• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제36권9호
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• pp.1047-1052
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• 2012

가압경수로형 원전의 Alloy 600 원자로압력용기헤드 관통노즐 및 Alloy 82/182 이종금속 맞대기 용접부에서 일차수응력부식균열(PWSCC)이 보고된 이후 전 세계적으로 PWSCC에 의한 용접부 파단을 예방하기 위해 강화검사를 적용하고 있다. 본 이종금속용접부에 대한 가동중검사에서 균열이 발견된 경우 건전성평가 결과가 도출되기까지 발전소가 정지 상태에 있게 됨에 따라 원전 이용율 저하가 발생할 수 있는데, 이를 예방하기 위해서는 균열건전성평가 관련 기술의 정립뿐만 아니라 신속하게 평가 결과를 도출할 수 있는 시스템의 구축이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 이종금속 맞대기 용접부를 대상으로 진행하고 있는 PWSCC 균열건전성평가 기준 정립 및 전산 시스템 개발 결과를 제시하였다. 본 연구를 통해 이종금속 맞대기 용접부 PWSCC 균열건전성평가 기술이 정립되고 전산 시스템으로 구현되어 원자로압력용기 주변 이종금속 맞대기 용접부에서의 PWSCC 균열에 대한 기술적 건전성평가 수단을 확보하였다.

• 한국지형학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.25-35
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• 2008

2006년 7월의 태풍 에위니아와 빌리스에 의한 집중호우로 인해 급경사의 사면이 많고 기복이 큰 강원도 지역에서 토사재해가 크게 발생하였다. 특히 한계령을 관통하는 국도 44호선 도로는 단층선곡을 따라 건설되어 토사재해의 가능성이 가장 높은 편에 속하는 지역이다. 오색천 주변에서 발생한 토석류는 호우에 의해 공극수압이 상승하고 사면부의 무게가 증가하면서 발생한 능선부와 산정부의 산사태에 의해 촉발되었다. 또한 기존의 붕적물 또는 계안퇴적물에 가해진 하천의 압력에 의해서도 특히 공격사면 쪽에서 많은 토석류가 발생하였다. 하천의 상류부에서는 도로주변의 급경사의 절개지와 사면부의 얇은 풍화층에서 산사태가 발생한 반면, 중류부에서는 계류부의 토석류가 도로변의 배수구조물 용량을 초과하여 월류가 발생하여 도로와 교량이 파괴되었고, 하류부에서는 하천범람에 의한 계류부 양안의 침식과 토석류에 의한 피해가 가장 크게 나타났다. 하류부 퇴적층의 경우 토석류가 일회성이 아니라 과거 수차례 더 발생했었다는 사실을 보여주고 있다. 따라서 기후변화와 관련하여 호우의 빈도와 강도가 높아질 것으로 예측되는 만큼 추후 토사재해와 관련된 정보시스템의 구축과 관리시스템에 대한 연구가 절실히 요구된다.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.286-293
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• 2019

In friction and wear tests that use friction force microscopy (FFM), the wear debris transfer to the tip apex that changes tip radius is a crucial issue that influences the friction and wear performances of films and coatings with nanoscale thicknesses. In this study, FFM tests are performed for bilayer $MoS_2$ film to obtain a better understanding of how geometrical and chemical changes of tip apex influence the friction and wear properties of nanoscale molecular layers. The critical load can be estimated from the test results based on the clear distinction of the failure area. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectroscopy are employed to measure and observe the geometrical and chemical changes of the tip apex. Under normal loads lower than 1000 nN, the reuse of tips enhances the friction and wear performance at the tip-sample interface as the contact pair changes with the increase of tip radius. Therefore, the reduction of contact pressure due to the increase of tip radius by the transfer of $MoS_2$ or Mo-dominant wear debris and the change of contact pairs from diamond/$MoS_2$ to partial $MoS_2$ or Mo/$MoS_2$ can explain the critical load increase that results from tip reuse. We suggest that the wear debris transfer to the tip apex should be considered when used tips are repeatedly employed to identify the tribological properties of ultra-thin films using FFM.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2019

Purpose: Owing to the increased agricultural use of the herbicide glufosinate ammonium (GLA), the incidence of GLA poisoning has recently increased. Therefore, we investigated the possible predictive factors associated with severe complications following GLA poisoning. Methods: A retrospective analysis of medical records was conducted based on 76 patients who had visited our regional emergency medical center with GLA poisoning from 2006 to 2017. Severe complications were defined as respiratory failure requiring intubation, systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) less than 8, and presence of seizure. Results: Age, ingested amount and ingested amount per weight were significantly greater in the severe group (p<0.001). PSS grade 2 or higher was more common in the severe group (p<0.001), and In addition, the APACHE II score was significantly higher in the severe group (p<0.001), as were the SOFA scores (p=0.002). Serum ammonia levels were significantly higher in the severe group (p=0.007), while MDRD-GFR was smaller in the severe group (p=0.002). The spot urine protein levels were significantly higher in the severe group (p=0.005), as was the urine protein to creatinine ratio (p=0.001). Upon multivariate analysis, the amount ingested per weight and PSS grade 2 or higher were identified as significant predictors. Conclusion: Our study showed that MDRD-GFR was significantly lower in the severe group after GLA poisoning. PSS grade 2 or higher and ingested amount per weight may be useful to evaluate the severity of complications after GLA poisoning.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.223-230
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• 2019

A facile method for surface coating with $Li_2TiF_6$ which has a high lithium-ion conductivity, on $LiMn_2O_4$ spinel cathode material for high performance lithium ion batteries. The surface coating is performed by using a co-precipitation method with $Li_2CO_3$ powder and $H_2TiF_6$ solution under room temperature and atmospheric pressure without special equipment. Total coating amount of $Li_2TiF_6$ is carefully controlled from 0 to 10 wt.% based on the active material of $LiMn_2O_4$. They are evaluated by a systematic combination of analyses comprising with XRD, SEM, TEM and ICP. It is found that the surface modification of $Li_2TiF_6$ is very beneficial to high cycle life and excellent rate capability by reducing surface failure and supporting lithium ions transportation on the surface. The best coating condition is found to have a high cycle life of $103mAh\;g^{-1}$ at the 100th cycle and a rate capability of $102.9mAh\;g^{-1}$ under 20 C. The detail electrochemical behaviors are investigated by AC impedance and galvanostatic charge and discharge test.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2019

Severe wall thinning is found on the tube of a low-pressure evaporator(LPEVA) module that is used for a heat recovery steam generator(HRSG) of a district heating system. Since wall thinning can lead to sudden failure or accidents that lead to shutdown of the operation, it is very important to investigate the main mechanism of the wall thinning. In this study, corrosion analysis associated with a typical flow-accelerated corrosion(FAC) is performed using the corroded tube connected to an upper header of the LPEVA. To investigate factors triggering the FAC, the morphology, composition, and phase of the corroded product of the tube are examined using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy combined with energy dispersive spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction. The results show that the thinnest part of the tube is in the region where gas directly contacts, revealing the typical orange peel type of morphology frequently found in the FAC. The discovery of oxide scales containing phosphate indicates that phosphate corrosion is the main mechanism that weakens the stability of the protective magnetite film and the FAC accelerates the corrosion by generating the orange peel type of morphology.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.178-187
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• 2021

Dual-cooled annular fuel allows a significant increase in power density while maintaining or improving safety margins. However, the dual-cooled design brings much higher Zircaloy charge in reactor core, which could cause a great threaten of hydrogen explosion during severe accidents. Hence, an innovative fuel combined dual-cooled annular geometry and SiC cladding was proposed for the first time in this study. Capabilities of fuel design and behavior simulation were developed for this new fuel by the upgrade of FROBA-ANNULAR code. Considering characteristics of both SiC cladding and dual-cooled annular geometry, the basic fuel design was proposed and preliminary proved to be feasible. After that, a design optimization study was conducted, and the optimal values of as-fabricated plenum pressure and gas gap sizes were obtained. Finally, the performance simulation of the new fuel was carried out with the full consideration of realistic operation conditions. Results indicate that in addition to possessing advantages of both dual-cooled annular fuel and accident tolerant cladding at the same time, this innovative fuel could overcome the brittle failure issue of SiC induced by pellet-cladding interaction.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.469-478
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• 2022

WNT signaling plays an important role in cardiac development, but abnormal activity is often associated with cardiac hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, remodeling, and heart failure. The effect of WNT signaling on regulation of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) secretion is unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Wnt agonist 1 (Wnta1) on ANP secretion and mechanical dynamics in beating rat atria. Wnta1 treatment significantly increased atrial ANP secretion and pulse pressure; these effects were blocked by U73122, an antagonist of phospholipase C. U73122 also abolished the effects of Wnta1-mediated upregulation of protein kinase C (PKC) β and γ expression, and the PKC antagonist Go 6983 eliminated Wnta1-induced secretion of ANP. In addition, Wnta1 upregulated levels of phospho-transforming growth factor-β activated kinase 1 (p-TAK1), TAK1 banding 1 (TAB1) and phospho-activating transcription factor 2 (p-ATF2); these effects were blocked by both U73122 and Go 6983. Wnta1-induced ATF2 was abrogated by inhibition of TAK1. Furthermore, Wnta1 upregulated the expression of T cell factor (TCF) 3, TCF4, and lymphoid enhancer factor 1 (LEF1), and these effects were blocked by U73122 and Go 6983. Tak1 inhibition abolished the Wnta1-induced expression of TCF3, TCF4, and LEF1 and Wnta1-mediated ANP secretion and changes in mechanical dynamics. These results suggest that Wnta1 increased the secretion of ANP and mechanical dynamics in beating rat atria by activation of PKC-TAK1-ATF2-TCF3/LEF1 and TCF4/LEF1 signaling mainly via the WNT/Ca²⁺ pathway. It is also suggested that WNT-ANP signaling is implicated in cardiac physiology and pathophysiology.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.402-410
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 초고성능 강섬유 보강 콘크리트(UHPC)의 재료특성을 고려하기 위해 해석프로그램 LS-DYNA에 있는 CSC모델의 입력상수값 보정기법을 제안하였다. 1축 압축, 3축 압축, 압력-체적 변형률 곡선, 동적증가계수 등 이전 재료단위 실험 연구결과를 기반으로 입력상수값 보정을 수행하였다. 단일요소 해석결과를 실험결과와 비교하여 보정기법의 검증을 수행하였다. 또한, 유한요소모델을 구축하고 충격 및 폭발해석을 수행하여 UHPC 구조물 해석 수행 시 보정된 CSC 모델의 적용 가능성을 확인해보았다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.199-210
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• 2022

This study build finite element analysis (FEA) models describing the bending events of coiled tubing (CT) at the wellhead and trips into the hole, accurately provide the state of stress and strain while the CT is in service. The bending moment and axial force history curves are used as loads and boundary conditions in the diametrical growth models to ensure consistency with the actual working conditions in field operations. The simulation diametrical growth results in this study are more accurate and reasonable. Analysis the factors influencing fatigue and diametrical growth shows that the internal pressure has a first-order influence on fatigue, followed by the radius of the guide arch, reel and the CT diameter. As the number of trip cycles increase, fatigue damage, residual stress and strain cumulatively increase, until CT failure occurs. Significant residual stresses remain in the CT cross-section, and the CT exhibits a residual curvature, the initial residual bending configuration of CT under wellbore constraints, after running into the hole, is sinusoidal. The residual stresses and residual bending configuration significantly decrease the buckling load, making the buckling and buckling release of CT in the downhole an elastic-plastic process, exacerbating the helical lockup. The conclusions drawn in this study will improve CT models and contribute to the operational and economic success of CT services.