• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.1002-1007
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• 2020

The purpose of the current study was to evaluate a spectrum formulation set employed to modify the neutron spectrum of D-D fusion neutrons in a IS plasma focus device using GEANT4, MCNPX2.6, and FLUKA codes. The set consists of a moderator, reflector, collimator and filters of fast neutron and gamma radiation, which placed on the path of 2.45 MeV neutron energy. The treated neutrons eliminate cancerous tissue with minimal damage to other healthy tissue in a method called neutron therapy. The system optimized for a total neutron yield of 10⁹ (n/s). The numerical results indicate that the GEANT4 code for the cubic geometry in the Beam Shaping Assembly 3 (BSA3) is the best choice for the energy of epithermal neutrons.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.567-572
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• 2011

A sensitivity analysis of the methods used to evaluate the transport properties of a CdZnTe detector was performed using two different radiations (${\alpha}$ particle and gamma-ray) emitted from an $^{241}Am$ source. The mobility-lifetime products of the electron-hole pair in a planar CZT detector ($5{\times}5{\times}2\;mm^3$) were determined by fitting the peak position as a function of biased voltage data to the Hecht equation. To verify the accuracy of these products derived from ${\alpha}$ particles and low-energy gamma-rays, an energy spectrum considering the transport property of the CZT detector was simulated through a combination of the deposited energy and the charge collection efficiency at a specific position. It was found that the shaping time of the amplifier module significantly affects the determination of the (${\mu}{\tau}$) products; the ${\alpha}$ particle method was stabilized with an increase in the shaping time and was less sensitive to this change compared to when the gamma-ray method was used. In the case of the simulated energy spectrum with transport properties evaluated by the ${\alpha}$ particle method, the peak position and tail were slightly different from the measured result, whereas the energy spectrum derived from the low-energy gamma-ray was in good agreement with the experimental results. From these results, it was confirmed that low-energy gamma-rays are more useful when seeking to obtain the transport properties of carriers than ${\alpha}$ particles because the methods that use gamma-rays are less influenced by the surface condition of the CZT detector. Furthermore, the analysis system employed in this study, which was configured by a combination of Monte Carlo simulation and the Hecht model, is expected to be highly applicable to the study of the characteristics of CZT detectors.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.371-380
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• 2008

This paper describes the Utility Interactive PV (UIPV) system which can improve the peak-cut effect by adding an energy storage device of batteries to the power converter. The proposed system has three possible operation modes depending on relative condition of PV output, which can have the power shaping function covering the peak power for 3 hours. A new power circuit and an application algorithm have been applied to the UIPV system which is based on working PV system during a 3-hour peak time. The energy relationship by the proposed system is analyzed theoretically and experimentally. The proposed system is evaluated at the viewpoint of cost and total spacing, which enables the proposed UIPV system to have the reduction of the peak power demand and hence to improve the power capacity of peak cut.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.271-281
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• 2022

This study discusses challenges of running expandable profile liners (EPLs) to isolate trouble zones in directional section of a deep well, and summary the expandable profile liner technology (EPLT) field trial experience. Technically, the trial result reveals that it is feasible to apply the EPLT solving lost-circulation control problem and wellbore instability in the deep directional section. Propose schemes for optimizing the EPLT operation procedure to break through the existing bottleneck of EPLT in the deep directional section. Better-performing transition joints are developed to improve EPL string reliability in high borehole curvature section. High-performing and reliable expanders reduce the number of trips, offer excellent mechanical shaping efficiency, simplify the EPLT operation procedure. Application of the expansion and repair integrated tool could minimize the risk of insufficient expansion and increase the operational length of the EPL string. The new welding process and integrated automatic welding equipment improve the welding quality and EPL string structural integrity. These optimization schemes and recent new advancements in EPLT can bring significant economic benefits and promote the application of EPLT to meet future challenges.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제53권11호
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• pp.82-88
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 스펙트럼 성형기법을 이용한 멀티미디어 콘텐츠 명료도 향상 알고리즘을 제안한다. 영화, 동영상과 같은 오디오-비주얼 미디어 콘텐츠에서 다이얼로그는 영상의 내용을 이해하기 위한 중요한 요소이다. 하지만 종종 영상내의 효과음, 배경음악 등과 같이 함께 믹싱 된 오디오 성분에 의해 중요한 정보를 지닌 다이얼로그의 명료도가 떨어지는 문제점이 제기되어왔다. 뿐만 아니라 멀티미디어 콘텐츠의 이용 환경이 다양해지면서 청자의 주변 환경 또한 오디오 볼륨에 영향을 미치는 요소가 된다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위해 영상의 중요 단서를 담고 있는 사운드트랙의 음성 성분 명료도를 높이고자 한다. 제안된 알고리즘은 먼저 영상의 스테레오 오디오 신호에서 음성 존재 확률(Speech Presence Probability)을 이용한 소프트 마스커를 통해 다이얼로그 성분을 검출한다. 추출된 다이얼로그 성분은 스펙트럼 성형 기법을 적용하여 명료도에 중요한 영향을 미치는 고주파대역의 성분을 증폭시키는 등 음성 신호 스펙트럼의 에너지를 재분배하여 신호의 명료도를 향상 시켰다. 마지막으로 크기 정규화 과정을 통해 프로세스 전과 후의 전체 오디오의 파워를 동일하게 유지함으로써 증폭으로 인한 스피커의 오디오 포화(saturation)를 방지하였다. 실험을 통해 본 알고리즘이 동일한 오디오 볼륨에서 영상의 명료도를 향상시킴을 확인 할 수 있었다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.65-75
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• 1998

실용적인 Fe-Ti계 수소저장합금전극을 제조하기위한 적절한 공정을 확립하기위하여 다섯가지의 서로다른 제조공정을 선택하여 조사하여 보았다. 전극제조를 위해 먼저 FeTi 합금을 플라즈마 아크 용해로에서 용해제조한 후 분쇄하여 분말을 만들고 이를 성형하였다. 성형전에 합금분말을 Ni무전해도금하여 본 결과 Fe-Ti 합금의 방전특성이 개선되었으며 열처리효과에 대하여도 검토하여 보았다. 성형전 합금분말을 열처리하는 경우 열처리 온도가 증가함에 따라 전극의 방전용량이 증가함을 확인하였으며 특히 성형후 $100^{\circ}C$의 온도에서 열처리하는 경우 가장 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 이들 결과로 부터, Ni무전해도금과 열처리가 Fe-Ti 계 전극의 방전성능을 향상시키는데 결정적인 역할을 함을 알 수 있었다. 또한, 본 연구에서 제안된 공정에 따라서 Mn을 첨가하여 Fe-Ti-Mn 전극을 제조하고 그 성능을 조사하여 본 결과 대단히 바람직한 결과를 얻었다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2009

교육적 목적으로 감마선 검출기 계통의 특성에 대한 정보를 세밀하게 얻기 위하여, Delphi코드를 이용하여 전 에너지 흡수 피크 스펙트럼을 편리하게 분석할 수 있는 그래픽 사용자 인터페이스 방식의 컴퓨터 프로그램을 개발하였다. 피크는 4개의 비선형 모양함수를 사용하여 최소제곱법으로 적합하였다. 이들 4개의 비선형함수 속에 들어있는 12개의 계수값들을 사용자 인터페이스 화면에서 결정하는 과정을 상세히 서술하였다. 개발된 프로그램을 HPGe 검출기에서 측정된 1 $\mu$Ci 밀봉 점선원 $^{137)Cs$ 661KeV 감마선의 피크분석에 적용하여 계수값 탐색의 예를 예시하였다.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2007년도 추계학술대회 논문집 전력기술부문
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• pp.264-266
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• 2007

본 논문에서는 재생에너지발전 의무할당시스템(RPS) 도입시 달성목표량을 설정방식 및 적용사례를 검토해봄으로써 국내 실정에 적합한 효율적인 목표량 및 의무량 설정방식에 대한 시사점을 도출하는데 그 목적이 있다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.531-544
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• 2009

This paper is intended to provide key issues and current research outcomes on accelerator-based Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). Accelerator-based neutron sources are efficient to provide epithermal neutron beams for BNCT; hence, much research, worldwide, has focused on the development of components crucial for its realization: neutron-producing targets and cooling equipment, beam-shaping assemblies, and treatment planning systems. Proton beams of 2.5 MeV incident on lithium target results in high yield of neutrons at relatively low energies. Cooling equipment based on submerged jet impingement and micro-channels provide for viable heat removal options. Insofar as beam-shaping assemblies are concerned, moderators containing fluorine or magnesium have the best performance in terms of neutron accumulation in the epithermal energy range during the slowing-down from the high energies. NCT_Plan and SERA systems, which are popular dose distribution analysis tools for BNCT, contain all the required features (i.e., image reconstruction, dose calculations, etc.). However, detailed studies of these systems remain to be done for accurate dose evaluation. Advanced research centered on accelerator-based BNCT is active in Korea as evidenced by the latest research at Hanyang University. There, a new target system and a beam-shaping assembly have been constructed. The performance of these components has been evaluated through comparisons of experimental measurements with simulations. In addition, a new patient-specific treatment planning system, BTPS, has been developed to calculate the deposited dose and radiation flux in human tissue. It is based on MCNPX, and it facilitates BNCT efficient planning based via a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI).

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.1288-1297
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• 2016

This study proposes a single-stage light-emitting diode (LED) tube lamp driver with input-current shaping for T8/T10-type fluorescent lamp replacements. The proposed AC-DC LED driver integrates a dual-boost converter with coupled inductors and a half-bridge series-resonant converter with a bridge rectifier into a single-stage power conversion topology. This paper presents the operational principles and design considerations for one T8-type 18 W-rated LED tube lamp with line input voltages ranging from 100 V rms to 120 V rms. Experimental results for the prototype driver show that the highest power factor (PF = 0.988), lowest input current total harmonic distortion (THD = 7.22%), and highest circuit efficiency (η = 92.42%) are obtained at an input voltage of 120 V. Hence, the proposed driver is feasible for use in energy-efficient indoor lighting applications.