• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.119-126
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• 2014

Micro-holes of conductive ceramic are required in micro structures. Micro-electrical discharge machining (Micro-EDM) is an effective machining method since EDM is as process for shaping hard metals and complex-shaped holes by spark erosion in all kinds of electro-conductive materials. However, as the depth of micro hole increases, the machining condition becomes more unstable due to inefficient removal of debris between the electrode and the workpiece. In this paper, micro-EDM was performed to evaluate machining characteristic such as electrode wear, machining time, taper angle, radial clearance with varying voltage and ultrasonic vibration on 10 vol.% Carbon-nanotube reinforced conductive $Al_2O_3$ composite fabricated by spark plasma sintering in previous research.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.330-334
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• 2019

Cryogenic crushing techniques have been employed for recycling waste rubber articles and for extracting residual organic additives present in rubber samples. Rubber particulate derived from tire tread abrasion is one of the key components of road dust. Therefore, in this work, we prepared rubber particulates using a cryogenic crusher and characterized their shapes as well as size distributions according to the type of rubber. The rubber particulates exhibited uneven surfaces with the presence of some small pieces. The order of the particle size distribution was observed to be: NR > BR > SBR. Subsequently, carbon black was added; this led to a decrease in the particle size and the shape becoming rougher. The crushed particulates of the carbon black-filled samples comprised agglomerated shapes of small pieces, which were similar in shape to that of wear debris in tire tread. It was discovered that crosslink density was one of the principal factors that led to the formation of small crushed particulates. The small particulates obtained by cryogenic crushing can be utilized as model rubber particulates for researching micro dust.

• International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.88-93
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• 2009

Lubricant oil is needed in air conditioning and refrigeration system because the compressor requires oil to prevent surface to surface contact between its moving parts, to remove heat, to provide sealing, to keep out contaminants, to prevent corrosion, and to dispose of debris created by wear. Thus, the oil separation in an oil separator is one of the most important characteristics for proper compressor operation. In this study, a gravity type of oil separator is used. Oil separation characteristics have been investigated for $CO_2$/PAG mixture in the range of oil concentration 0 to 5 weight-percent and the mixture temperature range of $0^{\circ}C$ to $15^{\circ}C$ at 50 bar and $70^{\circ}C$ to $90^{\circ}C$ at 80 bar. The results obtained indicate that the oil separation is increased with an increase in the oil concentration. It is also found that the oil separation in liquid state is increased with an increase in the mixture temperature while the oil separation in gas state is decreased.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.41-47
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• 2021

An experimental device was developed for analysis of hydraulic oil characteristics with dielectric constant sensors. Online analysis is the most effective method of the three methods used for analyzing lubricant oils. This is because it can monitor the machine condition effectively using oil sensors in real time without requiring excellent analysis skill and eliminates human errors. Determining the oil quality usually requires complex laboratory equipment for measuring factors such as density, viscosity, base number, acid number, water content, additive, and wear debris. However, the electric constant is another indicator of oil quality that can be measured on-site. The electric constant is the ratio of the capacitance of a capacitor using that material as a dielectric, compared with a similar capacitor that has a vacuum as its dielectric. The electric constant affects the factors such as the base oil, additive, temperature, electric field frequency, water content, and contaminants. In this study, the tendency of the electric constant is investigated with a variation of temperature, water content, and dust weight. The experimental device can control working temperature and mix the contaminants with oil. A machine condition monitoring program developed to analyze hydraulic oil is described. This program provides graph and digital values with variation of time. Moreover, it includes an alarm system for when the oil condition is bad.

• 생체재료학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.259-270
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• 2018

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is probably one of the most successful surgical interventions performed in medicine. Through the revolution of hip arthroplasty by principles of low friction arthroplasty was introduced by Sir John Charnley in 1960s. Thereafter, new bearing materials, fixation methods, and new designs has been improved. The main concern regarding failure of THA has been the biological response to particulate polyethylene debris generated by conventional metal on polyethylene bearing surfaces leading to osteolysis and aseptic loosening of the prosthesis. To resolve these problems, the materials of the modern THA were developed since then. Methods: A literature search strategy was conducted using various search terms in PUBMED. The highest quality articles that met the inclusion criteria and best answered the topics of focus of this review were selected. Key search terms included 'total hip arthroplasty', 'biomaterials', 'stainless steel', 'cobalt-chromium', 'titanium', 'polyethylene', and 'ceramic'. Results: The initial search retrieved 6921 articles. Thirty-two articles were selected and used in the review. Conclusion: This article introduces biomaterials used in THA and discusses various bearing materials in currentclinical use in THA as well as the newer biomaterials which may even further decrease wear and improve THA survivorship.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.927-932
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• 2022

측기의 드리프트는 시간의 경과, 환경변화, 마모, 충격, 진동, 전자기장 그리고 부적절한 사용 등에 의해 발생한다. 제한된 시험 기간에 출력값의 변화를 직접적으로 드리프트로 결정하는 것은 부적절하므로 측기 교정 방법에 시간에 따른 변화를 부여하여 제로 드리프트와 스팬 드리프트를 모두 반영하는 새로운 알고리즘을 제안하였다. 승온과 감온 과정의 아홉 단계 항온 환경에서 1분 간격으로 약 60분 동안 측정한 온도의 드리프트는 0.49%로 산출되었다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 1999

인공 슬관절에 사용되는 초고분자량 폴리에틸렌(Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene : UHMWPE)의 마모는 삽입물의 수명을 결정하는 주요 요인으로 작용한다. UHMWPE의 마모로 입자가 발생하여 조직반응을 일으키고 이에 따른 일련의 반응으로 골용해가 일어나 인공관절의 실패의 원인으로 작용한다. 여러 보고들에 의하면 관절 운동시 발생하는 접촉응력은 UHMWPE의 마모에 영향을 미치는 주요한 인자 중 하나로 알려져 있다. 그러나 이러한 보고들은 관절 접촉면에서의 접촉 조건만을 고려했고 UHMWPE 삽입물을 지지하고 있는 금속 지지판과의 접촉면에서의 접촉 조건은 고려하지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 접촉 조건들을 고려하여 UHMWPE의 모양, 두께, 마찰, 굴곡 정도 그리고 구성 요소들에 대한 UHMWPE 표면과 내부에서의 응력해석을 통해 이들 변수가 UHMWPE의 마모현상에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. UHMWPE의 모양에 따른 관절의 일치정도(conformity)에 대한 영향의 경우, 일치정도가 높은 모델이 응력을 줄여줄 수 있는 유형으로 나타났으며, 금속 지지판과의 접촉면에서 접촉조건을 준 경우가 완전히 결합된 것으로 가정한 경우보다 UHMWPE 내부에서의 최대 응력이 1-2mm 더 아래에서 나타났다. 또한 UHMWPE로만 된 유형이 금속 지지판이 있는 유형보다 낮은 응력분포를 보여줌으로써 높은 응력으로 인한 UHMWPE의 마모와 균열을 줄이기 위해서는 UHMWPE로만 된 유형의 삽입물의 사용이 좋을 것으로 사료되었다.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.382-388
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• 2019

It is currently well known that surface textures act as lubricant reservoirs, entrap wear debris, and hydrodynamic bearings, which can lead to certain increases in load-carrying capacities. Until recently, the vast majority of research has focused on parallel sliding machine components such as thrust bearings, mechanical face seals, piston rings, etc. However, most sliding bearings have a convergent film shape in the sliding direction and their hydrodynamic pressure is mainly generated by the wedge action. Following the first part of the present study that investigates the effect of groove position on the lubrication performances of inclined slider bearings, this paper focuses on the effects of groove depths and film thicknesses. Using a commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code, FLUENT, the continuity and Navier-Stokes equations are numerically analyzed. The results show that the film thickness and groove depth have a significant influence on the pressure distribution. The maximum pressure occurs at the groove depth where the vortex is found and, as the depth increases, the pressure decreases. There is also a groove depth to maximize the supporting load with the film thickness. The friction force acting on the slider decreases with deeper grooves. Therefore, properly designed groove depths, depending on the operating conditions, can improve the load-carrying capacity of inclined slider bearings as compared to the bearings without a groove.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.322-329
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• 1999

The hydrodynamic theory of dentin sensitivity states that movement of tubular contents or tubular fluid, in either direction of dentinal tubule, causes dentin sensitivity. A corollary of that theory is that anything that can decrease dentinal fluid movement or dentin permeability should decrease dentin sensitivity. A wide variety of physicochemical methods have been used to reduce the permeability and sensitivity of exposed dentin. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of 4 kinds of clinical desensitizing agents(2% NaF, 30% Potassium oxalate, MS Coat$^{(R)}$, Tubulitec system$^{(R)}$) to reduce the rate of fluid flow through dentin in vitro. Sixty coronal dentin discs, 1mm in thickness, were prepared from extracted third molars, free from decay and wear. Dentin discs were treated with 3% EDTA(Tubulicid Plus$^{(R)}$(Dental Therapeutics AB, Sweden)) to remove the smear layer and debris occluding the tubular orifices. After placing the discs in a split chamber device, the rate at which physiologic saline solution could filter across dentin under 150cm $H_2O$ hydrostatic pressure was measured. The occlusal side of the discs were then treated with MS Coat$^{(R)}$, 2% NaF, Tubulitec system$^{(R)}$, and 30% Potassium oxalate, and the filter ratio of the saline solution was measured again. The following conclusions were drawn : 1. Hydraulic conductance which was measured after the application of desensitizing agents was decreased in all the groups(p<0.05). 2. % change of hydraulic conductance was compared but no significant difference was found among the four desensitizing agents(p>0.05). 2% NaF, 30% Potassium oxalate, MS Coat$^{(R)}$ and Tubulitec system$^{(R)}$ decreased the permeability of dentin. It is considered that above four agents can be used in treating the hypersensitive teeth.