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Development of Alginate-Celite Immobilization Technique for the Improvement of Ethanol Productivity (에탄올 생산성 향상을 위한 Alginate-Celite 고정화 방법의 개발)

  • 김승욱;김은영홍영기
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.77-85
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    • 1996
  • The optimal initial pH for the ethanol production by Saccharomyces K35 was found to be 5.0, and about 80% of yield was obtained when 200g/$\ell$ of glucose was used as a substrate, which showed sugar tolerant. As the additives and cross-linking agent, the addition of 1.67%(w/v) Celite R-634 together with 0.33%(v/v) of glutaraldehyde(ACG bead) resulted in better stability, ethanol productivity and cell viability than Ca-alginate bead. Also, ACG bead seemed to be more resistant to phosphate ion than Ca-alginate bead, considering outgrowing cell concentration in the media. Scanning electron microscopic observation depicted that the surface of ACG bead was almost similar to the original state but not for Ca-alginate bead. When repealpd-batch culture was performed with Ca-alginate bead for 60 days in a 500m1 Erlenmeyer flask, ethanol and cell concentration were maintained about 138g/$\ell$-gel and 29~30g/$\ell$-gel, respectively, up to 40 days(7th run number), and then both were rapidly decreased. In the case of ACG bead, ethanol and cell concentration were maintained about 130~150g/$\ell$-gel and 32~35g/$\ell$-gel, respectively, up to 60days(10th run number). Cell viability was maintained about 70%, and outgrowing cell concentration was below 5.8% of total cell concentration.

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Natural History of Conservatively Treated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (보존적으로 치료된 급성 단독 후방십자인대 손상의 자연 경과)

  • Ahn, Jin-Hwan;Seo, Hee-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.13-19
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: We investigated the natural history of acute, isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries treated conservatively. Materials and Methods: Between February 1999 and October 2006, we evaluated retrospectively the results of acute, isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries treated conservatively. The subjects consisted of 21 patients. At initial and follow up visits physical examination, $KT-2000^{TM}$ arthrometer and MRI were performed to assess improvement on the knee stability and continuity of the posterior cruciate ligament. IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee) knee scoring and quadriceps muscle strength were also checked in all population. Comparing the results of initial and follow up examinations we assessed the natural history of acute, isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries treated conservatively. The mean follow up period was 22.7 months. Results: The posterior drawer test showed 14 cases of Grade I, 6 cases of Grade II and 1 case of Grade III progressing 18 cases of Grade I and 3 cases of Grade II. The mean difference of 5.7mm by $KT-2000^{TM}$ arthrometer was changed Into 2.7mm and the continuity of posterior cruciate ligament initially checked by 48.1% on MRI increased to 69.7%. The mean quadriceps muscle strength was grade 'Good' and mean IKDC knee score was nearly grade 'A'. Conclusion: Our study suggests that patients with acute, isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries treated conservatively may get good clinical outcomes on clinical situation and MRI.

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A Study on Integraion Method for Improvement of Numerical Stability of Meshfree Method (무요소법의 수치적 안정성 개선을 위한 적분기법 연구)

  • Kang, JaeWon;Kang, Da Hoon;Cho, Jin Yeon;Kim, Jeong Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.46 no.3
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    • pp.210-218
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    • 2018
  • In order to generate meshes automatically for finite element analysis of complex structures such as aircraft, a large number of triangular elements are typically created. However, triangular elements are less accurate than rectangular elements, so it is difficult to obtain a reliable solution. This problem can be improved through the meshfree method using the back cell integration. However, this method also causes some problems such as over-use of the integration points and inefficiency of the integral domain. In order to improve these problems, a method of performing integration by setting the integral area based on a node basis has been proposed, but in the case of incompressible material problems, the numerical accuracy deteriorates due to the vibration phenomenon of the solution. Therefore, in this paper, the modified meshfree method is proposed which sets the integral domain as an element domain instead of the nodal domain, and the proposed method improves the numerical instability caused by the conventional meshfree method without decreasing the accuracy regardles of the shape of integral domain. The effectiveness of the modified meshfree method is verified by using 2-D examples.

Preparation and Characterization of Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites Including Graphene Oxide via In-situ Chemical Polymerization (제자리 화학중합을 통한 그래핀 옥사이드를 포함하는 전도성 고분자 나노복합체의 제조와 특성 분석)

  • Jeong, Yeonjun;Moon, Byung-Chul;Jang, Min-Chae;Kim, Yangsoo
    • Polymer(Korea)
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.180-187
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    • 2014
  • Nanocomposites including graphene oxide (GO) and conducting polymers (PPy, PANI and PEDOT) were prepared via an in-situ chemical polymerization process, and their characteristic properties depending upon the change of conducting polymer (CP) content were analyzed. A confirmation was made on not only the functional groups formed in GO but also the presence of CP existent in the nanocomposites. The molecular interaction between GO and poly(4-styrene sulfonic acid) (PSSA) or CP in the nanocomposites was proposed. With the increase of PEDOT content in the GOPSS/PEDOT nanocomposite, the estimated value of $I_D/I_G$ regarding the Raman analysis of them was decreased and a major change of their Raman spectra characteristic peaks was observed. In the GO-PSS/PEDOT nanocomposite, PEDOT molecules made an exfoliation of GO-PSSA layers and thus they were intercalated among layers. Such a unique molecular morphology induced the highest electrical conductivity for the GO-PSS/PEDOT nanocomposite among three kinds of nanocomposites prepared in this study. It is also noted that the uniform morphology confirmed in this study helped a thermal stability improvement in the nanocomposite due to the presence of GO or GO-PSSA acting as a thermal barrier.

The Study on Design of Circuit Card Assembly on Servo Control Unit for Automated Resupply Vehicle K56 (K56 탄약운반장갑차용 서보제어기의 회로카드조립체 설계에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Ju-Seung;Kim, Seong-Jin;Bae, Gong-Myeong;Kwon, Soon-Mo;Park, Hyean-Jo;Choi, Jun-Sok
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.20 no.12
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    • pp.102-109
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    • 2019
  • This paper describes the design of the circuit card assembly to eliminate the communication error on a servo control unit installed in the automated resupply vehicle K56. K56 is a weapon system that automates the supply and loading of ammunition on the K-55A1 self-propelled artillery. As the core item responsible for ammunition movement control, the servo control unit is required to have good communication stability and reliability, but the conventional unit has recognized a problem that communication error intermittently occurs, resulting in an emergency stop phenomenon. We analyzed the communication signal of the servo control unit and identified the failure cause of the circuit card assembly to solve this problem. In addition, the signal interference in data/address line of the circuit card assembly was confirmed through analysis of the failure cause, and redesigned to avoid the interference, such as adjustment of the distance between communication lines and position change. Finally, the proposed cause analysis and redesign were verified through the component of servo control unit and attachment test on K56. We expected these study results to be used as reference for the design of other similar items.

A Development of Pre and Post Processor for Design of Surface System of Free Form Building (비정형 건축물의 외피시스템 설계를 위한 전·후처리 모듈 개발)

  • Park, Se-Hee;Jung, Sung-Jin;Lee, Jae-Sung
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.19 no.9
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    • pp.333-340
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    • 2018
  • Recently, free-form buildings have been designed with complex shapes due to digitization of the construction industry. Exterior and interior components of free-form buildings have free cross sections and curved shapes. Therefore, structural members with curvature are frequently seen. In the modeling and stability evaluation of these structures, commercial programs using classical finite element analysis are not able to perform rapid shape modeling, resulting in a decrease in productivity. Therefore, in this study, pre- and post-processing modules were developed using a prior study to rapidly model the surface of a free-form building and to automatically generate frame structures that make up the cladding. The developed modules use a subdivision algorithm with spline curves. This algorithm is used to automatically generate analytical elements from the configuration information of NURBS curves. In addition, the deformation after analysis can be viewed more realistically. The modules can quickly construct complex curved surfaces. An analysis model of the frame structure was also automatically generated. Therefore, the modules could contribute to the productivity improvement of free-form building design.

The Influence of the Influential Factors on the Invigoration of the Traditional Market Places in Seoul through Urban Regeneration upon the Awareness on Invigoration: the Mediating Effect of Expectation (도시재생을 통한 서울지역 전통시장 활성화 영향 요인이 활성화 인식에 미치는 영향: 기대감의 매개효과)

  • CHOI, Jae-Hyun;LEE, Myeong-Hun
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.248-258
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    • 2020
  • In this study, an empirical analysis was performed with regards to traditional markets in Seoul, South Korea to find which physical maintenance elements, such as facility improvement for successful urban restoration, have greater effects on the expectation and activation awareness of successful urban restoration. This study targeted traditional markets located at the center of Seoul, which are visited by many domestic and international tourists as well as general consumers and are revitalizing the downtown area. A survey was conducted to collect a total of 515 completed questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 22.0. The results of the analyses in this study indicate relevant urban invigoration factors (psychological, physical, diversity, functional, and stability factors), and it was observed that the expectation of urban regeneration was under the direct influence of the invigoration factors. Such a finding is meaningful in that it suggests a set of criteria to evaluate the concept of traditional markets in a comprehensive manner for successful urban regeneration while highlighting relevant invigoration factors for traditional marketplaces for the purpose of urban regeneration.

Care-giver Satisfaction of Language Therapy in Children with a Diagnosis of Autism (자폐 장애 아동 보호자의 언어치료 교육 서비스 만족도에 대한 실태조사)

  • Kim, Jung-Wan
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.327-338
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    • 2011
  • This study was conducted to determine the degree of satisfaction and the demand for the current education service of language therapy. We surveyed a total of fifty two nurturers of children who had been diagnosed as autistic. A three-part questionnaire that covered the environment of the therapy institution (7 questions), the programs provided by the Speech-Language Pathologist (7 questions) and the degree of satisfaction and the demand for therapy education (7 questions) was used. The study results showed, in the area of the institution environment for therapy education, that the degree of satisfaction was highest for Social Welfare Center users due to the therapy costs. The level of satisfaction then decreased in the order of private clinic users and general hospital users. However, in the area of education programs provided by Speech-Language Pathologists, it was highest for the users of general hospitals due to the proper contents of the programs and consulting service. The satisfaction level then decreased in the order of private clinic users and Social Welfare Center users. Regarding the level of satisfaction with therapy education and related demand, the degree of satisfaction with language therapy and all therapy education services was generally satisfactory. After the language therapy, the children showed considerable improvement in their living skills (60% of survey respondents) and psychological stability (stress reduction, 30% of the total survey respondents). Regarding the future demand for therapy education, the degree of demand was high for the individual and group language therapy education service. In summary, the results of this study uncovered a number of problems related to services provided by language therapy education institutions and suggested various implications that Speech-Language Pathologists and relevant professionals should endeavor to use so as to enhance the satisfaction level of therapy education for autistic children.

A Study on the Field Application of Nays2D Model for Evaluation of Riverfront Facility Flood Risk (친수시설 홍수위험도 평가를 위한 Nays2D 모형의 현장 적용에 관한 연구)

  • Ku, Young Hun;Song, Chang Geun;Park, Yong-Sung;Kim, Young Do
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.579-588
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    • 2015
  • Recent climage changes have resulted in increases in rainfall intensity and flood frequency as well as the risk of flood damage due to typhoons during the summer season. Water-friendly facilities such as ecological parks and sports facilities have been established on floodplains of rivers since the river improvement project was implemented and increases in the flood levels of rivers due to typhoons can lead to direct flood damage to such facilities. To analyze the hydraulic influence of these water-friendly facilities on floodplains or to evaluate their stability, numerical analysis should be performed in advance. In addition, it is crucial to address the drying and wetting processes generated by water level fluctuations. This study uses a Nays2D model, which analyzes drying and wetting, to examine its applicability to simple terrain in which such fluctuations occur and to natural rivers in which drying occurs. The results of applying this model to sites of actual typhoon events are compared with values measured at water level observatories. Through this comparison, it is determined that values of coefficient of determination ($R^2$), mean absolute error (MAE), and root-mean-square error (RMSE) are 0.988, 0.208, and 0.239, respectively, thus showing a statistically high correlation. In addition, the results are used to calculate flood risk indices for evaluation of such risk for water-friendly facilities constructed on floodplains.

Improvement of floating ability and storage stability for jumbo granules (수면부상성 점보입제의 수면부상성 및 경시분해 안정성 개선)

  • Kim, Seung-Ho;An, Byoung-Woo;Chung, Bong-Jin
    • The Korean Journal of Pesticide Science
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.32-39
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    • 1998
  • This study was performed to develop jumbo granules floated and spreaded on the water surface after application, having low production and formulation cost, and safe to environment for paddy herbicides and to establish the formulation recipe. The jumbo granules of azimsulfuron with molinate(0.075+7.5%) was formulated by KCl as water soluble carrier and paraffin oil as solvent to impose the floating and spreading force to granules. That showed 100% of total granules to be floated on and spreaded upto the water surface within 25 minutes after application. Change in carriers, surfactants and pH did not affected to improve the time-course degradation of azimsulfuron in jumbo granules, but salt formation of azimsulfuron added by 1.15M solution of NaOH a little. Addition of N-methyl acrylate and modification of formulation process affected decrease in degradation of azimsulfuron upto 1.2, 2.1, and 7.2% after 2, 6 and 12 weeks under storage at $40{\pm}2^{\circ}C$, respectively, which showed the establishment of formulation recipe of the jumbo granules.

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