Patents Assigned to INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY
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Patent number: 9190688Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUANInventors: Chang-Sing Hwang, Chun-Liang Chang, Chun-Huang Tsai, Sheng-Huei Nian, Chih-Ming Chuang, Shih-Wei Cheng
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Patent number: 9186423Abstract: A radiocontrast agent for tau protein is provided. The agent is selectively and strongly bound to tau protein and its tangle found in brain diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD). The agent is especially suitable to be used in PET imaging for brain diseases. Or, the agent can be used to inhibit tau protein overexpressive and, thus, stop the proceeding of brain disease.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.Inventors: Wuu-Jyh Lin, Shiou-Shiow Farn, Yean-Hung Tu, Li-Yuan Huang, Dow-Che Chen, Kuo-Yuan Chu, Mao-Hsung Chang, Ting-Shien Duh, Jenn-Tzong Chen, Chyng-Yann Shiue
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Patent number: 9163054Abstract: The present invention establishes a fast and simple [F-18] FLT synthesis process. Solid extraction units are used for purification to achieve an equally high and constant radiochemical yield and purity in a short period of time. By using a separation method, the impurities are reduced successfully while the total synthesis time is shortened. The radiochemical purity and the corrected radiochemical yield are both high.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.Inventors: Li-Yuan Huang, Yen-Hung Tu, Wen-Chin Su, Jenn-Tzong Chen, Ting-Shien Duh, Wuu-Jyh Lin
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Patent number: 9161729Abstract: 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. The first driving device is used for driving the first X-ray source to rotate around the object within an angle range with the reference center of the object as a center, so that when the first X-ray source is located at a first position, the first boundary passes through the reference center.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUANInventors: Ho-Hui Hsieh, Meei-Ling Jan, Tien-Hsiu Tsai
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Patent number: 9154069Abstract: An integrated generation control system includes at least one integrated control module, a rectification module, a communication module, a rectifier, a permanent magnet alternator, a generator, a maintenance module, a local control unit and a battery. The integrated control module includes an automatic voltage regulator, a power system stabilizer and an extensive gate controller. The rectification module is connected to the integrated control module. The communication module is arranged between the integrated control module and the rectification module. The rectifier is connected to the integrated control module and the rectification module. The permanent magnet alternator is connected to the rectifier. The generator is connected to the integrated control module.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.Inventor: Ting-Chia Ou
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Patent number: 9142838Abstract: The disclosure provides a double-layer anode structure on a pretreated porous metal substrate and a method for fabricating the same, for improving the redox stability and decreasing the anode polarization resistance of a SOFC. The anode structure comprises: a porous metal substrate of high gas permeability; a first porous anode functional layer, formed on the porous metal substrate by a high-voltage high-enthalpy Ar—He—H2—N2 atmospheric-pressure plasma spraying process; and a second porous anode functional layer, formed on the first porous anode functional layer by a high-voltage high-enthalpy Ar—He—H2—N2 atmospheric-pressure plasma spraying and hydrogen reduction. The first porous anode functional layer is composed a redox stable perovskite, the second porous anode functional layer is composed of a nanostructured cermet. The first porous anode functional layer is also used to prevent the second porous anode functional layer from being diffused by the composition elements of the porous metal substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUANInventors: Chang-Sing Hwang, Chun-Huang Tsai, Jen-Feng Yu, Chun-Liang Chang, Jun-Meng Lin, Shih-Wei Cheng
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Patent number: 9121348Abstract: A combustion device for hydrogen-rich gas is provided. Before entering a chamber, fuel and air are non-premixed for avoiding flushback. A vortex generator and a fuel sprayer are combined to mix fuel and air for enhancing burning effect. Vortex flame is generated with stabilizing aerodynamics of flow provided through vortex breakdown. A flameholder is formed downstream an injector to maintain stable combustion. Cooling air is introduced from a sheath to cool down a high-temperature gas, which leaves the combustion chamber and drives a turbine for turning a power generator. Thus, the present invention effectively mixes fuel and air, avoids flushback and prevents combustor damage.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.Inventors: Yau-Pin Chyou, Shenqyang Shy, Chien-Chia Liu, Chih-Yang Wu
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Patent number: 9118205Abstract: A fault analysis method includes: using a matrix of two sets of microgrid power distribution networks to analyze and solve a fault current, and for various types of faults of the distributed power distribution system, obtaining appropriate boundary conditions to calculate a variety of different types of single or simultaneous fault currents of load points. The present invention may be further applied to a situation where a bus or impedance or parallel loop is added. The present invention has good robustness and execution speed, and requires small memory space for calculation of analysis and identification of a power flow fault of the distributed power distribution system, and may be actually applied to an instrument control system for identification and analysis of a fault of a large-scalemicrogrid distribution system.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUANInventor: Ting-Chia Ou
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Patent number: 9108859Abstract: An engineered process of manufacturing a carbon capturing agent calcium aluminum carbonate Ca—Al—CO3 includes steps of mixing, solid-liquid separation, drying and extrusion, crushing and conveying, and calcined molding. The acid bath of Ca+2 and Al+3 is mixed with the alkaline bath of Na2CO3 and NaOH while stirring to form slurry which are then subject to solid-liquid separation to obtain a filtrated cake. The filtrated cake is place into a drying and extrusion device to obtain granular material. The granular material is placed in a conveying and crushing equipment to obtain a powder material. The powder material is calcined at furnace for forming a Ca—Al—CO3, which is nano-layered composite with high porosity. Thereby, the preparation of a solid sorbent can be scale up under systematically controlled with yield of at least batches of kilograms used in medium-high temperature (400˜800° C.) CO2 capture.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCILInventors: Ching-Tsung Yu, Yau-Pin Chyou, Wei-Chin Chen, Wun-Syong Chen
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Patent number: 9112218Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid oxide fuel cell stack modular structure, in that, being an integration of a plurality of fuel cell modules, it can determine the amount of fuel cell modules to be stacked in the modular structure according to an actual power output demand while ensuring airtightness in the modular structure, and moreover, with the modularization design, each fuel cell module in the modular structure that is malfunctioning can be detached and removed easily from the stack individually so as to be replaced by another operative fuel cell module.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUANInventors: Wei-Ja Shong, Chien-Kuo Liu, Szu-Han Wu, Peng Yang, Chien-Hsiung Lee
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Patent number: 9103750Abstract: An apparatus and a method for sampling underwater radioactive solution. The apparatus includes a main unit, a connecting rod inserted into the main unit, a connecting ring connected to one side of the connecting rod, a container unit connected to the opposite side of the connecting ring, a solution access channel, an air motor for changing air pressure in the container unit to draw or extract the radioactive solution in or out of the container unit, a holder for fixing the air motor on the main unit, a synchronizing connector for connecting the connecting rod to the air motor, so as to synchronize the back-and-forth movement of the connecting rod with the air pressure of the air motor, a control unit for controlling the operation of the air motor, a flexible pipe connecting the air motor to the control unit, and a depth-setting unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUANInventors: Kuo-Yuan Chang, Tsu-Han Cheng
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Patent number: 9089837Abstract: A novel method for making a CO2 capture agent is provided. The capture agent is made of a calcium/iron salt. The capture agent is prevented from degradation at high temperature. The capture agent is fit to be used at various temperatures in high CO2 densities for achieving high CO2 capture capacity, environmental protection and low power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCILInventors: Ching-Tsung Yu, San-Yuan Chen, Wei-Chin Chen, Po-Hsueh Chang
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Patent number: 9093691Abstract: The disclosure provides a porous metal substrate structure with high gas permeability and redox stability for a SOFC and the fabrication process thereof, the porous metal substrate structure comprising: a porous metal plate composed of first metal particles; and a porous metal film composed of second metal particles and formed on the porous metal plate; wherein the porous metal plate has a thickness more than the porous metal film, and the first metal particle has a size more than the second metal particle. Further, a porous shell containing Fe is formed on the surface of each metal particle by impregnating a solution containing Fe in a high temperature sintering process of reducing or vacuum atmosphere, and the oxidation and reduction processes. The substrate uses the porous shells containing Fe particles to absorb the leakage oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUANInventors: Chang-Sing Hwang, Chun-Huang Tsai, Jen-Feng Yu, Chun-Liang Chang, Jun-Meng Lin, Shih-Wei Cheng
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Patent number: 9073065Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH, ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCILInventors: Wen-Hua Chen, Yong-Yan Xu, Ron-Hsine Chang
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Patent number: 9040017Abstract: The present invention is related to a pharmaceutical composition for a liver-receptor imaging injection, the pharmaceutical composition including a bi-functional compound which has a ASGPR specificity, wherein the bi-functional compound includes a backbone of alpha-amino acid (or the derivatives thereof) and a poly-galactosamine chain (or a poly-lactose chain) connected to the alpha-amino acid. Thereby, the pharmaceutical composition can quantify potential of liver storage ability and evaluate severity of the course of liver disease. A liver-receptor imaging injection using the same and the one-step dispensing method thereof are also provided to improve defects of iodine-labeled and overcome disadvantages of the reduced labeling-yield and the instability after autoclave sterilization.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL, EXECUTIVE YUANInventors: Mei-Hui Wang, Wuu-Jyh Lin, Hung-Man Yu, Chuan-Yi Chien, Ping-Yen Wang
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Patent number: 9030104Abstract: A method and system for adjusting power supply and display screen brightness of an electronic device with a thin-film solar panel are introduced. The method includes configuring the electronic device with a first threshold level and a second threshold level, wherein the first threshold level and the second threshold level are voltage levels or current levels; attaching the thin-film solar panel to a casing of the electronic device for enabling the electronic device to convert an external light into a transformed voltage or current; and determining whether the transformed voltage or current lies between the first threshold level and the second threshold level to decide whether to allow the display screen to operate at an existing brightness level thereof continuously. The method and system enable the electronic device to receive the external light for supplementing power supple and sense the external light for adjusting power level.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive YuanInventors: Charn-Ying Chen, Chi-Yuan Chang, Cheng-Si Tsao, Chih-Min Chuang, Hou-Chin Cha, Yu-Ching Huang, Yeong-Der Lin, Fan-Hsuan Hsu, Chia-Hsin Lee
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Publication number: 20150115968Abstract: A device is provided for detecting a charging and discharging status of a flow-cell pack. During charging and discharging course of the flow-cell pack coordinated with electrolyte storage tanks and actuators, ultrasonic sensors of ultrasonic detection devices are used to sense sonic vibration generated by fluid flow in the flow-cell pack. Thus, the charging and discharging status of the flow-cell pack is detected for adjusting related parameters. The present invention has a simple structure, runs without using extra power supply, does not hinder performance of flow cell, and obtains charging and discharging status of flow cell accurately and rapidly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.Inventors: Ying Sheng Lee, Ning-Yih Hsu, Kuan-Hsiang Chen, Hwa-Jou Wei
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Publication number: 20150114924Abstract: A method is provided for producing electrodes of flow cell having high power density. A plurality of seeds are distributed on a surface of a conductive carbon material. The seeds are etched into nanoparticles to form carbon nanotube (CNT) electrodes. The present invention can be applied to vanadium redox flow cell with advantages of the CNT electrodes, such as conductivity, corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and specific and electrochemical surface area. Electrons are directly passed to the material through CNTs and then to an external electronic load for improving power density of flow cell, making a cell pack more compact and reducing energy consumption on charging and discharging without using noble metal material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Executive Yuan R.O.C.Inventors: Ning-Yih Hsu, Yuan-Ming Chang, Kuan-Hsiang Chen, Hwa-Jou Wei, Chen-Hao Wang, Wan-Min Huang
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Patent number: 9016121Abstract: A digital apparatus is provided for monitoring environment. The apparatus has a high-pressure chamber easy in maintenance. By using a supporting unit, the chamber is stably set in a container. In addition, the supporting unit reduces problem of saturated-humidity absorption so that wastage of utilities and rate of fake signals are both decreased. Thus, the chamber is prevented from mist and vapor for keeping good function.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy CouncilInventors: Hsun-Hua Tseng, Jinn-Yih Wu, Tin-Yu Liaw
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Patent number: 9017646Abstract: A process of evaluating blood-brain barrier permeability of a stroke rat by using fluorescent substance is disclosed. This process uses an Evans blue dye having spontaneous fluorescence properties, in combination with the use of a new non-invasive in vivo imaging system (IVIS), to obtain fluorescent signals so as to assess the change in the blood-brain barrier permeability of rodents after a cerebral artery stroke model surgery. In operation, an Evans blue dye is injected into a stroke rat of middle cerebral artery occlusion model. A non-invasive in vivo imaging system is used to detect the fluorescence distribution of the whole brain, and obtain images combined by the fluorescence images and optical images for the whole brain tissue. Thereby, the change in the blood-brain barrier permeability of the stroke rat can be completely realized.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy CouncilInventors: Jun-Ming Shih, Yuan-Ruei Huang, Yu-Lung Wu, Shih-Ying Lee, Kang-Wei Chang, Chia-Chien Chen