Patents Assigned to Atomic Energy Council
  • Patent number: 8733271
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for continuous coating with a rotational die in which coating materials flow in a radial direction. The linear speed of a substrate in need of coating is identical to the tangential speed of the surface of the rotational die so that the coating material, which flows in a radial direction of the rotational die, flows onto the substrate perpendicularly. Therefore, the ingredients of coating materials overlap one another (or stand vertically as a layer), and the vertical sequence of the coating material is ensured. This method and apparatus can be used to make organic electronic devices, organic light-emitting diodes and organic photovoltaic devices. Particularly, this method and apparatus can be used in bulk-hetero-junction of mixed coating of P-type and N-type semiconductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council
    Inventors: Hwei-Liang Chang, Zone-Sure Chang
  • Publication number: 20140140478
    Abstract: An apparatus for X-ray photography includes a first X-ray source, a first driving device, and an image detecting device. The first X-ray source has a light emitting end, provided with a block element. The first X-ray source generates an X-ray beam, and the block element is used for constraining a projection field of the X-ray beam, so that the X-ray beam has a first boundary. The X-ray beam is cast onto an object, and the object has a reference center and an imageable area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN
    Inventors: HO-HUI HSIEH, MEEI-LING JAN, TIEN-HSIU TSAI
  • Publication number: 20140138554
    Abstract: The present invention provides a projection method of 3D ray tracing, so as to construct a geometric factor required for the reconstruction of a medical image in the imaging field. The present invention mainly projects a radiation field and a voxel detected by each detector on two 2D planes, then calculates the geometric ratio of a rectangular unit, corresponding to each voxel on the two 2D planes, to the radiation field, respectively, and multiplies the geometric ratios to obtain a sub-geometric factor with respect to the voxel. The sub-geometric factors gij of all voxels i corresponding to all detectors j are combined to form a geometric factor matrix Gij.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN
    Inventors: FAN-PIN TSENG, TIEN-HSIU TSAI, MEEI-LING JAN
  • Patent number: 8729490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of energy spectrum analysis for sodium iodide (NaI) detector, by which an energy spectrum characteristic obtained from a sodium iodide (NaI) detector is analyzed and used for establishing a system capable of qualitative nuclide identification and activity determination that can be adapted in applications of waste clearance management.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan
    Inventors: Kuo-Jen Lin, Chung-Chih Lin, Mao-Chen Liu, Jinn-Yih Wu
  • Publication number: 20140133723
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for improving image quality. Through applying variation value during operation of iterated algorithm, this invention can reduce blur phenomenon caused by partial volume effects and improve image accuracy. In an embodiment, by applying the algorithm utilized in the method for improving image quality, this invention further provides an imaging system to detect the distribution of the object, thereby obtaining a clear restored image corresponding to the radiation source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN
    Inventors: FAN-PIN TSENG, MEEI-LING JAN, YU-CHING NI
  • Patent number: 8720707
    Abstract: A frame is provided for highly-concentrated photovoltaic cells. The frame uses vertical and horizontal rods. Connectors are fixed at where the vertical and horizontal rods connect. The frame is constructed with the rods and connectors coordinated with fixing components. Thus, solar cell receivers can be directly set at any place on the frame; and the frame can be easily constructed and safely moved. Furthermore, location space is effectively used and weather resistance is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council
    Inventors: Hwen-Fen Hong, Zun-Hao Shih, hwa-yuh Shin, Cherng-Tsong Kuo
  • Publication number: 20140116048
    Abstract: A solar combined heat and power system is provided. The system is multi-functional. Saturated steam and organic vapor are provided to steam and organic Rankine cycle power generators by concentrating solar radiation to solar power thermal energy storage container. Thermoelectric generator chips and solar cells are run at an optimum temperature for generating extra power. A hot water storage tank is used to generate hot water by absorbing latent heat on condense process or by absorbing surplus heat from water or organic fluid when power generators stop. Thus, the present invention improves solar energy usage effectiveness, and provides heat and power with high efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
    Inventor: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan R.O. C.
  • Publication number: 20140117835
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ionization chamber with a built-in temperature sensor, which is especially adapted for devices, such as X-ray units, gamma irradiators and linear accelerators, whichever is used for performing radiation dose output measurement accordingly. In an embodiment, the ionization chamber comprises: a cavity, an inner electrode, a chamber wall, an outer electrode, a guard electrode and a calibrated temperature sensor for detecting real-time temperature inside the cavity of ionization chamber to be used in the correction process of radiation dose measurement signals. With the aforesaid device, not only the accuracy of measurement can be improved effectively, but also the time consumed in a radiation dose measurement period can be reduced greatly since it will no longer bear the disadvantage that the radiation dose measurement has to wait until the temperatures inside and outside the cavity of ionization chamber had reached a thermal equilibrium before the measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN
    Inventors: JENG-HUNG LEE, SHI-HWA SU, TZENG-TE HUANG, BOR-JING CHANG
  • Publication number: 20140116669
    Abstract: A heat-conducting structure comprises a heat-conducting metal layer, a heat-conducting support layer, and a heat-conducting protection layer. The heat-conducting support layer is formed to enclose the heat-conducting metal layer thereby preventing the heat-conducting metal layer from thermal deformation, while the heat-conducting protection layer is formed to enclose the heat-conducting support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan
    Inventors: SHU-CHE LI, Yi-Shun Chen, Yau-Pin Chyou, Po-Chuang Chen
  • Publication number: 20140120034
    Abstract: A catalyst is provided for converting oxygen-containing hydrocarbon into gasoline. The catalyst is made of an ammonium-ion zeolite. The oxygen-containing hydrocarbon is dehydrated with the catalyst to be converted into gasoline. The pH value of the catalyst is changed by a heat process. The catalyst which is carbon-deposited is reactivated through oxidation. Thus, life time of the catalyst is prolonged for the conversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Research
    Inventor: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Research
  • Publication number: 20140116014
    Abstract: A cyclone device for separating a sticky material from a gas stream, comprising a tin body; an introducing tube, connected to the tin body and arranged on a facet of the tin body; a central exhaust pipe, arranged within the tin body on a top position thereof, a conical tin connected to a bottom of the tin body at one end and having a particle discharging exit at the other end; a supporting wheel set, arranged within the tin body and adjacent to an end of the conical tin; and a scraping mechanism arranged movably on the supporting wheel set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
    Inventor: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
  • Publication number: 20140116510
    Abstract: A bulk heterojunction solar cell comprises an electron donor, an electron acceptor, and a multi-substituted fullerene derivative. The electron acceptor further comprises a nano-scale electron acceptor material, and a meso-scale mixture of electron donor/acceptor material. The multi-substituted fullerene derivative further comprises a single fullerene structure and a multi-substituted derivative connected to the single fullerene structure. The multi-substituted fullerene derivative is utilized to prevent the meso-scale mixture of electron donor/acceptor material from large-scale segregation of acceptor over a specific temperature after a specific period (thermally unstable state), thereby maintaining the thermal stability and the sizes of the nano-scale acceptor material and meso-scale mixture of electron donor/acceptor material. In the conventional knowledge, the large-scale segregation and corresponding degradation of power efficiency are cause mainly by the nano-scale acceptor material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN
    Inventors: CHENG-SI TSAO, LEE-YIH WANG, YU-CHING HUANG, CHARN-YING CHEN, HUNG-WEI LIU, CHIH-MIN CHUANG, HOU-CHIN CHA, FAN-HSUAN HSU, YEONG-DER LIN
  • Publication number: 20140120623
    Abstract: Microalgae are potential energy resources for production of biofuels, such as biodiesel, ethanol, and butanol. A method for enhancing cell growth of microalgae enhances transgenic expression of a bicarbonate transporter (HCO3? transporter) in microalgae and thereby obtains a genetically modified microalgae capable of enhanced inorganic carbon fixation, efficient photosynthesis, and expeditious cell growth. The genetically modified microalgae are fit for use in biofuel production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan
    Inventors: Jia-Baau Wang, Sheng-Hsin Chou, Te-Jin Chow, Tse-Min Lee, Hsiang-Yen Su, Hsiang-Hsu Chou, Yuan-Ting Hsu, Yu-Rong Pan
  • Publication number: 20140113216
    Abstract: A treatment method for solid oxide fuel cells includes: measuring a radius of curvature of a cell; measuring a surface resistance of cathode current collecting layer of a cell; performing an alcohol permeating test of a cell; performing simultaneously several stages of compression and heating or cooling to a cell; an apparatus for completing above stages is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN
    Inventor: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUAN
  • Publication number: 20140109897
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for continuously processing a lignocellulosic material, and particularly to an apparatus for continuously processing a lignocellulosic material by using of a single-stage or two-stage pretreatment processing with related to the acid-catalyzed steam explosion processing combined with dilute acid hydrolysis and steam explosion, in which parameters are adjusted to maintain in a state where lignocellulosic material feeding, acid mixing pre-heating, dilute acid hydrolysis reaction, steam explosion and flash discharge, to solid and liquid separation are simultaneously and continuously operated, so as to achieve in the results of acquiring xylose hydrolyzate by hydrolyzing hemicellulose, destroying lignocellulosic material structure, increasing surface area and porosity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
    Inventor: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
  • Publication number: 20140110264
    Abstract: A simple and fast light induced nickel plating method for p-type silicon wafer and n/p silicon solar cell material is revealed. When a n/p solar cell or p-Si semiconductor substrate, which is subjected to metallization with metal contact on the rear side, is immersed in a plating bath, metal ions are reduced on the front surface of semiconductor as soon as illumination starts on the front. The mechanism of nickel plating in this invention is nickel electroplating under the reduction reaction with the use of interfacial potential between the nickel plating bath and the metal surface. It does not need any surface catalytic processing and extra voltage. Instead, it can carry out the nickel deposition on the specific surface with a high nickel plating rate, a simple process and a low production cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Research
    Inventors: Yu-Han Su, Wei-Yang Ma, Tsun-Neng Yang
  • Publication number: 20140111007
    Abstract: A practical product combining a thin film solar cell component with a residential environment is provided. Being flexible and easy to manufacture on a plane material, a silicon thin film solar cell is combined with a shutter used in residential buildings, thereby extending shutter functions. This module integrates energy saving, power generation and elegant appearance by bringing in a flexible and colored solar cell module that is light and thin and can generate power indoors and outdoors. As buildings are becoming higher nowadays, the area exposed to sunlight increases. Solar shutters have great power generation efficiency potential if used a building. The solar shutters can save energy and reduce CO2 emission when combined with electric products and provide electricity in emergency when combined with a storage device. The thin film solar cell provides components of many colors for customers, thereby providing options for the appearance of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan
    Inventors: TIAN- YOU LIAO, MIN-CHUAN WANG, DER-JUN JAN
  • Publication number: 20140113809
    Abstract: A gas-reforming catalyst is modified to obtain stability in high temperature. The catalyst uses ?-Al2O3 as a carrier and is nano-porous. Hence, reaction surface is greatly broadened; and platinum contained inside does not become bigger after times of use. The catalyst does not deposit carbon and has long life. The stability of the catalyst can be still remained even at a temperature higher than 800° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Research
    Inventors: Ning-Yih Hsu, King-Tsai Jeng, Shean-Du Chiou, Su-Hsine Lin, Hwa-Yuan Tzeng, Wan-Min Huang, Yuan-Ming Chang, Ruey-Yi Lee
  • Patent number: 8704190
    Abstract: A radiation detection signal processing method and a radiation detection signal processing system using the method are provided, which combine trigger signals and time mark information. The method includes: providing a radiation detection signal processing system having a plurality of front-end detectors, where each front-end detector detects a radiation event to generate a corresponding energy signal; generating a corresponding trigger signal according to the corresponding energy signal; generating a first signal and a second signal according to all trigger signals; and obtaining time differences among the trigger signals according to the first signal and the second signal, converting the time differences into a set of time marks, merging all of the trigger signals and the set of time marks into a hybrid time signal, and transmitting the hybrid time signal to a hybrid event coincidence detection circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan
    Inventors: Chung-Hung Chang, Sheng-Pin Tseng, Meei-Ling Jan
  • Patent number: 8703060
    Abstract: A catalyst-testing apparatus includes a heater, a U-shaped reactor, a gas flow controller, a liquid flow controller, two pressure gauges, a separator and a chromatograph. In use, under control of the gas flow controller, natural gas and air are directed to the U-shaped reactor. Under control of the liquid flow controller, pure water is directed to the U-shaped reactor. The pure water travels down the wall of the U-shaped reactor. The pure water is heated and turned into steam in a front section of the U-shaped reactor. Together with the natural gas and the air, the steam is directed to a catalyst zone in the U-shaped reactor for reaction. With the chromatograph, volumes and compositions of resultant gases are analyzed. Thus, the stability of the performance of the catalyst is tested, and the performance of the catalyst for producing hydrogen by is revealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council
    Inventors: Ning-Yih Hsu, Chun Ching Chien, Chao Yu