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The Evaluation of Dose Reduction and Quality of Images According to 80 kVp of Scan Mode Change in Pediatric Chest CT (소아 흉부 CT 검사에서 관전압 80 kVp 조건으로 스캔 모드별 방사선량 감소와 화질 평가)

  • Kim, Gu;Kim, Gyeong-Rip;Lee, Eun-Sook;Cho, Hee-Jung;Sung, Soon-Ki;Moon, Seul-ji-a;Kwak, Jong-Hyeok
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.19 no.8
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    • pp.284-292
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    • 2019
  • To evaluate the usefulness of pediatric chest CT scans by comparing the dose, examination time, and image quality by applying Helical mode, High-pitch mode, and Volume Axial mode to minimize the radiation exposure and obtain high diagnostic value. Revolution (GE Healthcare, Wisconsin USA) was used to divide PBU-70 phantom into Helical mode, High-pitch mode, and Volume Axial mode. After acquiring images, ROI is set for each image, heart, bone, lung, and back-ground air, and the average value is obtained by measuring CT number (HU) and noise (SD). SNR and CNR were measured and compared with DLP values provided directly by the equipment. Determining statistical significance Statistical analysis was performed using ONE-WAY-ANAOVA using SPSS 21.0. In this experiment, it was possible to inspect at a short time without deterioration of image quality with the lowest dose when using volume axial mode. Although the detector coverage of 16 cm is limited to all pediatric chest CT scans, it is recommended to be actively used in pediatric patients, and further study is needed to apply other test sites in volume axial mode.

Evaluation of Air Void System and Permeability of Latex-Modified Concrete by Image Analysis Method

  • Jeong, Won-Kyong;Yun, Kyong-Ku;Hong, Seung-Ho
    • International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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    • v.19 no.1E
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    • pp.41-48
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    • 2007
  • Addition of latex to concrete is known to increase its durability and permeability. The purpose of this study is to analyze air void systems in latex-modified concretes using a reasonable and objective method of image analysis with such experimental variables as water-cement (w/c) ratios, latex contents (0%, 15%) and cement types (ordinary portland cement (OPC), high-early strength (HES) cement and very-early strength (VES) cement). The results are analyzed by spacing factor, air volume (content) after hardening, air void distribution and structure. Additionally, air void systems and permeability of latex-modified concrete (LMC) are compared by a correlation analysis. The results are as follows. The LMC of the same w/c ratio showed better air entraining (AE) effect than OPC with AE water reducer. The VES-LMC showed that the quantity of entrained air below $100{\mu}m$ increased more than four times. For the case of HES-LMC, microscopic entrained air between the range of 50 to $500{\mu}m$ increased greater than 7 times even in the absence of anti-foamer. Although spacing factor was measured rather low, the permeability of latex-modified concrete was good. It is construed that air void system does not have a considerable effect on the property of latex-modified concrete, but latex film (membrane) has a definite influence on the durability of LMC.

Multiphase Simulation of Rubber and Air in the Cavity of Mold

  • Woo, Jeong Woo;Yang, Kyung Mi;Lyu, Min-Young
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.51 no.4
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    • pp.263-268
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    • 2016
  • In the polymer shaping process that uses molds, the quality of the molded products is determined not only by the flow of the (molten) polymer but also by the air venting in the cavity. Inadequate air venting in the cavity can cause defects in the product, such as voids, short shot, or black streaks. As it is critical to consider the location and size of the vents for proper venting of the air in the cavity, a method that predicts the flow of air and material is required. The venting of air by the flow of rubber inside the cavity was simulated by using a multi-phase computational fluid dynamics method. Through computer simulation, the interface of rubber and air over time was predicted. Then, the velocity and pressure distribution of the venting air were observed. Our research proposes a fundamental method for analyzing the multi-phase flow of polymer materials and air inside the cavity of a mold.

Study on the Evaluation of Frictional Drag Reduction by Air Lubrication and the Arrangement of Air Injection Parts for a Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier (공기윤활에 의한 액화천연가스운반선의 마찰저항저감 평가 및 공기 분사부 배치에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Hee-Taek;Kim, Hyoung-Tae;Kim, Hyun-Joe;Kim, Jung-Joong
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.58 no.3
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    • pp.144-157
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    • 2021
  • Brake Horse Power (BHP) reduction ratios by air injection to the underside of the hull surface in an actual ship are predicted using an unstructured finite-volume CFD solver and compared with the sea trial results. In addition, air lubrication system installed on the existing vessel is investigated to find a good solution for additional drag reduction. As a results, it is found that the thickness of the air layer should be minimized within a stable range while securing the area covered by the air layer as much as possible. Furthermore, the amount of frictional drag reduced by air injection is found to be independent of surface roughness and still effective on rough surface. Based on the results of this study, it is expected that systematic and reliable air lubrication system can be designed and evaluated using the proposed method.

The Effect of Flow Rate into Room by Natural Convection in Air Conditioner Duct (공조기 덕트 내의 자연대류가 실내 유입유량에 미치는 영향)

  • 공태우;정한식;정효민
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.160-166
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    • 2001
  • A numerical analysis has been performed for natural convection in an air conditioner duct system. The governing equations were solved a finite volume method using a SIMPLE algorithm. In the calculation mode of duct, the room temperature was preserved at $25.0^{\circ}C$ and duct wall temperature had a temperature of 15, 20.0, 22.5, 23.75, 26.25, 27.5 30 and $35^{\circ}C$. The results of velocity vectors and contours have been represented for various parameters. Based on the numerical data, the relationships between temperature difference and flow rate into room was represented. In the case of $T_\gamma>T_\omega$, the equation for temperature difference and flow rate was $Q=0.0285\triangleT^0.4005$, and in the case of $T_\gamma>T_\omega$, the equation was $Q=0.0099\triangleT^0.4752$. The duct system has an important relation to room temperature and duct wall temperature.

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Effective Control of Indoor Air Pollutant using VAV/BPFS (VAV/BPFS를 이용한 실내공기 오염물질의 효율적 제어)

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    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.327-334
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    • 1998
  • The oil crisis of the 1970s and the rise in oil prices motivated people to implement energy conservation strategies. Buildings were fitted with additional Insulation and reduced ventilation rates. The reduction of mechanical and natural ventilation rate led to Increases In Indoor pollutant concentrations which result- ed In Increased health risks from Indoor exposure to pollutants. The variable-air-volume /bypass fitration system/VAV/BPFS) is a variation of the conventional VAV systems, The VAV/BPFS is an electronically controlled system that provides costegectlve thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality Under controlled conditions In a chamber, a series experiments were performed to compare the ability of a VAV/BPFS to remove Indoor aerosol concentration and to reduce energy consumption no that ability of conventional VAV system. Results show that the VAV/BPFS Increases the effective ventilation rate and removes indoor air pollutant, and maintains acceptable indoor air Quality without sacrificing energy consumption.

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Numerical Investigation of a Steady Non-Evaporating Hollow-Cone Spray Interacting with an Annular Air Jet (정상 할로우 콘 분무와 환형 공기 제트의 상호작용에 관한 수치적 연구)

  • Kim, Woo-Tae;Huh, Kang-Y.
    • Journal of ILASS-Korea
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.43-52
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    • 2000
  • Numerical simulation of steady, non-evaporating hollow-cone sprays interacting with concentric annular air jets is performed using the discrete stochastic particle method in KIVA. The spray characteristics such as SMD, mean droplet velocity, liquid volume flux, air/liquid mass ratio, and droplet number density arc obtained and compared with the measurements involving different air flow rates in large and small annuli. Overall satisfactory agreement is achieved between calculation and experiment except for the deviation in the downstream SMD arising from uncertainty in the size distribution function at injection, and inaccuracy in the averaged spray parameters due to the small volumes of axisymmetric 2-D sector meshes close to the axis.

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The Spray Characteristics of Simplex Atomizer under Various Shroud Air Conditions with Swirl Flow (쉬라우드 공기의 선회 유동 특성 변화에 따른 심플렉스 연료 노즐의 분무 특성)

  • Lee, D.H.;Lee, K.Y.;Choi, S.M.
    • Journal of ILASS-Korea
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.35-41
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    • 2004
  • The spray characteristics were investigated to study the effect of shroud air with swirl flow on simplex type fuel injector for gas turbine combustor. The spray tests using PDA(Phase Doppler Anemometry) technique were conducted to compare the performance of simplex atomizer with $0^{\circ},\;40^{\circ},\;50^{\circ}$ swirled-shroud air conditions. In this study. we found that the injector with strong swirled-shroud air has the better atomization Performance compared with weaker swirled and non-swirled conditions.

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Numerical Simulation of Plate Finned-Tubes Condenser (평판휜-관 응축기의 수치 시뮬레이션)

  • Min, M.S.;Choi, S.G.
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.193-205
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    • 1994
  • A simulation program of the plate finned-tubes condenser widely used in the air conditioning system was developed. The program took into account the variations of the flow properties and fluid friction factor of refrigerant, and the heat transfer coefficients of refrigerant and air sides. The program was applied to a copper tube condenser which has outside diameter of 10.05mm, inside diameter of 9.35mm, length of 5.20m and three rows arraied staggered. Simulation results were such that refrigerant was super-heated state from the entrance to the 0.14m point, two-phase flow from the 0.14m point to the 4.10m point, sub-cooled state from the 4.10m point to the outlet. The degree of sub-cooled was $6.1^{\circ}C$. The variations of refrigerant quality, temperature, pressure, velocity, specific enthalpy, specific volume and air temperature, tube temperature were showed.

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