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NON-HYDROSTATIC SUPPORT OF PLASMA IN THE SOLAR CHROMOSPHERE AND CORONA

  • Chae, Jong-Chul
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.43 no.3
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    • pp.55-64
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    • 2010
  • We investigate how plasma structures in the solar chromosphere and corona can extend to altitudes much above hydrostatic scale heights from the solar surface even under the force of gravity. Using a simple modified form of equation of motion in the vertical direction, we argue that there are two extreme ways of non-hydrostatic support: dynamical support and magnetic support. If the vertical acceleration is downward and its magnitude is a significant fraction of gravitational acceleration, non-hydrostatic support is dynamical in nature. Otherwise non-hydrostatic support is static, and magnetic support by horizontal magnetic fields is the only other possibility. We describe what kind of observations are needed in the clarification of the nature of non-hydrostatic support. Observations available so far seem to indicate that spicules in the quiet regions and dynamic fibrils in active regions are dynamically supported whereas the general chromosphere as well as prorninences is magnetically supported. Moreover, it appears that magnetic support is required for plasma in some coronal loops as well. We suspect that the identification of a coronal loop with a simple magnetic flux tube might be wrong in this regard.

A New Type of Nonthermal Plasma Reactor

  • Geum, Sang-Taek;Moon, Jae-Duk;Jun, Sun-Gon
    • The Korean Journal of Ceramics
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.245-249
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    • 1999
  • A new type of nonthermal plasma reactor utilizing ferroelectric pellets is proposed to generate nonthermal plasma efficiently, which is used for simultaneous control of various pollutant gases. Electric charges stored on ferroelctric pellets by corona discharge between a corona tip and a mesh electrode provide partial electrical discharges among ferroelectric pellets. These partial electrical discharges can enhance partial discharges around the surface of ferroelectric pellets. This method utilizes wide reacting area of ferroelectric pellets and partial discharge. Positive and negative dc voltage are applied to the corona tip to generate partial discharges, and corona currents are estimated to investigate charge storage on ferroelectric pellets as function of time and charge relaxation time constants of ferroelectric pellects. As a result, charge relaxationtime, dielectric constants of ferroelectric pellets, polarity of applied voltage and applied time influence partial discharges among ferroelectric pellect.

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Frequency Spectrum Analysis of Corona Discharge as Electrode Structures (전극 구조에 따른 코로나 방전의 주파수 스펙트럼 분석)

  • Jung, Kwang-Seok;Kim, Sun-Jae;Park, Dae-Won;Kil, Gyung-Suk
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2010.06a
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    • pp.118-118
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    • 2010
  • In this paper, we analyzed the frequency spectrum of radiated electromagnetic waves which is generated by corona discharges as a basic study to develop a on-line diagnostic technique for power facilities installed in a closed-switchboard. Five types of electrode system were arranged to simulate corona discharge. The experiment was carried out in an electromagnetic shielding room, and the measurement system consists of an Ultra Log Antenna and an EMI Test Receiver. These results showed that the frequency spectrum of corona discharges exists widely in ranges from 30 to 1,000 [MHz].

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Diagnostic Technique of a Switchboard by Frequency Analysis of Radiated Electromagnetic Wave (방사전자파의 주파수분석에 의한 배전반 진단기술)

  • Park, Dae-Won;Kim, Sun-Jae;Jung, Kwang-Seok;Kil, Gyung-Suk;Jo, Eun-Je
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2010.06a
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    • pp.41-45
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    • 2010
  • In this paper, we analyzed the frequency spectrum of radiated electromagnetic waves generated by series arc- and corona- discharges as a basic study to develop an online diagnostic technique for power facilities installed inside switchboards. To simulate corona and series arc discharges, an arc generator specified in UL1699 and a corona generator were fabricated. The experiment was carried out in an electromagnetic shielding room, and the measurement system consists of an Ultra Log Antenna and an EMI Test Receiver. The frequency spectrum exists in ranges from 30 to 500 [MHz] for series arc discharge and 30 [MHz] to 2 [GHz] depending on defects for corona discharge. The peak frequency of series arc discharge and corona were 40 [MHz], 80 [MHz] and 35 [MHz]~160 [MHz], respectively.

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Creating Mosaic Image of the Korean Peninsula from CORONA Imagery (CORONA 영상을 이용한 한반도 지역 모자이크 영상 제작)

  • Song, Yeong-Sun
    • Journal of Korean Society for Geospatial Information Science
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    • v.13 no.4 s.34
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    • pp.67-73
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    • 2005
  • The urbanization of Korea has been rapidly progressed since 1960, but satellite imagery have provided the information only after 1975. Recently released CORONA imagery is one of the few source of satellite image which can provide 1960's topographic information of the Korean Peninsular. It can be applied to change detection in various fields such as urban, forest, and environmental planning. In this research mosaic image of past Korean Peninsular using CORONA imagery in the 1960s were generated. A polynomial equation and a modified collinearity equation were applied for geo-referencing and a comparative analysis was conducted. In this research the 2nd polynomial equations were used for geo-referencing of CORONA imagery. After carrying out geo-referencing, mosaic image was generated using Erdas Imagine. It is assumed that this result image is very useful for various fields such as generation of thematic maps, urban planning, and change detection.

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Characteristics of a Corona between a Wiring Clamp(Dead End Clamp) and a Porcelain Insulator Used in a 154[kV] Power Receptacle

  • Han, Un-Ki;Kim, Jong-Min;Bang, Sun-Bae;Kim, Han-Sang;Choi, Hyeong-Jun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.21 no.9
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    • pp.57-63
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    • 2007
  • The occurrence of a corona is that electrical discharge due to the heterogeneity that occurs when an electrical field is concentrated in an electrode due to a cusp formed on said electrode. Wire treatment at the end of a 154[kV] dead end clamp for end users accelerates the occurrence of corona, which in turn leads to power loss and noise. In this study, the characteristics of the corona which occurs between porcelain insulators and support clamps of overhead lines used in 154[kV] power receiving facilities for end users were investigated. The corona, which cannot be identified by one common method, was measured utilizing a UV image camera. A risk assessment for fire damage and its status was suggested. The stress distribution of the electrical field by length of bare wire was suggested by means of the finite element method(FEMLAB). As a result, it was found to affect a porcelain insulators. These results can be utilized for the enhancement of clamp installation and safety in power facilities.

Motor Function Recovery in Stroke Patients with Corona Radiata Infarct: 4 Case Studies

  • Kim, Chung-Sun;Kwon, Jung-Won
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.31-35
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to use fMRI and clinical prognosis criteria to evaluate therapeutic interventions in stroke patients with corona radiata infarct and acquire fundamental information about recovery mechanisms. Methods: Four subjects (2 men, 2 women) who had strokes with corona radiata infarct were recruited. For all subjects, motor functions such as motricity index (MI), modified brunnstrom classification (MBC), functional ambulatory category (FAC), and bathel index (BI) were evaluated. Evaluations were done at least 4 times over a period of approximately 6~7 months from stroke onset. We compared the final evaluation with the first. Results: All patients with corona radiata infarct showed improvement in motor outcomes with the passing of time. The strength of all patients improved from zero or trace levels to normal or good levels in the MI (Motricity Index) test. Other motor outcomes including the modified brunnstrom classification (MBC), the functional ambulatory category (FAC), and the bathel index (BI) also improved with the passing of time. Conclusion: Stroke patients with corona radiata infarcts change for the better over time. Therefore, one can introduce clinical interventions by the aspect of progress in functional motor recovery.

Comparison of UV images and Measurement of the Corona Discharge from Insulators using the UV Sensor (UV 센서를 이용한 절연애자의 코로나 방전 측정 및 자외선 이미지의 비교)

  • Kim, Young-Seok;Choi, Myeong-Il;Kim, Chong-Min;Bang, Sun-Bae;Shong, Kil-Mok
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.60 no.4
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    • pp.899-904
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    • 2011
  • Inspections and diagnoses of corona discharge are important in order to prevent electrical faults of external insulation in power systems. This paper studies a measurement of ultra-violet rays(UV) strength of corona discharges on insulators using a UV sensor with an optic lens. The data has been compared with the images of a UV camera. The UV sensor estimated that DC voltage needed to be set at 700V for accurate data analysis of the properties of UV detected during corona discharge. UV was generated at 60kV when the corona discharge occurred. UV strength and images of UV increased at a high voltage. The image area of the UV using a UV camera and the detection of UV using a UV sensor have shown, that the polymer insulator mounted on a live part must be checked when the applied voltage on the good polymer insulator is greater than 37.5% of its breakdown voltage.

Frequency Spectrum Analysis of Series Arc and Corona Discharges (직렬 아크 및 코로나 방전의 주파수 스펙트럼 분석)

  • Kil, Gyung-Suk;Jung, Kwang-Seok;Park, Dae-Won;Kim, Sun-Jae;Han, Ju-Seop
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.23 no.7
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    • pp.554-559
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    • 2010
  • In this paper, we analyzed the frequency spectrum of radiated electromagnetic pulses generated by series arc- and corona- discharges as a basic study to develop an on-line diagnostic technique for power facilities installed inside closed-switchboards. To simulate series arc and corona discharges, five types of electrode system which consists of needle and plane electrodes were arranged. The experiment was carried out in an electromagnetic shielding room, and the measurement system consists of an ultra log antenna and an EMI receiver. From the experimental results, the frequency spectrum exists in ranges from 30 MHz to 2 GHz for a series arc discharge and 30 MHz to 1.2 GHz depending on defects for a corona discharge. The peak frequency of the series arc- and corona- discharges were 100 MHz to 160 MHz and 40 MHz to 80 MHz, respectively.

NUMERICAL CALCULATION OF TWO FLUID SOLAR WIND MODEL

  • KIM S.-J.;KIM K.-S.;MOON Y.-J.;CRO K.-S.;PARK Y. D.
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.55-59
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    • 2004
  • We have developed a two fluid solar wind model from the Sun to 1 AU. Its basic equations are mass, momentum and energy conservations. In these equations, we include a wave mechanism of heating the corona and accelerating the wind. The two fluid model takes into account the power spectrum of Alfvenic wave fluctuation. Model computations have been made to fit observational constraints such as electron($T_e$) and proton($T_p$) temperatures and solar wind speed(V) at 1 AU. As a result, we obtained physical quantities of solar wind as follows: $T_e$ is $7.4{\times}10^5$ K and density(n) is $1.7 {\times}10^7\;cm^{-3}$ in the corona. At 1 AU $T_e$ is $2.1 {\times} 10^5$ K and n is $0.3 cm^{-3}$, and V is $511 km\;s^{-1}$. Our model well explains the heating of protons in the corona and the acceleration of the solar wind.