석탄폐석의 자열소성을 이용한 토양개량용 펠릿의 제조와 특성

김병곤(Byoung-Gon Kim),이계승(Gye-Seung Lee),남철우(Chul-Woo Nam),박종력(Chong-Lyuck Park) 한국토양비료학회 2008 한국토양비료학회지 Vol.42 No.6

Calcined clay granules (pellet) have been used as a soil conditioner. The space among the pellets can secure drainage of water in soil and, simultaneously, can keep water for plants in the inner pore of that. However, the usage of the pellet has been restrained because fabrication of that requires a high energy and cost for heating over the temperate of 1000℃. Recently, SCS(Self-propagating Combustion and Sintering) method was developed and this method use the combustion energy of the preliminary mixed combustible. The SCS method is suitable to fabrication of small porous aggregate and requires a very low cost. This research applied the SCS method to coal refuses for fabrication of soil conditioner pellets. The coal refuses were pulverized under the size of 100㎛ and the pulverized powders were pelletized to the size of 4~6mm. The pellets were heated at the temperature of 1200℃ in the SCS furnace that was specially prepared for this research. Characteristics of the pellets were investigated and were compared with that of ordinary calcined clay pellet of kaolin; porosity, pore size distribution, bulk density, pH and etc.. Characteristics of the moisture retention in the pellets were measured by the centrifugal method: ASTM D425-88. The pellets of the coal refuses showed the higher values of the field capacity and the plant-available water than that of kaolin pellet. These results suggest the very low cost process that can utilize the coal refuses and can fabricate the lightweight porous soil conditioner of the very high plant-available water.

The Influence of Sintering Atmosphere on the Reduction Behaviour of Refractory Bricks and the Basic Properties of $UO_{2}$ Pellet

Lee, Seung-Jae,Kim, Kyu-Tae,Chung, Bum-Jin The Korean Ceramic Society 1998 The Korean journal of ceramics Vol.4 No.4

The $UO_2$ pellets are usually sintered under hydrogen gas atmosphere. Hydrogen gas may cause unexpected early failure of the refractory bricks in the sintering furnace. In this work, nitrogen was mixed with hydrogen to investigate the effect of nitrogen gas on a failure machanism of the refractory bricks and on the microstructure of the $UO_2$ pellet. The hydrogen-nitrogen mixed gas experiments show that the larger nitrogen the mixed gas contains, the less the refractory materials are reduced by hydrogen. The weight loss measurements at $1400^{\circ}C$ for fire clay and chamotte refractories containing high content of $SiO_2$ indicate that the weight loss rate for the mixed gas is about half of that for the hydrogen gas. Based on the thermochemical analyses, it is proposed that the weight loss is caused by hydrogen-induced reduction of free $SiO_2$ and/or $SiO_2$ bonded to $Al_2O_3$ in the fire clay and chamotte refractories. However, the retardation of the hydrogen-induced $SiO_2$ reduction rate under the mixed gas atmosphere may be due to the reduction of the surface reaction rate between hydrogen gas and refractory materials in proportion to volume fraction of nitrogen gas in the mixed gas. On the other hand, the mixed gas experiments show that the test data for $UO_2$ pellet still meet the related specification values, even if there exists a slight difference in the pellet microstructural parameters between the cases of the mixed gas and the hydrogen gas.

하수슬러지 소각재의 재활용에 관한 연구

전기석,이기환 公州大學校 工學硏究院 生産技術硏究所 2003 論文集 Vol.11 No.-

This experimental study on the incineration ash and sintering pellet from sewage sludge was carried out to evaluate the possibility of recycling in sewage sludge disposal. The samples used in this study were raw sewage, its incineration ash and sintering pellet. The characteristics of the three sample types were identified using X-ray diffraction(XRD), atomic absorption spectroscopy(AAS), and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy(ICP). The chemical compositions of all three sample types were similar in their clay component except for a high content of organic materials in the sewage sludge. According to the fireproof bricks test method( KS L 5105 Korea), the compressive strengths of incineration ash with sintering temperature were measured. It was found that the compressive strength depends on the sintering temperature. These results prove that the incineration ash and sintering pellet have a sufficient potential for use as a constructional material.

Compression Test of Simulated Fuel

Kweonho Kang,Su Jeong Heo,Sun-Seok Hong,Ju Ho Lee,Jae-Won Lee,Chang Hwa Lee,Jae Soo Ryu,Yong-Zun Cho 한국방사성폐기물학회 2023 한국방사성폐기물학회 학술논문요약집 Vol.21 No.1

When damaged nuclear fuel is stripped and re-fabricated into stabilized pellets, it is necessary to analyze the characteristics of the stabilized pellets, such as density, leaching behavior, and compressive strength, for final disposal. In this study, simulated nuclear fuel with UO2 and burn-up of 35 GWd/tU and 55 GWd/tU was used to measure the compressive strength of the stabilization pellet. In order to change the density of the sintered pellet, a sintered pellet was prepared by heat treatment at 1,550°C and 1,700°C for 6 hours in a reducing atmosphere of 4% H2/Ar. In the case of UO2, the density was 10.4 g/cm3 (94.5% of T.D.) and 10.6 g/cm3 (96.6% of T.D.) depending on the sintering temperature (1,550°C, 1,700°C). In the case of simulated fuel with a burn-up of 35 GWd/tU, the density was 8.8 g/cm3 (80.9% of T.D.) and 10.2 g/cm3 (93.6% of T.D.) depending on the sintering temperature (1,550°C, 1,700°C). In the case of simulated fuel with a burn-up of 55 GWd/tU, the density was 8.3 g/cm3 (77.0% of T.D.) and 10.0 g/cm3 (92.3% of T.D.) depending on the sintering temperature (1,550°C, 1,700°C). It was found that the compressive strength of simulated nuclear fuel decreased with increasing burn-up and increased with increasing density. In the case of UO2, the compressive strengths were 717.8 MPa and 897.4 MPa when the densities were 10.4 g/cm3 and 10.6 g.cm3, respectively. In the case of simulated nuclear fuel with a burn-up of 35 GWd/tU, the compressive strengths were 472.1 MPa and 732.3 MPa when the densities were 8.8 g/cm3 and 10.2 g/cm3. In the case of simulated nuclear fuel with a burn-up of 55 GWd/tU, the compressive strengths were 301.4 MPa and 515.5 MPa when the densities were 8.3 g/cm3 and 10.0 g/cm3, respectively.

Characteristics of Sewage sludge, Its Incineration Ash, and Sintering Pellet

Lee, Ki-Hwan,Lee, Tae-Ho,Cho, Heon-Young,Han, Ki-Suk The Korean Environmental Sciences Society 2000 Environmental sciences Vol.4 No.4

This study on the incineration ash and sintering pellet from sewage sludge was carried out to evaluate the possibility of recycling in sewage sludge disposal. The samples used in this experiment were raw sewage sludge, its incineration ash, and sintering pellet. The characteristics of the three sample types were identified using X-ray diffraction(XRD), X-ray fluorescence(XRF), atomic absorption spectroscopy(AAS), and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy(ICP). The chemical compositions of all three sample types were similar in their clay component, however, the sewage sludge had a high content of organic materials. From an analysis of the mineral content of the three sample types, the conversion of their compositions was found to be relative to temperature. Accordingly, incineration ash and sintering pellet both have potential for use as a functional construction material.

Characteristics of Sewage Sludge, Its Incineration Ash, and Sintering Pellet

Lee, Ki-Hwan,Lee, Tae-Ho,Cho, Heon-Young,Han, Ki-Suk 공주대학교 자원재활용신소재지역협력센터 2000 2차년도 센터 사업 성과집 Vol.2000 No.1

This study on the incineration ash and sintering pellet from sewage sludge was carried out to evaluate the possibility of recycling in sewage sludge disposal. The samples used in this experiment were raw sewage sludge, its incineration ash, and sintering pellet. The characteristics of the three sample types were identified using X-ray diffraction(XRD), X-ray fluorescence(XRF), atomic absorption spectroscopy(AAS), and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy(ICP). The chemical compositions of all three sample types were similar in their clay component, however, the sewage sludge had a high content of organic materials. From an analysis of the mineral content of the three sample types, the conversion of their compositions was found to be relative to temperature. Accordingly, incineration ash and sintering pellet both have potential for use as a functional construction material.

마이크로파를 이용한 UO₂+5wt% CeO₂성형체의 소결특성

정창용,이수철,김시형,김한수,이영우,Joung, Chang-Young,Lee, Su-Cheol,Kim, Si-Hyung,Kim, Han-Soo,Lee, Young-Woo 한국세라믹학회 2004 한국세라믹학회지 Vol.41 No.11

마이크로파 가열장치를 이용하여 마이크로파 조사에 따른 SiC와 MO$_2$ 시료에 대한 발열실험을 수행하였고, 이 실험에서 얻은 발열특성 결과들을 고려하여 $UO_2$+5wt% CeO$_2$ 성형체에 대한 산화소결 실험을 수행하였다. 그리고 마이크로파와 전기로에서 각각 소결된 MO$_2$ 소결체의 특성변화를 비교분석하였다 마이크로파 조사에 따른 MO$_2$시료의 발열온도는 입력전력의 증가에 따라서 급속히 증가하였으며, 출력전력은 주로 보조가열재인 SiC와 MO$_2$ 시료가 마이크로파와 반응하는 정도에 따라서 변하였다. 마이크로파에 의하여 소결된 소결체의 밀도는 전기로에서 동일한 조건으로 소결된 소결체의 밀도보다 약 2% T.D. 낮았다. 소결체의 미세조직은 전기로에서 제조된 소결조직에 비하여 마이크로파에 의해 제조된 소결체의 기공분포가 불규칙적이었으나, 평균결정립 크기는 크게 나타났다. The heat generation tests of SiC and MO$_2$ samples by use of a microwave heating system were carried out and UO$_2$+5 wt% CeO$_2$ pellets were sintered in a microwave furnace in an oxidizing atmosphere, by taking into account the characteristics of the microwave heating obtained from the heat generation tests. The characteristics of pellets sintered in a microwave furnace were analysed and compared with those of the pellets sintered in a conventional electrical furnace. The temperature of MO$_2$ pellets with microwave heating increased quickly with input power and the variation of output power depended on the reaction characteristics of SiC and MO$_2$ with microwave. The sintered density of UO$_2$+5wt% CeO$_2$ pellets sintered in the microwave furnace was lower about 2% T.D. than that of the pellets sintered in an electrical furnace with sintering parameters. The microstructure of pellets sintered in microwave furnace has a broader pore distribution but has a larger grain size than that of the pellets sintered in the electrical furnace.

Fabrication of Sintered Annular Fuel Pellet for HANARO Irradiation Test

RHEE, Young Woo,KIM, Dong Joo,KIM, Jong Hun,YANG, Jae Ho,KIM, Keon Sik,KANG, Ki Won,SONG, Kun Woo Atomic Energy Society of Japan 2010 Journal of nuclear science and technology Vol.47 No.4

<P>The fabrication method of an annular pellet with highly precise diametric tolerances, same dimensions, and various sintered densities has been investigated. To examine the in-pile densification and swelling of the annular pellet, 5 different types of annular pellet were prepared for a HANARO irradiation test. In order to obtain annular fuel pellets with the same dimensions and various sintered densities, we control the green density of an annular compact, the sintering temperatures, and the sintering time. For a diametric tolerance control, we have introduced a new compaction process that combines the usual double-acting pressing and cold isostatic pressing. Annular fuel pellets with the same dimensions and various sintered densities were fabricated successfully, and all the pellets satisfied the pellet specification of the HANARO irradiation test. Sintered annular pellets show an excellent inner diametric tolerance of less than ±12 μm without an inner surface grinding.</P>

비정질상인 Ti₅Si₃ MA분말의 가압소결 동안 소결체의 치밀화 촉진현상 요인에 대한 조사

한창석,진성윤,권혁구,Han, Chang-Suk,Jin, Sung-Yooun,Kwon, Hyuk-Ku 한국재료학회 2020 한국재료학회지 Vol.30 No.6

In this study, factors considered to be causes of promotion of densification of sintered pellets identified during phase change are reviewed. As a result, conclusions shown below are obtained for each factor. In order for MA powder to soften, a temperature of 1,000 K or higher is required. In order to confirm the temporary increase in density throughout the sintered pellet, the temperature rise due to heat during phase change was found not to have a significant effect. While examining the thermal expansion using the compressed powder, which stopped densification at a temperature below the MA powder itself, and the phase change temperature, no shrinkage phenomenon contributing to the promotion of densification is observed. The two types of powder made of Ti-silicide through heat treatment are densified only in the high temperature region of 1,000 K or more; it can be estimated that this is the effect of fine grain superplasticity. In the densification of the amorphous powder, the dependence of sintering pressure and the rate of temperature increase are shown. It is thought that the specific densification behavior identified during the phase change of the Ti-37.5 mol.%Si composition MA powder reviewed in this study is the result of the acceleration of the powder deformation by the phase change from non-equilibrium phase to equilibrium phase.

Effects of the Decomposition Residue of Compound Additive on Resintering Behavior

Kim, H.S.,Joung, C.Y.,Kim, S.H.,Na, S.H.,Lee, Y.W.,Sohn, D.S. 한국원자력학회 2002 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.34 No.4