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Sterilization of Escherichia coli Based on Nd: YAG Resonator with a Pulsed Xenon Flashlamp

  • Kim, Hee-Je;Kim, Dong-Jo;Hong, Ji-Tae;Xu, Guo-Cheng;Lee, Dong-Gil
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.275-279
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    • 2011
  • Sterilization of Escherichia coli (E. coli) is examined using a unique pulsed ultra-violet (UV) elliptical reactor based on Nd:YAG laser resonator, UV radiation from a pulsed xenon flashlamp. The light from the discharge has a broadband emission spectrum extending from the UV to the infrared region with a rich UV contained. Sterilization method by using the UV light is fast, environment-friendly and it does not cause secondary pollution. A Nd:YAG laser resonator having elliptical shape has advantage of concentrating the radiation of the UV light at two foci as the quart sleeve filled with E. coli. The primary objective of this research is to determine the important parameters such as pulse per second (pps), the applied voltage for sterilizing E. coli by using an UV elliptical reactor. From the experiment result, the sterilization effect of UV elliptical reactor is better than that of UV cylindrical reactor, and it can be 99.9% of sterilization at 800V regardless of the pps within 10 minutes.

A Study on Characteristics of Exhaust Gas Temperature Uniformity and Light-off in Motorcycle Catalytic Converter (2륜 자동차 촉매변환기내 배기가스 온도균일도 특성과 Light-Off에 관한 연구)

  • Yi, Chung-Seub;Jeong, Hyo-Min;Lee, Cheol-Jae;Chung, Han-Shik
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.31 no.6 s.261
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    • pp.507-513
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    • 2007
  • This study represents the temperature uniformity in catalytic converter. Present research model type is a monolithic catalytic converter. This type was been widely used for complying the regulations of pollutant emissions from automobiles. The mean experimental parameters are engine speed and ceramics monolith in the catalytic converter. The experimental test engine model used was the 124.1cc motorcycle engine. The experimental study using thermal imaging method shows the megaphone type model has larger effective area than the basic model. The rate of effective area in the basic model is about 8.9 % and the megaphone type model are 41.52 %, 34.60 %, 33.43 %, 25.43 %, 17.82 % according to the diffuser angle $4^{\circ}\;to\;8^{\circ}$. In conclusion, the megaphone type monolithic converter has higher efficiency of reducing the pollution with less noise compared to the basic shape. We believe this will be very important as a design guide of the advanced motorcycle.

Analysis on behavior of keyhole and plasma using photodiode in laser welding of aluminum 6000 alloy (포토 다이오드를 이용한 6000계열 알루미늄 합금의 레이저 용접에서 키홀 및 플라즈마의 거동 해석)

  • Park Y. W.;Park H. S.;Rhee S. H.
    • Laser Solutions
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.11-24
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    • 2004
  • In automotive industry, light weight vehicle is one of issues because of the air pollution and the protection of environment. Therefore, automotive manufacturers have tried to apply light materials such as aluminum to car body. Aluminum welding using laser has some advantages high energy density and high productivity. It is very important to understand behavior of plasma and keyhole in order to improve weld quality and monitor the weld state. In this study, spectral analysis was carried out to verify the spectrum for plasma which is generated in laser welding of A 6000 aluminum alloy. Two photodiodes which cover the range of plasma wavelength was used to measure light emission during laser welding according to assist gas flow rate and welding speed. Analysis of relationship between sensor signals of welding variables and formation of keyhole and plasma is performed. To determine the level of significance, analysis of variation (ANOVA) was carried out.

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A Research on the Improvement of Visibility Using Low Deck Lighting in Bad Weather (악천후 시 낮은 도로조명을 이용한 도로 시인성 향상에 대한 연구)

  • Nam, Ki Ho;Kim, Chung Hyeok;Nam, Ki Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.186-193
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    • 2020
  • We investigate a fog-detection CCT control system using low deck lighting as a solution to the forward visibility of pole-type street lamps employed on existing roads. The lighting standards were met with a light source that has less compared with those of pole-type street lamps. The results show that the transmission rate was increased by changing the color temperature by automatically recognizing fog in bad weather and minimizing the phenomenon of lighting. In addition, it was allowed to create a safer and more comfortable driving environment for drivers owing to flicker or light pollution of existing pole-type street lamps. As a result, if lighting is used at a lower level than pole-type street lamps, the accident rate caused by securing the driver's forward visibility can be reduced sharply and existing problems can be resolved.

Biohydrogen production using photosynthesis (광합성을 이용한 바이오수소 생산)

  • Sim, Sang-Jun;Kim, Jun-Pyo
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.06a
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    • pp.478-481
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    • 2006
  • Energy is vital to global prosperity, yet dependence on fossil fuels as our primary energy source contributes to global climate change environmental degradation, and health problems. Hydrogen $(H_2)$ offers tremendous potential as a clean renewable energy currency. Hydrogen has the highest gravimetric energy density of any known fuel and is compatible with electrochemical and combustion processes for energy conversion without producing carbon-based emission that contribute to environmental pollution and climate change. Numerous methodologies have been developed for effective hydrogen production. Among them, the biological hydrogen production has gained attention, because hydrogen can be produced by cellular metabolismunder the presence of water and sunlight. The green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is capable of sustained $H_2$ photoproduction when grown under sulfur deprived condition. Under sulfur deprived conditions, PSII and photosynthetic $O_2$ evolution are inactivated, resulting in shift from aerobic to anaerobic condition in the culture. After anaerobiosis, sulfur deprived algal cells induce a reversible hydrogenase and start to evolve $H_2$ gas in the light. According to above principle, we investigated the effect of induction parameters such as cell age, cell density. light intensity, and sulfate concentration under sulfur deprived condition We also developed continuous hydrogen production system by sulfate re-addition under sulfur deprived condition.

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Physical Properties of Matrix According to Replacement Ratio using Polysilicon Sludge Based on Light Burned Magnesia (경소마그네시아 기반 폴리실리콘슬러지 치환율에 따른 경화체의 물리적 특성)

  • Kim, Yong-Gu;Kim., Dae-Yeon;Shin, Jin-Hyun;Lee, Sang-Soo;Song, Ha-Young
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2019.11a
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    • pp.143-144
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    • 2019
  • Recently, environmental pollution related to global warming is on the rise. Meanwhile, renewable energy is a representative example of many efforts to develop eco-friendly energy to solve the depletion of natural resources and the depletion of petroleum resources in conjunction with global warming. Among them, photovoltaic power generation is increasing the subsidies for the government to increase the production of photovoltaic electricity of the general public, showing a high growth rate. However, polysilicon, which is a raw material of the photovoltaic panel, generates waste called polysilicon sludge in the manufacturing process. In order to produce 1 ton of polysilicon, about 2 tons of waste polysilicon sludge is generated. In 2012, polysilicon sludge was generated at 78,000 tons, with an average of about 220 tons per day. The sludge generated due to insufficient treatment of polysilicon sludge is currently solidified and is processed by landfilling. Therefore, in this study, polysilicone sludge is used as the concept of admixture, and the physical properties of the matrix according to the polysilicon sludge replacement ratio based on light burned magnesia is determined.

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A Study on the Characteristics of the Media Facade Buildings (미디어 파사드 건축물의 야간조명 특성분석)

  • Jung, Joo-Hee;Kim, Jeong-Tai
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.45-55
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    • 2010
  • Recently a number of media facade buildings making beautiful cityscape landmark has been increased in Seoul. However, indiscreet adaptation of media facade cause problems such as light pollution and poor city image. This paper was to investigate luminous characteristics of media facade building. Five representative media facade buildings in Seoul have been selected. The CS-100 and ProMetric-1400 were used to measure the luminance and color temperature of the facades. The measurement points were located at the opposite spot of the building. The results showed that maximum media facade luminance of such buildings exceed Seoul design guideline. Also, color temperature with over 5,500[K] that exceed the design guideline were mostly used in all the facades.

Light Pollution of Outdoor Lighting in Coastal Area - Focused on Busan City - (해안가 야간경관조명의 빛공해 평가 - 부산시를 중심으로 -)

  • Kong, Hyo-Joo;Kim, Jeong-Tai
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.18-26
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    • 2010
  • Outdoor lighting has become a necessary essential part of society for safety and comfortable space. However, inappropriate outdoor lighting leads to energy waste and poor landscape. Outdoor lighting is a very important social element, which enables us to conduct various activities at night in a safe, efficient and comfort way. River Thames in UK, Venice in Italy and Sydney in Australia is a good example of the coastal area. This paper aims to evaluate the light pollution of outdoor lighting in coastal area in Busan city. The Radiant Imaging ProMetric-1400 was used to measure the luminance of Gwangalli Beach, Marine City and Haeundae Beach. Compare to the CIE recommendation level the luminance of the all outdoor lighting were about 2~20 times higher. Outdoor lighting of the building facade luminance level and color should be particularly limited.

Evaluation to Collision Safety Performance of Stacking Angle Different CFRP/Al Circular Member (적층각이 다른 CFRP/Al 혼성 원형부재의 충돌안전성능 평가)

  • Yang, Yong Jun;Kim, Young Nam;Cha, Cheon Seok;Jung, Jong An;Yang, In Young
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.30 no.6
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2015
  • The actual condition is that environmental pollution due to the development of various industries has recently become a serious issue. An interest in improving the gas mileage is rising due to an increase in the number of vehicles in the era of high oil price in particular. In order to solve this problem, priority should be given to light-weight design of car body, However, at present, a design method enabling the conventional steel plate to be replaced is direly needed in order to guarantee passengers' safety according to excessive light-weight design of car body. In this study, in order to apply a design method that could realize fuel savings and environmental pollution prevention through an improvement in gas mileage together with meeting the safety requirements for vehicles, it was supposed that CFRP/Al composites member would be used as primary structural member. And to this end, it was intended to obtain optimum design data by experimentally implementing external impulsive load applied to the car body. According to results of impact test of CFRP/Al composites member, a collapsed shape of folding, crack, and bending occurred. So, it was possible to find that energy was observed. And in case of specimen having an angle of $90^{\circ}$ in the outermost layer and stack sequence of $[90^{\circ}{_2}/0^{\circ}2]s$, its collapsed length was shown to be short. Therefore, it was possible to find that the absorbed energy was shown to be higher by 20% or above at the maximum.

Stress Analysis of Composite Rotor Blade with Sandwich Structure for Medium Class HAWT (좌굴 및 비선형성을 고려한 중형 수평축 풍력터빈용 샌드위치 복합재 회전날개의 설계 개선에 관한 연구)

  • 공창덕;오동우;방조혁
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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    • v.2 no.3
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 1998
  • The exhaustion of fossil fuels and serious environmental pollution put the concern about non-po llution energy into the world. On the developments of technology, wind energy has been spotlighted as a non-pollution energy in many countries. This study has carried out the aerodynamic and structural design procedure of the lightweight composite rotor blades with an appropriate aerodynamic performance and structural strength for the 500㎾ medium class wind turbine system. The previous design, which is shell-spar structure, is redesigned to shell-spar- sandwich structure for light weight. Large deformation problem from light weight is examined by non-linear analysis. Local buckling occurred under lower stress than failure stress. The buckling analysis is accomplished to confirm the safety of the composite blade. The stress analysis around pin hole joint part at hub is carried out and it is confirmed that the pin hole is not failed. The results show that the resonance of redesigned blade does not happen in operation range.

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