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High-temperature superconductors for NMR/MRI magnets:opportunities and challenges

  • Iwasa, Yukikazu;Bascunan, Juan;Hahn, Seungyong;Yao, Weijun
    • Superconductivity and Cryogenics
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.23-29
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    • 2009
  • The unique features of HTS offer opportunities and challenges to a number of applications. In this paper we focus on NMR and MRI magnets, illustrating them with the NMR/MRI magnets that we are currently and will shortly be engaged: a 1.3 GHz NMR magnet, an "annulus" magnet, and an $MgB_2$whole-body MRI magnet. The opportunities with HTS include: 1) high fields (e.g., 1.3 GHz magnet); 2) compactness (annulus magnet); and 3) enhanced stability despite liquid-helium-free operation ($MgB_2$whole-body MRI magnet). The challenges include: 1) a large screening current field detrimental to spatial field homogeneity (e.g., 1.3 GHz magnet); 2) uniformity of critical current density (annulus magnet); and 3) superconducting joints ($MgB_2$magnet).

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Sensitivity Analysis of Transfer Mechanism to Brake Judder (브레이크 저더에 대한 전달계 민감도 해석)

  • Sim, Kyung-Seok;Park, Tae-Won
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2011.04a
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    • pp.401-406
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    • 2011
  • The abnormal vibration from the BTV(Brake Torque Variation) and DTV(Disc Thickness Variation) is transferred to the suspension and steering system during braking. In this paper, judder simulation is carried out using multi-body dynamic analysis program to analyze the relation of the judder and transfer mechanism which is composed of the suspension and steering system. In order to analyze the brake judder transfer system, the full vehicle model was composed with rigid body, non-linear bushing, non-linear constraints and joints. Full vehicle model analysis was compared by actual vehicle judder test and sensitivity analysis of the suspension system is carried out.

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Development of an Efficient Vehicle Dynamics Model Using Massless Link of a Suspension (현가장치 무질량 링크를 이용한 효율적인 차량동역학 모델 개발)

  • Jung Hongkyu;Kim Sangsup
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.99-108
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    • 2005
  • This paper represents an efficient modeling method of a suspension system for the vehicle dynamic simulation. The suspension links are modeled as composite joints. The motion of wheel is defined as relative one degree of freedom motion with respect to car body. The unique relative kinematic constraint formulation between the car body and wheel enables to derive equations of motion in terms of wheel vertical motion. Thus, vehicle model has ten degrees of freedom. By using velocity transformation method, the equations of motion of the vehicle is systematically derived without kinematic constraints. Various vehicle simulation such as J-turn, slowly increasing steer, sinusoidal sweep steer and bump run has been performed to verify the validity of the suggested vehicle model.

NEW TECHNIQUE IN THE USE OF VIBRO-ACOUSTICAL RECIPROCITY WITH APPLICATION TO THE NOISE TRANSFER FUNCTION MEASUREMENT

  • Ko, K.H.;Kook, H.S.;Heo, S.J.
    • International Journal of Automotive Technology
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.173-177
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    • 2006
  • A noise transfer function(NTF) is the frequency response function between an input force applied to an exterior point of a vehicle body and the resultant interior sound pressure usually measured at the driver's ear position. It represents the measure of noise sensitivity for the output force transmitted to the joints between the body and chassis. The principle of vibro-acoustic reciprocity is often utilized in the measurement of NTF. One difficulty in using the volume source is that most of the previously proposed methods require the knowledge of the volume velocity of the acoustic source in advance. A new method proposed in the present work does not require any calculation related with the volume velocity of the acoustic source, but still yields even more accurate results both in the amplitude and phase of the NTF. In the present work, the new method is applied to obtain NTF data for a midsize sedan.

Repair of Closed Bilateral Mandibular Fractures Using Bone Plate and Screw in Dogs (개에서 골판을 이용한 비개방성 양측성 하악골절의 수복)

  • 정순욱;한현정;김지선;김준영;정만복
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.138-141
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    • 2003
  • First case, a one-year-old female Shih Tzu weighing 3 kg with closed transverse fractures of bilateral mandibular body between 2nd and 3rd premolar teeth were treated surgically with bone plates and screws, and cranial luxation of temporomandibular joints were reduced to closed method. Second case, a 8.4 years old male Yorkshire terrier weighing 2.6 kg with closed transverse/oblique fractures of bilateral mandibular body between premolar and molar teeth were treated surgically with bone plates and screws. Radiographic examination revealed that the fractures in two cases fixed well and temporomandibular joint was stabilized. One month after operation, jaw activity was excellent and malocclusion wasn't observed.

Development of 3D Laser Welding Technology for Automobile body (자동차 차체 3차원 레이저 용접기술 개발)

  • Jeong, Byeong-Hun;Lee, Mun-Yong;Seo, Jeong;Gang, Hui-Sin
    • Proceedings of the KWS Conference
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.103-105
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    • 2005
  • Laser welding technology for automobile body is studied. laser system, robot and seam tracking system are used for 3D laser welding system The laser system is used 4kW Nd:YAG laser(HL4006D) of Trumpf and the robot system is used IRB6400R of ABB. The seam tracking system is SMRT-20LS of ServoRobot. The welding joints of steel plate are butt and lap joint. The 3-D welding for non-linear tailored blank is performed after experiments of bead on plate. Finally, the welding process for non-linear tailored blank is developed.

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Dynamic analysis of a flexible multibody system

  • Chae Jang-Soo;Park Taw-Won;Kim J.
    • International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.21-25
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    • 2005
  • In the dynamic analysis of a mechanism, if one or more of the components are flexible, then the simulation will not be accurate because of the violation of the rigid body assumption. Mode shapes are used to represent the dynamic behavior of an elastic structure. A modal synthesis method which uses a combination of normal modes, constraint modes, and attachment modes, was used to represent effectively the elastic deformation of a flexible multibody. Since the combination of these modes should be different for each type of connecting part, the modal synthesis method was studied for the various types of interconnecting joints. In addition, the analysis procedure for the flexible body was explained. A satellite system with flexible solar panels was chosen as an example to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.

High-temperature superconductors for NMR/MRI magnets:opportunities and challenges

  • Iwasea, Yukikazu;Bascunan, Juan;Hahn, Seung-Yong;Yao, Wejun
    • Progress in Superconductivity and Cryogenics
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2009
  • The unique features of HTS offer Opportunities and challenges to a number of applications. In this paper we focus on NMR and MRI magnets, illustrating them with the NMR/MRI magnets that we are currently and will shortly be engaged: a 1.3GHz NMR magnet, an "annulus" magnet, and an $MgB_2$ whole-body MRI magnet. The opportunities with HTS include: 1) high fields (e.g., 1.3GHz magnet); 2) compactness (annulus magnet); and 3) enhanced stability despite liquid-helium-free operation ($MgB_2$ whole-body MRI magnet). The challenges include: 1) a large screening current Beld detrimental to spatial field homogeneity (e.g., 1.3 GHz magnet); 2) uniformity of critical current density (annulus magnet); and 3) superconducting joints ($MgB_2$ magnet).

Effects of Changes in Illumination Level and Slope on Fall-Related Biomechanical Risk Factors While Walking for Elderly Women (조도와 주로 변화가 노인 여성 보행 시 낙상 관련 운동역학적 위험요인에 미치는 영향)

  • Jeon, Hyun-Min;Park, Sang-Kyoon
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.413-421
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    • 2015
  • Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate biomechanical changes of the lower limb including dynamic stability with changes in illumination (300Lx, 150Lx, and 5Lx) and slope (level and $15^{\circ}$ downhill) as risk factors for elderly falls. Method : Fifteen elderly females were selected for this study. Seven infrared cameras (Proreflex MCU 240: Qualisys, Sweden) and an instrumented treadmill (Bertec, USA) surrounded by illumination regulators and lights to change the levels of illumination were used to collect the data. A One-Way ANOVA with repeated measures using SPSS 12.0 was used to analyze statistical differences by the changes in illumination and slope. Statistical significance was set at ${\alpha}=.05$. Results : No differences in the joint movement of the lower limbs were found with changes in illumination (p>.05). The maximum plantar flexion movement of the ankle joints appeared to be greater at 5Lx compared to 300Lx during slope gait (p<.05). Additionally, maximum extension movement of the hip joints appeared to be greater at 5Lx and 150Lx compared to 300Lx during slope gait (p<.05). The maximum COM-COP angular velocity (direction to medial side of the body) of dynamic stability appeared to be smaller at 150Lx and 300Lx compared to 5Lx during level gait (p<.05). The minimum COM-COP angular velocity (direction to lateral side to the body) of dynamic stability appeared smaller at 150Lx compared to 5Lx during level gait (p<.05). Conclusion : In conclusion, elderly people use a stabilization strategy that reduces walk speed and dynamic stability as darkness increases. Therefore, the changes in illumination during gait induce the changes in gait mechanics which may increase the levels of biomechanical risk in elderly falls.

An Optimum Design of a Steering Column to Minimize the Injury of a Passenger (승객 상해의 감소를 위한 승용차 조향주의 최적설계)

  • Park, Y.S;Lee, J.Y.;Park, G.J.
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.33-44
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    • 1995
  • As the occupant safety receives more attention from automobile industries. protection systems have been developed quite well. Developed protection systems must be evaluated through real tests in crash environment Since the real tests are extremely expensive. computer simulations are replaced for some prediction of the real test In the computer simulation. it is very crucial to express the real environment precisely in the modeling precess. The energy absorbing(EA) steering system has a very important rote in vehicle crashes because the occupant can hit the system directly. In this study. the EA steering system is modeled precisely. analyzed for the safely and designed by an optimization technology. First. the EA steering system is disassembled by parts and modeled by segments and joints. The segments are modeled by rigid bodies in motion and they have resistances in contact. Spring-damper elements and force-deflection curves are utilized to represent the joints. The body block test is cal lied out to validate. the modeling. When the test results are not enough for the detailed modeling. the differences between tests and simulations are minimized to calculate unknown parameters using optimization. The established model is applied to a crash simulation of a full-car model and tuned again. After the modeling is finished. components of the steering system are designed by an optimization algorithm. In the optimization process. the compound injury of a driver is defined and minimized to determine the chracteristics of the components. The second. order approximation algorithm has been adopted for the optimization.

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