• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.1197-1208
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• 2014

The problem of the oblique water entry of a three dimensional body is considered. Wagner theory is the theoretical framework. Applications are discussed for an elliptic paraboloid entering an initially flat free surface. A dedicated experimental campaign yields a data base for comparisons. In the present analysis, pressure, force and dynamics of the wetted surface expansion are assessed.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.482-494
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• 2019

In this paper, the oblique water-entry impact of a vehicle with a disk cavitator is studied experimentally and numerically. The effectiveness and accuracy of the numerical simulation are verified quantitatively by the experiments in this paper and the data available in the literature. Then, the numerical model is used to simulate the hydrodynamic characteristics and flow patterns of the vehicle under different entry conditions, and the axial force is found to be an important parameter. The influences of entry angle, entry speed and cavitator area on the axial force are studied. The variation law of the force coefficient and the dimensionless penetration distance at the peak of the axial force are revealed. The research conclusions are beneficial to engineering calculations on the impact force of a vehicle with a disk cavitator over a wide range of water-entry parameters.

• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.183-199
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• 2018

The open source software OpenFOAM is utilised to simulate the water entry and hydrodynamic impact process of 2D wedges and ship hull sections. Incompressible multiphase flow solver interDyMFoam is employed to calculate the free fall of structure from air into water using dynamically deforming mesh technique. Both vertical and oblique entry of wedges of various dead-rise angles have been examined. A convergence study of dynamics as well as kinematics of the flow problem is carried out on successively refined meshes. Obtained results are presented and compared to the experimental measurements showing good agreement and reasonable mesh convergence of the solution.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.219-235
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• 2014

With the development of the technology of underwater moving bodies, the need for developing the knowledge of surface effect interaction of free surface and underwater moving bodies is increased. Hence, the two-phase flow is a subject which is interesting for many researchers all around the world. In this paper, the non-linear free surface deformations which occur during the water-exit of a circular cylinder due to its buoyancy are solved using finite volume discretization based code, and using Volume of Fluid (VOF) scheme for solving two phase flow. Dynamic mesh model is used to simulate dynamic motion of the cylinder. In addition, the effect of cylinder mass in presence of an external force is studied. Moreover, the oblique exit and entry of a circular cylinder with two exit angles is simulated. At last, water-exit of a circular cylinder in six degrees of freedom is simulated in 3D using parallel processing. The simulation errors of present work (using VOF method) for maximum velocity and height of a circular cylinder are less than the corresponding errors of level set method reported by previous researchers. Oblique exit shows interesting results; formation of waves caused by exit of the cylinder, wave motion in horizontal direction and the air trapped between the waves are observable. In 3D simulation the visualization of water motion on the top surface of the cylinder and the free surface breaking on the front and back faces of the 3D cylinder at the exit phase are observed which cannot be seen in 2D simulation. Comparing the results, 3D simulation shows better agreement with experimental data, specially in the maximum height position of the cylinder.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2015

Background: This study sought to determine safe ranges of oblique angle, skin entry point and needle length by reviewing computed tomography (CT) scans and to evaluate the usefulness of a bent tip needle during celiac plexus block (CPB). Methods: CT scans of 60 CPB patients were reviewed. Image of the uppermost margin of L2 vertebral body was used to measure the minimal and maximal oblique angles and the distances from the midline to skin puncture point. The imaginary needle trajectory distance was calculated by three-dimensional measurement. When the procedure was performed by using a $10^{\circ}$ bent tip needle under a $20^{\circ}$ oblique X-ray fluoroscopic view, the distance (GF/G'F) from the midline to the actual puncture site was measured. Results: The imaginary safe oblique angle range was $26.4-34.2^{\circ}$ and $27.7-36.0^{\circ}$ on the right and left, respectively. The distance from the midline to skin puncture point was 6.1-7.6 cm on the right and 6.3-7.6 cm on the left. The needle trajectory distance at minimal angle was 9.6-11.6 cm on the right and 9.5-11.5 cm on the left. The distance of GF/G'F was 5.1-6.5 cm and 5.0-6.4 cm on the right and left, respectively. All imaginary parameters were correlated with BMI except for GF/G'F. All complications were mild and transient. Conclusions: We identified safe values of angles and distances using a straight needle. Furthermore, using a bent tip needle under a $20^{\circ}$ oblique fluoroscopic view, we could safely perform CPB with smaller parameter values.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.345-352
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• 2022

Background: Optimal needle depth in transforaminal epidural injection (TFEI) is determined by body measurements and is influenced by the needle entry angle. Physician can choose the appropriate needle length and perform the procedure more effectively if depth is predicted in advance. Methods: This retrospective study included patients with lumbosacral pain from a single university hospital. The skin depth from the target point was measured using magnetic resonance imaging transverse images. The depth was measured bilaterally for L4 and L5 TFEIs at 15°, 20°, and 25° oblique angles from the spinous process. Results: A total of 4,632 measurements of 386 patients were included. The lengths of the left and right TFEI at the same level and oblique angle were assessed, and no statistical differences were identified. Therefore, linear regression analysis was performed for bilateral L4 and L5 TFEIs. The R-squared values of height and weight combined were higher than the height, weight, and body mass index (BMI). The following equation was established: Depth (mm) = a - b (height, cm) + c (weight, kg). Based on the equation, maximal BMI capable with a 23G, 3.5-inch, Quincke-type point spinal needle was presented for three different angles (15°, 20°, and 25°) at lumbar levels L4 and L5. Conclusions: The maximal BMI that derived from the formulated equation is listed on the table, which can help in preparations for morbid obesity. If a patient has bigger BMI than the one in the table, the clinician should prepare longer needle than the usual spinal needle.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.86-92
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• 2010

곡면 형태의 피부표면의 방사선량을 방사선크롬 필름과 열형광 선량계를 이용하여 측정하고자 한다. 또한 고정 장치의 사용으로 인한 고에너지 방사선의 피부보존효과의 감쇠를 정량적으로 측정하여 Monte-Carlo 프로그램으로 계산한 값과 비교하고자 한다. 머리-목 그리고 어깨의 곡면 형태를 모의하여 만든 11 cm 직경의 원통 팬텀에 $40{\times}40\;cm^2$의 조사야, SAD 100 cm, 6 MV의 방사선을 쪼였다. 또한 관련된 치료 상황과 유사한 조건으로 만들기 위해 그물망 형태의 고정 마스크를 원통형 팬텀에 씌워서 실험하였다. 원통 팬텀의 원둘레 주위를 따라 $0^{\circ}$에서 $360^{\circ}$까지의 피부선량곡선을 구하였다. 방사선크롬 필름을 이용하여 구한, 정면 입사위치($0^{\circ}$)에서의 피부선량은 최대값 깊이($D_{max}$) 방사선량의 47%, 접선 각도인 $90^{\circ}$에서는 61%로 측정되었다. 1.5 mm의 고정마스크를 씌운 경우 $0^{\circ}$ 입사지점에서는 59%, $80^{\circ}$에서는 78%였다. TLD를 통한 결과는 고정마스크를 씌운 경우 $0^{\circ}$ 입사지점에서는 66%, $80^{\circ}$에서는 80%였고 필름의 경우와 유사한 형태를 보였다. 고정 마스크를 머리-목 그리고 어깨 부위에 부착시켜서 치료를 하는 경우에 접선 부근 각도에서의 피부선량이 치료선량과 거의 같은 값을 보였다. 곡면 부위의 피부에는 고정성을 잃지 않는 범위 안에서 보다 더 얇고 더 구멍이 많이 뚫린 고정마스크를 사용해야 과도한 피부선량을 줄일 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.