitoring the operational efficiency of construction equipment provides key information in managing and improving the environmental performance and productivity of construction operations. In this paper, we report our efforts to measure the operational efficiency of construction equipment, using low-cost accelerometers. An experimental study and real-world case studies are conducted to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach. The results have shown the potential of this approach as an economically feasible means of monitoring the environmental performance of construction operations.

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A Study on Management Measures to Maintain the Performance of Personal Protective Equipment(Hard Hat, Safety Belt) (개인보호구(안전모, 안전벨트) 성능 유지를 위한 관리방안에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Ja-Yeon
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.11-19
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    • 2022
  • In order to find out the management and sanitation status of protective gear provided at the construction site, a case study and survey were conducted by visiting the site. As a result of the case study, inspection and management, disinfection, and storage of protective equipment were insufficient in both workplaces with less than 50 employees and workplaces with more than 100 employees. As a result of the survey, workers(66.2%), said they did not know how to identify hard hats(67.6.%), how to identify bad hard hats(60.8%), and how to identify bad safety belts (73.0%), even though workers(66.2%) were educated on protective gear, and those in charge of protective gear Non-specified(56.8%), regular inspection of the provided protective equipment was not performed(82.4%), and disinfection was not performed(90.5%). Therefore, as a management plan to maintain the performance of personal protective equipment, educational aspects, regular training on protective equipment, training on how to identify defective protective equipment, management of recording papers, technical aspects, strengthening of standards for placement of dedicated safety managers in small workplaces, participation of workers' representatives when selecting protective equipment, and selection of protective equipment for workers Providing opportunities, administrative aspects of protective equipment regulation and management, introduction of sanitary and cleanliness system, and selection of personnel in charge of protective equipment management were suggested.

Validity Analysis of Scale Model Experiment for Wetting Agent Performance Evaluation (침윤소화약제 성능평가를 위한 축소실험의 타당성 분석)

  • Kim, Nam-Kyun;Lim, Kyung-Bum;Rie, Dong-Ho
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.14-19
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    • 2014
  • A current standard exist only on the surface tension in the current domestic wetting agent technology standards, so it is difficult to the performance evaluation of the wetting agent through the standard. So this study presents the optimized performance evaluation methods by scale model experimental equipment in order to present techniques for performance evaluation of wetting agents. The purpose of this study is to investigate validity of experimental results of the self-designed scale model experiment equipment by a comparative analysis of experimental results of the NFPA 18 experiment and the experiment using the self-designed scale model experiment equipment. As a result of a comparative analysis of experimental results of the NFPA 18 experiment that evaluate only the permeation performance on the contton and the experiment using the self-designed scale model experiment equipment that evaluate the permeation performance and fire extinguishing performance on wood flour, the discrimination of the permeation performance was confirmed in both the NFPA 18 experiment and the self-designed scale model experiment equipment. And a result of self-designed experiment equipment have clear discriminatory more than NFPA 18 by internal temperature measurement using the thermocouples.

Performance Evaluation Method of Tunnel Scanner for Lining Crack Detection (터널 균열 검출에 활용되는 터널스캐너의 성능검증 방법론)

  • Bae, Sung-Jae;Jung, Wook;Chamrith, Sereivatana;Kim, Chan-Jin;Kim, Young-Min;Hong, Sung-Ho;Kim, Jung-Gon;Kim, Jung-Yeol
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.39-52
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    • 2021
  • Purpose: Recently, due to increasing usage of high-tech equipment for facility inspection, the need of verifying high-tech equipment is being emphasized. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to develop performance evaluation methodology of tunnel scanners that inspect tunnel facilities. Method: This paper describes literature reviews regarding the performance evaluation methodology of high-tech based equipment for facility inspection. Based on these investigations and expert advisory meetings, this paper suggests a performance evaluation methodology of tunnel scanner. Result: First evaluation indicator states minimum performance standards of tunnel scanners. Second evaluation indicator is related to tunnel scanner quality. Conclusion: The performance evaluation methodology can provide reliable equipment performance catalogues, helping users to make a proper selection of equipment. Also, developers of equipment can get authorized verification of performances, preventing poor maintenance of facilities.

Test equipment of traction motor for electric train (전기철도 차량용 견인전동기 시험설비)

  • Jang, Dong-Uk;Park, Hyun-June;Han, Moon-Seob
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2006.07b
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    • pp.1103-1104
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    • 2006
  • This paper is described about the test equipment of fraction motor for electric train. This test equipment was able to perform the performance test of traction motor which was operated in Korea. We explain performance and function of test equipment. In order to check the performance of test equipment, we conducted the performance test with 200 kW and 1100 kW traction motor.

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Efficient Approaches of Functional Safety for Medical Equipment using Essential Performance Analysis (필수성능 분석을 통한 효율적인 의료기기 기능안전 접근 방안)

  • Kim, Gi-Young;Yoo, Ki-Hoon;Park, Ho-Joon;Jang, Joong-Soon
    • Journal of Applied Reliability
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.27-32
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    • 2015
  • Functional safety is part of the overall safety relating to the equipment under control (EUC) and the EUC control system that depends on the correct functioning of the electrical/electronic/programmable electronic (E/E/PE) safety-related systems. Since the complexity of the medical equipment is increased, manufactures have to obtain functional safety as well as basic safety. This study proposes a perspective for applying functional safety to medical equipment. The research is carried out with respect to overall safety life-cycle of functional safety and essential performance of the medical equipment. The relationship between functional safety and essential performance is identified centered on the safety function. The essential performance using E/E/PE systems is defined as a safety function of functional safety. This approach is applied to a ultrasound imaging system as a case study.

Analysis of Impulse Withstand Voltage Performance of Lighting Equipment (조명기기의 임펄스내전압 성능의 분석)

  • Lee, Bok-Hee;Pang, Pyung-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.91-96
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    • 2014
  • Modern electronic circuits are becoming more vulnerable to damage by surges, and it is required to improve the impulse withstand voltage performance of electrical and electronic equipment. This paper presents the impulse withstand voltage performance of lighting equipment connected to power lines, and the impulse withstand voltage tests for fluorescent lamp, LED lamp and halogen lamp were carried out according to the reference standards under normal service conditions. To conduct performance tests against lightning surge, a combination wave ($1.2/50{\mu}s$ voltage - $8/20{\mu}s$ current) was employed. The test surge was applied between lines or between line and ground of the specimen to be measured. The test surge was applied synchronized at the peak value of the positive and negative AC voltage waves. As a consequence, some specimens satisfied the impulse withstand voltage test criteria, but lighting equipment such as 36W fluorescent lamps, 5W and 5.5W LED lamps and 50W halogen lamp were damaged at the test voltage levels between power lines. It is needed to improve the qualities of lighting equipment to satisfy EMC immunity requirements of equipment for general lighting purposes.

A Study on Evaluation Criteria and Procedures for Measuring Radiation Leakage of Aviation Security Equipment (항공보안장비 방사선 누출량 측정을 위한 평가 기준 및 절차에 관한 연구)

  • Kihyun Kim;Ye-Eun Jeong;Ye-Jun Kim;Yong Soo Kim
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.51 no.3
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    • pp.435-444
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: To attain advanced performance certification, safety aspects along with functionality and performance are essential. Hence, this study suggests radiation leakage assessment methods for aviation security equipment during its performance certification. Methods: Detection technology guided the choice of radiation leakage assessment targets. We then detailed measurement and evaluation methods based on equipment type and operation mode. Equipment was categorized as container or box types for establishing measurement procedures. Results: We've developed specific radiation leakage assessment procedures for different types of aviation security equipment, crucial for ensuring airport safety. Using these procedures allows efficient evaluation of compliance with radiation leakage standards. Conclusion: The suggested radiation leakage assessment method aims to enhance aviation security and reliability. Future research will focus on identifying risks in novel aviation security equipment detection technologies and establishing safety standards.

Seismic behavior of simplified electrical cabinet model considering cast-in-place anchor in uncracked and cracked concretes

  • Bub-Gyu Jeon;Sung-Wan Kim;Sung-Jin Chang;Dong-Uk Park;Hong-Pyo Lee
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.55 no.11
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    • pp.4252-4265
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    • 2023
  • In the case of nuclear power plants near end of their design life, a reassessment of the performance of safetyrelated equipment may be necessary to determine whether to shut down or extend the operation of the power plant. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the level of performance decline due to degradation. Electrical cabinets, including MCC and switchgear, are representative safety-related equipment. Several studies have assessed the degradation and seismic performance of nuclear power plant equipment. Most of those researches are limited to individual components due to the size of safety-related equipment and test equipment. However, only a few studies assessed the degradation performance of electrical cabinets. The equipment of various nuclear power plants is anchored to concrete foundations, and crack in concrete foundations is one of the most representative of degradation that could be visually confirmed. However, it is difficult to find a study for analysis through testing the effect of cracks in concrete foundations on the response of electrical cabinet internal equipment fixed by anchors. In this study, using a simple cabinet model considering cast-in-place anchor in uncracked and cracked concretes, a tri-axial shaking table tests were performed and the seismic behavior were observed.