• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권8호
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• pp.1817-1825
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• 2020

Background: Cosmic ray-induced particles can lead to failure of semiconductors packaged for export during air transport. This work performed MCNP 6.2 simulations to optimize shielding against neutrons and protons induced by cosmic radiation Methods and materials: The energy spectra of protons and neutrons by incident angle at the flight altitude were determined using atmospheric cuboid model. Various candidates for the shielding materials and the geometry of the Unit Load Device Container were evaluated to determine the conditions that allow optimal shielding at all sides of the container. Results: It was found that neutrons and protons, at the flight altitude, generally travel with a downward trajectory especially for the particles with high energy. This indicated that the largest number of particles struck the top of the container. Furthermore, the simulation results showed that, among the materials tested, borated polyethylene and stainless steel were the most optimal shielding materials. The optimal shielding structure was also determined with the weight limit of the container in consideration. Conclusions: Under the determined optimal shielding conditions, a significantly reduced number of neutrons and protons reach the contents inside the container, which ultimately reduces the possibility of semiconductor failure during air transport.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.57-65
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• 1997

A study was undertaken to determine the influence of welding variables such as shielding and plasma gases, torch standoff, travel speed and heat input, etc. on the quality of plasma arc welds in Zircaloy-4 sheet, 2mm thick. Effect of shielding gases and their flow rates on the mechanical properties of Zircaloy-4 welds by plasma arc welding were determined in terms of tensile, bardness and bend tests. The microstructure and fracture surface of Zircaloy-4 welds were investigated by optical and scanning electron microscopies. In addition, the causes of porosity and undercut in plasma arc welds of Zircaloy-4 were also investigated. Zircaloy-4 weld bead width and depth by helium shielding gas showed a wider and deeper than those by argon. It was found that Zircaloy-4 welds with shielding gas of helium did dxhibit a little smoother and uniform weld beads than those with shielding gas of argon. It was also found that the optimum gas flow rates for Zircaloy-4 welding were 0.45l/min for plasma gas with Ar and 4.5 - 6 l/min for shielding gas with He. In addition, there was no big difference in the microstructure and fracture surface of the weld metals made by either Ar shielding gas or He shielding gas.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제9권12호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2018

의료방사선 방어를 위해 사용되는 차폐 시트의 제조과정에서 인장강도를 유지하면서 차폐 재료의 충전율을 높여 차폐 성능을 향상시키는 방안을 제시하고자 한다. 본 연구에서 제안된 개질제는 고분자 수지재료와의 융합에 있어서 분자량을 높여 재료의 친화성을 높이는 역할을 수행한다. 차폐시트의 산화텅스텐의 충전율과 인장강도, 차폐 성능 등을 평가하였다. 공정과정에서 개질제는 분자량과 밀도를 증가시켰고, 성형 과정에서 퍼짐 형상이 적용되었고, 성능 향상과 재료와의 친화성, 인장강도를 유지하기 위해 사용된 개질제 PMMA는 20%를 혼합할 경우 가장 우수한 효과를 얻을 수 있다. 본 연구에서 제시된 재료의 융합과 개질제를 통해 차폐시트의 대량생산이 가능하며, 향후 경량의 차폐복 제작에 기여할 것입니다.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제19권12호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2020

In order to improve the electromagnetic shielding rate of Carbon Fiber (CF), it was produced using the nickel nano-powder impregnating method. Using two types of nickel powder having thicknesses of 50 ㎛ and 100 ㎛, and a thermoplastic elastomer resin, a compound containing 10-20% nickel content was mixed and then manufactured through an extruder. The CF coated with the compound was woven and manufactured using a 1-ply specimen. The final nickel content of the specimen was verified using TGA and the distribution of nickel powder on the CF surface was verified using SEM. The metal shows a high shielding rate in the low-frequency band, but the shielding rate decreases at higher-frequency bands. The CF improves at the higher frequency band, and metals reflect electromagnetic waves while carbon absorbs electromagnetic waves. The study of shielding materials, which are stronger and lighter than metal, by using CF lighter than metal and enabling the shielding rate from low-frequency band to high-frequency band, confirmed that the larger the area coated with nickel nano-powder, the better the electromagnetic shielding performance. In particular, CF coated with a thickness of 100 ㎛ has a shielding rate similar to that of copper and can also be used for EV/HEV automotive cables and other applications in the future.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권9호
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• pp.3470-3477
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• 2022

Soils are porous materials with high shielding capability to attenuate gamma and X-rays. The disposal of radionuclides throughout the soil profile can expose the living organisms to ionizing radiation. Thus, studies aiming to analyze the shielding properties of the soils are of particular interest for radiation shielding. Investigations on evaluating the shielding capabilities of highly weathered soils are still scarce, meaning that additional research is necessary to check their efficiency to attenuate radiation. In this study, the radiation shielding properties of contrasting soils were evaluated. The radiation interaction parameters assessed were attenuation coefficients, mean free path, and half- and tenth-value layers. At low photon energies, the photoelectric absorption contribution to the attenuation coefficient predominated, while at intermediate and high photon energies, the incoherent scattering and pair production were the dominant effects. Soils with the highest densities presented the best shielding properties, regardless of their chemical compositions. Increases in the attenuation coefficient and decreases in shielding parameters of the soils were associated with increases in clay, Fe₂O₃, Al₂O₃, and TiO₂ amounts. In addition, this paper provides a comprehensive description of the shielding properties of weathered soils showing the importance of their granulometric fractions and oxides to the attenuation of the radiation.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.29-34
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• 2013

용접과정 중에 용접부가 공기에 노출되면 용접성능을 약화시킨다. 불활성가스 텅스텐 아크용접(GTAW)법을 사용하여 티타늄 용접을 하는 경우 용접부가 자주/적색, 청색, 노란색, 회색, 흰색 등의 빛깔을 보이면 이는 용접 시 공기 중의 산소와 질소에 오염된 것을 의미한다. 따라서 용접부를 대기로부터 보호하기 위한 방법으로 실딩 가스를 사용한다. 이것은 대기에 의한 오염을 방지할 뿐만 아니라 용착부와 열영향부도 상온까지 냉각될 때까지 대기로부터 차단시킨다. 본 연구에서는 Trailing Shielding Jig 의 모양과 형태 그리고 토치보호($13{\sim}20{\ell}/min$), 후방보호($22{\sim}30{\ell}/min$), 이면보호($25{\sim}30{\ell}/min$)등 건전한 용접부에 적합한 실딩 가스에 대한 결과를 도출하였다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2021

CT는 인체 내 장기의 해부학적 구조를 정확하게 나타낼 수 있으며, 영상의 분해능이 우수하다. Brain CT 검사 시 수정체의 방사선 감수성이 높아서 피폭의 영향을 많이 받는다. 본 연구는 수정체에 피폭선량을 감소하기 위해 비스무스와 텅스텐 필라멘트 차폐물질을 사용하여 Non-shield와 Shield에 대한 피폭선량의 변화와 차폐율을 비교 하고자 한다. 본 연구에서는 3D printing으로 제작한 비스무스, 텅스텐 필라멘트 차폐물질을 사용하여, 차폐물질 두께와 slice에 따라 피폭되는 선량을 측정하였다. 헤드팬텀을 고정시켜 안구에 Magicmax universal 선량계를 위치시켜 차폐 물질을 놓지 않았을 경우와 그 위에 차폐 물질을 놓았을 때 차폐율을 각각 비교하기 위해 두 물질을 1mm ~ 5mm 두께로 각각 측정하였다. 1 mm 두께의 필라멘트에서 비스무스 필라멘트는 26.8 %, 텅스텐 필라멘트는 43.1 % 차폐율이 나타났다. 따라서 비스무스 필라멘트보다 텅스텐 필라멘트에서 더 큰 차폐효과가 나타났다. 차폐체의 종류, 두께, 슬라이스 간격에 따라 선량을 측정한 결과, 비스무스 필라멘트 보다 텅스텐 필라멘트가 더 큰 차폐효과가 나타났다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.67-76
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• 2020

본 연구는 고출력 전자기파(EMP)를 차폐할 수 있는 콘크리트의 개발 방향과 차폐성능 평가방법의 표준화에 필요한 기술의 개발 방향을 도출하기 위한 목적으로 수행되었다. 콘크리트와 같은 복합재료를 대상으로 한 EMP 차폐 메커니즘은 아직 규명되지 않았고, 콘크리트 재료의 EMP 차폐성능에 대한 검증 방법도 아직 표준화가 되어 있지 않아, 연구자간의 연구결과를 객관적으로 상호 비교분석하는데 어려움이 발생한다. EMP 차폐 콘크리트의 개발 방향은 금속 분야에서 널리 알려진 전자파 손실 메커니즘의 고찰로부터 도출하였다. 콘크리트의 EMP 차폐성능 검증을 위한 표준화 방향은 콘크리트의 전기적 성질과 그 동안 콘크리트를 대상으로 연구한 차폐성능 평가방법들의 고찰로부터 도출하였다. 연구 결과, EMP 차폐 콘크리트 개발은 전기 전도성을 부여한 콘크리트의 재료개발이 우선하여야 하며, EMP 차폐 콘크리트의 재료개발 과정 중에는 전자파 손실 메커니즘별로 구분한 시험방법을 적용하고, 개발 제품의 최종 품질검증에는 일반화된 차폐성능 평가법(MIL-STD 등)을 준용한 시험법을 적용하면, 유효성이 입증된 콘크리트 차폐재 개발 및 성능평가가 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.429-437
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• 2023

In veterinary medicine, most radiographic images are obtained by restraining patients, inevitably exposing the restrainer to secondary scattered radiation. Radiation exposure can result in stochastic reactions such as cancer and genetic effects, as well as deterministic reactions such as skin burns, cataracts, and bone marrow suppression. Radiation-shielding equipment, including aprons, thyroid shields, eyewear, and gloves, can reduce radiation exposure. However, the risk of radiation exposure to the upper arms, face, and back remains, and lead aprons and thyroid shields are heavy, restricting movement. We designed a new radiation-shielding system and compared its shielding ability with those of conventional radiation-shielding systems. We hypothesized that the new shielding system would have a wider radiation-shielding range and similar shielding ability. The radiation exposure dose differed significantly between the conventional and new shielding systems in the forehead, chin, and bilateral upper arm areas (p < 0.001). When both systems were used together, the radiation-shielding ability was better than when only one system was used at all anatomical locations (p < 0.01). This study suggests that the new radiation-shielding system is essential and convenient for veterinary radiation workers because it is a step closer to radiation safety in veterinary radiography.

• 한국레이저가공학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.30-38
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• 1998

This study includes the efface of shielding gas types on $CO_2$ laser weldability of low carbon automotive galvanized steel. The types of shielding gas evaluated are He, $CO_2$, Ar, $N_2$, 50%Ar＋50%$N_2$. The weld penetration, strength, formability(Erichsen test) of Laser weld are found to be strongly dependent upon the types of shielding gas used. Further, the maximum travel speed and flow rate to form a keyhole weld is also dependent upon types of shielding gas. The ability of shielding gas in removing plasma plume and thus increasing weld penetration is believed to be closely related with ionization/dissociation potential, which determine the period of plasma formation and disappearance. Further, thermal conductivity and reactivity of gas with molten pool also give strong effect on penetration and porosity formation which in turn affect on the formability and strength.