Patents by Inventor Byeonghee Lee

Byeonghee Lee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11823804
    Abstract: A steam generator accident mitigation system is disclosed. A steam generator accident mitigation system to mitigate an accident if the accident occurs in a steam generator installed inside a containment building of a nuclear power plant according to an exemplary embodiment of the present system, the system including: a pressurizing tank which is installed inside the containment building and includes a first cooling water and a non-condensable gas for pressurizing the first cooling water therein; at least one connecting pipe connecting the steam generator and the pressurizing tank; and at least one connecting pipe valve which is installed in the at least one connecting pipe, respectively, and is able to control the amount of opening of the connecting pipe; wherein opening of the at least one connecting pipe valve permits fluid communication between the steam generator and the pressurizing tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jin-Ho Song, Kwang Soon Ha, Byeonghee Lee, Sung Il Kim, Yong Mann Song
  • Patent number: 11646123
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nuclear power plant main steam system that reduces the atmospheric discharge of radioactive materials generated in an accident. The system includes: a decontamination water tank containing decontamination water; and a connection pipe for connecting the decontamination water tank to a main steam pipe which connects a steam generator and a turbine. A main steam safety valve or a connection valve is provided as a three-way valve configured to discharge the generated steam to the atmosphere when an accident occurs within a design basis and to transfer the generated steam to the decontamination water tank when an accident involving damage to nuclear fuel occurs. The main steam system reduces discharge of radioactive materials to the atmosphere when a containment bypass accident (e.g., a steam generator tube rupture caused by high-temperature steam) occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Sung Il Kim, Kwang Soon Ha, Jin-Ho Song, Yong Mann Song, Byeonghee Lee
  • Publication number: 20210313082
    Abstract: A steam generator accident mitigation system is disclosed. A steam generator accident mitigation system to mitigate an accident if the accident occurs in a steam generator installed inside a containment building of a nuclear power plant according to an exemplary embodiment of the present system, the system including: a pressurizing tank which is installed inside the containment building and includes a first cooling water and a non-condensable gas for pressurizing the first cooling water therein; at least one connecting pipe connecting the steam generator and the pressurizing tank; and at least one connecting pipe valve which is installed in the at least one connecting pipe, respectively, and is able to control the amount of opening of the connecting pipe; wherein opening of the at least one connecting pipe valve permits fluid communication between the steam generator and the pressurizing tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: KOREA ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jin-Ho SONG, Kwang Soon HA, Byeonghee LEE, Sung IL KIM, Yong Mann SONG
  • Publication number: 20190189299
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nuclear power plant main steam system, which reduces the atmospheric discharge of radioactive materials generated in an accident, the system including: a decontamination water tank containing decontamination water; and a connection pipe for connecting the decontamination water tank from a main steam pipe which connects a steam generator and a turbine, wherein the connection pipe is connected to the decontamination water tank through a main steam safety valve or a connection valve, wherein the main steam safety valve or the connection valve is configured by a three-way valve and is configured to discharge the generated steam to the air when an accident occurs within a design basis and to transfer the generated steam to the decontamination water tank when a severe accident occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Sung Il Kim, Kwang Soon Ha, Jin-Ho Song, Yong Mann Song, Byeonghee Lee
  • Publication number: 20150301569
    Abstract: An appliance is disclosed. The appliance includes a load switch that is connected to a plurality of loads and configured to control power provided to the plurality of loads. The appliance further includes a voltage output unit that is configured to output a respective driving voltage that is appropriate for each load of the plurality of loads based on the load switch being in an on state. The appliance further includes a sub microcomputer that is configured to receive a constant driving voltage from the voltage output unit and transmit a first signal for switching the load switch to an on state based on receiving a power on signal. The appliance further includes a main microcomputer that is configured to control operations of the plurality of loads, receive a first driving voltage, and transmit, to the load switch, a second signal for maintaining the load switch in an on state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Saerom KIM, Sungchul KIM, Byeonghee LEE
  • Patent number: 8914911
    Abstract: Described are methods for magnetically actuating microcantilevers and magnetically actuated and self-heated microcantilevers. Also described are methods for determining viscoelastic properties and thermal transition temperatures of materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, Anasys Instruments
    Inventors: William P. King, Craig Prater, Byeonghee Lee, Doug Gotthard
  • Publication number: 20130276175
    Abstract: Described are methods for magnetically actuating microcantilevers and magnetically actuated and self-heated microcantilevers. Also described are methods for determining viscoelastic properties and thermal transition temperatures of materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: William P. KING, Craig PRATER, Byeonghee LEE
  • Patent number: 8533861
    Abstract: Described are methods for magnetically actuating microcantilevers and magnetically actuated and self-heated microcantilevers. Also described are methods for determining viscoelastic properties and thermal transition temperatures of materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: William P. King, Craig Prater, Byeonghee Lee
  • Publication number: 20130047303
    Abstract: Described are methods for magnetically actuating microcantilevers and magnetically actuated and self-heated microcantilevers. Also described are methods for determining viscoelastic properties and thermal transition temperatures of materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: William P. King, Craig Prater, Byeonghee Lee