• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.87-93
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• 2023

Nanofluids are dispersions of particles smaller than 100 nm (nanoparticles) in base fluids. They exhibit high thermal conductivity and are mainly applied in cooling applications. Nanolubricants use nanoparticles in base oils as lubricant additives, and have recently started gathering increased attention owing to their potential to improve the tribological and thermal performances of various machinery. Nanolubricants reduce friction and wear, mainly by the action of nanoparticles; however, only a few studies have considered the rheological properties of lubricants. In this study, we adopt a parallel slider bearing model that does not generate geometrical wedge effects, and conduct thermohydrodynamic (THD) analyses to evaluate the effect of higher thermal conductivity and viscosity, which are the main rheological properties of nanolubricants, on the lubrication performances. We use a commercial computational fluid dynamics code, FLUENT, to numerically analyze the continuity, Navier-Stokes, energy equations with temperature-viscosity-density relations, and thermal conductivity and viscosity models of the nanolubricant. The results show the temperature and pressure distributions, load-carrying capacity (LCC), and friction force for three film-temperature boundary conditions (FTBCs). The effects of the higher thermal conductivity and viscosity of the nanolubricant on the LCC and friction force differ significantly, according to the FTBC. The thermal conductivity increases with temperature, improving the cooling performance, reducing LCC, and slightly increasing the friction. The increase in viscosity increases both the LCC and friction. The analysis method in this study can be applied to develop nanolubricants that can improve the tribological and cooling performances of various equipment; however, additional research is required on this topic.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.409-414
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• 2023

YSZ (Y₂O₃-stabilized zirconia)-based ceramics have excellent mechanical properties, such as high strength and wear resistance. In the application, YSZ is utilized in the bead mill, a fine-grinding process. YSZ-based parts, such as the rotor and pin, can be easily damaged by continuous application with high rpm in the bead mill process. In that case, adding WC particles improves the tribological and mechanical properties. YSZ-30 vol.% WC composite ceramics are manufactured via hot pressing under different pressures (10/30/60 MPa). The hot-pressed composite ceramics measure the physical properties, such as porosity and bulk density values. In addition, the phase formation of these composite ceramics is analyzed and discussed with those of physical properties. For the increased applied pressure of hot pressing, the tetragonality of YSZ and the crystallinity of WC are enhanced. The mechanical properties indicate an improved tendency with the increase in the applied pressure of hot pressing.

• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2017

도시철도 차량의 운행은 터널 공기를 오염시키는 주된 원인이므로, 마모입자를 제거하는데 집진장치가 유용한 수단이 될 수 있다. 차량의 하부에 장착될 수 있는 집진장치의 설계조건을 파악하기 위하여 3차원 초음파 풍속계와 입자측정기를 사용하여 차량 하부의 풍속과 입자농도를 조사하였다. 2015년 2월 10일 수도권 지하철 5호선에서 운행되는 차량을 대상으로 측정하였다. 측정자료는 역 사이 노선의 형상(직선, 곡선)과 차량 속도패턴(가속, 정속 및 감속)을 구분하여 분석하였다. 차량속도도 함께 분석하였다. 직선 및 곡선 구간 모두 차량 하부의 평균 풍속은 차량속도의 약 30%이었고, 미세먼지($PM_{10}$) 농도는 약 $200{\mu}g/m^3$이었다. 감속구간에서 평균 $PM_{10}$ 농도는 가속구간에 비해 더 높았다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.740-750
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• 2006

Statement of problems. In an attempt to reduce screw loosening, dry lubricant coatings such as pure gold or tefron have been applied to the abutment screw. However, under repeated tightening and loosening procedures, low wear resistance and adhesion strength of coating material produced free particles on the surface of abutment screw and increased frictional resistance resulting in screw tightening problems. Purpose. The aim of this study was to compare friction coefficient, adhesion strength, vickers hardness and evaluate coating surface of titanium alloy specimens coated with TiN(titanium nitride), ZrN(zirconium nitride) and WC(tungsten carbide). Material and method. Titanium alloy(Ti-6Al-4V) discs of 12mm in diameter and 1mm in thickness divided into 4 groups. TiN, ZrN and WC was coated for the specimens of 3 groups respectively, and those of 1 group were not coated. Each group was made up of 4 specimens. In this study, sputtering method was used among the PVD(Physical Vapor Deposition) techniques available for TiN, ZrN and WC coatings. Friction coefficient, adhesion strength, vickers hardness and coating surface of 4 groups were measured. Results. 1. For all three coating conditions, friction coefficient was significantly decreased. Especially, ZrN coated surface showed the lowest value. $TiN(0.39{\pm}0.02)$, $ZrN(0.24{\pm}0.01)$, $WC(0.31{\pm}0.03)$. 2. TiN coating showed the highest adhesion strength, however ZrN coating had the lowest value. $TiN(25.3N{\pm}1.6)$, $ZrN(14.8N{\pm}0.6)$, $ WC(18.4N{\pm}0.7)$. 3. Vickers hardness of all three coatings was remarkably increased as compared with that of none coated specimen. TiN coating had the highest Vickers hardness, however WC coating showed the lowest value. $TiN(1865.2{\pm}33.8)$, $ZrN(1814.4{\pm}18.6)$, $WC(1008.5{\pm}35.9)$. 4. The ZrN or WC coated specimen showed a homogeneous and smooth surface, however the rough surface with defects was observed for TiN coating. Conclusions. When TiN, ZrN and WC coating applied to the abutment screw, frictional resistance would be reduced, as a result, the greater preload and prevention of the screw loosening could be expected.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.26-31
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• 2019

In this study, the mechanical characteristics and microstructure of hypereutectic Al-17Si-5Fe extruded alloys prepared by a rapid solidification process (RSP) were investigated. The hypereutectic Al alloy was fabricated by means of RSP and permanent casting. For RSP, the Al alloy melted at $920^{\circ}C$, cooling the specimens at a rate of $10^6^{\circ}C/s$ when the RSP was used, thus allowing the refining of primary Si particles more than when using permanent casting, at a rate of about 91%. We tested an extrusion RSP billet and a permanent-cast billet. Before the hot-extrusion process, heating to $450^{\circ}C$ took place for one hour. The samples were then hotextruded with a condition of extrusion ratio of 27 and a ram speed of 0.5 mm/s. Microstructural analyses of the extruded RSP method and the permanent casting method were carried out with OM and SEM-EDS mapping. The mechanical properties in both cases were evaluated by Vickers micro-hardness, wear resistance and tensile tests. It was found that when hypereutectic Al-17Si-5Fe alloys were fabricated by a rapid solidification method, it becomes possible to refine Si and intermetallic compounds. During the preparation of the hypereutectic Al-17Si-5Fe alloy by the rapid solidification method, the pressure of the melting crucible was low, and at faster drum speeds, smaller grain alloy flakes could be produced. Hot extrusion of the hypereutectic Al-17Si-5Fe alloy during the rapid solidification method required higher pressure levels than hot extrusion of the permanent mold-casted alloy. However, it was possible to produce an extruded material with a better surface than that of the hot extruded material processed by permanent mold casting.

• 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.303-314
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• 2009

암석 절리면의 거칠기의 발현에 따른 돌출부의 손상 특성을 연구하기 위해 전단시험 한 절리면 시편에 대한 이미지 분석을 수행하였다. 동일한 절리면에 대한 반복적인 시험에는 복제 시편을 사용한 모델시험이 가장 적합하였으므로 암석절리면으로부터 각기 다른 4종류의 3차원 거칠기를 복제하고, 고강도 석고를 사용한 시편을 제작하였다. 연직응력 수준을 변화시키며 총 20여회의 전단시험을 실시하였으며, 전단된 시편의 디지털 사진의 이미지 분석을 통하여 손상된 거칠기의 국지적 양상과 규모를 분석하였다. 분석 결과 거칠기의 손상 특성은 연직응력의 수준에 크게 의존하며, 돌출부의 파괴와 마모로 규정할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다. 돌출부 손상은 첨두 전단변위에서 가장 많이 발생하며, 변위가 증가하면 작은 돌출부들이 새롭게 손상되어 평균적인 돌출부의 손상 규모는 일정한 것으로 나타났다. 고강도 석고를 사용한 전단시험 결과에 자연 암석절리의 돌출부를 구성하는 광물입자의 물리적 특성이 완전하게 반영될 수는 없다. 그러나 첨두 전단변위와 돌출부 손상과의 상관관계에 대한 정량적 연구 결과는 돌출부 손상 특성의 파악이 암석 절리면 역학적 특성과 전단모델의 연구에 매우 중요한 수단이 될 수 있음을 보여준다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권11호
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• pp.3940-3955
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• 2023

A new method of numerical simulating prediction and decontamination effect evaluation for abrasive jet decontamination to radioactively contaminated metal is proposed. Based on the Computational Fluid Dynamics and Discrete Element Model (CFD-DEM) coupled simulation model, the motion patterns and distribution of abrasives can be predicted, and the decontamination effect can be evaluated by image processing and recognition technology. The impact of three key parameters (impact distance, inlet pressure, abrasive mass flow rate) on the decontamination effect is revealed. Moreover, here are experiments of reliability verification to decontamination effect and numerical simulation methods that has been conducted. The results show that: ⁶⁰Co and other homogeneous solid solution radioactive pollutants can be removed by abrasive jet, and the average removal rate of Co exceeds 80%. It is reliable for the proposed numerical simulation and evaluation method because of the well goodness of fit between predicted value and actual values: The predicted values and actual values of the abrasive distribution diameter are Ф57 and Ф55; the total coverage rate is 26.42% and 23.50%; the average impact velocity is 81.73 m/s and 78.00 m/s. Further analysis shows that the impact distance has a significant impact on the distribution of abrasive particles on the target surface, the coverage rate of the core area increases at first, and then decreases with the increase of the impact distance of the nozzle, which reach a maximum of 14.44% at 300 mm. It is recommended to set the impact distance around 300 mm, because at this time the core area coverage of the abrasive is the largest and the impact velocity is stable at the highest speed of 81.94 m/s. The impact of the nozzle inlet pressure on the decontamination effect mainly affects the impact kinetic energy of the abrasive and has little impact on the distribution. The greater the inlet pressure, the greater the impact kinetic energy, and the stronger the decontamination ability of the abrasive. But in return, the energy consumption is higher, too. For the decontamination of radioactively contaminated metals, it is recommended to set the inlet pressure of the nozzle at around 0.6 MPa. Because most of the Co elements can be removed under this pressure. Increasing the mass and flow of abrasives appropriately can enhance the decontamination effectiveness. The total mass of abrasives per unit decontamination area is suggested to be 50 g because the core area coverage rate of the abrasive is relatively large under this condition; and the nozzle wear extent is acceptable.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.673-682
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• 2001

우수한 심미성 수복재료로서 복합레진은 그 사용 빈도가 증가하고 있다. 이런 증가 추세에도 불구하고 복합레진의 부적절한 마모저항성 때문에 구치부 수복에서의 사용이 제한되어왔다. 이와 관련된 인자로 수복물의 표면하 분해가 고려되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 복합레진의 마모에 미치는 환경적 분해의 효과를 알기 위해 알카리성 용액(0.1N NaOH)에 현재 많이 사용되는 Definite($Degussa-H\ddot{u}ls$ AG, Germany), Prodigy(Kerr, USA), Pyramid(Bisco, USA) 및 Synergy(Coltene, Swiss) 등 4종의 복합레진을 보관하였을 때 각 제품의 분해과정을 평가하고자 하였다. 각 제품 당 3개의 시편을 제작한 후 0.1N NaOH용액에 저장하여 $60^{\circ}C$에서 보관하였다. 2주 후 제거하여 HCl로 중화, 세척 후 $60^{\circ}C$에서 건조하였다. 무게 손실, 분해층 깊이, Si농도 등을 기준으로 분해저항성을 평가하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 무게 손실은 Synergy에서 $1.24{\pm}0.002%$로 가장 높은 값을 보였으나 각 제품간 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았다. 2. 분해층 깊이는 Synergy에서 $107.83{\pm}2.52{\mu}m$로 가장 높은 값을 보였고, Synergy를 제외한 다른 제품에서는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 3. Si 용출량에 있어서는 4가지 제품 모두 차이를 보이지 않았다. 4. 무게 손실과 분해층 깊이 사이에는 높은 상관 관계를 보였다(r=0.6127, p<0.05). 5. 무게 손실과 Si 용출량, 분해층 깊이와 Si 용출량 사이에 상관 관계는 없는 것으로 나타났다. 6. 주사전자현미경 관찰시 NaOH 용액에 보관한 후 레진 기질과 필러 사이의 결합 파괴를 관찰할 수 있었다.