• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.46-53
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• 2005

We have analyzed the temperature and humidity aging test results of a composite solid propellant. The temperature aging test was performed to evaluate the storage life of a propellant, while the humidity aging test could provide the hygroscopicity of Ammonium Perchlorate(AP) exposed to .elative humidity (RH) 10, 30, $50\%$ environment. A specimen was used in the temperature test, and a block of propellant from the actual motor was used in the humidity test. We report that the 4-month storing at 60 degree is equivalent to the 10-year 60 degree condition. The composite solid propellant with HTPB binder showed signs of hardening with time lapse but the effect of humidity up to RH $50\%$ was not noticeable.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.49 no.9
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• pp.759-769
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• 2021

For aerospace propulsion systems, Titanium Hydride Potassium Perchlorate (THPP) is a material commonly used as a pyrotechnic initiator that generates gas when energy is supplied or as a supplement charge for NASA standard initiator (NSI). However, when the energetic materials are stored for a long time, it faces the problem of 'aging'. In this study, changes in thermodynamic properties of THPP aged under various humidity environments were identified through thermal analysis and surface analysis. First, a considerable amount of cracks on the surface of the oxidant was found in the aged THPPs. Particularly, when the humidity level increased, the number and length of the cracks rapidly increased. Also, the deterioration of Viton was found only in the thermally aged sample whereas the oxidation of the fuel was more pronounced in the hygrothermally aged samples. The extracted kinetic parameters of THPP on the reaction progress vary greatly by the humidity level, indicating that moisture significantly changes the performance and combustion reaction of THPP, which may eventually result in a reduced lifespan.

• KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.275-279
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• 1984

To develop a long term storage technique of soybean germplasm, fifty lines of soybean seeds were kept in storage room controlled by air-conditioner and dehumidifier at KAERI. The storage room was kept below 25$^{\circ}C$ of temperature and 60% relative humidity. Germinability of stored seeds was evaluated at every three or six months. On the other hand, the newly harvested seeds of the lines were accerelated aging at 40$^{\circ}C$ and 90% of relative humidity, and compared with non-accerelated seeds. The average germinability at the starting time of storage was 97% but the germinability was decreased to 62% at 42 months after storage in the storage room. The germinability seemed to be affected by seed size and seed coat color. The germinability of small seed lot tended to be higher than that of large seed lot, and the germination response in longer term of storage was greater than those of shorter term of storage. The accerelated aging test for 7 days proved to be a useful technique to pretest germinability of soybean seeds for assaying the relative storage potential.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.26-41
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• 2021

Titanium hydride potassium perchlorate (THPP) has played an important role as initiators of the propulsion system. However, the 'aging' may cause performance degradation and even give rise to a failure in the total system. In this study, various hygrothermal aging conditions were considered and the aging effects on thermodynamic and ignition characteristics of THPP are provided via thermal analysis and ignition measurements. Also, physical-chemical changes were identified by morphological analysis. In conclusion, thermal aging led to E_α decrease-high reactivity due to oxidizer decomposition whereas hygrothermal aging gave rise to an opposite tendency by fuel oxidation.

• Proceedings of the Costume Culture Conference
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• 2004.04a
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• pp.87-88
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• 2004

본 연구는 피부의 노화방지 및 미백 효과에 탁월한 비타민 E를 섬유에 부착시켜 인체에 미치는 생리적 반응을 보기 위하여 온열감, 습윤감, 쾌적감의 주관적 감각평가와 심박수, 피부온, 의복내 온도 및 습도를 측정하였다. 연구방법 및 결과는 다음과 같다. 실험은 온도 30±1℃, 상대습도 50±15%, 기류 0.2m/s 이하로 설정된 인공기수실에서 실시하였다. 피험자는 평균연령 21세의 건강한 성인여자 5명으로, 체중, 신장 및 체표면적의 평균치는 52.2㎏, 161.2cm 및 155㎡이다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.915-922
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• 2017

The study on the thermal and oil resistance rubber composite, 2016. [6] predicted the lifetime of Fluorocarbon Rubber by accelerating aging at high temperature ($150^{\circ}C$, $175^{\circ}C$, $200^{\circ}C$). general rubber products are likely to exhibit different properties depending on the degradation factors such as temperature, humidity, ozone, light, emulsion, mechanical and electrical stress. To solve these problems, We compared the rate of change about tensile strength, elongation rate, volume change rate, weight change rate, thickness change rate, thermal conductivity in low temperature promoting aging on the basis of predictive lifetime of high temperature promoting aging. As a result of the review, the required life expectancy was satisfied, but there was a slight difference in the rate of change between the high-temperature promoted aging life result and the low temperature promoted aging life result. The cause was a reduction in "tensile strength / elongation" and an increase in "volume / weight / thickness" caused by the main chain decomposition of fluorine rubber due to aging at high temperature promoting aging. However, the low temperature promoting aging was caused by the curing reaction of fluorine rubber at $80^{\circ}C$. The tensile strength / elongation and volume / weight / thickness changes were small.

• Conservation Science in Museum
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• v.3
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• pp.21-27
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• 2001

In National Central Museum, we recently preserved paper cultural assets, such as ancient maps, books and antique documents etc, to prepare "A Dynamic World of External Relations in Goryeo & Joseon Dynasty". The paper cultural assets generally react sensitively to their environments; temperature, humidity, light and physical force acting. Biological damages, which are caused by microbe, contraction, swelling and damage from insects occurred. Wrinkles on relics, which are made my physical force, stains on relics which are due to moisture, weakening of adhesive strength and damages from insects were found during the recent preservation handling. Therefore we are trying to find out any damage, which could be occurred in paper cultural assets and introduce brief emergency operation to prevent the damages and develop the preservation handling.

• Journal of Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.143-155
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• 2003

As archives, photograph is the evident records of historical facts and experiences. Thus, it is worth preserving. Unlike other documents silver halide photographic films and prints are quite sensitive to environmental factors such as light, temperature and humidity, which demands careful treatment in preservation. This study was carried out to select popular photographic films and papers on the market, to examine their photographic speeds (or sensitivities) and to compare and analyze their preservative features after keeping them some time in a weather-o-meter. Consequently, B/W materials were superior to color ones in preservation. And films were better than papers in the same manner. But we were not able to observe remarkable differences among material's manufacturers.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.28-43
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• 2022

To minimize such loss due to aging, research on energetic materials is being actively conducted though, there are difficulties in identifying the comprehensive aging mechanisms as they focused on the respective materials. In this study, thermal and surface analysis were performed on energetic materials composed of metals(W, Ti, and Zr) and KClO₄ oxidizer to solve the blind spots of this aging study. It was newly found that the metals in the hygrothermally aged compounds can cause significant changes in performance. For example, the growth in the thickness of the oxide film on the metals led to an increase in the average value of activation energy(E_α). In addition, the standard deviation of E_α tends to dependent on the type of metal, which is due to the difference in electronegativity.

• Proceedings of the Korean Reliability Society Conference
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• 2002.06a
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• pp.147-155
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 옥외에서 사용하는 소재의 신뢰성 평가(내후성)에 관한 연구를 수행하였는데 국내와 일본의 옥외환경시험장에 시험편을 동시에 폭로하여 기상인자 및 주변환경에 따른 시험편의 특성 변화를 상호 비교ㆍ평가하였고 인공 촉진내후성 시험을 실시하여 옥외내후성과의 상관관계를 관찰하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 국내 지역의 옥외환경시험장 중에서는 인천 옥외환경시험장에 폭로한 시험편에서 가장 많은 변화를 나타내고 있으며, 일본 지역은 가혹한 기상환경을 나타내는 미야고지마 옥외환경시험장에 폭로한 시험편에서 많은 변화가 나타남을 관찰할 수 있었는데 국내 지역보다는 온도와 습도 등 기상제조건이 더 가혹한 일본 지역의 옥외환경시험장에 폭로한 시험편의 노화가 더 빠르게 진행됨을 관찰하였다.