• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
• /
• 제48권1호
• /
• pp.44-51
• /
• 2023

Background: Aptamers are currently being used in various fields including medical treatments due to their characteristics of selectively binding to specific molecules. Due to their special characteristics, the aptamers are expected to be used to remove radionuclides from a large amount of liquid radioactive waste generated during the decommissioning of nuclear power plants. The radiological effects on the aptamers should be evaluated to ensure their integrity for the application of a radionuclide removal technique. Materials and Methods: In this study, Monte Carlo N-Particle transport code version 6 (MCNP6) and Monte Carlo damage simulation (MCDS) codes were employed to evaluate the radiological effects on the aptamers. MCNP6 was used to evaluate the secondary electron spectrum and the absorbed dose in a medium. MCDS was used to calculate the DNA damage by using the secondary electron spectrum and the absorbed dose. Binding experiments were conducted to indirectly verify the results derived by MCNP6 and MCDS calculations. Results and Discussion: Damage yields of about 5.00×10^-4 were calculated for 100 bp aptamer due to the radiation dose of 1 Gy. In experiments with radioactive materials, the results that the removal rate of the radioactive ⁶⁰Co by the aptamer is the same with the non-radioactive ⁵⁹Co prove the accuracy of the previous DNA damage calculation. Conclusion: The evaluation results suggest that only very small fraction of significant number of the aptamers will be damaged by the radioactive materials in the liquid radioactive waste.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
• /
• 제78권1호
• /
• pp.31-39
• /
• 2021

To investigate numerically the effect of all parameters on the outcome of an aircraft impact into robust engineering structures like nuclear power plant containments is a tedious task. In order to reduce the problem to a manageable size, we propose a single dimensionless parameter, the damage potential, to characterize the main features of the impact. The damage potential, which is the ratio of the initial kinetic energy of the aircraft to the work required to crush it, enables us to find the crucial parameter settings that need to be modelled numerically in detail. We show in this paper that the damage potential is indeed the most important parameter of the impact that determines the time-dependent reaction force when either finite element (FE) modelling or the Riera model is applied. We find that parameters that do not alter the damage potential, like elasticity of the target, are of secondary importance and if parameters are altered in a way that the damage potential remains the same then the course of the impact remains similar. We show, however, that the maximum value of the reaction force can be higher in case of elastic targets than in case of rigid targets due to the vibration of the target. The difference between the Riera and FE model results is also found to depend on the damage potential.

• 전기학회논문지
• /
• 제60권6호
• /
• pp.1274-1279
• /
• 2011

The purpose of this paper is to present the manufacturing defect and damage pattern of a 3 phase 22.9/3.3kV oil immersed transformer, as well as to present an objective basis for the prevention of a similar accident and to secure data for the settlement of PL related disputes. It was found that in order to prevent the occurrence of accidents to transformers, insulating oil analysis, thermal image measurement, and corona discharge diagnosis, etc., were performed by establishing relevant regulation. The result of analysis performed on the external appearance of a transformer to which an accident occurred, the internal insulation resistance and protection system, etc., showed that most of the analysis items were judged to be acceptable. However, it was found that the insulation characteristics between the primary winding and the enclosure, those between the ground and the secondary winding, and those between the primary and secondary windings were inappropriate due to an insulating oil leak caused by damage to the pressure relief valve. From the analysis of the acidity values measured over the past 5 years, it is thought that an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) caused an increase in the temperature inside the transformer and the increase in the ethylene gas increased the possibility of ignition. Even though 17 years have passed since the transformer was installed, it was found that the system's design, manufacture, maintenance and management have been performed well and the insulating paper was in good condition, and that there was no trace of public access or vandalism. However, in the case of transformers to which accidents have occurred, a melted area between the upper and the intermediate bobbins of the W-phase secondary winding as well as between its intermediate and lower bobbins. It can be seen that a V-pattern was formed at the carbonized area of the transformer and that the depth of the carbonization is deeper at the upper side than the lower side. In addition, it was found that physical bending and deformation occurred inside the secondary winding due to non-uniform pressure while performing transformer winding work. Therefore, since it is obvious that the accident occurred due to a manufacturing defect (winding work defect), it is thought that the manufacturer of the transformer is responsible for the accident and that it is lawful for the manufacture to investigate and prove the concrete cause of the accident according to the Product Liability Law (PLL).

• 한국가스학회지
• /
• 제19권2호
• /
• pp.1-4
• /
• 2015

본 연구는 벌크로리 이 충전중 가스누출로 인해 화재가 발생하여 주변의 식당 등 2차적인 피해를 준 가스사고에 대해 위험성평가를 DNV사의 PHAST-RISK v6.7 program을 활용하여 제트화재시 영향면적, 복사열 농도 및 피해영향거리 등 가스 누출 확산 피해범위에 대해 도출하여 충전중 가스사고를 사전에 예방하고자 한다.

• 한국도로학회논문집
• /
• 제16권2호
• /
• pp.61-71
• /
• 2014

PURPOSES : The first generation of wide base tires introduced in the early 1980s was found to cause a significant increase in pavement damage compared to dual-tire assemblies. However, wide base tires have evolved considerably, and a new generation of wide base tire is thought to be comparable to conventional dual tires for pavement damage. A challenge associated with using wide base tires is the accurate quantification of pavement damage induced by these tires. The objective of this study was to investigate the responses of flexible pavement to continuously moving vehicular loading under various tire configurations. METHODS : The comparison of the strain/stress responses of full-depth pavement caused by conventional dual tire assembly and new generation of wide-base tires was performed. The FE model incorporates linear viscoelasticity of asphalt material and continuous moving load using implicit dynamic analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS : The result demonstrates that the new wide-base tires caused slightly more fatigue damage and less primary rutting damage in HMA layer than a dual-tire assembly, but caused more secondary rutting damage in subgrade than a dual tire assembly.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
• /
• 제15권11호
• /
• pp.1463-1471
• /
• 2001

The Kachanov and Rabotnov (K-R) creep damage model was interpreted and applied to type 316LN and HT-9 stainless steels. Seven creep constants of the model, A, B, $textsc{k}$, m, λ, ${\gamma}$, and q were determine d for type 316LN stainless steel. In order to quantify a damage parameter, the cavity was interruptedly traced during creep for measuring cavity area to be reflected into the damage equation. For type 316LN stainless steel, λ= $\varepsilon$R/$\varepsilon$* and λf=$\varepsilon$/$\varepsilon$R were 3.1 and increased with creep strain. The creep curve with λ=3.1 depleted well the experimental data to the full lifetime and its damage curve showed a good agreement when r=24. However for the HT-9 stainless steel, the values of λ and λf were different as λ=6.2 and λf=8.5, and their K-R creep curves did not agree with the experimental data. This mismatch in the HT-9 steel was due to the ductile fracture by softening of materials rather than the brittle fracture by cavity growth. The differences of the values in the above steels were attributed to creep ductilities at the secondary and the tertiary creep stages.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
• /
• 제24권2호
• /
• pp.127-132
• /
• 2024

최근 이차전지는 다양한 산업 분야에서 사용되고 있다. 특히 소형 및 경량의 특성으로 스마트폰, 노트북, 태블릿 등 다양한 휴대용 전자기기에서 높은 에너지 밀도와 충·방전 효율을 토대로 전기자동차와 에너지저장시스템(Energy Storage System, ESS)의 핵심 부품으로 사용되고 있다. 하지만 이차전지의 과도한 충·방전에 따른 수명감소, 파열, 손상, 화재 등의 문제점이 발생하고 있다. 따라서 BMS(Battery Management System)를 통하여 과도한 충·방전을 보호하고 성능을 향상시킨다. 하지만 실제 리튬이온 배터리를 사용하여 BMS의 차단 및 보호범위 설정하는 데 있어서 이차전지의 수명감소, 파열, 손상, 화재의 문제점이 따른다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 배터리 충방전기와 시뮬레이터를 활용하여 이차전지 중 사용이 높은 리튬이온 배터리와 납축전지의 충전 및 방전 특성을 살펴본다.

• 한국측량학회지
• /
• 제23권4호
• /
• pp.367-374
• /
• 2005

최근 들어 자주 발생하는 산림피해는 세계적으로 커다란 이슈가 되고 있으며, 그 중에서도 산불에 의한 피해는 그 자체로서의 피해뿐 만이 아니라, 홍수 등으로 이어지는 2차 피해로 연결이 된다. 또한 산불 등은 자연적인 원인보다는 사람에 의한 인위적인 재해가 많은 것도 주지의 사실이다. 본 연구에서는 위성영상 자료를 이용하기 위한 사전작업으로 근적외 CCD카메라와 분광반사계를 사용한 식생의 분광반사특성을 이용하여 산불의 피해 정도를 파악하고자 하였다. 즉 육안 관측에 의해 산림 피해도를 무(無), 중(中), 강(强)으로 구분하여 산림의 활성도를 평가하여 산림의 소생가능성을 파악하였다. 분광반사계와 근적외 CCD 카메라에 의한 분광 반사 특성간의 상관 관계를 구한 결과, 피해도 무(無), 중(中), 강(强)에서 높은 상관관계를 얻을 수 있었다. 따라서 산불피해 조사시 분광반사계와 근적외 CCD카메라를 병용하여 사용함으로서, 육안으로 관측하기 어려운 산불의 피해를 파악할 수 있었다.

• 센서학회지
• /
• 제9권5호
• /
• pp.350-356
• /
• 2000

광출력이 크고, 방사선 손상이 작은 플라스틱 섬광체를 제작하기 위하여 제1용질 p-terphenyl과 제2용질 popop의 조성비에 따른 $^{60}Co$ $\gamma$-선에 대한 손상과 상대적 광출력을 조사하였다. $^{60}Co$ $\gamma$-선에 의한 손상은 주로 제2용질의 농도에 의존하였다. 발광스펙트럼의 파장범위는 $400{\sim}450\;nm$이고, 중심파장은 415 nm이었다. $^{60}Co$ $\gamma$-선의 조사량이 $1{\times}10^4\;Gy$까지는 방사선 손상에 의한 광투광율파 광출력 등이 변하지 않았다.

• 산업기술연구
• /
• 제20권A호
• /
• pp.149-158
• /
• 2000

After measuring actual stress by two measurements(Dynamic Strain Meter, Histogram Recorder) on truss rail road bridge, we could perform time history analysis by 3-D beam element method on modelling bridge. And then, after analyzing bridge structure in static by 3-D modelling, we estimated degree of fatigue damage in main member, secondary member of tie zone, cutting area of base metal cross section for confirming the result. In case that the simulated stress is carried out on modeling bridge, most of those simulation mainly is performed by main members. But in real bridge fatigue damage problems generally caused by junctions, connections, joints in which especially local stress is activated. Therefore, in this paper actual stress on critical area was estimated through the analysis result by simulation. With this study, we can estimate the degree of fatigue damage from a safety point of view and comparative accuracy.