• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.138-143
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• 2017

A performance analysis for a pulsed plasma thruster(PPT) has been conducted to predict the thrust and current change. Two models were implemented - a one-dimensional lumped circuit analysis model and the Teflon ablation model provided by Michael Keidar. The circuit model incorporating resistance and inductance models was adapted to predict the magnitude of the discharge current. Numerical simulations like current discharge rates with different voltages were reasonably well compared with experimental data. The effects of Teflon ablation on thruster characteristics were investigated.

• 한국연소학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국연소학회 제26회 KOSCO SYMPOSIUM 논문집
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• pp.51-55
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• 2003

In this research, authors tried to measure the shape of the nozzle throat of KL-3 engines, which is the main engine of KSR-III rocket, to find the increase of nozzle area caused by the thermal ablation. For the purpose, we invented an image-based method instead of the 3D pointer, which is actually inaccessible to such large scale engines. As a result, our equipment showed satisfactory accuracy and performance. Analysing the results of experiments, we find that the pattern of ablation is determined by the spray pattern and that the process of thermal ablation phenomena can be categorized in three regimes - the first regime that the shape of nozzle throat is maintained and ablation is negligible, the second regime that saw-tooth form is developed and ablation is accelerated, and the third regime that the saw-tooth form is already established and the growth of ablation rate is reduced. Also, we find that the ratio of area increase after 60 seconds combustion is +5.82% and conclude that this figure is acceptable and satisfactory.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.583-592
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• 2022

In this paper, a pulsed picosecond laser dressing method for bronze-bonded diamond wheel is studied systematically and comprehensively. The picosecond laser pulse ablation experiment is carried out, and the ablation thresholds of bronze-bonded and diamond abrasive particle are measured respectively. The results indicate that the single-pulse ablation thresholds of bronze-bonded are 0.89J/cm², 0.24J/cm² during strong/weak ablation stages. And the multi-pulse ablation thresholds of diamond abrasive particle are 1.69J/cm², 0.49J/cm² during strong/weak ablation stages. Obviously, diamond grains have less thermal damage during the process of gentle ablation. The diamond grains of the grinding wheel surface are graphitized during laser dressing. The bronze-bonded is relatively smooth and organizational stability, and the diamond grits have suitable prominent height, which are beneficial to maintain the good grinding performance of dressed bronze-bonded diamond grinding wheels.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.86-94
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• 2023

Objective: To compare Octopus multipurpose (MP) electrodes, which are capable of saline instillation and direct tissue temperature measurement, and conventional electrodes for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in porcine livers in vivo. Materials and Methods: Sixteen pigs were used in this study. In the first experiment, RFA was performed in the liver for 6 minutes using Octopus MP electrodes (n = 15 ablation zones) and conventional electrodes (n = 12 ablation zones) to investigate the effect of saline instillation. The ablation energy, electrical impedance, and ablation volume of the two electrodes were compared. In the second experiment, RFA was performed near the gallbladder (GB) and colon using Octopus MP electrodes (n = 12 ablation zones for each) with direct tissue temperature monitoring and conventional electrodes (n = 11 ablation zones for each). RFA was discontinued when the temperature increased to > 60℃ in the Octopus MP electrode group, whereas RFA was performed for a total of 6 minutes in the conventional electrode group. Thermal injury was assessed and compared between the two groups by pathological examination. Results: In the first experiment, the ablation volume and total energy delivered in the Octopus MP electrode group were significantly larger than those in the conventional electrode group (15.7 ± 4.26 cm³ vs. 12.5 ± 2.14 cm³, p = 0.027; 5.48 ± 0.49 Kcal vs. 5.04 ± 0.49 Kcal, p = 0.029). In the second experiment, thermal injury to the GB and colon was less frequently noted in the Octopus MP electrode group than that in the conventional electrode group (16.7% [2/12] vs. 90.9% [10/11] for GB and 8.3% [1/12] vs. 90.9% [10/11] for colon, p < 0.001 for all). The total energy delivered around the GB (2.65 ± 1.07 Kcal vs. 5.04 ± 0.66 Kcal) and colon (2.58 ± 0.57 Kcal vs. 5.17 ± 0.90 Kcal) were significantly lower in the Octopus MP electrode group than that in the conventional electrode group (p < 0.001 for all). Conclusion: RFA using the Octopus MP electrodes induced a larger ablation volume and resulted in less thermal injury to the adjacent organs compared with conventional electrodes.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권17호
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• pp.7897-7903
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• 2015

Background: To explored the value of 3D C-arm CT (CACT) guidance system in performing radiofrequency ablation (RFA) following transarterial chemoembolizationon (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinomas. Materials and Methods: RFA of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) were performed on 15 patients (21 lesions) with the assistance of CACT guidance system. Technical success, procedure time, complications and patient radiation exposure were investigated. The puncture performance level was evaluated on a five-point scale (5-1: excellent-poor). Complete ablation rate was evaluated after two months follow-up using enhanced CT scans. Results: The technical success rate of RFA procedure under CACT navigation system was 100 %. Mean total procedure time was $24.24{\pm}6.53min$, resulting in a mean effective exposure dose of $15.4{\pm}5.1mSv$. The mean puncture performance level rated for CACT guided RFA procedure was $4.87{\pm}0.35$. Complete ablation (CA) was achieved in 20 (95.2%) of the treated 21 tumors after the first RFA session. None of patients developed intra-procedural complications. Conclusions: 3D CACT guidance system enables reliable and efficient needle positioning by providing real-time intraoperative guidance for performing RFA on HCCs.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.108-112
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 전립선 비대증 환자 치료 시 조직 제거에 사용되는 두 파장들을 비교 연구하였다. 가시광선 영역인 532 nm는 혈액 속의 헤모글로빈에 의한 흡수율이 높은 반면, 근적외선 영역인 980 nm는 물에 의한 빛의 흡수율이 높다. 동물의 간 조직을 각각의 레이저를 이용하여 40 W 출력에서 제거하였으며, 조직 제거율을 제거 횟수, 제거 부피, 열손상 정도를 통해 검사하였다. 532 nm의 경우 높은 레이저 흡수율로 인해 조직 제거율이 980 nm 보다 4배까지 증가하였으며, 열손상은 상대적으로 약 30%까지 낮게 나타났다. 파장에 관계없이 제거 횟수가 높을수록 단위 횟수당 제거율이 낮아졌으며, 이는 레이저 빛이 거리에 따라 발산함과 동시에 제거된 조직의 입자들이 먼지 방해 현상을 일으킴으로써 효율의 저하를 일으켰음을 짐작할 수 있었다. 보다 효율적인 열적 제한 상태와 높은 흡수율로 인해 가시광선 영역의 532 nm가 근적외선 980 nm 보다 전립선 치료에 있어서 더욱 효율적인 파장임을 알 수 있었으며, 이러한 발견을 전임상 및 임상을 통해 확인할 계획이다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2016년도 제50회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.200.2-200.2
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• 2016

Carbon-based materials have been known as ablative material and have been used for thermal protection systems. Ablation is an erosive phenomenon that results in thermochemical and thermomechanical changes on materials. Ablation resistance is one of the key properties that determines performance and life-time of the thermal protection material under ablative conditions. In this study, ablation properties of graphite, 3-dimensional (C/C) composites (needle-punched type and rod type) were investigated byusing a plasma wind tunnel which produce a supersonic plasma flow from a segmented arc heater with the power level of 0.4 MW. The mass losses and surface roughness changes which contain main result of the ablation are measured. A morphological analysis ofthe carbon-based materials, before and after the ablation test, are performed through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and non-contact 3D surface measuring system. Electronic balance and a portable surface roughness tester were used for evaluation of the recession and mass loss of the test samples.

• Composites Research
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.309-314
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• 2013

소량의 CNT 나노입자를 함유한 CNT-페놀 복합재료를 제조하여 삭마 효과를 확인하였다. CNT 함량을 0.1 wt%에서 0.3 wt%까지 증가시킴에 따른 인장, 압축 강도를 평가하고 삭마 저항성에 대한 차이를 분석하였다. 산소와 등유를 혼합하여 화염 발생시켜 재료의 삭마 효과를 평가하였다. FE-SEM을 이용하여 삭마 실험 이후 발생된 시편의 미세 구조 변화를 확인하였다. CNT 함유 정도에 따른 TGA 열분석을 시도하여 열적 안정성을 평가하였다. 0.3wt% CNT-페놀 복합재료가 일반 페놀 수지 및 0.1 wt% CNT-페놀 복합재료보다 삭마율이 낮았다. 삭마에 따른 재료 변화 메커니즘을 규명하기 위해 TGA 분석 결과와 FE-SEM을 이용한 미세 구조 결과를 분석하였다. 고열의 화염을 이용한 삭마 실험을 통해 시편 내부의 CNT 입자가 존재하는 미세구조를 확인할 수 있었다. 수지 내부에 균일하게 분산된 CNT 입자의 역할이 내삭마성을 증가시키는 결과를 확인하였다.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2005

방사선차폐 laser ablation 시스템을 레이저, 미세영역의 영상 확인을 위한 이미지 시스템, XYZ 이동장치와 조절기, ablation chamber, manipulator 및 여러 가지 광학부품들로 구성하였다. Ablation용 레이저는 UOB 및 tircaloy 시편으로부터 효율적으로 시료를 채취할 수 있도록 266 nm(6 mJ)까지 파장 변환이 가능한 Nd:YAG 레이저를 선정하였으며, 이미지 시스템은 직경 50 $\mu$m 크기의 crater를 판별할 수 있는 200 배율 이상의 규격을 갖춘 CCD 카메라로 선정하였다. 시편 미세이동장치는 XYZ방향으로 시편이동이 가능하고 최대 이동거리가 50 mm까지 , 그리고 최소 1$\mu$m 씩 정확하게 움직일 수 있는 장치로 선정하였다. 구성된 각 단위기기들에 대하여 광학 정렬을 수행한 후, 시료채취 부위를 50 $\mu$m씩 정확하게 이동하면서 레이저로 조사시킨 시료 표면을 CCD 카메라를 통하여 관찰한 결과, 표면에 생성된 crater는 원형임을 확인함으로써 단위기기별 성능을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국추진공학회 2009년도 제33회 추계학술대회논문집
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• pp.433-438
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• 2009

고체 및 액체 추진기괸에 적용하기 위하여 액체 실리콘 함침법(LSI)을 이용한 C/SiC 복합재료를 개발하였다. 연소시험을 통하여 C/SiC 복합재료의 우수한 성능을 확인하였으며 산화에 의한 삭마 모델을 제시 하였다.