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Introcordal Injection of Autologous Fibroelastic Cartilage - Introcordal Injection of Autologous Fibroelastic Cartilage in the Paralyzed Canine Vocal Fold

  • Lee, Byung-Joo;Wang, Soo-Geun;Lee, Jin-Choon
    • Proceedings of the KSLP Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.180-180
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    • 2003
  • Objectives : Vocal fold augmentation by injectable material under direct visual control is an easy and simple operation. However, when autologous fat or bovine collagen is used, resorption creates a problem. And autologous fascia is debating about absorption now days. This study is to evaluate the histology of minced and injected autologous auricular cartilage and fat graft in the augmentation of unilateral vocal fold paralysis using a canine model. Methods : Nine dogs were operated. At first, a piece of auricular cartilage was harvested from ear and minced into tiny chips with a scalpel. And also, a piece of fat tissue was harvested from inguinal area and minced into tiny chips with a scalpel. Cutting off a section of the recurrent nerve paralyzed the right vocal fold. The minced cartilage and fat-paste (0.2ml) was injected using a pressure syringe into the paralyzed thyroarytenoid muscle under direct laryngoscopy. Two animals were sacrificed at 3 days, three at 3 weeks, two at 3 months, one at 6 months, one at 12 months. Each dog underwent laryngectomy and serial coronal sections of paraffin blocks from the posterior part of the vocal fold were made. Results : There was no significant complication perioperatively and during follow-up. There was acute inflammatory findings in the graft at 3 days and 3 weeks. The injected cartilage remained in the larynx until 12 months. Conclusion : The autologous auricular cartilage graft is well tolerated and may be very effective material for volumetric augmentation on paralyzed vocal cord.

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Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Temperature Sensor Matrix Using a Flexible Printed Circuit Board for the Visualization of Temperature Field (온도장 가시화를 위한 연성회로기판을 이용한 온도센서 어레이 제작 및 성능평가)

  • Ahn, Cheol-Hee;Kim, Hyung-Hoon;Cha, Je-Myung;Kwon, Bong-Hyun;Ha, Man-Yeong;Park, Sang-Hu;Jeong, Ji-Hwan;Kim, Kui-Soon;Cho, Jong-Rae;Son, Chang-Min;Lee, Jung-Ho;Go, Jeung-Sang
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.17-21
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    • 2010
  • This paper presents the fabrication and performance measurement of a temperature sensor array on a flexible substrate attachable to a curved surface using MEMS technology. Specifically, the fabrication uses the well-developed printed circuit board fabrication technology for complex electrode definition. The temperature sensor array are lifted off with a $10{\times}10$ matrix in a $50\;mm{\times}50\;mm$ to visualize temperature distribution. Copper is used as temperature sensing material to measure the change in resistances with temperature increase. In a thermal oven with temperature control, the temperature sensor array is Characterized. The constant slope of resistance change is obtained and temperature distribution is measured from the relationship between resistance and temperature.

Analysis of Impact Zone of Quantitative Risk Assessment based on Accident Scenarios by Meteorological Factors (기상요소별 사고 시나리오에 따른 정량적 위험성평가 피해영향범위 분석)

  • Kim, Hyun Sub;Jeon, Byeong Han
    • Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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    • v.39 no.12
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    • pp.685-688
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    • 2017
  • Using ALOHA and PHAST Program, it was modeled assuming the leakage accident scenarios of chlorine which is designated as accident preparation chemical in chemical control act. End-point distances corresponding to ERPG-2 concentrations were calculated while varying annual mean temperature, wind speed, humidity, and atmospheric stability. The calculated endpoint distance values were compared and the correlation with each meteorological factor was analyzed. And we also investigated strengths and weaknesses of ALOHA and PHAST. The results show that ALOHA has little or no correlation with annual average temperature, humidity and it has a large correlation with wind speed and atmospheric stability. In the case of PHAST, the end-point distances were correlated with all the meteorological factors such as average annual temperature, wind speed, humidity, and atmospheric stability, Among them, the effect of atmospheric stability were the largest.

Technical Review of the Proposed Engines for SUAV (스마트무인기 후보엔진 기술검토)

  • Jun Yong-Min;Yang Soo-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.64-71
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    • 2006
  • For SUAV is required to have the capacity of VTOL and fast forward flight, the SUAV development program has decided to adopt the tiltrotor mechanism which includes helicopter and turboprop mechanisms. From the engine point of view, the key engine parameters such as engine operating mechanism, engine control scheme, the dynamics characteristic of power train, engine intake/exhaust concept, and engine installation requirements should fulfill the requirements of the two different mechanisms, helicopter and turboprop. And for the maximum efficiency of the rotor, rotational speed for the two modes are 20% different, the power train shall find a way to make it so. Meeting these specific requirements for the tiltrotor mechanism, this research begins with a conventional OTS(off-the-shelf) turboshaft engine survey and minimizes engine modification to develop an economical propulsion system. The engine technical review has been performed on the basis of those requirements and capabilities.

A Study on the Towing Force of Heavy Loaded Barge against Strong Current (강조류에서 중량물 운반 부선의 예인력에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Chol-Seong;Rim, Geug-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.179-185
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    • 2011
  • A marine collision accident occurred at the Jin-do water way. A barge loaded with heavy equipment of Power Generation Plant was being towed at its side by two tugs "A" and "B" from Byeg-pa harbour to the designated position to be used for power generation plant near Jin-do bridge. The Power Generation Plant was 40-meters high loaded atop the barge. When the "tugs and tow" were approaching the Jin-do the bridge, the two towing tugs lost maneuvering control of the barge and it went off-course, hit first the waterway embankment and finally struck the lower part of bridge's span and post musing the barge to capsize and sunk its cargo into the sea. The bridge also suffered damages where the top of the Plant struck At the time of the accident, there was a strong tidal current at the waterway. This paper calculates the safe towing force of barges with heavy loads when traversing in a strong tidal current situation in narrow waterway.

Long-Term Thermal Conductivity Prediction of Polyurethane Foam Applying Precision Mass Spectrometer for Cell Gas Analysis (정밀질량분석기를 활용한 우레탄폼의 장기열전도도 예측을 위한 분석기법)

  • Kim, Jin-Seok;Chun, Jong-Han;Lee, Jin-Bok;Lee, Hyo-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.22 no.10
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    • pp.679-686
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    • 2010
  • A proprietary device is adopted to break out the membrane of cell in the rigid polyurethane foam. As it is known, the membrane of cell is hardly tearing-off thoroughly in a mechanical way due to both its elastic characteristic and micro sized pores. In this study, a novel experimental approach is introduced to burst out all gases inside the cells of the rigid polyurethane foam by abrasively grinding micro-cells completely into fine powder. The biggest advantage of this approach is to be capable of releasing all gases out from the cell even in the micro pores. As clearly reflected from the repeatability, the accuracy of the result is highly improved and high confidence in the data sets as well. For the measurements of not only gas composition but partial pressure for each gas simultaneously as well, a precision gas mass spectrometer is used in-line directly to the abrasive grinding device. To control the starting point of the polyurethane foam, all samples were prepared on site in the laboratory. Manufactured time is one of the most critical factors in characterization of cell gas composition because it is known that one of gas composition, especially, carbon dioxide, is diffused out dramatically in a short period of time as soon as it is foamed.

Increasing Effect Analysis of the Wind Power Limit Using Energy Storage System in Jeju-Korea (에너지저장장치를 이용한 제주지역 풍력발전 한계용량 증대효과 분석)

  • Kim, Yeong-Hwan;Kim, Se-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.81-90
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    • 2014
  • The Jeju-Korea power system is a small-sized network with a system demand ranging from a autumn minimum of 350MW to a summer peak of 716MW. Because Jeju island is well exposed to north-east winds with high speed, applications to connect to Jeju power system are flooded. Considering physical/environmental constraints, Jeju Self-governing Province has also target for the wind power capacity of 1,350MW by 2020. It amounts to two or three times of Jeju average-demand power and wind power limit capacity announced by Korea Power Exchange (KPX) company. Wind farm connection agreements will be signed to maximize utilization of wind resource. In spite of submarine cable HVDC connected to Korea mainland, Jeju power system is independently operated by frequency and reserve control. This study reevaluates wind power limit based on the KPX criteria from 2016 to 2020. First of all wind power generation limit are affected by off-peak demand in Jeju power system. Also the possibility capacity rate of charging wind power output is evaluated by using energy storage system (ESS). As a result, in case of using 110MWh ESS, wind power limit increases 33~55MW(30~50% of ESS), wind power constraint energy decreases from 68,539MWh to 50,301MWh and wind farm capacity factor increases from 25.9 to 26.1% in 2020.

Quality Characteristics of Cabbage Rice Nutritional Bars Made with Varying Ratios of Cabbage Powder (양배추 분말 첨가비율에 따른 양배추 쌀 영양바의 품질특성)

  • Joo, Shin-Youn;Choi, Hae-Yeon
    • Korean journal of food and cookery science
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.441-448
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of cabbage powder on the quality characteristics of rice nutritional bars. Methods: In order to analyze quality characteristics, total phenolic content, DPPH free radical scavenging activity, baking loss rate, leavening rate, specific volume, moisture content, color, texture analysis, and sensory evaluations were assessed. Results: The total phenolic content and DPPH free radical scavenging activity of rice nutritional bars significantly increased with an increase in the content of cabbage powder (p<0.05). The baking loss rate, leavening rate, specific volume, and moisture content of the rice nutritional bars were significantly reduced as the amount of added cabbage powder increased (p<0.05). As the concentration of cabbage powder increased, the lightness and redness of the bars' crust and crumbs decreased, while yellowness increased (p<0.05). In texture analysis, the control bars showed the highest hardness values. Adhesiveness, springiness, and cohesiveness values slightly decreased with higher cabbage powder content in the groups with added cabbage powder (p<0.05). When consumer acceptability was measured, rice nutritional bars prepared with 15% cabbage powder showed the highest scores in color, whereas the rice nutritional bars prepared with 20% cabbage powder showed the lowest scores in flavor (p<0.05). In characteristic intensity rating, the taste and off-flavor of rice nutritional bars significantly increased with increasing amounts of cabbage powder (p<0.05). Conclusion: Judging from our results, it can be concluded that the addition of cabbage powder to rice nutritional bars during processing can enhance consumer preference for the bars, total phenolic content, and DPPH free radical scavenging activity.

A Robust PLL of PCS for Fuel Cell System under Unbalanced Grid Voltages (불평형 계통전압에 강인한 연료전지용 전력변환시스템의 PLL 방법)

  • Kim, Yun-Hyun;Kim, Wang-Rae;Lim, Chang-Jin;Kim, Kwang-Seob;Kwon, Byung-Ki;Choi, Chang-Ho
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.103-105
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    • 2008
  • In grid-interconnection system, a fast, robust and precise phase angle detector is most important to grid synchronization and the active power control. The phase angle can be easily estimated by synchronous dq PLL system. On the other hand under unbalanced voltage condition, synchronous dq PLL system has problem that harmonics occur to phase angle or magnitude of grid voltage because of the effect of the negative sequence components. So, To eliminate the negative sequence components, the PLL method using APF (All Pass Filter) in a stationery reference frame to extract positive sequence components under unbalanced voltage condition is researched. In this paper, we propose a new PLL method with decoupling network using APF in a synchronous reference frame to extract the positive sequence components of the grid voltage under unbalanced grid. The cut-off frequency of APF in a synchronous reference frame can be set to twice of the fundamental frequency comparing with that of APF in a stationery reference frame which is the fundamental frequency. The proposed PLL strategy can detect the phase angle quickly and accurately under unbalanced gird voltages. Simulation and experimental results are presented to verify the proposed strategy under different kind of voltage dips.

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A New Switching Strategy for PWM Voltage Source Inverters (PWM 전압원 인버터의 새로운 스위칭 방법)

  • Jo, Gyu-Min;Gang, Wan-Sik;Kim, Nam-Jeong
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SC
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.84-93
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    • 2000
  • In PWM voltage source inverters operated by conventional switching method, the dead time is inserted in switching signals to prevent tile short circuit of the DC voltage source. The dead time causes detrimental effects to the control performance of the inverter system. So we need to compensate the dead time effects. And the dead time minimization switching method can be considered as the best way to avoid the dead time effects fundamentally. In this paper, a new switching strategy is proposed which is a kind of dead time minimization switching methods. According to the proposed switching method, very short dead time is adopted in only once when the current polarity is changing. And the adopted dead time is equal to the turn off time of the swtiching device or shorter than it. As the proposed method can be done with the polarity information of the reference current in case that the output current of the inverter is controlled, it is easy to solve some problems in comparison with the case that the real current is used to get the polarity changing time; level detection difficulty, noise problem and so on

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