The signal compensation method for the neutron flux in the measurement system using self-powered neutron detector.

Self-powered neutron detectors (SPNDs) have been utilized within in-core instrumentation to measure neutron flux for control and core flux mapping in nuclear reactors. To estimate neutron flux with SPNDs, a mathematical dynamic model correlating neutron flux and SPND material has been established. Estimation and signal compensation for neutron flux have primarily been developed using transfer-function-based methods or state-space-based methods.

Analysis of Uncertainties in Inductance of Multi-Layered Printed-Circuit Spiral Coils.

Eddy-current sensors are widely used for precise displacement sensing and non-destructive testing. Application of printed-circuit board (PCB) technology for manufacturing sensor coils may reduce the cost of the sensor and enhance the performance by ensuring consistency. However, these prospects depend on the uniformness of the sensor coil.

The Application of Sector-Scanning Sonar: Strategy for Efficient and Precise Sector-Scanning Using Freedom of Underwater Walking Robot in Shallow Water.

In this paper, we discuss underwater walking robot technology to improve the quality of raw data in sector-scanning sonar images. We propose a strategy for an efficient and precise sector-scanning sonar image acquisition method for use in shallow, strong tidal water with a curved and sloped seabed environment. We verified the strategy by analyzing images acquired through a sea trial using the sector-scanning sonar installed on the CRABSTER (CR200).

Performance of and Pressure Elevation Formed by Small-diameter Microtubes Used in Constant-flow Sets.

Purpose: We explored the performance of and pressure elevation caused by small-diameter microtubes used to reduce overfiltration.

Methods: Using a syringe pump-driven constant-flow setting (2 µL/min), pressures were measured for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) microtubes 5 mm in length with inner diameters of 51, 64, and 76 µm and for polyether block amide (PEBAX) microtubes with an inner diameter of 76 µm. Experiments (using microtubes only) were initially performed in air, water, and enucleated pig eyes and were repeated under the same conditions using intraluminal 9/0 nylon stents.

Magnetic design for the PediaFlow ventricular assist device.

This article describes a design process for a new pediatric ventricular assist device, the PediaFlow. The pump is embodied in a magnetically levitated turbodynamic design that was developed explicitly based on the requirements for chronic support of infants and small children. The procedure entailed the consideration of multiple pump topologies, from which an axial mixed-flow configuration was chosen for further development.

Thermal Analysis of the PediaFlow pediatric ventricular assist device.

Accurate modeling of heat dissipation in pediatric intracorporeal devices is crucial in avoiding tissue and blood thermotrauma. Thermal models of new Maglev ventricular assist device (VAD) concepts for the PediaFlow VAD are developed by incorporating empirical heat transfer equations with thermal finite element analysis (FEA). The models assume three main sources of waste heat generation: copper motor windings, active magnetic thrust bearing windings, and eddy currents generated within the titanium housing due to the two-pole motor.