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AltMV TGB1 Nucleolar Localization Requires Homologous Interaction and Correlates with Cell Wall Localization Associated with Cell-to-Cell Movement

  • Nam, Jiryun;Nam, Moon;Bae, Hanhong;Lee, Cheolho;Lee, Bong-Chun;Hammond, John;Lim, Hyoun-Sub
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.454-459
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    • 2013
  • The Potexvirus Alternanthera mosaic virus (AltMV) has multifunctional triple gene block (TGB) proteins, among which our studies have focused on the properties of the TGB1 protein. The TGB1 of AltMV has functions including RNA binding, RNA silencing suppression, and cell-to-cell movement, and is known to form homologous interactions. The helicase domains of AltMV TGB1 were separately mutated to identify which regions are involved in homologous TGB1 interactions. The yeast two hybrid system and Bimolecular Fluorescence Complementation (BiFC) in planta were utilized to examine homologous interactions of the mutants. Helicase motif I of AltMV TGB1 was found to be critical to maintain homologous interactions. Mutations in the remaining helicase motifs did not inhibit TGB1 homologous interactions. In the absence of homologous interaction of TGB1, subcellular localization of helicase domain I mutants showed distinctively different patterns from that of WT TGB1. These results provide important information to study viral movement and replication of AltMV.

Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of Nanocomposite Sm2Fe15Ga2Cx/α-Fe Permanent Magnets

  • Cheng, Zhao-hua
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.18-23
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    • 2003
  • In our previous work, microstructure and magnetic properties of two-phase exchange-coupled $Sm_2Fe_{15}Ga_2C_{x}$/$\alpha$-Fe nanocomposites have been investigated by means of x-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and magnetization measurement. It was found the exchange coupling between the magnetically hard phase $Sm_2Fe_{15}Ga_2C_{x}$ and the magnetically soft one ${\alpha}$-Fe results in an enhancement of the remanence. The sizes of crystallites of both phases are, however much larger than the Block domain-wall width of the magnetically hard phase. This microstructure gives rise to a concave demagnetization curve and consequently reduces the maximum energy Product. In order to improve their magnetic properties, a few Percent of Zr, which may be effective to refine the microstructure through rapid quenching, was introduced into the nanocomposites. The addition of Zr was found to improve the magnetic properties significantly, Under optimum heat-treatment conditions, the remanence, coercivity and maximum energy Product increase from 0.65 T, 0.48 T and 50 kJ/$m^{3}$ for the Zr-free sample to 0.72 T, 0.77 T and 71.6 kJ/$m^{3}$ for the 1 at.% Zr-containing one, respectively, The improvements of magnetic properties are due to the refinement of microstructure by the addition of Zr.

RANS Simulations for KRISO Container Ship and VLCC Tanker (KRISO 컨테이너 및 VLCC선형에 대한 RANS 시뮬레이션)

  • Kim, Jin;Park, Il-Ryong;Kim, Kwang-Soo;Van, Suak-Ho
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.42 no.6 s.144
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    • pp.593-600
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    • 2005
  • The finite volume based multi-block RANS code, WAVIS developed at KRISO, is used to simulate the turbulent flow field around the KRISO container ship (KCS) and the modified KRISO tanker (KVLCC2M). The realizable k-$\varepsilon$ turbulence model with a wall function is employed for the turbulence closure. The free surface flow with and without propeller is mainly investigated for the KCS and the double model flow is concerned for the KVLCC2M which is obliquely towed in still water. The computed results are compared with the experimental data provided by CFD Tokyo Workshop 2005 in terms of wave profiles, hull surface pressure and wake distribution with and without propeller for the HCS and wake distribution and hydrodynamic forces and moments with various drift angles for the KVLCC2M.

Unsteady Simulations of the Flow in a Swirl Generator, Using OpenFOAM

  • Petit, Olivier;Bosioc, Alin I.;Nilsson, Hakan;Muntean, Sebastian;Susan-Resiga, Romeo F.
    • International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.199-208
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    • 2011
  • This work presents numerical results, using OpenFOAM, of the flow in the swirl flow generator test rig developed at Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania. The work shows results computed by solving the unsteady Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes equations. The unsteady method couples the rotating and stationary parts using a sliding grid interface based on a GGI formulation. Turbulence is modeled using the standard k-${\varepsilon}$ model, and block structured wall function ICEM-Hexa meshes are used. The numerical results are validated against experimental LDV results, and against design velocity profiles. The investigation shows that OpenFOAM gives results that are comparable to the experimental and design profiles. The unsteady pressure fluctuations at four different positions in the draft tube is recorded. A Fourier analysis of the numerical results is compared whit that of the experimental values. The amplitude and frequency predicted by the numerical simulation are comparable to those given by the experimental results, though slightly over estimated.

Frequency Response Characteristics of Air-Cooled Condenser in Case of Inputting Various Disturbances

  • Kim, Jae-Dol;Oh, Hoo-Kyu;Yoon, Jung-In
    • International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.14-28
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    • 2000
  • The frequency response characteristics of a condenser were numerically studied for the control of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The important parameters, such as the refrigerant flow rate, refrigerant temperature, air velocity, and air temperature at the condenser inlet, were analyzed. Superheated vapor, two phase, and subcooled liquid domain in condenser can be described by using the energy balance equation and the mass balance equation in refrigerant and tube wall, the basic equation for describing the dynamic characteristics of condenser can be derived. The transfer function for describing dynamic response of the condenser to disturbances can be obtained from using linearizations and Laplace transformations of the equation. From this transfer function, analytical investigation which affects the frequency responses of condenser has been made. Block diagrams were made based on the analytic transfer function; dynamic responses were evaluated in Bode diagrams on the frequency response. Through this study, it became possible that the information about the dynamic characteristics of air-cooled condenser is offered. The results may be used for determining the optimum design parameters in actual components and entire systems. Also, the mathematical models, frequency response may be used to help understanding, evaluate optimum design parameters, design control systems and determine on setting the best controller for the refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

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Accurate quantitative assessment of grouting efficiency in fractured rocks by evaluating the aperture sizes of fractures (절리암반내 그라우팅 성과에 대한 정량적인 판단기법 개발)

  • 김중열;김유성;김형수;백건하;김기석
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2002.03a
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    • pp.695-702
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    • 2002
  • Groundwater flow is primarily influenced by the presence of fractures, functioning as conduits. To block the flow, grouting operation is commonly used. Thereby the fractures are then expected to be sealed, which will add to enhance the shear strength in rock. This far, regarding the assessment of grouting efficiency, however, there's been a considerable uncertainty That is, several geophysical methods of high resolution such as tomography, S-wave logging have produced a significant amount of measurable response caused by grouting, but they can inevitably be used only for the qualitative assessment. Thus, this paper deals with an accurate quantitative assessment about the grouting result. In this, a new strategy is introduced, based mainly on evaluating the opening of fractures. For fracture-opening investigation purposes, borehole Televiewer has already proven to be an excellent logging technique that produces both amplitude image and traveltime image. As well known, the traveltime image can be converted to a high precision 3D caliper log with max. 288 arms, which allows to observe the opening of fractures. To evaluate the fracture opening from the traveltime image, an algorithm of practical use was developed, in which image correction due to the borehole deviation, feature discrimination of wall roughness from fractures, automatic evaluation procedure etc. were considered. Field examples are shown to confirm the efficiency of the suggested method.

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A Study on the Comparative Analysis of Flexible Design Methods on Open Housing (오픈 하우징의 가변성 대응 계획수법 비교 연구 - 일본, 네덜란드, 핀란드의 오픈 하우징 사례분석을 중심으로 -)

  • Kim, Soo-Am;Lee, Sung-Ok;Hwang, Eun-Kyung;Lim, Seok-Ho
    • Proceeding of Spring/Autumn Annual Conference of KHA
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.157-162
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    • 2005
  • It is necessary for us to research and analyze of Open Housing in order to change new housing system, because exiting multi family housing is lack of flexibility and easy remodeling. The purpose of this study is to supply and grasp basic planning and design data for flexibility of Open Housings in Korea. This study is based on the literature survey and actual investigation through visiting 17 open housing sites from 1995 to 2005 in Netherlands, Finland and Japan, which are main Open Housing. We analyzed the planning methods and elements for flexibility of open housing block and unit plan, and described the contents of analyses. We found a lot of planning and design methods-supplying option plan and user participation before occupation, various structural system for openness, common piping shaft location, slab-down and applying access flooring system, movable and demountable partition wall system etc. -applied to the open housings, and findings are applicable to the planning and designing works of apartment housings in Korea.

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Evaluation of Protective Performance of Protection Materials for Field and Structural Body by Ignition of 155mm Artillery Shell and C-4 Explosive (155mm 포탄 및 C-4 90kg 기폭에 의한 야전구축 방호자재 및 구조체용 신방호자재의 방호성능 평가)

  • Lee, In-Cheol;Kim, Hong-Seop;Nam, Jeong-Soo;Kim, Suk-Bong;Hong, Won-Hee;Kim, Gyu-Yong
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.493-500
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    • 2013
  • In this study, it was evaluated the protective performance of the protection material for filed of the army by impact of fragment from the explosion of 155mm artillery shell to propose the improvement items. And it was evaluated the protection materials for structural boby such as corrugated steel plate, concrete block, prevention paint of explosion, aluminum foam and concrete T-wall by impact of fragment of 155mm artillery shells and explosion-induced pressure of C-4 explosive. As a result, protective performance of the existing protective material was superior but reinforcement is necessary for secondary damage because sand is leaking. The protective performance of new protective materials was greater than existing protective materials. And it can be used for protective materials.

Effects of Air Compressibility on the Hydrodynamic Forces of a Bag (백의 유체역학적 힘과 공기의 압축성 효과)

  • G.J. Lee
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.51-61
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    • 1993
  • The hydrodynamic problem when the pressurized bag submerges partially into water and oscillates was formulated by Lee(1992), and the solution method was given. In his formulation, however, the compressibility of air was neglected and the pressure inside the bag was assumed to be constant. In this paper, the formulation was done including the air compressibility and the wall to block fling around phenomenon. The compression process was assumed to be a isothermal process for a static problem, isentropic process for a dynamic problem. And the stability was analyzed for the static problem. Through the various numerical calculations, the forces and the shape of the bag were compared with those of a rigid body case, constant pressure case, and variable pressure case.

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Numerical Simulation of Pulsatile Flows around Micro-Stenosis for Blood Analog Fluids (혈액모사유체의 미세협착 주변 맥동유동 시뮬레이션)

  • Song, Jae Min;Hong, Hyeonji;Ha, Yi Kyung;Yeom, Eunseop
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.10-16
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    • 2019
  • Considering the role of viscosity in the hemorheology, the characteristics of non-Newtonian fluid are important in the pulsatile blood flows. Stenosis, with an abnormal narrowing of the vessel, contributes to block blood flows to downstream tissue and lead to plaque rupture. Therefore, systematic analysis of blood flow around stenosed vessels is crucial. In this study, non-Newtonian behaviors of blood analog fluids around the micro-stenosis with 60 % severity in diameter of $500{\mu}m$ was examined by using CFX under the pulsatile flow conditions with the period of 10 s. Viscosity information of two non-Newtonian fluids were obtained by fitting the value of normal blood and highly viscous blood. As the Newtonian fluid, the water at room temperature was used. During the pulsatile phase, wall shear stress (WSS) is highly oscillated. In addition, high viscous solution gives rise to increases the variation in the WSS around the micro-stenosis. Highly oscillating WSS enhance increasing tendency of plaque instability or rupture and damage of the tissue layer. These results, related to the influence on the damage to the endothelium or stenotic lesion, may help clinicians understand relevant mechanisms.