• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.241-249
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• 2016

The present study used a digital angiography x-ray device to measure the space dose and exposure dose of patients and practitioners using x-ray tube shielding devices developed in our laboratory. The intent of the study was to reduce the space dose within the test room, and to reduce the exposure dose of patients and practitioners. The patient and practitioner exposure doses were measured in five configurations in a human body model. The glass dosimeter was placed on the eye lenses, thyroid glands, left shoulder, right shoulder, and gonads. The beam was collimated at full size and at a 48% reduction for a comparative analysis of the measurements. The space dose was measured with an ion chamber at distances of 50 cm, 100 cm, and 150 cm from the x-ray tube under the following conditions: no shielding device; a shielding device made of 3-mm-thick lead (Pb) [Pb 3 mm shield], and a shielding device made of 3-mm-thick Pb (outside) and 3-mm-thick aluminum (Al) (inside) [Pb 3 mm＋Al 3 mm shield]. The absorbed dose was the lowest when the 3-mm-thick Pb＋3-mm-thick Al shield was used. For measurements made with collimated beams with a 48% reduction, the dose was the lowest at $154{\mu}Gy$ when the 3-mm-thick Pb＋3-mm-thick Al shield was used, and was $9{\mu}Gy$ lower than the measurements made with no shielding device. If the space dose can be reduced by 20% in all situations where the C-arm is employed by using the x-ray tube shielding devices developed in our laboratory, this is expected to play an important role in reducing the annual exposure dose for patients, practitioners, and assistants.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.20-26
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• 2019

석탄 화력발전소 등의 대형 연소기기에서 질소산화물을 저감하기 위해 선택적 촉매환원 방법(SCR)의 탈질설비가 널리 쓰이고 있다. 본 연구에서는 SCR 탈질설비에서 암모니아를 공급하는 암모니아 분사 그리드(AIG)에 있는 암모니아와 희석 공기 혼합기에서 암모니아와 희석 공기의 균일한 혼합에 적합한 최적의 혼합기 형상을 도출하는 것을 목적으로 전산유체해석을 통해 수행하였다. 이를 위해 기본 형상의 혼합기(Case 1)에서 유동 특성과 $NH_3$ 농도 분포 특성을 살펴보았다. 기본 형상의 혼합기에서는 희석 공기 주 배관에서 암모니아 주입 배관 입구 반대쪽의 벽면으로 $NH_3$ 분포가 치우치는 것을 확인하였다. 이를 개선하기 위해 암모니아 주입 배관의 상단 구멍 1 개와 측면 구멍 4개를 막은 경우(Case 2)와 암모니아 주입 배관의 상단에 수평 평판을 설치한 경우(Case 3), 수평 평판과 함께 원호 평판을 설치 한 경우(Case 4)의 혼합기 형상에 대하여 유동과 $NH_3$ 농도 분포 특성을 분석하였다. 암모니아 주입 배관 상단에 수평 평판과 원호 평판을 설치한 경우(Case 4)에 혼합기 출구에서 $NH_3$ 분포의 % RMS 값이 가장 작은 값인 4.92%이고 농도 비율($R_{NH3}$) 범위가 -10.82~8.34%로 가장 최적의 $NH_3$ 균일 분포임을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.683-689
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• 2020

According to a NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies report, temperatures have risen by approximately 1℃ so far, based on temperatures recorded in 1880. The 2003 heatwave in Europe affected approximately 35,000 people across Europe. In this study, a cooling fog, which is used in smart cities, was designed to efficiently reduce the temperature during a heatwave and its pilot test results were interpreted. A model experiment of the cooling fog was conducted using a chamber, in which nano mist spray instruments and spray nozzles were installed. The designed cooling fog chamber model showed a temperature reduction of up to 13.8℃ for artificial pavement and up to 8.0℃ for green surfaces. However, this model was limited by constant wind speed in the experiment. Moreover, if the cooling fog is used when the wind speed is more than 3m/s in the active green zone, the temperature reduction felt by humans is expected to be even greater. As a second study, the effect of cooling fog on temperature reduction was analyzed by installing a pilot test inside the Land Housing Institute (LHI). The data gathered in this research can be useful for the study of heat reduction techniques in urban areas.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2004

목 적 : 측정을 통한 장치의 성능관리 평가로 임상실무에서의 능력배양과 정확한 관전압, 조사시간, 출력선량을 측정하는 기술을 익히고 병원에서 사용 중인 간접촬영용 X-선 발생장치 성능현황을 파악하기 위함이다. 재료 및 방법 : 관전압, 조사시간, 출력선량 측정기를 이용하여 10개 대학병원 간접촬영용 X-선 발생장치(원내,외 각 10대)를 이용하였다. 결 과 : 관전압 정확도 시험 PAE 판정에 의해 부적합한 간접촬영기는 3대가 나왔으며, 조사시간의 정확도 시험에서는 2대, 또한 조사선량의 재현성 시험에서도 조사선량에 대한 변동계수를 계산한 결과 3대가 나왔다. 3가지 성능검사에서 원외(이동차량)의 부적합한 간접촬영기는 5대, 원내는 3대로 원외(이동차량)의 간접촬영기가 원내보다 부적합한 것이 높게 나타났다. 결 론 : 간접촬영기의 성능을 일정하게 유지함으로서 방사선 피폭경감, 화질관리, 재촬영 감소 등에 의해 환자에게 양질의 의료서비스를 제공할 수 있는 여건을 마련할 수 있을 것이다. 따라서 정기적인 성능검사가 필요하다고 사료된다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제23권10호
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• pp.586-591
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• 2013

The printing of nanomaterials onto certain substrates is one of the key technologies behind high-speed interconnection and high-performance electronic devices. For the printing of next-generation electronic devices, a printing process which can be applied to a flexible substrate is needed. A printing process on a flexible substrate requires a lowtemperature, non-vacuum process due to the physical properties of the substrate. In this study, we obtained well-ordered Ag nanowires using modified gravure printing techniques. Ag nanowires are synthesized by a silver nitrate ($AgNO_3$) reduction process in an ethylene glycol solution. Ag nanowires were well aligned by hydrodynamic force on a micro-engraved Si substrate. With the three-dimensional structure of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), which has an inverse morphology relative to the micro-engraved Si substrate, the sub-micron alignment of Ag nanowires is possible. This technique can solve the performance problems associated with conventional organic materials. Also, given that this technique enables large-area printing, it has great applicability not only as a next-generation printing technology but also in a range of other fields.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.172-180
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• 2003

CMOS RF IC에서 중요한 문제가 되는 입력 노드에의 기생 커패시턴스 추가 문제를 줄이기 위해, 2차원 소자 시뮬레이션 결과 및 그에 따른 분석을 기반으로, 표준 CMOS 공정에서 쉽게 제작 가능한 pnpn 싸이리스터 구조의 ESD 보호용 소자를 제안한다. 제안된 소자의 DC 항복특성을 일반적으로 사용되고 있는 보호용 NMOS 트랜지스터 경우와 비교 분석하여 제안된 소자를 사용하였을 경우의 이점을 입증한다. 시뮬레이션을 통해 제안된 소자에 의한 특성 향상을 보이고 이와 관련된 미케니즘들에 대해 설명한다. 또한 제안된 소자의 최적 구조를 정의하기 위해 소자구조에 따른 특성변화를 조사한다. ESD 보호용으로 제안된 소자를 사용할 경우 추가되는 기생 커패시턴스의 감소 정도를 보이기 위해 AC 시뮬레이션 결과도 소개한다. 본 논문의 분석 결과는, CMOS RF IC에서 ESD 보호용으로 제안된 소자를 사용할 경우 NMOS 트랜지스터를 사용할 경우와 대비, 동일한 ESD 강도를 유지하면서 입력노드에 추가되는 커패시턴스의 양을 1/40 정도로 줄일 수 있는 가능성을 보여준다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.383-388
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• 2021

Background: Achieving external access to and manual occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) during minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) through a small right thoracotomy is difficult. Occlusion of the LAA using an epicardial closure device seems quite useful compared to other surgical techniques. Methods: Fourteen patients with atrial fibrillation underwent MIMVS with concomitant surgical occlusion of the LAA using double-layered endocardial closure stitches (n=6, endocardial suture group) or the AtriClip Pro closure device (n=8, AtriClip group) at our institution. The primary safety endpoint was any device-related adverse event, and the primary efficacy endpoint was successful complete occlusion of blood flow into the LAA as assessed by transthoracic echocardiography at hospital discharge. The primary efficacy endpoint for stroke reduction was the occurrence of ischemic or hemorrhagic neurologic events. Results: All patients underwent LAA occlusion as scheduled. The cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic cross-clamp times in the endocardial suture group and the AtriClip group were 202±39 and 128±41 minutes, and 213±53 and 136±44 minutes, respectively (p=0.68, p=0.73). No patients in either group experienced any device-related serious adverse events, incomplete LAA occlusion, early postoperative stroke, or neurologic complication. Conclusion: Epicardial LAA occlusion using the AtriClip Pro during MIMVS in patients with mitral valve disease and atrial fibrillation is a simple, safe, and effective adjunctive procedure.

• 한국공간구조학회논문집
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2018

Seismic isolation systems have typically been used in the form of base seams in mid-rise and low-rise buildings. In the case of high-rise buildings, it is difficult to apply the base isolation. In this study, the seismic response was analyzed by changing the installation position of the seismic isolation device in 3D high - rise model. To do this, we used 30-story and 40-story 3D buildings as example structures. Historic earthquakes such as Mexico (1985), Northridge (1994) and Rome Frieta (1989) were applied as earthquake loads. The installation position of the isolation device was changed from floor to floor to floor. The maximum deformation of the seismic isolation system was analyzed and the maximum interlaminar strain and maximum absolute acceleration were analyzed by comparing the LB model with seismic isolation device and the Fixed model, which is the base model without seismic isolation device. If an isolation device is installed on the lower layer, it is most effective in response reduction, but since the structure may become unstable, it is effective to apply it to an effective high-level part. Therefore, engineers must consider both structural efficiency and safety when designing a mid-level isolation system for high-rise buildings.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.176-184
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• 2023

Background: Recently, a piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler based on a feedback control mechanism was introduced for pain relief. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a new ultrasonic scaler in reducing pain and discomfort in adults. Methods: A newly introduced ultrasonic scaler (Master 700^®) was used as the test device and a conventional ultrasonic scaler device (PIEZON^®) was used as the control device. Forty-one healthy adults visited the dental clinic for dental scaling but did not undergo scaling or periodontal treatment within 6 months. Intraoral examinations were performed before scaling and 3 months later; before scaling, both devices were randomly assigned on the left or right side of each dentition (split-mouth model) and scaling was performed by a registered dental hygienist. The levels of pain and discomfort during scaling were evaluated subjectively and objectively using the visual analog scale (VAS) and physiological monitoring of the heart rate (HR), respectively. Time was measured for each device. Results: All clinical indicators, except bleeding on probing, significantly improved with both devices. The treatment times were 7 minutes, 13 minutes (control) and 6 minutes, 59 minutes (test). VAS scores for pain were 4.89±2.12 (control) and 4.58±2.77 (test) points out of 10; for noise, these were 4.68±2.33 (control) and 4.55±2.55 (test), and for vibration, the values were 4.26±2.0 (control) and 4.18±2.48 (test). HR averages were 72.34±3.39 (control) and 75.97±9.78 (test) beats/min. No statistically significant differences were observed between the devices. Conclusion:The pain, discomfort levels, and scaling time of the new piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler did not differ from those of the conventional device. Further research and development are necessary for more prominent pain-relief effects of scaling devices.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2002년도 하계학술대회 논문집 B
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• pp.1094-1096
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• 2002

A new technique for improving the efficiency of single-phase high-frequency boost converter is proposed. This converter includes an additional low-frequency boost converter which is connected to the main high-frequency switching device in parallel. The additional converter is controlled at lower frequency. Most of the current flows in the low-frequency switch and so, high-frequency switching loss is greatly reduced accordingly. Both switching device are controlled by a simple method; each controller consists of a comparator, a frequency generator and an error amplifier. The converter works cooperatively in high efficiency and acts as if it were a conventional high-frequency boost converter with one switching device, The proposed method is verified by simulation and experiment. This paper describes the converter configuration and design, and discusses the steady-state performance concerning the switching loss reduction and efficiency improvement.