• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2012

Environmental and health concerns over the lead have led to investigation of the alternative Pb-free solders to replace commonly used Pb-Sn solders in microelectronic packaging application. The leading candidates for lead-free solder alloys are presently the near eutectic Sn-Ag-Cu alloys. Therefore, extensive studies on reliability related with the composition have been reported. However, the insufficient drop property of the near eutectic Sn-Ag-Cu alloys has demanded solder compositions of low Ag content. In addition, the solder interconnections in automobile applications like a smart box require significantly improved vibration resistance. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of alloying elements (Ag, Bi, In) on the vibration fatigue strength. The vibration fatigue was conducted in 10~1000Hz frequency and 20Grms. The interface of the as-soldered cross section close to the Cu pad indicated the intermetallic compound ($Cu_6Sn_5$) regardless of solder composition. The type and thickness of IMC was not significantly changed after the vibration test. It indicates that no thermal activities occurred significantly during vibration. Furthermore, as a function of alloying composition, the vibration crack path was investigated with a focus on the IMCs. Vibration crack was initiated from the fillet surface of the heel for QFP parts and from the plating layer of chip parts. Regardless of the solder composition, the crack during a vibration test was propagated as same as that during a thermal fatigue test.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2004

The initiation and the propagation of solder joint crack depend on its environmental conditions, such as high temperature creep and thermal fatigue. Creep is known to be the most important factor for the mechanical failure of solder joints in micro-electronic components and micro-systems. This is mainly caused by the different thermal expansion coefficients of the materials used in the micro-electronic packages. To determine the reliability of solder joints and consequently the electronic components, the characterization of the creep behavior of this group of materials is crucial. This paper is to apply the theory of creep into solder joints and to provide related technical information needed for evaluation of reliability of solder joint to failure. 63Sn-37Pb solder was used in this study. This paper experimentally shows a way to enhance the reliability of solder joints.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제27권11호
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• pp.1979-1985
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• 2003

Fretting is a kind of surface degradation mechanism observed in mechanical components and structures. The fretting damage decreases in 50-70% of the plain fatigue strength. This may be observed in the fossil power plant and the nuclear power plant used in special environments and various loading conditions. The thermal degradation of material is observed when the heat resisting steel is exposed for long period time at the high temperature. In the present study, the degraded 1Cr-0.5Mo steel used for long period time at high temperature (about 515$^{\circ}C$) and artificially reheat-treated materials are prepared. These materials are used for evaluating an effect of thermal aging on the fretting fatigue behavior. Through the experiment, it is found that the fretting fatigue endurance limit of the reheat-treated 1Cr-0.5Mo steel decreased about 46% from the non-fretting fatigue endurance limit, while the fretting fatigue endurance limit of the degraded 1Cr-0.5Mo steel decreased about 53% from the non-fretting fatigue endurance limit. The maximum value of fatigue endurance limit difference is observed as 57%(244 MPa) between the fretting fatigue of degraded material and non-fretting fatigue of reheat-treated material. These results can be a basic data to a structural integrity evaluation of heat resisting steel considered to thermal degradation effect.

• International Journal of Automotive Technology
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.243-248
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• 2007

The durability of a cylinder head is influenced by the thermal and mechanical history during the manufacturing process, as well as engine operation. In order to improve the durability of cylinder head, both load from engine operation and the preload conditions from the manufacturing process must be considered. The aluminum cylinder head used for a HSDI diesel engine is investigated to reduce the possibility of high cycle fatigue crack in this study. FE analysis is performed to elucidate the mechanism of high cycle fatigue crack in the HSDI diesel cylinder head. Two separate approaches to increase the durability of the cylinder head are discussed: reducing load from engine operation and re-arranging preload conditions from the manufacturing process at the critical location of the cylinder head. Local design changes of the cylinder head and modification of pretension load in the cylinder head bolt were investigated using FE analysis to relieve load at the critical location during engine operation. Residual stress formed at the critical location during the manufacturing process is measured and heat treatment parameters are changed to re-arrange the distribution of residual stress. Results of FE analysis and experiments showed that thorough consideration of the manufacturing process is necessary to enhance the durability of the cylinder head.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.485-492
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• 2009

열피로균열은 원자력발전소의 운영 과정에서 구조물의 수명을 결정짓는 문제로 정량적인 탐지가 어렵다. 현재 산업현장에서 구조물에 대한 건전성을 정량적으로 평가하기 위해서 radiographic탐상 및 초음파탐상, eddy current 등 다양한 종류의 비파괴검사 기술이 사용되고 있지만, 위에 열거한 비파괴탐상법의 경우 균열이 일정부분 진행된 이후에나 검출이 가능하다는 제한 사항이 있다. 이러한 이유로 구조물에 대한 연속적인 모니터링이 가능한 장점을 가진 음향방출탐상법(acoustic emission testing)이 대안적인 검사방법으로 제시되고 있다. 일반적으로 구조물이나 장비의 건전성에 영향을 미치는 모든 요인들이 음향방출 신호의 발생을 일으키기 때문에, 음향방출을 이용한 결함 탐상시 함께 발생하는 노이즈를 구분하는 일은 음향방출을 연구하는 대부분의 연구원의 주요 업무중 하나라고 할 수 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 열피로 사이클 조건에서의 배관에 대한 음향방출 신호를 수집하여 유효한 균열 신호를 노이즈로부터 구분하고자 하는 목적으로 진행되었다. 그 방법으로 유사한 조건에서 실시한 결과를 이용하여 노이즈 필터링 조건을 설정하였으며, 균열의 신호를 찾아내기 위한 방법으로 음향파형(waveform) 구분법을 제시하였다. 이 실험에서 도출된 결과는 구조물의 결함을 탐지하는 실시간 연속적 모니터링 기술 개발에 대한 기초자료로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.126-132
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• 2011

Fatigue cracks of the turbocharger are often observed for high performance engines under thermal shock tests. Maximum exhaust gas temperature of recently developed gasoline engines could reach approximately $950^{\circ}C$. It's very important to estimate transient temperature histories during thermal shock cycles to predict the stress and the fatigue life of the turbocharger. With these temperature profiles, temperature-dependent material properties and boundary conditions, we could identify critical locations by the application of finite element simulation technologies. In this paper, we applied the reliable analysis approach to the actual turbocharger to predict the weak locations due to the repetitions of plastic strains and compared the results with the crack locations under physical engine test.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2011년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.48.1-48.1
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• 2011

In this presentation, We monitored weather data, such as global irradiance, ambient temperature, temperature of PV module, relative humidity and windspeed for 2 years, for determining accelerated test condition. then, we determined the temperature limit of accelerated test through weather data and FEM analysis. Detailed procedures will be summarized in this work. After analysing outdoor stress such as thermal stress, we decided main failure modes and mechanisms of PV module, especially solder joint of ribbon wire. we carried out the measurement of material properties such as thermal expansion coefficient for planning of accelerated test. we designed accelerated test based on FEM analysis results. we carried out thermal cycling test with 1 cell mini module for 3 months. We monitored the change of electrical performance every 1 week such as Voc, Isc, Pmax, etc. and then, we analized the ribbon wire/electrode intefaces. Detailed results will be summarized in this work.

• 한국원자력학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국원자력학회 2005년도 추계학술발표회
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• pp.348-349
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• 2005

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.103-111
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 전동차의 전력 변환 장치로 많이 사용되고 있는 고전압 대전류용(3,300 V/1200 A급) insulated gate bipolar transistor(IGBT) 모듈에 대하여 열 사이클 조건하에서의 열-기계적 응력해석 및 피로수명해석을 수행하였다. 특히 최근 고전압 IGBT용으로 개발되고 있는 구리(copper) 와이어, 리본(ribbon) 와이어를 사용하였을 경우의 응력 및 피로수명을 기존의 알루미늄 와이어와 비교하여 분석하였다. 알루미늄 와이어 보다는 구리 와이어에 응력이 3배 이상 많이 발생하였다. 리본 와이어의 경우 원형 와이어 보다 응력이 더 크게 발생하며, 구리 리본 와이어의 응력이 제일 높았다. 칩과 direct bond copper(DBC)를 접합하고 있는 칩 솔더부의 피로해석을 수행한 결과, 솔더의 크랙은 주로 솔더의 모서리에서 발생하였다. 원형 와이어를 사용할 경우 솔더의 크랙은 약 35,000 사이클에서 발생하기 시작하였으며, 알루미늄 와이어 보다는 구리 와이어에서의 크랙의 발생 면적이 더 컸다. 반면 리본 와이어를 사용하였을 경우 크랙의 면적은 원형 와이어를 사용하였을 경우보다 적음을 알 수 있다. DBC와 베이스 플레이트 사이에 존재하는 솔더의 경우 크랙의 성장 속도는 와이어의 재질이나 형태에 관계없이 비슷하였다. 그러나 칩 솔더에 비하여 크랙의 발생이 일찍 시작하며, 40,000 사이클이 되면 전체 솔더의 반 이상이 파괴됨을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 칩 솔더 보다는 DBC와 베이스 플레이트 사이에 존재하는 솔더의 신뢰성이 더 큰 문제가 될 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.87-102
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• 2024

Given the inadequate regulatory framework for liquefied hydrogen gas storage tanks on ships and the limitations of the IGC Code, designed for liquefied natural gas, this study introduces a critical assessment procedure to ensure the safety and suitability of such tank designs. This study performed a heat transfer analysis for boil-off gas (BOG) calculations and established separate design load cases to evaluate the yielding and buckling strength. In addition, the study assessed methodologies for both high-cycle and low-cycle fatigue assessments, complemented by comprehensive structural integrity evaluations using finite element analysis. A comprehensive approach was developed to assess the structural integrity of Type C tanks by conducting crack propagation analysis and comparing these results with the IGC Code criteria. The practicality and efficacy of these methods were validated through their application on a 23K-class liquefied hydrogen carrier at the concept design stage. These findings may have important implications for enhancing safety standards and regulatory policies.