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THREE DIMENSIONAL ATOM PROBE STUDY OF NI-BASE ALLOY/LOW ALLOY STEEL DISSIMILAR METAL WELD INTERFACES

  • Choi, Kyoung-Joon;Shin, Sang-Hun;Kim, Jong-Jin;Jung, Ju-Ang;Kim, Ji-Hyun
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.44 no.6
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    • pp.673-682
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    • 2012
  • Three dimensional atom probe tomography (3D APT) is applied to characterize the dissimilar metal joint which was welded between the Ni-based alloy, Alloy 690 and the low alloy steel, A533 Gr. B, with Alloy 152 filler metal. While there is some difficulty in preparing the specimen for the analysis, the 3D APT has a truly quantitative analytical capability to characterize nanometer scale particles in metallic materials, thus its application to the microstructural analysis in multi-component metallic materials provides critical information on the mechanism of nanoscale microstructural evolution. In this study, the procedure for 3D APT specimen preparation was established, and those for dissimilar metal weld interface were prepared near the fusion boundary by a focused ion beam. The result of the analysis in this study showed the precipitation of chromium carbides near the fusion boundary between A533 Gr. B and Alloy 152.

NANO-STRUCTURAL AND NANO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF NI-BASE ALLOY/LOW ALLOY STEEL DISSIMILAR METAL WELD INTERFACES

  • Choi, Kyoung-Joon;Shin, Sang-Hun;Kim, Jong-Jin;Jung, Ju-Ang;Kim, Ji-Hyun
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.44 no.5
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    • pp.491-500
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    • 2012
  • The dissimilar metal joints welded between Ni-based alloy, Alloy 690 and low alloy steel, A533 Gr. B with Alloy 152 filler metal were characterized by using optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, secondary ion mass spectrometry and 3-dimensional atom probe tomography. It was found that in the weld root region, the weld was divided into several regions including unmixed zone in Ni-base alloy, fusion boundary, and heat-affected zone in the low alloy steel. The result of nanostructural and nanochemical analyses in this study showed the non-homogeneous distribution of elements with higher Fe but lower Mn, Ni and Cr in A533 Gr. B compared with Alloy 152, and the precipitation of carbides near the fusion boundary.

The Plan on the Realizing Smart Electricity Infrastructure for Green Railway (녹색 철도 구현을 위한 전기설비 지능화 계획)

  • Jung, Ho-Sung;Park, Young;Kim, Hyung-Chul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2010.06a
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    • pp.117-117
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    • 2010
  • A number of utilities are planning an realization of green railway technology in the next several years and still continue. The state of green railway technology covers a broad array of electric system capabilities and increase energy efficiency through the renewable energy system and smart operation of train and electricity infrastructure. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the smart electricity infrastructure in railway and item of green railway technology.

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Building Green Entrepreneurship: A Journey of Environmental Awareness to Green Entrepreneurs in Thailand

  • Tesprasit, Kornthong;Aksharanandana, Pakatip;Kanchanavibhu, Athikom
    • Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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    • v.27 no.5
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    • pp.35-47
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    • 2020
  • Global waste has become a global issue and we can see the new trend of discovery businesses established to focus on solving the waste problem using new renewable energy technology and the circular economy business model. This paper aims to study factors that impact green entrepreneurship in Thailand, such as environmental concern, organizational environment, founder demographics, education background, entrepreneurship awareness, as well as external factors of a business. The study analyzes the data from three qualitative in-depth interviews with green entrepreneur founders who started the businesses in polymer up-cycling, waste management, and renewable energy. The study finds overseas educational background to be one of the key main drivers for the entrepreneurial courage to decide to pursue a new business venture. By having the exposure toward the different culture, three entrepreneurs hands-on experiential learning through three key drivers who are composed of the can-do attitude, the willingness to be self-employed, and the way of seeking for the freedom to express their passions.

Policies to Promote Green Economy Innovation in East Asia and North America

  • Barbier, Edward B.
    • STI Policy Review
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.54-69
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    • 2015
  • Although there is progress in developing green sectors in North America and East Asia, the key challenge facing the expansion of economy-wide green innovation and structural change in these regions is the absence of relevant policy follow-up to the green stimulus enacted during the Great Recession. The boost to green sectors provided by such measures is waning quickly, given that much of the green stimulus focused on energy efficiency. The biggest obstacles to sustaining green growth in North America and East Asiaare major market disincentives, especially the under-pricing of fossil fuels and market failures that inhibit green innovation. A three-part strategy to overcome these obstacles would involve: first, removing fossil fuel subsidies; second, employing market-based instruments to further reduce the social costs of fossil fuel use; and third, allocating any resulting revenue to public support for green innovation and investments. Such a strategy would ensure that green growth is not about promoting niche green sectors but instigating economy-wide innovation and structural transformation in North America and East Asia.

Analyses of Residents Satisfaction with the Differences in Green Space Infrastructure for Three Cities, Gwacheon, Uiwang, and Hanam (도시 공원녹지 환경의 차이에 따른 주민 만족도 변화 분석 -과천·의왕·하남시를 사례로-)

  • Park, Eun-Jin;Sung, Hyun-Chan;Seo, Jung-Young;Kang, Kyu-Yi;Sung, Mi-Sung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.60-70
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    • 2007
  • Green space infrastructures for three cities, Gwacheon, Uiwang, and Hanam, were analyzed in terms of the area of urban parks per capita, the percentage of green space area, the area of green space per capita, and the percentage of vegetation cover in residential area, etc., which are commonly used as criteria for urban green space planning. The differences in green space infrastructure among these three cities were compared to the satisfaction level of residents for their green space. The area of parks per capita corresponded to the satisfaction level when Seoul Great Park in Gwacheon and Misa Park in Hanam were not included. Although these two huge parks accounted more than 90% of the area of urban parks in Gwacheon and Hanam, they serve more people from outside the cities and not likely visited by residents due to lacking of daily accessibility. The percentage of vegetation cover in residential area were considered to affect the satisfaction of residents for green space, whereas the total area of green space or the percentage of green space area in the cities was not related to the satisfaction level. It suggests that the distributions and accessibilities of green space and park service are more important for satisfaction than total green space area indicating urban sustainability.

Evaluation of Noise Decreasing Effects by Structures in Roadside Buffer Green (도로변 완충녹지 구조에 따른 소음저감효과 평가)

  • Kim, Jeong-Ho;Oh, Deuk-Kyun;Yoon, Yong-Han
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.647-655
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    • 2015
  • In this study, to targeting Songpa of Seoul, were analyzed the effect on the noise mitigation in roadside buffer green spaces. Noise of Songpa Street buffer green space was determined to be higher during the day than at night. In addition, it was most of 60 db or more. However, the noise reduction function of the buffer green was not greatly affected by time. In the case of noise reduction rate, during the day time it was the order of the mounding type (18.14%)> plain type (5.73%)> slope type (4.08%), And, in the case of night time, it was the order of the mounding type (11.29%)> slope type (10.22%)> plain type (4.42%). Noise reduction rate, all of the daytime, was the highest in the mounding type. As a result of the factors on the amount of reduction of noise, More physical structure is mounding type, green structure is the stratification of green space, and the number of individuals is large, the higher the tree planting density, it is determined that the noise reduction effect is high. Also, factors affecting the noise reduction effect of the day and night were different.

Changes in Parks and Green Spaces Ratio According to Land Ownership Processing Method in Urban Development

  • Lee, Sang Jo;Huh, Keun Young;Chung, Jae Woo
    • Journal of People, Plants, and Environment
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.545-555
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze land use plans of 61 residential complexes and identify the factors that caused the variation of urban parks and green space ratio depending on the land ownership processing method. The ratio of urban parks and green space of expropriation districts was higher than that of replotting districts. Within the same city and country as well as other regions, the parks and green space ratio of land expropriation districts increased higher than 7% compared to that of replotting districts. The variation of urban parks and green space ratio was mainly related to the ratio of road. Small housing complexes such as detached house and quasi-residential sites resulted to expand space for road construction, thus, the areas of urban parks or green space came to reduce. The average urban parks and green space ratio in the urban development by the expropriation method and replotting method are 24.5% and 16.8% respectively. In order to prevent the reduction of urban parks and green space ratio according to the preference of detached house sites or quasi-residential sites in development zones, it is necessary to make systematic adjustment such as adjusting the urban parks and green space ratio securing standard.

The Emergence of Green Chemistry: Triple-Helix for Environmental Science in United States (녹색화학의 출현: 미국 환경과학의 삼중나선)

  • Jeon, June
    • Journal of Science and Technology Studies
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.111-143
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    • 2013
  • Green chemistry is a new scientific field which focuses on the design, manufacture, and use of chemical processes that could prevent pollution and at the same time improve yield efficiency. The few who have written on the emergence of green chemistry have not shed light on the political and economic motivations of green chemistry. As a new study of the emergence of green chemistry, this paper focuses on the relationship among the triple helix of academia, industry, and government which has been critical in the emergence of green chemistry. This paper argues that academia, industry and government created a common ground during the emergence of green chemistry under the common goal of sustainable development since its creation in 1991. Green chemists produced the knowledge to improve the synthetic efficiency to prevent pollution, and the chemical industry used green chemistry research to increase the economic profitability of production system. This specific form of alliance was supported and maintained amid a changing national environmental policy toward pollution prevention and a self-regulatory framework.

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Characteristics of Ion Index by Type of Land Use in Small City - Focused on Chungju (중소도시 토지이용유형별 이온지수 특성 - 충주시를 대상으로 -)

  • Kim, Jeong-Ho;Lee, Sang-Hoon;Yoon, Yong-Han
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.27 no.7
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    • pp.489-497
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    • 2018
  • In this study, the ion index characteristics of small and medium urban land use types were investigated in the city of Chungju. The average temperature for each land use type was in the order: general commercial district ($29.59^{\circ}C$) > general residential district ($28.34^{\circ}C$) > productive green district ($28.31^{\circ}C$). The average relative humidity was in the order: productive green district (70.12%) > general residential district (69.93%) > general commercial district (66.48%). The average wind speed was in the order: productive green district (0.95 m/s) > general commercial district (0.87 m/s) > general residential district (0.54 m/s). Positive and negative ions were investigated to determine the ion index by land use type. The average amount of positive ion generated was in the order: general commercial district ($737ea/cm^3$) > general residential district ($492ea/cm^3$) > productive green district ($445ea/cm^3$). The average negative ion production decreased in the order: productive green district ($930ea/cm^3$) > general residential district ($754ea/cm^3$) > general commercial district ($744ea/cm^3$). The ion index calculated from measured data can be arranged in the order: productive green district (2.09) > general residential district (1.53) > general commercial district (1.01). These results confirm the state of positive and negative ion generation in each land use type. Further, the differences in the ion index by land use type were confirmed. However, a limitation of this study is that simple summer measurements were conducted, and seasonal characteristics were not considered. Therefore, any future investigation and research should consider seasonal variation characteristics.