• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.631-646
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• 2016

Although the deployment of wireless sensors for structural sensing and monitoring is becoming popular, supplying power to these sensors remains as a daunting task. To address this issue, there have been large volume of ongoing energy harvesting studies that aimed to find a way to scavenge energy from surrounding ambient energy sources such as vibration, light and heat. In this study, a magnetic resonance based wireless power transfer (MR-WPT) system is proposed so that sensors inside a concrete structure can be wirelessly powered by an external power source. MR-WPT system offers need-based active power transfer using an external power source, and allows wireless power transfer through 300-mm thick reinforced concrete with 21.34% and 17.29% transfer efficiency at distances of 450 mm and 500 mm, respectively. Because enough power to operate a typical wireless sensor can be instantaneously transferred using the proposed MR-WPT system, no additional energy storage devices such as rechargeable batteries or supercapacitors are required inside the wireless sensor, extending the expected life-span of the sensor.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 1998년도 IUMRS-ICEM ABSTRACT BOOK
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• pp.88.3-88
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• 1998

• 센서학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.48-55
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• 2024

Metal-oxide-based semiconductor gas sensors are widely used because of their advantages, such as high response and simple sensing mechanism. Recently, with the rapid progress in sensor networks, computing power, and microsystem technology, sensor applications are expanding to various fields, such as food quality control, environmental monitoring, healthcare, and artificial olfaction. Therefore, the development of highly selective gas sensors is crucial for practical applications. This article reviews the developments in novel sensor design consisting of sensing films and physical and chemical filters for highly selective gas sensing. Unlike conventional sensors, the sensor structures with filters can separate the sensing and catalytic reactions into independent processes, enabling selective and sensitive gas sensing. The main objectives of this study are directed at introducing the role of various filters in gas-sensing reactions and promising sensor applications. The highly selective gas sensors combined with a functional filter can open new pathways toward the advancement of high-performance gas sensors and electronic noses.

• 한국소음진동공학회논문집
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.47-55
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• 2011

Reactor vessel internals comprehensive vibration assessment program(RVI CVAP) is one of the necessary tests to ensure the safety of nuclear power plants. RVI CVAP of U.S. nuclear regulatory commission regulatory guide 1.20(U.S. NRC R.G. 1.20) consists of the analysis, measurement and inspection. One of the core technologies of the measurement program for RVI CVAP is to select suitable sensors because the measurement is conducted during the critical path of the construction period of nuclear power plants. Therefore, we analyzed RVI thermal-hydraulic and structure design data of Palo Verde nuclear power plant(U.S.), Yonggwang nuclear power plant(Korea) and APR1400 and researched measuring sensors used in them; moreover, we investigated sensors used for measurement of RVI CVAP for the last 20 years throughout the world. Based on these results, we selected suitable measuring sensors for RVI CVAP in advanced power reactor 1400(APR1400).

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.347-357
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• 2024

Oxide semiconductor gas sensors are widely used for detecting toxic, explosive, and flammable gases due to their simple structure, cost-effectiveness, and potential integration into compact devices. However, their reliable gas detection is hindered by a longstanding issue known as humidity dependence, wherein the sensor resistance and gas response change significantly in the presence of moisture. This problem has persisted since the inception of oxide semiconductor gas sensors in the 1960s. This paper explores the root causes of humidity dependence in oxide semiconductor gas sensors and presents strategies to address this challenge. Mitigation strategies include functionalizing the gas-sensing material with noble metal/transition metal oxides and rare-earth/rare-earth oxides, as well as implementing a moisture barrier layer to prevent moisture diffusion into the gas-sensing film. Developing oxide semiconductor gas sensors immune to humidity dependence is expected to yield substantial socioeconomic benefits by enabling medical diagnosis, food quality assessment, environmental monitoring, and sensor network establishment.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제59권12호
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• pp.2306-2313
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• 2010

This paper describes a model based fault detection algorithm for an Advanced ESC System which consists of Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) with built-in wheel pressure sensors. Advanced ESC System can be used for various value-added functions such as Stop & Go Function and Regenerative Brake Function. Therefore, HCU must have a reliable fault detection. Due to the huge amount of sensor signals, existing specific sensor based fault detection of HCU cannot guarantee the safety of vehicle. However, proposed algorithm dose not require the sensors. When model based fault detection algorithm detects severe failures of the HCU, it warns the driver in advance to prevent accidents due to the failures. For this purpose, a mathematical model is developed and validated in comparison to actual data. Simulation results and data acquired from an actual system are compared with each other to obtain the information needed for the fault detection process.

• Journal of the Korean Physical Society
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• 제73권12호
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• pp.1867-1872
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• 2018

This study proposes a route for surface modification for p-type cobalt oxide-based gas sensors. We deposit a thin layer of Ni on the Co oxide film by sputtering process and annealed at $350^{\circ}C$ for 15 min in air, which changes a typical sputtered film surface into one interlaced with a high density of hemispherical nanoparticles. Our in-depth materials characterization using transmission electron microscopy discloses that the microstructure evolution is the result of an extensive inter-diffusion of Co and Ni, and that the nanoparticles are nickel oxide dissolving some Co. Sensor performance measurement unfolds that the surface modification results in a significant sensitivity enhancement, nearly 200% increase for toluene (at $250^{\circ}C$) and CO (at $200^{\circ}C$) gases in comparison with the undoped samples.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.313-319
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• 2017

광섬유 센서는 전자기 간섭에 독립적이고 원거리 계측이 가능하여 다양한 분야에 적용되고 있다. 특히, 광섬유 브래그 격자(FBG) 센서는 다중화, 절대측정이 가능하여 구조 건전성 모니터링(SHM)을 위해 널리 사용되고 있다. 일반적으로, FBG 센서는 에폭시와 같은 접착제를 이용하여 구조물에 직접 부착 및 모듈 제작을 통해 적용한다. 하지만, 에폭시로 부착된 FBG 센서 기반의 장시간 모니터링 과정에서 신호 변화가 발생하여 보정이 요구된다. 이는 계절적 요인으로써 장시간 온도 변화 환경에 노출되어 센서의 접착구조 변형에 의한 결과이며, 센서 접착제의 열경화 과정에 대한 규명이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는, 패키징 방식 4가지 경우의 FBG 센서 시편을 제작하고, 반복 열하중 시험을 수행하였다. 시험 결과, 상온경화 과정에서 미소한 잔류 압축 변형률이 발생하였고, 반복 열하중 초기단계에서 수백 ${\mu}{\varepsilon}$의 압축 변형률이 인가되어 유지되었다. 이를 통해 FBG를 이용한 장시간 SHM을 위해서는 FBG 센서의 신호에 대한 안정화 과정이 필요함을 확인하였다.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.459-466
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• 1996

A great amount of effort has been devoted to the constant improvement of such basic performance as dirvability, safety and enviromental protection. As a result, the total combination of various technologies has made it possible to produce safer and more comfortable automobiles. Among these technologies, plasma and thin film techniques are mainly cocerned with sensors, optics, electronics and surface modification. This paper first describes a concept of thin film processing in materials synthesis for sensors based on particle-surface interaction during deposition to provide a long life sensor applicable to sutomobiles. Some examples of parctical application of thin films to sensors are then given. These include(1) a thin films strain gauge for gravity sensors, (2) a giant magneto resistance film for speen sensors, and (3) a Magneto-impedance sensors fordetection of low magnetic field. Further progress of sophisticated thin film technology must be considered in detail to explore advanced thin film materials science and to ensure the field reliability of future sensor devices for automobile.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.445-454
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• 2003

구조건전성 모니터링은 복합재 구조물이 운용되는 단계에서뿐만 아니라 설계 및 제작단계에서도 중요한 관심사가 되고 있다. 과도한 하중이나 저속충격은 모재균열이나 층간분리와 같은 복합재 파손의 원인이 될 수 있으며 이러한 손상은 구조물의 하중지지성능을 저하시키게 된다. 지능형 복합재 구조물에서의 구조건전성 모니터링기술의 개발은 항공기와 길은 복합재 구조물의 안전성 향상에 도움이 될 수 있다 본 연구에서는 압전세라믹 센서 및 광섬유 센서를 복합재 구조물의 건전성 모니터링에 적용하였으며 파손신호의 특징파악 틴 충격위치 검출을 위한 신호처리 방법을 제안하였다.