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Spalling Reduction Methods of Ultra High-Strength Reinforced Concrete Columns (초고강도 콘크리트 기둥의 폭렬저감방안에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Shin, Sung-Woo;Yoo, Suk-Hyeong;Kim, In-Ki
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.10 no.5
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    • pp.171-178
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    • 2006
  • It was presented that the spalling of high strength concrete exposed to high temperature could be reduced by using polypropylene fiber. However, as the concrete strength increase, the demanded quantity of PP fiber increase and this results in the loss of workability of ultra high strength concrete. The silica fume which is essentially mixed in ultra high strength concrete decrease the permeability of concrete, and this will increase the degree of spalling. In this study the effect of silica fume on the spalling of ultra high strength concrete and the fire resisting efficiency of PP fiber and poly vinyl alchol, instead of PP fiber, for the security of workability were experimentally examined.

Erosion Simulations and Quantification of the Temperature Effect by Atomic Oxygen on Polymer Matrix (Atomic oxygen에 의한 고분자 기지 산화 시뮬레이션 및 온도 효과의 정량화)

  • Jiwon Jung;Jongkyung An;Seunghwan Kwon;Gun Jin Yun
    • Composites Research
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.416-421
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    • 2024
  • Satellites operating in low Earth orbit environments (400~700 km) are constantly subjected to severe thermal cycles, ultraviolet radiation, and collisions with atomic oxygen (AO), which might cause continuous damage. Particularly, collisions with AO oxidize and erode polymer matrices, reducing surface mass and degradation of material properties. Therefore, to analyze these effects, Reax-FF molecular dynamics simulations were adopted. More than qualitative studies of mass loss due to AO interactions between materials in the previous NVE analysis, we quantified erosion rates as a function of temperature within the operational range of actual satellites (200 K~400 K) using NVT analysis. We also analyzed changes in reaction patterns occurring on the surface and effects due to polymer phase transitions.

Evaluating Economic Value of Heat Wave Watch/Warning Information in Seoul and Busan in 2016: Focused on a Cost of Heat Wave Action Plan and Sample of Patients (2016년 서울과 부산지역 폭염특보 정보의 경제적 가치 평가 -폭염대책 비용과 환자 자료를 중심으로-)

  • Kim, In-Gyum;Lee, Seung-Wook;Kim, Hye-min;Lee, Dae-Geun
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.20 no.5
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    • pp.525-535
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    • 2020
  • This study aims to evaluate the economic value of the heat wave watch/warning (HW/W) forecast provided by the KMA (Korea Meteorological Administration) for the public sector. Local govermenments of Korea currently use the HW/W forecasts as a major input variable to determine the preparative requisite level for reducing potential damage by extreme heat events. To assess the value of the HW/W, which is not a marketable commodity, a decision-making model taking into account the cost and loss was established. The 'cost' variable was defined as the heat wave countermeasures budget for Seoul and Busan in 2016, and the 'loss' variable was set as the amount of health insurance claims for those 65 and older obtained from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. Using this model, the value of the HW/W in 2016 was calculated as KRW 4,133M and KRW1,090M for Seoul and Busan, respectively. In addition, if the KMA reduces the False Alarm of the HW/W by a single instance, the value will be increased by KRW 76.6M and KRW 16.8M for the two cities. The results of this study are useful in quantitatively estimation of the value of the HW/W forthe public sector.

Leakage Monitoring of Control Valves for Nuclear Power Plants Using Multi-measuring (Multi-measuring기법을 이용한 원전 제어밸브의 누설진단)

  • Kim, Sung-Young;Kim, Young-Bum;Kim, Bong-Ho;Lee, Sang-Guk
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2007.05b
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    • pp.3458-3463
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    • 2007
  • Leakage would happen because of the damage of high temperature and high-pressure valve in nuclear power plant. condition based prevention maintenance is essential by using the suitable method based on local condition. Energy loss prevention can prevent from an accurate test, Local actually and ability. The methods of test for high energy fluid leakage at present are analysis of ${\Delta}$T, AE(Acoustic Emission) analysis, and thermal image. The result for test of AC (Main steam) system in YNG 2 Unit reveals that the AE occurred clearly in leakage situation, but thermal image didn't occur. It is identified that leakage is occurred when the orifice located front and back of valve operates. It shows that making a impatient judgment by using the single method if it is leakage is containing uncertainty. So I think that using the Multi-Measuring method is more sound judgment than Single-Measuring method.

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The implementation of the PC-based monitoring device for railway temperature environmental (PC기반의 철도 온도환경에 적합한 모니터링 장치 구현)

  • Bea, Goe-Sung;Son, Ki-Hwan
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.9 no.7
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    • pp.819-825
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    • 2014
  • The diurnal range of temperature in korea is increasing. We know that the environment has deteriorated through report about railway damage and economic loss caused by climate. In these conditions, Monitoring device for railway must operate to support the operations and maintenance. Therefore, In this paper, COM-based monitoring device implemented using Industrial-Extended electronic components and made, We tested compliance about temperature environment of actual railway. We verified through testing about cold and dry heat of monitoring device. Used components in this product will be able to utilize the development of the railway industry of electronics.

COMPARISON OF CFD SIMULATION AND EXPERIMENT OF CAVITATING FLOW PAST AXISYMMETRIC CYLINDER (전산해석과 실험의 비교검증을 통한 원통형 수중운동체 주위의 캐비테이션 유동현상 연구)

  • Park, H.M.;Park, W.G.;Jung, C.M.
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.78-85
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    • 2012
  • Cavitation causes a great deal of noise, damage to components, vibrations, and a loss of efficiency in devices, such as propellers, pump impellers, nozzles, injectors, torpedoes, etc., Thus, cavitating flow simulation is of practical importance for many engineering systems. In this study, a two-phase flow solver based on the homogeneous mixture model has been developed. The flow characteristics around an axisymmetric cylinder were calculated and then validated by comparing with the experimental results in the cavitation water tunnel at the Korea Ocean Research & Development Institute. The results show that this solver is highly suitable for simulating the cavitating flows. After the code validation, the cavity length with changes of water depth, angle of attack and velocity were obtained.. Cavitation inception was also calculated for various operational conditions.

Study on the Multi-measuring Method for Evaluation of Internal Leak of Power Plant Valve (발전용 밸브누설 평가를 위한 다중계측 연구)

  • Lee, S.G.;Park, S.K.;Park, J.H.;Kim, K.H.;Kim, Y.B.
    • Journal of Power System Engineering
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.35-40
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    • 2007
  • Leak would happen because of the damage of high temperature and high-pressure valve in nuclear power plant. condition based prevention maintenance is essential by using the suitable method based on local condition. Energy loss prevention can prevent from an accurate test, Local actually and ability. The methods of test for high energy fluid leak at present are analysis of ${\Delta}T$, AE(Acoustic Emission) analysis, and thermal image. The result for test of secondary system in nuclear power plant Unit reveals that the AE occurred clearly in leakage situation, but thermal image didn't occur. It is identified that leak is occurred when the orifice located front and back of valve operates. It shows that making a impatient judgment by using the single method if it is leakage is containing uncertainty. So we think that using the Multi-Measuring method is more sound judgment than single-measuring method.

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A Plan for a New Public Natural Disaster Insurance -With priority given to Microinsurance and Index Insurance (공공자연재해보험의 도입방안 - Microinsurance와 Index Insurance를 중심으로)

  • Kim, Jeong-In;Oh, Kyung-Hee
    • Journal of Environmental Policy
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.151-173
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    • 2011
  • Whenever several natural disasters hit Korea with huge damage of property loss and death toll, government spends huge sums of money for rehabilitation of devastated areas every year. It's time to discuss about a natural disaster insurance, which is a long-term as well as precautionary measure. It is advisable to discuss government involvement through the natural disaster insurance, implementation of countermeasures against natural disasters. The natural disasters insurance have to executed as follows, 1) introducing natural disaster insurance with characteristics of social welfare, which makes fast recovery and anxiety reduction in the low-income bracket. 2) advisable to mix the methods of microinsurance including the natural disaster and index insurance.

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A Probiotic Preparation Duolac-Gold Ameliorates Dextran Sulphate Sodium-induced Mouse Colitis by Downregulating the Expression of IL-6

  • Yoon, Hyunho;Yoon, Yeo-Sang;Kim, Min-Soo;Chung, Myung-Jun;Yum, Do-Young
    • Toxicological Research
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.27-32
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    • 2014
  • Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a health benefit on the host. Duolac-Gold is a mixture of seven probiotic bacteria containing three species of Bifidobacteria, two species of Lactobacillus, and Streptococcus thermophilus. The aim of this study was to assess the anti-inflammatory effects of Duolac-Gold in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) mouse model. IBD was induced by administering 1.5% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) for 10 days. After induction of DSS-induced colitis, Duolac-Gold was orally administered at three different concentrations. Interestingly, Duolac-Gold treatment accelerated IBD healing, and anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by weight loss, length of the colon, and a microscopic damage score by histology. The expression of inflammatory related cytokines was measured in colon tissues and serum. Of these cytokines, the expression of interleukin-6 decreased remarkably after Duolac-Gold treatment. Taken together, these results suggest that Duolac-Gold treatment is effective in IBD healing by regulating IL-6.

Electromagnetic Field Analysis of 230 kW-class Low Wind Speed Medium Wind Turbine for Island-area Application (도서지역 적용을 위한 230 kW급 저풍속 중형 풍력발전기의 전자장해석)

  • Choi, Mansoo;Choi, Hyewon;Lee, Changmin;Choi, Hyenjun
    • New & Renewable Energy
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.14-19
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    • 2020
  • Recently, a project to build a carbon zero island with no carbon emissions has been carried out by replacing diesel generators with renewable energy sources in island areas where diesel generators supplied local loads as independent systems. To minimize damage to the lives of islanders, low noise wind generators should be installed by adjusting the rated speed. In islands with low loads, wind turbines that are more efficient than medium-sized wind turbines should be installed. In this study, the generator field analysis and characteristics were analyzed to develop 230 kW-class low wind medium-wind turbine technology. The electromagnetic field analysis program used Maxwell. As a result, the cogging torque was reduced, and the initial maneuver wind speed and loss value were lowered. Hence, the output amount was increased with high efficiency.