• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.193-206
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• 2007

The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute has developed an advanced fast reactor concept, KALIMER-600, which satisfies the Generation IV reactor design goals of sustainability, economics, safety, and proliferation resistance. The concept enables an efficient utilization of uranium resources and a reduction of the radioactive waste. The core design has been developed with a strong emphasis on proliferation resistance by adopting a single enrichment fuel without blanket assemblies. In addition, a passive residual heat removal system, shortened intermediate heat-transport system piping and seismic isolation have been realized in the reactor system design as enhancements to its safety and economics. The inherent safety characteristics of the KALIMER-600 design have been confirmed by a safety analysis of its bounding events. Research on important thermal-hydraulic phenomena and sensing technologies were performed to support the design study. The integrity of the reactor head against creep fatigue was confirmed using a CFD method, and a model for density-wave instability in a helical-coiled steam generator was developed. Gas entrainment on an agitating pool surface was investigated and an experimental correlation on a critical entrainment condition was obtained. An experimental study on sodium-water reactions was also performed to validate the developed SELPSTA code, which predicts the data accurately. An acoustic leak detection method utilizing a neural network and signal processing units were developed and applied successfully for the detection of a signal up to a noise level of -20 dB. Waveguide sensor visualization technology is being developed to inspect the reactor internals and fuel subassemblies. These research and developmental efforts contribute significantly to enhance the safety, economics, and efficiency of the KALIMER-600 design concept.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.259-265
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 열증착법을 이용하여 합성된 단결정의 산화아연 나노선들을 이용하여 전계효과트랜지스터를 제작하여 광학, 표면반응 및 전기화학적인 거동들에 대한 기초 연구들을 수행하였다. 100 nm의 지름과 길이 5 um 길이를 갖는 단결정 산화아연나노선의 전자 농도와 이동도는 각각 $1.30{\times}10^{18}cm^{-3}$과 $15.6cm^2V^{-1}s^{-1}$이었으며, 자외선을 나노선에 조사한 경우 약 400배 정도 전류가 증가하였다. 또한 나노선들은 여러 농도의 수소와 일산화탄소에 대해 잘 알려진 표면반응으로 기인한 기체 감지 특성을 보였고, 0.1 M NaCl 전해질 내에서 전형적인 산화아연의 나노선의 전기적 특성을 유지함을 확인하였다.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.372-377
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• 2009

We report on hysteresis behavior in the electrical resistance-hydrogen concentration of Pd thin films. The variation of the electrical resistance has been investigated during the process of absorption and desorption of hydrogen gas ($H_{2}$) as a function of thickness of Pd thin films. The hysteresis behavior in the electrical resistance with $H_{2}$ concentration was found for Pd thin films and consists of $\alpha$ phase, ${\alpha}+{\beta}$ phase, and $\beta$ phase regions. The sensitivity of Pd thin films with $H_{2}$ concentration was found to follow Sieverts' law in the $\alpha$ phase region. However, the sensitivity was observed to increase abruptly with $H_{2}$ concentration in the ${\alpha}+{\beta}$ phase co-exist region. This is because Pd-H interaction is stronger in the $\beta$ phase than in the $\alpha$ phase and needs a higher concentration gradient as a driving force to desorb. The formation of the $\beta$ phase also was observed to cause the structural change because of the lattice expansion during absorption. The hysteresis height and the trace of structural change were affected by the thickness of the Pd film. As the film becomes thinner, the hysteresis height becomes lower and the amount of delamination on the surface becomes smaller. For films thinner than 20 nm in thickness, the delamination was not found but electrical resistance hysteresis was still observed.

• 센서학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.267-272
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• 2021

In this study, Ag was deposited to investigate its applicability as a surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate after forming a grass-type black silicon structure through maskless reactive ion etching. Grass-structured black silicon with heights of 2 - 7 ㎛ was formed at radio-frequency (RF) power of 150 - 170 W. The process pressure was 250 mTorr, the O₂/SF₆ gas ratio was 15/37.5, and the processing time was 10 - 20 min. When the processing time was increased by more than 20 min, the self-masking of Si_xO_yF_z did not occur, and the black silicon structure was therefore not formed. Raman response characteristics were measured based on the Ag thickness deposited on a black silicon substrate. As the Ag thickness increased, the characteristic peak intensity increased. When the Ag thickness deposited on the black silicon substrate increased from 40 to 80 nm, the Raman response intensity at a Raman wavelength of 1507 / cm increased from 8.2 × 10³ to 25 × 10³ cps. When the Ag thickness was 150 nm, the increase declined to 30 × 10³ cps and showed a saturation tendency. When the RF power increased from 150 to 170 W, the response intensity at a 1507/cm Raman wavelength slightly increased from 30 × 10³ to 33 × 10³ cps. However, when the RF power was 200 W, the Raman response intensity decreased significantly to 6.2 × 10³ cps.

• 지구물리와물리탐사
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.103-113
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• 2023

석유가스 탐사 분야에서는 자료 취득 효율성을 개선하기 위한 대안으로 다양한 무선 탄성파 탐사 장비들이 개발되었다. 그러나 현재 상용화된 무선 탄성파 탐사 장비는 높은 가격대를 형성하고 있으므로 작은 규모의 연구용 장비 구축이 어렵다. 이 때 비교적 적은 비용으로 탐사 장비 제작 및 구현이 가능한 오픈소스 하드웨어를 통해 직접 장비를 만들어 실험하는 것이 무선 탄성파 장비의 학술적 활용을 위한 한가지 대안이 될 수 있다. 이 연구에서는 오픈소스 하드웨어 중 아두이노를 이용하여 무선으로 탄성파 자료를 취득하기 위한 모듈을 개발하였다. 무선 탄성파 탐사 장비는 하나의 수신 장비에서 신호 감지, 간단한 전처리, 저장이 모두 이루어져야 한다. 탄성파 신호를 감지하는 센서로는 육상 탄성파 탐사에서 사용되는 지오폰을 활용하였으며, 이를 아두이노 회로와 연결하여 감지된 신호를 처리하고 저장하는 모듈을 구현하였다. 아두이노를 사용하여 구축된 모듈에는 전처리, 아날로그-디지털 변환, 자료저장 등 크게 3가지 기능이 포함된다. 제작한 단일 채널 모듈은 여러 송신원으로부터 취득한 신호를 취합하여 공통 수신점 모음을 구성할 수 있다.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2022년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.546-549
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• 2022

최근 산업 현장에서 발생하는 사고의 증가를 막기 위해 4차 산업 시대의 다양한 혁신 기술을 건축 행정에 접목하여 산업 현장 안전 관리의 효율성을 높이는 안전 관리 고도화 작업을 추진하고 있다. 이에 따라 산업 현장에서 발생하는 위험을 선제적으로 예방하고 실시간으로 관리하는 지능형 모니터링을 이용한 스마트 안전 관리 시스템이 주목받고 있다. 스마트 안전 관리 시스템은 곳곳에 위치된 센서를 통해 현장의 소음, 가스 농도, 미세먼지 농도, 건축 자재의 품질, 건축물의 기울기 그리고 RFID를 활용한 근무자의 출입 여부와 같은 요소를 실시간으로 원격 모니터링할 수 있는 시스템을 사용자에게 제공한다. 본 논문에서는 라즈베리파이를 이용하여 스마트 안전 관리 시스템을 위한 다양한 데이터를 지그비 통신으로 수집 및 모니터링하는 방법을 제시한다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.140-146
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• 2023

Water quality is crucial for human health and the environment. Accurate measurement of the quantity of organic carbon in water is essential for water quality evaluation, identification of water pollution sources, and appropriate implementation of water treatment measures. Total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is an important tool for this purpose. Although other methods, such as chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) are also used to measure organic carbon in water, they have limitations that make TOC analysis a more favorable option in certain situations. For example, COD requires the use of toxic chemicals, and BOD is time-consuming and can produce inconsistent and unreliable results. In contrast, TOC analysis is rapid and reliable, providing accurate measurements of organic carbon content in water. However, common methods for TOC analysis can be complex and energy-intensive because of the use of high-temperature heaters for liquid-to-gas phase transitions and the use of acid, which present safety risks. This study focuses on a TOC analysis method using TiO₂ photocatalysis, which has several advantages over conventional TOC analysis methods, including its low cost and easy maintenance. For TiO₂, rutile and anatase powders are mixed with an inorganic binder and spray-coated onto a glass fiber substrate. The TiO₂ powder and inorganic binder solutions are adjusted to optimize the photocatalytic reaction performance. The TiO₂ photocatalysis method is a simple and low-power approach to TOC analysis, making it a promising alternative to commonly used TOC analysis methods. This study aims to contribute to the development of more efficient and cost-effective approaches for water quality analysis and management by exploring the effectiveness and reliability of the developed equipment.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2021년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.397-399
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• 2021

사회적으로 1인 가구의 증가와 Home IoT 기술의 발전에 따라 주거 환경의 편의성 개선이 중요시된다. 또한 'COVID-19'에 의한 실내 활동 증가에 따라 1인 가구의 주거 편리성을 위한 제품 개발이 요구되고 있다. 이러한 추세로 그 전보다 현재 주거 환경과 상호작용이 수월해졌으며, 이에 따라 Home IoT 기술 발전의 필요성이 대두되고 있다. 따라서 본 논문은 온도, 습도, 미세먼지와 같이 실내 환경 유지에 필요한 정보를 모니터링하여 사용자와 상호작용 할 수 있도록 하였으며, 가스 누출 및 화재와 같은 안전사고 예방에 필요한 IoT 센서를 탑재하여 증가하는 실내 활동에 안전성을 향상하는 시스템을 제안하였다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제26권11호
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• pp.1706-1712
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• 2022

최근 석유화학 산업단지에서 발생하는 가스누출, 화재 등의 사고로 화학물질에 관한 안전이 더욱 중요시되고 있다. 특히 우리나라의 울산, 여수지역의 산단들은 석유화학 산업에 크게 이바지하고 있어 유익함이 있는 반면에, 화학 누출 사고 등으로 인하여 재해가 발생할 수 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 화학 사고 대응을 위해 실외 설비 기준 20[m] 간격으로 센서 노드를 구성하고, TLVs의 8시간 기준(TWA)과 15분 기준(STEL)의 노출 허용농도를 제시하였다. 제안된 시스템은 멀티 홉 통신에서 0.6~0.75[s] 주기로 수집된 데이터를 Python으로 전처리하여 SQL 문을 통해 MySQL 데이터베이스에 저장하였으며, MySQL과 Grafana를 연동하여 저장된 데이터를 5초에 1회씩 갱신하는 실시간 원격 모니터링 시스템을 구현하였다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2024

Objective: Physical activity can promote physical and mental well-being. University students are more sedentary recently due to the increased use of computers and other technology. The aim of this study was to investigate differences between immersive 360-degree virtual cycling (IVC) and virtual cycling with head-mounted display (VCHMD) on aerobic capacity and usability in young adults. Design: A crossover study. Methods: Twenty-five university students (13 male, 12 female) participated in this study and completed 2 separate 30 min cycling sessions, such as IVC and VCHMD. In the IVC, participants rode on a stationary cycle while watching curved TV where recorded video was played. To enhance the sense of realism, auditory stimulation was given to the headset, and the gyroscope sensor was used to track the screen as the head moved. In the VCHMD, participants rode on the stationary cycle with head-mounted display, and other conditions were the same as IVC. Participants were assessed the aerobic capacity which included gas analyzer and portable near-infrared spectroscopy, and usability which included simulator sickness questionnaire and system usability scale. Results: Aerobic capacity was significantly difference in the IVC compared with the VCHMD except for the total hemoglobin of right and left rectus femoris and muslce oxygen saturation of left rectus femoris (p<0.05). Cybersickness was less in the IVC than VCHMD and usability was high in the IVC than VCHMD (p<0.05). Conclusions: The findings suggested that IVC might be beneficial exericse to improve aerobic capacity and has lower cybersickness and higher usability than VCHMD.