Abstract: This invention relates to an inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking including nickel boride in the secondary side of steam generator tubes in nuclear power plants and an inhibition method using the same, and more particularly, to an inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking, in which nickel boride is added to secondary side cooling water of the steam generator in an amount of 0.2˜6 g/l, and to an inhibition method using the same. According to this invention, when the inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking is added to the secondary side of the steam generator tube in nuclear power plants, stress corrosion cracking of the tubes, which occurs in the lead-containing neutral or caustic solution, and a crack growth rate are decreased, thus increasing elongation. Further, a stress corrosion cracking ratio is decreased, and therefore the stress corrosion cracking resistance of metal or alloy can be improved.

Abstract: An example embodiment of a non-volatile memory device and an example embodiment of a method of fabricating the same are provided. The non-volatile memory devices includes a tunnel insulation layer on a semiconductor substrate, a charge storage layer on the tunnel insulation layer, a blocking insulation layer including at least one nano dot on the charge storage layer, and a control gate electrode on the blocking insulation layer.

Abstract: Anionic polymers comprising. organic counterfoils exhibit improved biodegradability. The anionic polymers are useful as antiscalants. The biodegradability of an anionic polymer may be improved by replacing inorganic counterions with organic counterions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of stacked die semiconductor packages, including: attaching a second silicon wafer to a first silicon wafer, wherein the second silicon wafer has a plurality of open vias; attaching a third silicon wafer to the second silicon wafer, wherein the third silicon wafer has a plurality of open vias, and the open vias of the second and third silicon wafers are aligned with one another; etching a bonding material that attaches the wafers from the aligned open vias; filling the aligned open vias with a conductor; forming conductive bumps at open ends of the aligned open vias; back grinding the first silicon wafer; separating the stacked semiconductor dies from each other; attaching the bump end of the stacked semiconductor dies onto a substrate; encapsulating the stacked semiconductor dies and substrate; and singulating the encapsulated assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of achieving a solid-liquid separation of an oil-based mud comprising the step of contacting said oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, where the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud, mixing the water-in-oil emulsion and the oil-based mud and separating the solid phase from the liquid phase in the oil-based mud. In addition, this invention also relates to a composition comprising an oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, wherein the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of achieving a solid-liquid separation of an oil-based mud comprising the step of contacting said oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, where the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud, mixing the water-in-oil emulsion and the oil-based mud and separating the solid phase from the liquid phase in the oil-based mud. In addition, this invention also relates to a composition comprising an oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, wherein the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud.

Abstract: This invention relates to an inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking including nickel boride in the secondary side of steam generator tubes in nuclear power plants and an inhibition method using the same, and more particularly, to an inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking, in which nickel boride is added to secondary side cooling water of the steam generator in an amount of 0.2˜6 g/l, and to an inhibition method using the same. According to this invention, when the inhibitor of lead-induced stress corrosion cracking is added to the secondary side of the steam generator tube in nuclear power plants, stress corrosion cracking of the tubes, which occurs in the lead-containing neutral or caustic solution, and a crack growth rate are decreased, thus increasing elongation. Further, a stress corrosion cracking ratio is decreased, and therefore the stress corrosion cracking resistance of metal or alloy can be improved.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of achieving a solid-liquid separation of an oil-based mud comprising the step of contacting said oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, where the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud, mixing the water-in-oil emulsion and the oil-based mud and separating the solid phase from the liquid phase in the oil-based mud. In addition, this invention also relates to a composition comprising an oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, wherein the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud.

Abstract: The present invention provides an air conditioner including a case, a compressor provided in the case, an evaporator, a condenser, an air duct system for heat ventilation and air refrigeration selectively, and piping members used thereof. The compressor is positioned at the bottom of the case, and the evaporator and condenser are mounted above the compressor in a side by side relationship. The said air duct system is provided in the top of the case. On one side of the said case there is a cooled air outlet for the evaporator and on the opposite side of the case there is a heated air outlet for condenser. The air conditioner is convenient to use and eliminates the need for a 4-way solenoid valve and repeated piping members, regularly used for transition between heating and cooling. Accordingly, the air conditioner provided by this invention is similar in structure to a single refrigeration unit, but has the dual function of both cooling and heating.

Abstract: A portable device and a special character input method for the portable device. The portable device includes a controller for controlling display of more than one special character groups simultaneously, each special character group having a plurality of special characters, and a display for displaying the special character groups simultaneously under control of the controller. The special character input method classifies the special characters into a plurality of special character groups, displays the special character groups simultaneously, and presents a special character group in an enlarged pop-up window, thereby improving legibility of the characters and simplifying key manipulation for inputting the special characters.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for supporting a multimedia service which is capable of collecting opinions on a certain subject by receiving an opinion message in response to an opinion request message attached a plurality of images transmitted together with check widgets is provided. The method includes preparing at least two images, attaching at least two prepared images as thumbnail images to the multimedia service message for display at the same time, and transmitting the multimedia service message with the images. Accordingly, the user can make a decision, by negotiating with the counterpart user, on a subject such as a purchase of goods or a selection of foods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cerium-containing austenitic nickel-base alloy having enhanced IGA(intergranular attack) and SCC(stress corrosion cracking) resistances, and a preparation method thereof. The cerium-containing alloy according to the present invention is prepared by adding cerium to an austenitic nickel-base alloy, which is used as a material of steam generator tube in a nuclear power plant. The cerium-containing alloy has a refiner grain size than the conventional alloy without cerium, a semi-continuous distribution of intergranular carbides, and improved intergranular attack and stress corrosion cracking resistances in the environment of high temperature and base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cerium-containing austenitic nickel-base alloy having enhanced IGA(intergranular attack) and SCC(stress corrosion cracking) resistances, and a preparation method thereof. The cerium-containing alloy according to the present invention is prepared by adding cerium to an austenitic nickel-base alloy, which is used as a material of heat tubes of a steam generator in a nuclear power plant. The cerium-containing alloy has a refiner grain size than the conventional alloy without cerium, a semi-continuous distribution of intergranular carbides, and improved intergranular attack and stress corrosion cracking resistances in the environment of high temperature and base.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus of LED flat light signal display, which comprises at least one light emitting diode, a plurality of flat microlens and at least one microlens set. The light emitting diode acts as a light source for discharging light. The flat microlens comprises a plurality of concentric serrated rings for collimating and converging convergence received from the light source. The microlens set comprises at least one microlens unit with a specific geometric shape for receiving light transmitted from the flat microlens to produce a light spot identical to the specific geometric shape, and the micro unit has a lateral side on its external edge to be disposed next to another lateral side of another micro unit to define a geometric plane. The present invention can provide a maximum viewing area with a minimum quantity of LEDs while being applied in dot matrix LED signals or imaging devices, and also make the images produced by the device smoother to enhance the comfort of viewing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus of LED flat light signal display, which comprises at least one light emitting diode, a plurality of flat microlens and at least one microlens set. The light emitting diode acts as a light source for discharging light. The flat microlens comprises a plurality of concentric serrated rings for collimating and converging convergence received from the light source. The microlens set comprises at least one microlens unit with a specific geometric shape for receiving light transmitted from the flat microlens to produce a light spot identical to the specific geometric shape, and the micro unit has a lateral side on its external edge to be disposed next to another lateral side of another micro unit to define a geometric plane. The present invention can provide a maximum viewing area with a minimum quantity of LEDs while being applied in dot matrix LED signals or imaging devices, and also make the images produced by the device smoother to enhance the comfort of viewing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of achieving a solid-liquid separation of an oil-based mud comprising the step of contacting said oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, where the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud, mixing the water-in-oil emulsion and the oil-based mud and separating the solid phase from the liquid phase in the oil-based mud. In addition, this invention also relates to a composition comprising an oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, wherein the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of achieving a solid-liquid separation of an oil-based mud comprising the step of contacting said oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, where the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud, mixing the water-in-oil emulsion and the oil-based mud and separating the solid phase from the liquid phase in the oil-based mud. In addition, this invention also relates to a composition comprising an oil-based mud with a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a polymer derived from at least one water-soluble monomer, wherein the polymer is not dissolved prior to contact with the oil-based mud.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of cationic water-soluble polymers are provided, as well as processes for making and methods of using the same.