Patents Assigned to Atomic Energy Council Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
  • Method for Making Radioactive Isotopic Gallium-67
    Publication number: 20110214995
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making carrier-free radioactive isotopic gallium-67. Stable isotopic zinc-68 is turned into zinc-68 solid target by disposition or electroplating. Then, the zinc-68 solid target is subjected to a proton beam. A cyclotron is used to provide irradiation from 15 to 40 MeV. After the irradiation, the zinc-68 solid target is dissolved in concentrated acid and turned into solution that contains zinc-65, zinc-68, gallium-67 and gallium-68. High concentrated hydrochloric acid and resin are added into the solution for exchange of ions. Zinc-68 liquid and gallium-67 liquid are filtered and separated from the solution. Thus, pure gallium-67 liquid is produced. With a vaporizer, the gallium-67 liquid is vaporized and turned into radioactive isotopic gallium-67.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Sun-Rong Huang, Ying-Ming Tsai, Jainn-Hsin Lu, Jenn-Tzong Chen, Wuu-Jyh Lin
  • RF Hollow Cathode Plasma Generator
    Publication number: 20110192348
    Abstract: An RF hollow cathode plasma source consists of a vacuum chamber, a pipe, a hollow cathode, at least two compartments, a conduit and input electrodes. The pipe is inserted into the chamber for introducing working gas into the chamber. The hollow cathode is disposed in the chamber and formed with a large number of apertures. At least two compartments are located below the hollow cathode. Each of the compartments includes small apertures for uniformly spreading the working gas into the apertures of the hollow cathode. The conduit is disposed along two sides of the hollow cathode to circulate cooling water around the hollow cathode. The plural input power leads are arranged near the hollow cathode. The input power leads, the pipe and the conduits are connected to the hollow cathode though the electrically-insulated walls of the grounded vacuum chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Ching-Pei Tseng, Cheng-Chang Hsieh, Chi-Fong Ai, Chia-Cheng Lee, Deng-Lain Lin
  • Fuel Cell System
    Publication number: 20110177409
    Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell unit, a reformer with a catalyst and heat pipes around the catalyst, and a combustor connected to the heat pipes. A first fuel pipe sends fuel into the reformer. The fuel is reformed in the reformer. A first air port sends air into the reformer. An anode pipe sends the reformed fuel into the fuel cell unit. The chemical reaction of the reformed fuel occurs in the fuel cell unit. A cathode pipe sends the air into the fuel cell unit. A residual reformed fuel pipe sends residual reformed fuel into the combustor. A hot air pipe sends hot air into the combustor. The residual reformed fuel pipe is mixed with the hot air and burned in the combustor. A second fuel pipe sends more fuel into the combustor if necessary. A second air port sends air into the combustor if necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Tzu-Hsiang Yen, Wen-Tang Hong, Yu-Ching Tsai, Hung-Yu Wang, Wei-Ping Huang, Ming-Dar Lin, Chen-Po Lai, Cheng-Nan Huang
  • Environmentally Friendly, Energy-Economic System for Testing Fuel Cell Stacks
    Publication number: 20110177408
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system with which fuel cell stacks can be tested automatically or manually so that production of pollutants and consumption of electricity are little. The system runs various analyses and tests on the fuel cell stacks and provides operative conditions such as temperatures and fluid flows needed in the tests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Yu-Ching Tsai, Wen-Tang Hong, Hung-Yu Wang, Wei-Ping Huang, Ruey-Yi Lee
  • Method of Cultivating Fermentative Yeast Used for Xylose Fermentation of Non-Detoxified Lignocellulosic Hydrolysate
    Publication number: 20110177572
    Abstract: A hydrolysate-adapted yeast, Pichia stipitis INER 1128, is cultivated according to the present invention. The adapted yeast can effectively convert xylose into ethanol in lignocellulosic hydrolysate, which is not even detoxified. Well ethanol yield is obtained while xylose is not wasted and thus cost is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Jia-Baau Wang, Lee-Chung Men, Wen-Song Hwang, Wen-Hua Chen, Sheng-Shieh Chen, Wen-Heng Chen, Ting-Hsiang Lin, Chiung-Fang Huang, Sheng-Hsin Chou, Teng-Chieh Hsu, Gia-Luen Guo
  • Automatic Process for Synthesizing F-18-FDDNP
    Publication number: 20110178325
    Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic process for synthesizing F-18-FDDNP. The automatic process includes a preparation subroutine and a synthesis subroutine. The automatic process is efficient and simple. That is, it can be used to produce a large amount of chemicals in a short period of time. Furthermore, it reduces the risk of human exposure to radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Kang-Wei Chang, Yen-Hung Tu, Shih-Ying Lee, Jenn-Tzong Chen, Chia-Chieh Chen, Wuu-Jyh Lin
  • Cable for Concentrating Photovoltaic Module
    Publication number: 20110170834
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cable for use in a concentrating photovoltaic module. The cable includes at least one strand wrapped with an optically pervious or reflective sheath. The pervious sheath is made of a material that exhibits a penetration rate of 90% and survives a temperature of at least 140 degrees Celsius. The reflective sheath is made of a material that exhibits a reflection rate of 95% and survives a temperature of at least 140 degrees Celsius. The cable is used to connect an anode of the concentrating photovoltaic module to a cathode of the same. The material of the reflective sheath may be isolating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Yi-Ping Liang, Kuo-Hsin Lin, Hwen-Fen Hong, Hwa-Yuh Shin, Cherng-Tsong Kuo
  • Apparatus for Monitoring a Schedule for Testing a Fuel Cell
    Publication number: 20110172789
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for monitoring a schedule for testing a fuel cell in a station. Because of the apparatus, the station can test a low-temperature fuel cell or a high-temperature fuel cell. The apparatus enables a user to test the fuel cell through the station manually or enables the station to test the fuel cell automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Hung-Yu Wang, Wen-Tang Hong, Yu-Ching Tsai, Tzu-Hsiang Yen, Wei-Ping Huang, Cheng-Nan Huang
  • System of Testing Engineered Safety Feature Instruments
    Publication number: 20110173499
    Abstract: The present invention certifies control modules of engineered safety feature instruments for a power plant automatically. The control modules can be tested before storing or operating. The test is done with enhanced testing speed and saved cost. Thus, safety of the control modules is confirmed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: BEN-CHING LIAO, YUAN-CHANG YU, HUI-WEN HWANG, TSUNG-CHIEH CHENG, MING-HUEI CHEN
  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System
    Publication number: 20110171546
    Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell system includes a fuel cell unit for generating electricity via executing an electrochemical reaction on fuel, a fuel supply for storing the natural gas, water and air and a re-composing unit for re-composing natural gas, water and air into the fuel. A pipe transfers the natural gas, water and air into the re-composing unit from the fuel supply. Another pipe transfers the fuel into the fuel cell unit from the re-composing unit. Another pipe transfers hot air into the re-composing unit from the fuel cell unit. A mixing unit mixes air with residual fuel from the fuel cell unit. A combusting unit burns the mixture from the mixing unit. A heat-exchanging unit executes heat-exchanging between air and the exhaust from the combusting unit. The heat-exchanging unit includes an air-inletting port, an exhaust port and another port for sending hot air into the fuel cell unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Hong, Yu-Ching Tsai, Hung-Yu Wang, Tzu-Hsiang Yen, Wei-Ping Huang, Chien-Hsiung Lee, Cheng-Nan Huang, Ming-Dar Lin, Chen-Po Lai
  • Method for Making a Planar Concentrating Solar Cell Assembly with Silicon Quantum Dots
    Publication number: 20110171773
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making a silicon quantum dot planar concentrating solar cell. At first, silicon nitride or silicon oxide mixed with silicon quantum dots is provided on a transparent substrate. By piling, there is formed a planar optical waveguide for concentrating sunlit into a small dot cast on a small solar cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventor: Tsun Neng Yang
  • Method of reducing metal impurities of upgraded metallurgical grade silicon wafer by using epitaxial silicon film
    Patent number: 7972942
    Abstract: Metal impurities of an upgraded metallurgical grade (UMG) silicon (Si) wafer are reduced. The UMG Si wafer having a 5N (99.999%) purity is chosen to grow a high-quality epitaxial Si thin film through atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition (APCVD). Through heat treating diffusion, the epitaxial Si film is used to form sink positions for the metal impurities in the UMG Si wafer. By using concentration gradient, temperature gradient and interface defect, individual and comprehensive effects are built for enhancing purity of the UMG Si wafer from 5N to 6N. Thus, a low-cost Si wafer can be fabricated for Si-based solar cell through a simple, fast and effective method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventor: Tsun-Neng Yang
  • Method for Increasing the Concentration of Xylose in Lignocellulosic Hydrolysate
    Publication number: 20110155336
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for increasing the concentration of xylose in lignocellulosic hydrolysate. The method includes the step of extruding lignocellulosic material and mixing the lignocellulosic material with diluted acid and the step of conducting hot-water extraction on the mixture. Hence, the concentration of the xylose in the lignocellulosic hydrolysate can achieve a high concentration of 60 g/L, and the yield of the xylose can reach to 90%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Wen-Hua Chen, Sheng-Shieh Chen, Wen-Song Hwang, Lee-Chung Men, Jia-Baau Wang
  • Circuit of reducing power loss of switching device
    Patent number: 7969225
    Abstract: A circuit is provided to reduce power loss on switching. A pair of auxiliary switching devices is switched on before a pair of switching devices. The switching devices are switched on after a corresponding capacitor to the auxiliary switching devices is discharged to zero. Thus, the power loss of the switching devices is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventors: Yuan-Hsiang Ho, Yung-Ruei Chang, Jih-Sheng Lai
  • Apparatus for monitoring the maintenance of systems in a nuclear power plant
    Patent number: 7966139
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for monitoring the maintenance of a plant that is equipped with various systems. The apparatus includes a screening module, a classifying module, a performance criteria-setting module, an availability data module, a reliability data module, a real-time monitoring module, a performance-assessing module and a special monitoring module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventors: Pi-lin Hsu, Shang-Tzu Ho
  • Apparatus for Restraining a Squeezed CRD Blade
    Publication number: 20110139020
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for restraining a squeezed CRD blade. The restraining apparatus includes two clips, two connective plates and a nut. The clips are made with a U-shaped cross-sectional configuration. The connective plates are used to connect the clips to each other so that the connective plate and the clips together form an annular structure for restraining the CRD blade. The nut is provided between the connective plate and can be engaged with a threaded section of an operative rod so that the operative rod is operable to move the squeezing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventor: Cheng-Chiou Peng
  • Method of fabricating zinc oxide film having matching crystal orientation to silicon substrate
    Patent number: 7960292
    Abstract: A zinc oxide (ZnO) film is fabricated. Metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) is used to obtain the film with few defects, high integrity and low cost through an easy procedure. The ZnO film above a silicon substrate has a matching crystal orientation to the substrate. Thus, the ZnO film is fit for ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LED), solar cells and related laser devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventor: Tsun-Neng Yang
  • Method of recycling Cd-112 isotope
    Publication number: 20110108429
    Abstract: Cd-112 isotope is recycled from a Cd-112 chemical separated solution or a remainder of an electroplating solution having a Cd-112 target. The present invention recycles Cd-112 isotope with a low cost, a high purity and a high recycle rate. The recycled Cd-112 isotope can be easily stored. And, the Cd-112 isotope can be used as an imaging agent in nuclear medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Wuu-Jyh Lin, Song-Un Tang
  • Method for selecting and disposing remaining spent nuclear fuel bundles for casks
    Patent number: 7940882
    Abstract: There is provided a method for selecting and configuring spent nuclear fuel bundles for casks so that the heat load for each of the casks is about the average heat load for all of the casks. The spent nuclear fuel bundles are disposed in the casks as low as reasonably achievable regarding the heat load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council - Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventors: Yung-Hung Teng, Chia-Chi Su
  • Apparatus for Measuring the Temperature Coefficient of a Concentrator Photovoltaic Module
    Publication number: 20110103423
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring temperature coefficients of a concentrator photovoltaic module. The apparatus includes a solar simulator for providing a radiant source, a environment chamber, a concentrator photovoltaic module, a temperature control unit for controlling the temperature of environment chamber, a circuit-voltage curve measurement unit for measuring current-voltage characteristics of a photovoltaic device and a reference cell for measuring the irradiation of the solar simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Yi-Ru Hsu, Tsung-Te Lin, Chii-Neng Ou Yang, Cheng-Ban Chung, Yao-Tung Hsu