• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.605-618
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• 2001

For the mechanical stability assessment of a deep underground high-level waste repository. computer simulations using FLAC3D were carried out and important parameters including stress ratio, depth, tunnel size, joint spacing, and joint properties were chosen from sensitivity analysis. The main effect as well as the interaction effect between the important parameters could be investigated effectively using fractional factorial design . In order to analyze the stability of the disposal tunnel and deposition hole in a discontinuous rock mass, different modelings were performed under different conditions using 3DEC and the influence of joint distribution and properties, rock properties and stress ratio could be determined. From the three dimensional modelings, it was concluded that the conceptual repository design was mechanically stable even in a discontinuous rock mass.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.1395-1404
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• 2015

본 연구는 도로교통분야 기술수준의 정량적인 평가와 기술개발, 국토교통 R&D의 전략적 방향 모색 및 기술정책 수립 등 수요에 대응할 수 있는 기초자료 제공을 목적으로 수행하였다. 이를 위해 도로교통분야의 기술 분류체계를 구축하고 기술별 핵심 키워드를 도출하여 한국, 미국, 일본, 독일, 프랑스, 영국의 기술수준 조사를 실시하였다. 기술수준 평가결과 미국이 모든 기술분야에서 최상의 특허 및 논문기술경쟁력을 보유한 것으로 나타났다. 한국의 경우 전반적으로 중상위권의 기술경쟁력을 보유한 것으로 나타났으나, 기술별 편차가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구결과는 향후 도로교통분야 기술개발 및 계획수립 시 기초자료로 활용될 수 있다.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.345-361
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• 2014

처분시설의 개발과정에서 안전성평가 문서관리는 체계적인 품질활동이 수반되어야 하며, 본 논문에서는 중 저준위 방사성폐기물 처분시설의 건설단계에 보완된 부지특성, 지하수특성, 최종설계내용 및 모니터링 입력데이터를 포함하여 Safety Case를 위한 안전성평가 입력데이터 품질보증체계를 설명하였다. 현장/실험결과데이터, 실제 설계데이터 및 적치계획, 콘크리트 물성데이터, 지하수, 기상, 지진에 대한 현장 모니터링데이터, 생태계데이터 및 핵종재고량데이터를 입력데이터 결정원칙에 따라 선별하고 안전성평가에 적용할 수 있는 데이터 관리체계를 확보하였다. 이는 향후 처분시설 안전성평가의 데이터 불확실성 저감 및 안전성 증진에 기여할 것으로 판단된다.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제18권spc호
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• pp.75-87
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• 2020

The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) has developed geological repository systems for the disposal of high-level wastes and spent nuclear fuels (SNFs) in South Korea. The purpose of the most recently developed system, the improved KAERI Reference Disposal System Plus (KRS⁺), is to dispose of all SNFs in Korea with improved disposal area efficiency. In this paper, a system-level safety assessment model for the KRS⁺ is presented with long-term assessment results. A system-level model is used to evaluate the overall performance of the disposal system rather than simulating a single component. Because a repository site in Korea has yet to be selected, a conceptual model is used to describe the proposed disposal system. Some uncertain parameters are incorporated into the model for the future site selection process. These parameters include options for a fractured pathway in a geosphere, parameters for radionuclide migration, and repository design dimensions. Two types of SNF, PULS7 from a pressurized water reactor and Canada Deuterium Uranium from a heavy water reactor, were selected as a reference inventory considering the future cumulative stock of SNFs in Korea. The highest peak radiological dose to a representative public was estimated to be 8.19×10^-4 mSv·yr^-1, primarily from ¹²⁹I. The proposed KRS⁺ design is expected to have a high safety margin that is on the order of two times lower than the dose limit criterion of 0.1 mSv·yr^-1.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.239-262
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• 2010

Tube Lines has carried out a "knowledge and investigation programme" on the deep tube tunnels comprising the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines, as required by the PPP contract with London Underground. Many of the tunnels have been in use for over 100 years, so this assessment was considered essential to the future safe functioning of the system. This programme has involved a number of generic investigations which guide the assessment methodology and the analysis of some 5,000 individual structures. A significant amount of investigation has been carried out, including ultrasonic thickness measurement, detection of brickwork laminations using radar, stress measurement using magnetic techniques, determination of soil parameters using CPT, pressuremeter and laboratory testing, installation of piezometers, material and tunnel segment testing, and trialling of remote photographic techniques for inspection of large tunnels and shafts. Vibrating wire, potentiometer, electro level, optical and fibre-optic monitoring has been used, and laser measurement and laser scanning has been employed to measure tunnel circularity. It is considered that there is scope for considerable improvements in non-destructive testing technology for structural assessment in particular, and some ideas are offered as a "wish-list". Assessment reports have now been produced for all assets forming Tube Lines' deep tube tunnel network. For assets which are non-compliant with London Underground standards, the risk to the operating railway has to be maintained as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) using enhanced inspection and monitoring, or repair where required. Monitoring techniques have developed greatly during recent years and further advances will continue to support the economic whole life asset management of infrastructure networks.

• 기술혁신학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.60-84
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 연구개발 사업에서 기술가치평가의 중요성 및 필요성을 인식하며, ANP(Analytic Network Process)기법을 적용하여 연구개발 사업으로 추진되고 있는 가스하이드레이트 개발 사업의 기술향상도를 평가하였다. ANP 방법은 요인들간의 상호 종속성 및 네트워크를 고려하여 연구개발 사업을 통해 개발된 기술의 가치를 평가 할 수 있다는 장점이 있다. 가스하이드레이트 개발사업의 기술향상도 평가를 위하여 사업의 4개 기술 분야 별 전문가의 자문 및 설문 결과를 바탕으로 기술향상도에 영향을 미치는 속성을 선정하였고, 각 속성 및 대안의 상호 종속성 관계를 고려한 네트워크 구조도를 도출하였다. ANP 기법을 적용하여 가중치 행렬을 도출한 결과 네트워크 구조도에서 보여지는 상호 관계를 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 속성간 네트워크 관계는 기술가치평가에서 ANP 방법의 적용의 당위성을 제공해 준다. 기술향상도를 나타내는 요인의 극한 가중치 도출 결과에서는 모든 기술에서 실현 가능성이 가장 높게 평가되었다. 1위 이외에 다른 속성의 순위 및 기술향상도의 평가에서는 사업 수행 전 기술의 수준에 따라 영향을 받는 것으로 분석되었다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제14권9호
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• pp.4163-4170
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• 2013

최근의 무기체계 연구개발에서 실패의 주요인은 요구되는 핵심성능의 미충족과 기술성숙도 부족이다. 이러한 실패의 가능성에 대한 위험관리를 위해서 기술성능측정 관리와 기술성숙도 평가의 수행이 필요하다. 하지만 일반적인 기술성능측정 관리 기법의 적용은 컴포넌트 수준 이하에 대한 측정으로 시스템 통합의 효과를 반영하는 데는 제한이 있다. 한편으로 시스템 통합에 대한 효과를 반영하기 위한 시스템 성숙도 측정 방법이 제시되었지만 성능과 기술성숙도를 분명하게 연계시키지는 못했다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 컴포넌트 수준으로부터 상방향으로 확대하여 시스템 수준에서의 기술적 성능 달성도 평가방법과 함께 시스템 성숙도를 연계하는 시스템 성능 달성도 측정 기법을 제시하였다. 이를 통해 무기체계개발에서 위험관리에 활용할 수 있게 된다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.415-420
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• 2013

Calibration capabilities for thermometer calibration by comparison method were assessed using high-precision industrial platinum resistance thermometers (IPRT). It was found in the performance assessment that out of 31 laboratories who participated, 28 laboratories resulted magnitude of En number less than 1 at every calibration points they submitted results in the range from 50 to $500^{\circ}C$. The results of about 75% of the laboratories showed the difference from the assigned values less than 1/10 of the tolerance level of the class B IPRT. This indicates that the participating calibration laboratories performed with satisfactory level that was enough to calibrate IPRTs to significant precision. The sensors used in this work were manufactured and chosen by the criteria of long-term instability less than 4 mK and hysteresis less than 8 mK in the temperature range used in this work. Furthermore, the change in the resistance of the sensors in the calibration temperature range were less than the uncertainty of the calibration, 25 mK (k=2).

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.498-508
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• 2021

Micro reactors are increasingly being considered for utilization as distributed power sources. Hence, the probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) of a direct supercritical-CO₂-cooled fast reactor, called micro modular reactor (MMR), was performed in this study; this reactor was developed using innovative design concepts. It adopted a modular design and passive safety systems to minimize site constraints. As the MMR is in its conceptual design phase, design weaknesses and valuable safety insights could be identified during PSA. Level 1 internal event PSA was carried out involving literature survey, system characterization, identification of initiating events, transient analyses, development of event trees and fault trees, and quantification. The initiating events and scenarios significantly contributing to core damage frequency (CDF) were determined to identify design weaknesses in MMR. The most significant initiating event category contributing to CDF was the transients with the power conversion system initially available category, owing to its relatively high occurrence frequency. Further, an importance analysis revealed that the safety of MMR can be significantly improved by improving the reliability of reactor trip and passive decay heat removal system operation. The findings presented in this paper are expected to contribute toward future applications of PSA for assessing unconventional nuclear reactors in their conceptual design phases.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2023

Background: This study aimed to identify the present level and needs of clinical dental hygienists and to present the Borich needs assessment and the locus for focus model as integrated priorities. Methods: The participants of this study were dental hygienists working in dental clinics (hospitals). The final data of the 194 participants were analyzed using frequency analysis and a paired sample t-test. To analyze the need for clinical dental hygienists to perform work, the Borich priority determination formula was used. The x-y plane consisting of four quadrants was used to analyze the need using the locus for focus model, which helps to determine the priority while showing visual effects. Results: "Scaling" was the highest required level for clinical dental hygienists, and "panorama taking" was the highest present level. The priorities of educational needs were systematically and visually derived from dental hygienists who were currently working through the Borich needs assessment and the locus for focus model for each task performed in the clinical field. Through the priorities of these two models, a total of 13 items appeared in the common high-level area; "oral health care (disability)," "oral health care (systemic disease)," "applying a rubber dam," "professional mechanical tooth cleaning," "root planing," "taking vital signs," "medication counseling," "wire cutting," "removing cement after removing band/bracket," "delivering bracket," "preparing mini-screw implantation," "dental insurance claim," and "patient reception." Conclusion: Based on the results, the department of dental hygiene should maintain and improve the standardized clinical practice curriculum and clinical dental hygienists' practical skills and contribute to the realization of the legal scope of dental hygienists, reflecting the requirements of clinical fields.