• 설비공학논문집
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.163-168
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• 2014

The plate heat exchanger has been widely used in water heating systems due to high efficiency, simple structure, and easy maintenance. However, the studies on the effects of fouling on the heat transfer performance under various operation and maintenance conditions are very limited in the open literature. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of fouling with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) on the heat transfer characteristics of the plate heat exchanger under various operating and geometric conditions. The heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop in the plate heat exchangers were measured under accelerated fouling conditions with $CaCO_3$ by varying geometric and operational parameters. The fouling resistance increased with the decrease in the flow rate, and the increase in the chevron angle and the concentration.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.189-201
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• 2019

Recent advances in the concrete technology are aiding in minimizing the use of conventional materials by substituting by-products of various industries and energy sources. A large amount of stone waste i.e., dust and slurry form both are being originated during natural stone processing and causing deadily effects on the environment. The disposal problem of stone waste can be resolved effectively by using waste in construction industries. In present work, Kota stone slurry powder, as a substitution of cement was used along with accelerators namely calcium nitrate and triethanolamine as additives, to study their impact on various properties of the concrete mixtures. Kota stone slurry powder (7.5%), calcium nitrate (1%) and triethanolamine (0.05%) were used separately as well in combination in different concrete mixtures. Mechanical Strength, modulus of elasticity and electrical resistivity of concrete specimens of different mix proportions under water curing were studied experimentally. The durability properties in terms of strength and electrical resistivity against sulphate and chloride solution attack at various curing ages were also studied experimentally. Results showed that accelerators and Kota stone slurry powder separately enhanced the mechanical strength and electrical resistivity; but, their combination decreased strength at all curing ages. The durability of concrete specimens was also affected under the exposure to chemical attack too. Kota stone slurry powder found to be the most effective material among all materials. Material characterization was also done to study the microstructural properties.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.101-110
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• 2020

Transient receptor potential canonical 4 (TRPC4) channel is a nonselective calcium-permeable cation channels. In intestinal smooth muscle cells, TRPC4 currents contribute more than 80% to muscarinic cationic current (mIcat). With its inward-rectifying current-voltage relationship and high calcium permeability, TRPC4 channels permit calcium influx once the channel is opened by muscarinic receptor stimulation. Polyamines are known to inhibit nonselective cation channels that mediate the generation of mIcat. Moreover, it is reported that TRPC4 channels are blocked by the intracellular spermine through electrostatic interaction with glutamate residues (E728, E729). Here, we investigated the correlation between the magnitude of channel inactivation by spermine and the magnitude of channel conductance. We also found additional spermine binding sites in TRPC4. We evaluated channel activity with electrophysiological recordings and revalidated structural significance based on Cryo-EM structure, which was resolved recently. We found that there is no correlation between magnitude of inhibitory action of spermine and magnitude of maximum current of the channel. In intracellular region, TRPC4 attracts spermine at channel periphery by reducing access resistance, and acidic residues contribute to blocking action of intracellular spermine; channel periphery, E649; cytosolic space, D629, D649, and E687.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 중질탄산칼슘을 콘크리트용 혼화재로 활용하기 위한 연구의 일환으로 중질탄산칼슘을 시멘트 중량의 0, 5, 10 및 15%의 4단계로 혼합한 시멘트 경화체를 제조한 후 시멘트 경화체의 염소이온 침투저항성, 탄산화 및 황산염침식 저항성 등과 같은 내구 특성을 평가하였다. 실험결과 본 연구 범위내에서 혼합율에 관계없이 중질탄산칼슘을 혼합한 시멘트 경화체의 경우 염소이온 침투저항성, 탄산화 저항성, 황산염침식 저항성은 중질탄산칼슘의 충전효과에 의하여 중질탄산칼슘을 혼합하지 않은 시멘트 경화체에 비하여 저항성이 다소 향상된 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제22권11호
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• pp.1568-1574
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• 2012

Microbiological calcium carbonate precipitation (MCCP) has been investigated for its ability to improve the durability of cement mortar. However, very few strains have been applied to crack remediation and strengthening of cementitious materials. In this study, we report the biodeposition of Bacillus subtilis 168 and its ability to enhance the durability of cement material. B. subtilis 168 was applied to the surface of cement specimens. The results showed a new layer of deposited organic-inorganic composites on the surface of the cement paste. In addition, the water permeability of the cement paste treated with B. subtilis 168 was lower than that of non-treated specimens. Furthermore, artificial cracks in the cement paste were completely remediated by the biodeposition of B. subtilis 168. The compressive strength of cement mortar treated with B. subtilis 168 increased by about 19.5% when compared with samples completed with only B4 medium. Taken together, these findings suggest that the biodeposition of B. subtilis 168 could be used as a sealing and coating agent to improve the strength and water resistance of concrete. This is the first paper to report the application of Bacillus subtilis 168 for its ability to improve the durability of cement mortar through calcium carbonate precipitation.

• BMB Reports
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.296-301
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• 2018

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations are often observed in various cancer types. Although the correlation between mitochondrial dysfunction and cancer malignancy has been demonstrated by several studies, further research is required to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying accelerated tumor development and progression due to mitochondrial mutations. We generated an mtDNA-depleted cell line, ${\rho}^0$, via long-term ethidium bromide treatment to define the molecular mechanisms of tumor malignancy induced by mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondrial dysfunction in ${\rho}^0$ cells reduced drug-induced cell death and decreased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins including p53. The p53 expression was reduced by activation of nuclear $factor-{\kappa}B$ that depended on elevated levels of free calcium in $HCT116/{\rho}^0$ cells. Overall, these data provide a novel mechanism for tumor development and drug resistance due to mitochondrial dysfunction.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.123-130
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• 2018

치근 파절시, 치수괴사는 주로 치관부 파절편에서만 일어나며 근단측은 생활력을 유지한다. 치근단 파절편의 근관치료는 파절편간 사이 공간의 과잉충전의 높은 가능성 및 잔여 괴사조직 제거의 어려움으로 예후가 좋지 않다. 본 증례에서는 통상적인 치료와는 다르게 치근단 파절편의 근관치료가 이루어졌다. 하지만 재근관 치료시 치근파절 부위에서 저항성과 치근단 파절편 근관으로 접근의 어려움이 있었다. 따라서 추가적인 치료 없이, 치관부 파절편만의 수산화칼슘의 교체 및 정기적인 관찰이 시행되었으며, 최종적으로 근관 충전을 시행하였다. 정기적인 관찰결과 치근단 파절편에서 방사선학적 합병증은 관찰되지 않았으며, 일부 증례에서는 장기적으로 치근단 파절편의 수산화칼슘의 흡수 및 근관 협착 등의 양호한 치유 형태를 보였기에 보고하고자 한다.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.563-571
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• 2021

In this study, calcium alginate based cation exchange membrane was prepared and used to develop membrane capacitive deionization (MCDI) system for effective hardness control. As a major result, the MCDI with Ca-alginate membrane showed 27% better deionization capacity than the MCDI with a commercial cation exchange membrane. This superior improvement in the deionization capacity was expected to be due to the high ratio of transport number/electrical resistance (S_c/R_ratio) of Ca-alginate membrane. In addition, the MCDI with Ca-alginate membrane showed better deionization performance than the MCDI with Ca-alginate coating. This was because the space between the electrode and the Ca-alginate membrane was utilized for ion adsorption. The preliminary results indicated that the MCDI with Ca-alginate membrane can be a viable technique for the hardness control.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.214-221
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• 2024

본 연구에서는 알루민산칼슘 시멘트(CAC)의 철근 부식 저항성에 관한 것으로서 철근 부식의 위험성을 예측하기 위하여 철근 부식 거동, 염화물 고정화/완충 및 염화물 침투성을 평가하였다. 알루민산칼슘 시멘트 모르타르는 양생 온도와 시멘트의 종류에 관계없이 철근에 부식이 발생하지 않은 반면, 보통포틀랜드시멘트(OPC)는 철근 표면에 심각한 부식이 발생하였다. CAC의 염화물 결합력은 OPC에 비하여 낮은 것으로 나타났지만, pH 감소에 대한 완충 능력은 CAC 페이스트가 훨씬 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 알루민산칼슘 시멘트를 사용한 시편의 모든 깊이에서 염화물 유입이 감소함으로서 철근 부식의 위험성이 낮아지는 것으로 나타났다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.641-649
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• 2015

본 연구는 선행연구에서 도출한 다량의 광물질 혼화재를 사용한 고강도 콘크리트(HVMAC)의 내구성을 3성분계 콘크리트(TBC)와 시멘트만 사용한 콘크리트(NC)에 대해서 비교 평가하고자 하였다. 내구성 평가 종류는 염화물 침투 저항성, 동결융해 저항성, 두가지 전처리 조건으로 비교 평가한 탄산화 저항성, 5% 황산($H_2SO_4$), 10% 황산나트륨($Na_2SO_4$) 및 10% 황산마그네슘($MgSO_4$) 용액을 선정하여 황산 및 황산염 저항성 평가를 수행하였다. HVMAC는 모든 재령에서 우수한 염화물 침투 저항성을 나타내었고, 동결융해에 대한 내구성 지수가 100%에 가까운 우수한 결과를 나타내었다. 탄산화 저항성 평가 결과, HVMAC가 TBC보다 저감효과가 있었으며, 양생기간을 증가시켰을 때 콘크리트 내부조직을 치밀하게 만들어 탄산화 저항성을 향상시켰다. 황산 및 황산염 저항성 평가에서 HVMAC가 가장 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 다량의 혼화재 적용에 따른 수산화칼슘 생성량과 $C_3A$가 적어 황산 및 황산염에 의한 열화가 저감된 효과로 강도 감소 및 질량 변화가 작게 나타난 것으로 확인되었다.