• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.1580-1586
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• 2021

The application of induction bending processes to industrial pipe production is increasing. The induction bending process has the effect of reducing the number of inspections and preventing leaks by reducing the weld of the pipe. For these reasons, efforts have been made to apply an induction bending process to the pipe of the PGSFR under development in Korea and this is the first attempt in the SFR design. Since the PGSFR pipe has a relatively large diameter-to-thickness ratio, it is difficult to fabricate an induction bending pipe that meets the requirements. In addition, the material properties may change because the pipe heats to a very high temperature during the induction bending process. In this study, P91 pipes were fabricated by induction bending, and the results from analyzing the induction bending process' applicability to the P91 pipe of the PGSFR are examined. The various dimensional measurements of the pipes fabricated by the induction bending process were surveyed to determine whether the requirements of the ASME Code were met. The minimum thickness, ovality, and wall buckling measured in the fabricated pipe met all the requirements. Tensile, impact, and hardness tests at various locations of the fabricated pipe also satisfied the requirements.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제66권1호
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• pp.85-96
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• 2018

This study investigates the response of functionally graded (FG) gas pipe under unsteady internal pressure and temperature. The pipe is proposed to be manufactured from FGMs rather than custom carbon steel, to reduce the erosion, corrosion, pressure surge and temperature variation effects caused by conveying of gases. The distribution of material graduations are obeying power and sigmoidal functions varying with the pipe thickness. The sigmoidal distribution is proposed for the 1st time in analysis of FG pipe structure. A Two-dimensional (2D) plane strain problem is proposed to model the pipe cross-section. The Fourier law is applied to describe the heat flux and temperature variation through the pipe thickness. The time variation of internal pressure is described by using exponential-harmonic function. The proposed problem is solved numerically by a two-dimensional (2D) plane strain finite element ABAQUS software. Nine-node isoparametric element is selected. The proposed model is verified with published results. The effects of material graduation, material function, temperature and internal pressures on the response of FG gas pipe are investigated. The coupled temperature and displacement FEM solution is used to find a solution for the stress displacement and temperature fields simultaneously because the thermal and mechanical solutions affected greatly by each other. The obtained results present the applicability of alternative FGM materials rather than classical A106Gr.B steel. According to proposed model and numerical results, the FGM pipe is more effective in natural gas application, especially in eliminating the corrosion, erosion and reduction of stresses.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제17권9호
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• pp.1558-1562
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• 2007

To elucidate the influence of pipe materials on the VBNC (viable but nonculturable) state and bacterial numbers in drinking water, biofilm and effluent from stainless steel, galvanized iron, and polyvinyl chloride pipe wafers were analyzed. Although no HPC (heterotrophic plate count) was detected in the chlorinated influent of the model system, a DVC (direct viable count) still existed in the range between 3- and 4-log cells/ml. Significantly high numbers of HPC and DVC were found both in biofilm and in the effluent of the model system. The pipe material, exposure time, and the season were all relevant to the concentrations of VBNC and HPC bacteria detected. These findings indicate the importance of determining the number of VBNC cells and the type of pipe materials to estimate the HPC concentration in water distribution systems and thus the need of determining a DVC in evaluating disinfection efficiency.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.669-683
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• 2012

The water supply pipes are buried across wide range of areas, so it is hard to spot them using excavation and takes a large amount of expense. Thus, there is a high risk for direct research and application, accompanying many difficulties in implementation of them. Therefore, it is more economical and convenient to use indirect evaluation variables than direct evaluation of the buried pipes in assessing the degree of pipe deterioration. To assess the degree of pipe deterioration using the indirect evaluation variables, it should be done first to identify how and to what extent they affect the degree of deterioration. This study measured the evaluation variables for pipe deterioration using the pipe endoscope and analyzed the measurement results and the degree of impact on the pipes. In addition, this study attempted to evaluate the adequateness of the pipe deterioration evaluation using the indirect variables based on the analysis results. The evaluation variables measured through the pipe endoscope were the thickness of sediments, size of scale, degree of desquamation and condition of connections. For the indirect evaluation variables, the data such as the property data from GIS pipe network map as well as the material, diameter, age and pipe lining material of the pipe, road type, leakage frequency, average water velocity and water pressure using the leakage repair records was collected. Using the collected data, this study comparatively analyzed the indirect evaluation variables for the degree of pipe deterioration and the results from the pipe endoscope to choose appropriate variables for pipe deterioration evaluation and calculated the weights of the indirect variables on the degree of deterioration. The results showed that the order of the impact of indirect variables on deterioration was pipe age > pipe lining material > road type > leakage frequency > average water velocity with their weights of 0.45, 0.20, 0.15, 0.10, and 0.10, respectively. Conclusively, the results suggest that the measures of sediment thickness, scale size, degree of desquamation and condition of connections are appropriate for the evaluation of pipe deterioration and sufficient for the analysis of the impact of the indirect variables on deterioration.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.5-11
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 자연모래 2종(세사, 왕사)과 부순모래, 자갈 2종(10mm, 20mm)을 대상으로 실내시험을 통하여 입도 분포 특성, 마찰특성 및 토압특성 등 되메움 재료 별 이중보온관의 거동 특성을 평가하고, 합리적인 되메움 대체재료 제시를 위하여 기존 이중보온관 되메움재인 중사와 비교를 수행하였다. 연구결과에 따르면, 부순모래는 5종의 되메움 대체재료 별 평가결과 이중보온관에 미치는 공학적 특성 및 재료의 수급 측면에 있어 기존 중사를 이용하는 이중보온관 되메움재의 대체재료로 가장 합리적인 재료로 평가되었다.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.140-145
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• 2015

In the present study, the structural safety of the bolt portion and collet tool structure of the pipe-fitting tool is analyzed by using the finite element technique. Two forces as piston forces with the magnitude of 187.5 Tons are applied to the inner and outer portions of the collet tool, respectively. A structural load of 750 Tons is applied to the bolt portion. In the analysis results, it is found that the structure becomes safe under the current loading conditions. The reliability rating of the pipe is calculated in this study. The material properties of the actual material are evaluated by using mechanical testing. Therefore, the material properties are used to carry out static structural and optimization analysis.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2018년도 춘계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.302-303
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• 2018

This study analyzed the major revision factors and revision contents for 'Construction-Standard-Production-Rate for Construction Works in 2018. Part 16. Pipe Laying Down and Connection" which was revised by the construction expense estimation standard's middle and long-term plans. The main reasons for the revision was analyzed to be unclear construction scope, limitations in applicable pipe material based on the facility type, labor force mainly composed of ordinary workers, limitations of labor force, and incomplete appropriation standard for the tool rent fee and equipment expenses. Through revision of factors, common items were newly established, organization was revised, the labor force was mainly composed of the technicians, and basis for appropriation of equipment expenses was arranged. In addition, through periodic revision, the appropriation standard for bend and special pipes was set. Consequently, more practical construction cost estimate standard is arranged through revision.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2017

지하에 매설된 관을 탐지하기 위해 지하탐사레이다(GPR) 신호의 특성을 수치해석으로 조사하였다. GPR 시스템의 송수신부, 지하매질, 유전체로 채워진 플라스틱 관을 시간영역유한차분법(FDTD)으로 모델링하였다. GPR 신호의 양상을 관찰하기 위해서 관의 지름과 관 속에 채워진 물질의 유전율 변화에 따른 FDTD 모의계산을 수행하였다. 유전체로 채워진 플라스틱 관에 의해 산란된 GPR 신호는 관 외부의 전방 볼록면 반사파와 관 내부의 후방 오목면 반사파의 중첩으로 나타났다. 두 파의 진폭, 극성, 지연시간은 플라스틱 관 사이즈와 관 내부 충진 물질의 유전율에 종속되어 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제12권9호
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• pp.27-33
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• 2011

기존 지하 매설관 시공법의 경우 관의 하단부 다짐이 어렵고, 다짐효율이 좋지 않아 지하 매설물의 안정성을 저감시키고 이로 인한 파손이 발생한다. 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위한 방법 중 하나가 유동성 채움재를 이용하는 것이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 지하 매설관 시공 시 뒤채움재의 종류에 따른 매설관의 거동을 파악하기 위하여 지하 매설관에 대한 수치해석을 수행하였고, 동일한 조건에서 뒤채움재의 종류에 따른 관의 주요 부분의 변위, 지표침하, 수직토압을 비교 검토하여 지하 매설관의 변형특성을 예측하였다. 수치해석을 시행한 결과 뒤채움재로 유동성 채움재를 사용하는 것이 일반모래를 사용하는 것에 비해 지표침하 및 관변형량이 작아지고 수직토압 또한 감소한다는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2015

본 연구는 스프링클러설비용 CPVC관과 신축배관 접속부분에서의 누수저감을 위하여 신축배관을 연결하기 위한 밸브소켓과 신축배관 너트부분에 삽입되는 수밀 고무패킹 재질에 대한 국내 및 국외 관련 규격의 검토와 관련 시험 등을 통해 대책을 제안하고자 한다. 누수시험을 통해 밸브소켓 재질은 신축배관 너트부분이 금속제인 경우 금속제로 사용하거나 신축배관 너트부분의 재질을 합성수지제로 사용하여야함을 알 수 있었다. 또한 밸브소켓의 적정 품질 확보를 위해서는 나사산 규격과 검사기준으로 KS B 0221(관용평행나사)와 나사산 검사규격을 KS B 5223(관용 평행나사 게이지)에 따르도록 관련 기준을 개정할 필요가 있다. 그리고 신축배관 너트부분에 설치되는 수밀용 고무링 소재에 대해 세부적인 기준이 없어 NBR과 EPDM 소재가 함께 사용되고 있으나 수밀성이 우수한 EPDM 소재가 사용되도록 관련 기준을 개정할 필요가 있다.