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Analysis on Cold Air Circulation of a Domestic Refrigerator Freezer by PIV Animation (PIV 애니메이션에 의한 가정용 냉장고 냉동실의 냉기 순환 해석)

  • Kim, J.Y.;Yang, C.J.;Kim, J.H.;Lee, Y.H.
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2000.04b
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    • pp.686-691
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    • 2000
  • Animation technique from the PIV database is particularly emphasized to give macroscopic and Quantitative description of complex flow fields. As an example, an experimental study was carried out investigate the fundamental (low characteristics of the freezer with the domestic refrigerator. Optimized cross correlation identification to obtain velocity vectors is implemented by direct calculation of correlation coefficients. Image intensifier CCD camera to cope with illumination problem is arranged for the accurate PIV measurement of large flow field. As a results, continuous pictures of the spatial distribution of the instantaneous and time-mean velocity distribution are displayed in real-time sense.

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Low Cost Digital X-Ray Image Capture System Using CCD Camera (CCD 카메라를 사용한 저가형 Digital X-Ray 영상취득 시스템)

  • Kang, Yong-Chul
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
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    • v.56 no.1
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    • pp.19-22
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    • 2007
  • We developed a low cost digital X-Ray image capturing system using a CCD camera, instead of using the high cost image plate and image intensifier. In order to reduce the system volume, we directly made the dark box shorter than the previous model. Using the graphic language, we developed a program in order for post-processing the images captured by the CCD camera. This program improves the image resolving power.

Performance Change in Medical X-ray Image Intensifier Tube Depending on Terms of Use (사용년한에 따른 의료용 X선 영상증강장치의 성능변화)

  • Kim, Min-Jung;Ahn, Sung-Min;Cho, Young-Kwon;Choi, Jung-Hyun;Kim, Sung-Chul
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.10 no.7
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    • pp.253-258
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    • 2010
  • The image intensifier tube that is clinically used gets changed depending on its terms of use. As the brightness gets deteriorated and the performance gets decrease, the X-ray output needs to be increased to maintain the identical diagnosis outcome. As a consequence, the patients are exposed to the increased radiation. Since not many accurate studies have been made, this study measured the conversion factor and resolution depending on the use of the devices that were currently used in Korea. When comparison was made with a device with less than 1 year-use, the conversion factor of a device with 6 year-use got decreased up to 25% while its resolution was reduced from 3.4 lp/mm to 2.5 lp/mm. Such outcome highlights the necessary measures to be supplemented as the increased terms of use implied also the increased radiation exposure among the patients as well as difficulty to conduct an accurate exam.

A Study on Dose and Image Quality according to X-ray Photon Detection Method in Digital Radiography System (Digital Radiography System에서 X선 광자 검출 방식에 따른 선량 및 화질 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Hong, Sun Suk;Kim, Ho Chul
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers
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    • v.50 no.12
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    • pp.247-253
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    • 2013
  • The purpose is a comparative evaluation in the DR System according to the dosimetry and image quality of the quantitative and objective via Direct digital radiography, Indirect digital radiography, Image intensifier (Charge Coupled Device type) digital radiography. The experimental method used rando phantom and measured the entrance surface dose. And through using the measured entrance surface dose and then using the PCXMC program were evaluated risk due to irradiation and the effective dose. SNR and NPS and CNR were measured and analyzed by using 21cm acryl phantom. Significance of measured value was evaluated by statistics method. Entrance surface dose, major organ dose, effective dose all of them were measured the lowest rated in direct DR when it is on the basis of direct DR dose, high-dose ratio were measured in I.I DR approximately 1.3 times, indirect DR approximately 2.4 times. Risk in accordance with radiation also was measured same as dose ratio. On the conclusion that SNR measurement result based on direct DR SNR measurements, low-SNR ratio were measured in I.I DR approximately 7.25 times, indirect DR approximately 1.48 times. On the conclusion that CNR measurement result based on direct DR CNR measurements, high-dose ratio were measured in I.I type DR approximately 1.16 tims and low-dose ratio were measured in indirect DR approximately 0.87 times. Therefore Direct DR system using a-selenium sensing element to detect x-ray photon is thought effectively at the examination such as infant to sensitive irradiation and the genital gland. Because quality image is built by low dose. Also when it is necessary that image test requiring many diagnosis information, indirect DR system is thought effectively.

Clinical Evaluation for System Performance of Image Intensifiers (상강화기의 임상평가)

  • Kim, Chang-Seon;Charles R. Wilson
    • Progress in Medical Physics
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.143-154
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    • 1998
  • The image intensifier is the key component which determines the imaging characteristics in a fluoroscopic imaging system. A system performance program for clinical evaluation of two image intensifiers, that is simple, non-invasive and time effective, was described. Tests were grouped into three headings: x-ray generator, image quality, and collimation. For the x-ray generator, the kVp accuracy and the automatic exposure control operation were compared. Low- and high-contrast resolution measurements, and mesh pattern study belong to the image quality tests and those tests were performed for the video monitor and photospot images. For the collimation, usable field diameter and image distortion of image intensifiers were measured and quantified. The procedures and the results are hoped to be used for the clinical evaluation of system performance and/or acceptance tests for image intensifiers.

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A Study on Ventilation Characteristics of LNG Carrier Hood room by PIV and CFD (PIV와 CFD에 의한 LNG선박의 Hood room 환기특성에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, D.H.;Kim, D.C.;Kim, M.E.;Lee, Y.H.
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2000.04b
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    • pp.673-679
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    • 2000
  • LNG Carriers are currently known as sole commercial means of shipping natural gas on the sea. They are designed to proven dangerous explosion for shipping a lot of gas over long distance. In this study. In this study, a scaled model chamber was made to investigate ventilation characteristics of the hood room in LNG carrier. Experimental study was performed in model using visualization equipments with laser apparatus and image intensifier CCD camera gated by an AOM controller Twelve different kinds of measuring area were selected as experimental condition. Instant simultaneous velocity vectors at whole field were measured by using 2-D PIV system which software adopts two-frame grey-level cross correlation algorithm. To look into stagnation area of hood room for LNG carrier, a three-dimensional numerical simulation with standard ${\kappa}-{\varepsilon}$ model was carried out by using PHOENICS for three kinds of Reynolds number, $6.5{\times}10^3$, $9.7{\times}10^3\;and\;1.29{\times}10^4$, based on the cavity inlet velocity and cavity height. The flow pattern showed the large scale counter-clockwise forced-vortex rotated at center area, small eddies at each corner and stagnation area located at left-back upper side of model.

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A new X-ray cross-sectional image system for solder joint inspection of double-sided PCB (양면 PCB의 납땜부 검사를 위한 새로운 X선 단층영상 시스템)

  • 강성택;정재훈;조형석
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1996.10b
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    • pp.117-120
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    • 1996
  • In this paper, a new approach to acquire the cross-sentional image for automatic solder joint inspection of double-sided PCB using X-ray source is presented. We designed the apparatus with fixed X-ray source to realize the cross-sectional image by tunning object and detector synchronously. The cross-sectional images are captured at several view angle of X-ray source, the geometric image distortions caused by view angle and the shape of image intensifier are compensated. The precision variation of cross-sectional image by the change of view angle was investigated. Also we acquired the cross-sectional image to the solder joint of double-sided PCB and reconstructed the shape of solder joint.

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The Manufacture of Digital X-ray Devices and Implementation of Image Processing Algorithm (디지털 X-ray 장치 제작 및 영상 처리 알고리즘 구현)

  • Kim, So-young;Park, Seung-woo;Lee, Dong-hoon
    • Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.195-201
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    • 2020
  • This study studied scoliosis, one of the most common modern diseases caused by lifestyle patterns of office workers sitting in front of computers all day and modern people who use smart phones frequently. Scoliosis is a typical complication that takes more than 80% of the nation's total population at least once. X-ray are used to test for these complications. X-ray, a non-destructive testing method that allows scoliosis to be easily performed and filmed in various areas such as the chest, abdomen and bone without contrast agents or other instruments. We uses NI DAQ to miniaturize digital X-ray imaging devices and image intensifier in self-shielding housing with Vision Assistant for drawing lines to the top and the bottom of the spine to acquire angles, i.e. curvature in real-time. In this way, the research was conducted to see scoliosis patients and their condition easily and to help rapid treatment for solving the problem of posture correction in modern people.

Reduction of Radiation Dose according to Geometric Parameters from Digital Coronary Angiography (디지털 심혈관조영장치의 기하학적 특성에 따른 선량 감소)

  • Kang, Yeonghan;Cho, PyongKon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.277-284
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    • 2013
  • This study aims to find out geometric parameters which practitioner adjustable to reduce dose in coronary angiography. We take fluoroscopy and cine exposure by use of phantom, and got dose use the dose-area product(DAP) meter of angiography device, than convert DAP to effective dose. As results, Cine exposure shows higher dose measurement about 6-7 times than fluoroscopy. Dose in frame per second(FPS) mode could be decrease down to 70%, as lower FPS. In view of X-ray tube angle, LAO $45^{\circ}$+Caudal $30^{\circ}$ shows highest dose measurement. More use of Collimator, lower dose measurement. Source-image intensifier distance(SID) get longer to 10cm, dose of each fluoroscopy and cine exposure increase up to 25-30%. Image magnification of field of view(FOV) could increase dose up to 1.21-2 times. Also table-image intensifier distance get longer to 10cm, dose increased 1.11-1.25 times. Practitioner can adjust several geometric parameters, as FPS mode, tube angle, Collimation, SID, table-image intensifier distance, FOV. And each factors can reduce radiation dose in coronary angiography.

Simulation Study for the Distortion Correction of Digital Angiographic Images using Geometric Transformation (디지털 혈관 조영상의 기하학적 왜곡 보정을 위한 모의 실험 연구)

  • 진호상;신동훈;허순녕;곽철은;최보영;이형구;서태석
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.23 no.5
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    • pp.365-373
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    • 2002
  • Accurate localization of target lesion is required to protect normal peripheral tissue and irradiate exactly to tumors in stereotactic radiosurgery(SRS). Digital angiography is one of the most effective diagnostic tools to detect and identify the target tumors. However, it shows pincushion distortion due to the characteristics of the image intensifier. We have implemented a simulation study for the correction of distortion using the geometric transformation. Phantom images were produced transformation. In conclusion, the geometric transformation could effectively be used for the pincushion distortion of image intensifier and there was no significant different between two methods indicating 2% correction error from the ideal image in all cases.