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Low-humidifying Nafion/TiO2 Composite Membrane Prepared via in-situ Sol-gel Process for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (In-situ 졸-겔 법을 이용한 저가습 작동용 수소 이온 교환막 연료전지용(PEMFC) 나피온/TiO2 복합막)

  • Choi, Beomseok;Ko, Youngdon;Kim, Whajung
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.74-80
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    • 2019
  • $Nafion/TiO_2$ composite membranes were prepared via an in-situ sol-gel process with different immersing periods from 1 day to 7 days for the low humidifying proton exchange membrane fuel cell. As the immersing time increased, the $TiO_2$ content within the Nafion membrane increased. The contact angle decreased with the increased $TiO_2$ content in the composite membrane due to the increased hydrophilicity. The water uptake and proton conductivity reached to the highest level for 4 day immersing period, then decreased as the immersing period increased. A 7 days of immersing time was shown to be too long because too much $TiO_2$ aggregates were formed on the membrane surface as well as interior of the membrane, interfering the proton transfer from anode to cathode. Cell performance results were in good agreement with those of the water uptake and proton conductivity; current densities under a relative humidity (RH) of 40% were 0.54, 0.6, $0.63A/cm^2$ and $0.49A/cm^2$ for the immersing time of 1, 3, 4 and 7 days, respectively at a 0.6 V. The composite membrane prepared via the in-situ sol-gel process exhibited the enhancement in the cell performance under of RH 40% by a maximum of about 66% compared to those of using the recasting composite membrane and Nafion 115.

A Study on the Thermal Characteristics of the Large Low Temperature Vacuum Dryer for Biological Drying (생체 건조용 대형 저온진공건조기의 열적 특성에 관한 연구)

  • 김경근;성부용;정한식;최순열;문수범
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.427-434
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    • 2000
  • In tradition, there have been two kinds of drying methods, which are sun drying and artificial drying. The sun drying method which has been adopted traditionally has been replaced by the hot-air drying method which is one of the most general methods of artificial drying, with its simple drying system, low initial cost of drying plant, and easy operating method. But the hot-air drying method has some defects; (1) much energy loss happens due to the discharge of hot air during the drying process, (2) control of drying rate is not easy on account of changing relative humidity of inlet air for uniform hot air temperature, (3) high temperature of foods in drying process brings about the production of low-grade drying products. Vacuum drying takes advantage of energy saving and mass production because it reduces the drying time by increasing the drying rate under low temperature condition. The aim of this paper is to develop the low temperature vacum dryer, with low initial investments and operating costs, easy operating method and trouble-free operation.

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A Experimental Study of Insulation Performance of Insulated Forms Utilizing NT frame Insulation at Low Temperature (저온환경하 NT(Nano Technology)구조 단열재를 사용한 단열거푸집의 열적성능평가에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Park, Jang-Hyun;Kim, Mok-Kyu;Kim, Hyeong-Cheol;Lee, Han-Seung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2015.11a
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    • pp.179-180
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    • 2015
  • In this study, the experimental study on Insulation performance of insulated forms utilizing NT frame heat insulation at low Temperature. For this study, placing insulated TEGO film plywood based form between two constant temperature and humidity chamber that maintaining 10℃, decrease temperature of one chamber to -10℃ and -20℃. Each of steps, maintaining period of temperature was 1 hour. After placing the insulated form, measure temperature of outside if insulated form. As a result of experiment, temperature difference of Fumed Silica Vacuum insulation was lowest.

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Numerical Study on Human Thermal Comfort in a Low Floor Bus (저상버스 탑승객의 온열 쾌적성에 관한 수치연구)

  • PARK, WON GU;KIM, MAN-HOE
    • Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.645-651
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    • 2015
  • Numerical study on human thermal comfort in a low floor bus has been conducted. Human thermal comfort in a bus depends mainly on air temperature, air velocity, mean radiant temperature, humidity, and direct solar flux, as well as the level of activity and thermal properties of clothing. The paper presents the velocity and temperature distribution, Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD) indices for the driver and passengers.

Multifunctional Indium Tin Oxide Thin Films

  • Jang, Jin-Nyeong;Yun, Jang-Won;Lee, Seung-Jun;Hong, Mun-Pyo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2015.08a
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    • pp.186-186
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    • 2015
  • We have introduced multifunctional ITO single thin films formed by normal sputtering system equipped with a plasma limiter which effectively blocks the bombardment of energetic negative oxygen ions. MFSS ITO also possesses high gas diffusion barrier properties simultaneously low resistivity even it deposited at room temperature without post annealing on plastic substrate. Nano-crystalline enhancement by Ar energy has energy window from 20 to 30 eV under blocking NOI condition. Effect of blocking NOI and optimal Ar energy window enhancement facilitate that resistivity is minimized to $3.61{\times}10^{-4}{\Omega}cm$ and the WVTR of 100 nm thick MFSS ITO is $3.9{\times}10^{-3}g/(m^2day)$ which is measured under environmental conditions of 90% relative humidity and 50oC that corresponds to a value of ${\sim}10^{-5}g/(m^2day)$ at room temperature. The multifunctional MFSS ITO with low resistivity, and low gas permeability will be highly valuable for plastic electronics applications.

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The Electrical Conduction Characteristics of Silicone oils due to Viscosity Variation (점도변화에 따른 실리콘유의 전기전도특성)

  • 조경순;홍진웅;신종열;이충호;이수원
    • Electrical & Electronic Materials
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    • v.10 no.9
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    • pp.945-951
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    • 1997
  • Inorder to investigated electrical conduction characteristics of silicone oils due to viscosity variation we studied the electrical conduction properties at temperature range of 10~110[$^{\circ}C$] and electrical field from 1 to 1.33$\times$10$^4$[V/cm] The viscosity of used specimens was low viscous(1, 2, 5[cSt]) silicone oils. It was shown the ohmic conduction characteristics in low temperature and low field by Ion dipole and humidity included specimen. And we known the conduction mechanism due to electron injection by Schottky's effect in the high temperature an d high field region.

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Electrical property of polyvinylalcohol (Polyvinylalcohol의 전기적 특성)

  • 김현철;구할본
    • Electrical & Electronic Materials
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.184-189
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    • 1995
  • The electrical property of ultra thin PVA films(several hundreds .angs.-several .mu.m in thickness) formed by sphere bulb blowing technique, has been studied. The electrical conductivity of relatively thick films(>several thousands .angs.) has been very high and enhanced by the exposure either to high humidity of air or $NH_3$, which can be explained in terms of the role of ionic transport. The use of PVA films as NH$_{3}$ sensor is also proposed. In ultra thin PVA films less than 1500.angs., two conducting states ; high conducting and low conducting states, are observed. The nonlinear current-voltage characteristics in the low conducting state and the switching between these two states are also confirmed. These properties are discussed in terms of electronic conduction processes. The breakdown strength of the ultra thin PVA film is found to be very high(-30MV/cm), supporting the electron avalanche process in a thick polymer films.

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Development of High-Frequency Induction Heating Method Using Adhesive Waterproofing Sheet Laminated with Aluminum Sheet (알루미늄 박판 점착 복합 방수시트를 이용한 고주파 유도가열 방수공법 개발 평가 연구)

  • Kim, Yun Ho;Kim, Dong Bum;Park, Jin-Sang;Oh, Sang Keun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2011.05a
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    • pp.111-114
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    • 2011
  • Waterprooping Method with sheet need to study technology and multilateral verification considering the arctic conditions as low temperature and humidity, which is the result only considered of material aspects without environmental condition in construction But there are no measures up until now. To solve this problem by using high frequency induction heating method developed waterproof sheets, cold (5 ℃ or less) can be applied in a more stable environment, water-resistant materials and construction methods were studied for development. The results of the test showed that high frequency induction heating method is effective for usability in low temperature condition and securement of proper quality than existing Waterprooping Method with sheet need.

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The Effects of Humidity Control Capability and Removal Toxic Gases of Activated Carbon to the Display Environment of Cultural Properties (문화재 전시 공간에 대한 활성탄의 습도 제어 및 유해가스 제거 효과 연구)

  • Kang, Sae Rom;Choi, Yu Ri;Kang, Dai Ill
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.235-241
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    • 2014
  • In this study, we are trying to verify humidity control capability of the exhibition environment of cultural property by measuring adsorption and desorption performance, the control ability of harmful substances by the adsorption experiments of harmful gases. In the experiment of adsorption and desorption performance, in the low humidity area, Artsorb desorbed overwhelmingly more than activated carbon whereas activated carbon absorbed more. Adsorption speed was faster slightly in Artsorb absorption speed was similar in both. In the middle humidity area, absorption by artsorb was slightly more and desorption was similar in both so characteristic of Artsorb didn't appear. Also, Adsorption speed was faster in activated carbon but in the process of desorption, the speed of Artsorb was faster. In adsorption experiment of harmful substances, the concentration in the environment with activated carbon was lower than one with Artsorb, but the difference appeared small. And as a result of observation of the difference in concentration due to adsorption of harmful gas by the change in the metal specimen, the most change was shown in lead specimen and the color difference between the lead specimens of the activated carbon and Artsorb appeared greatly.

Analysis on the Uniformity of Temperature and Humidity According to Environment Control in Tomato Greenhouses (토마토 재배 온실의 환경조절에 따른 온습도 균일도 분석)

  • Nam, Sang-Woon;Kim, Young-Shik
    • Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.215-224
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    • 2009
  • A survey on the actual state of heating, cooling, ventilation, and air-flow and experimental measurement of temperature and humidity distribution in tomato greenhouse were performed to provide fundamental data required in the development of air-flow control technology. In single-span plastic houses, which account for most of 136 tomato greenhouses surveyed, roof windows, ventilation and air-flow fans were installed in a low rate, and installation specs of those facilities showed a very large deviation. There were no farms installed greenhouse cooling facilities. In the hot air heating system, which account for most of heating type, installation specs of hot air duct showed also a large deviation. The exhaust air temperature and wind speed in hot air duct also were measured to have a big difference depending on the distance from the heater. We are using the maximum difference as indicator to determine whether temperature distribution is uniform. However if the temperature slope is not identical in greenhouse, it can't represent the uniformity. We analyzed relation between the maximum difference and the uniformity of temperature and humidity distribution. The uniformity was calculated using the mean and standard deviation of data from 12 measuring points. They showed high correlation but were represented differently by linear in the daytime and quadratic in the nighttime. It could see that the uniformity of temperature and humidity distribution was much different according to greenhouse type and heating method. The installation guidelines for ventilation and air-flow fan, the spread of greenhouse cooling technology for year-round stable production, and improvement of air duct and heating system, etc. are needed.