• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.311-318
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• 2020

A photovoltaic (PV) system uses an AC module integrated converter (MIC) to operate PV cells at a maximum power point (MPP) and for high efficiency. The MPP of a PV cell varies depending on partial shading conditions, and loss occurs differently according to the configuration method of the PV-MIC. Therefore, this study compares the losses of passive components and power semiconductors according to the partial shading conditions of the PV module. Theoretical loss analysis is performed using parameters for the datasheet and PSIM simulation results. Analysis results verify that the one-stage PV-MIC demonstrates high efficiency.

• KIEAE Journal
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.21-28
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• 2014

This paper provides the up to date review of the shading effects on PV module performance and the associated detection algorithm related to the maximum power point tracking. It includes the brief explanations of the MMP variations due to the shading occurrence on the PV modules. Review of experimental and simulation studies highlighting the significant impacts of shading on PV efficiencies were presented. The literature indicates that even the partial shading of a single cell can greatly drop the entire module voltage and power efficiency. The MMP tracking approaches were also reviewed in this study. Both conventional and advanced soft computing methods such as ANN, FLC and EA were described for the proper tracking of MMP under shaded conditions. This paper would be the basic source and the comprehensive information associated with the shading effects and relevant MPP tracking technique.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2003.07b
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• pp.785-788
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• 2003

In this paper , the simple MPPT(Maximum Power Point Tracking) control algorithm is proposed for the grid-connected photovoltaic power system. This method uses the difference in the slope of the solar array voltage range below the MPP and above the MPP. This simple the algorithm enables the hardware implementation achieved by only analog devices. The proposed MPPT algorithm is verified by the hardware experiment using 500[W] solar away simulator, simplified inverter model hardware set, and rectified grid-line.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2013.07a
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• pp.234-235
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• 2013

PV cell model은 PV simulator를 제작하거나 시뮬레이션 Software를 통하여 PV 발전시스템을 분석하기 위하여 필요하다. PV cell의 I-V 특성곡선은 PV cell의 특성을 결정짓는 중요한 요소이며, 전기적으로 다이오드정수($I_o$, $v_t$)와 광전류원($I_{ph}$) 그리고 직렬저항($R_s$) 및 션트저항($R_{sh}$)으로 모델링 가능하다. 광 전류원은 일사량에 비례하여 그 값을 추정할 수 있으나 나머지 변수인 다이오드정수($I_o$, $v_t$)와 직렬저항($R_s$) 및 션트저항($R_{sh}$)은 제조사 데이터시트에서 제공하는 3개의 대표적인 운전점인 개방회로 전압($V_{oc}$), 단락회로 전류($I_{sc}$), 그리고 최대출력에서의 전압/전류($V_{MPP}/I_{MPP}$)를 기초로 수학적으로 해를 구하여야만 한다. 본 논문에서는 저자가 제안하는 K-알고리즘의 수학적 도출 과정과 수치해석적 특성을 고찰한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2005.07b
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• pp.118-120
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• 2005

본 논문은 모양 특성을 이용한 효과적인 식물 잎 이미지 검색 시스템을 제시한다. 잎 이미지의 더 효과적인 표현을 위해 개선된 MPP 알고리즘을 제안하고, 매칭에 소요되는 시간을 줄이기 위해 기존의 Nearest Neighbor(NN) 검색을 수정한 동적인 매칭 알고리즘을 제시한다. 특히, 더 나은 정확율과 효율성을 위해, 잎 모양과 잎차례를 스케치하여 질의할 수 있도록 하였다. 실험에서는 제안한 알고리즘과 기존의 알고리즘인 Fourier Descriptor, Moment Invariants, MPP와 비교하였다. 1000여개의 식물 잎 이미지를 통한 실험결과는 제안한 방법이 기존의 기법보다 더 좋은 성능임을 보였다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.174-180
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• 2007

In this paper, a simple control method for two-stage utility grid-connected photovoltaic power conditioning systems (PCS) is proposed. This approach enables maximum power point (MPP) tracking control with post-stage inverter current information instead of calculating solar array power, which significantly simplifies the controller and the sensor. Furthermore, there is no feedback loop in the pre-stage converter to control the solar array voltage or current because the MPP tracker drives the converter switch duty cycle. This simple PCS control strategy can reduce the cost and size, and can be utilized with a low cost digital processor. For verification of the proposed control strategy, a 2.5kW two-stage photovoltaic grid-connected PCS hardware which consists of a boost converter cascaded with a single-phase inverter was built and tested.

• 한국약용작물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.177-178
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• 2012

• Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.235-246
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• 2011

This study explored the relationship between connectedness to nature (CN) and belief on consequences (social, economic, and ecological) of establishing cable car and supportiveness to its establishment in a natural park. It also examined the relationship between socio-demographic and visiting characteristics and CN. Data were collected from 134 visitors in Mudeungsan Provincial Park (MPP) in September, 2010 through field questionnaire survey. CN was measured by using a connectedness to nature scale (CNS) revised from the Mayer and Frantz's (2004) original CNS. CN consisted of two factors: interdependence and independence. CN increased as respondents' age, education level, number of visits to MPP and number of visits to Jungbong area of MPP increase. Respondents with higher CN ratings showed stronger beliefs on negative consequences of the cable car establishment. CN, however, was not related with beliefs on positive consequences of establishing cable cars. Respondents with higher CN showed lower support about establishing cable cars.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• v.6 no.4
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• pp.9-18
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• 2017

In order to respond to the ever-changing media environments in the era of smart and mobile technology, KBS has introduced and partially applied PIE-TV and PIE-nonTV modes that monitor the average number of viewers among the national population group by means of the sample household extraction method which is a traditional way of rating investigation. This study analyzes the correlation between the number of viewers of premiere, re-air broadcasting, and MPP channel programs and the number of OTT-based VOD viewers in reference to the data extracted from PIE-TV survey results. KBS conducted a survey for 3 months between June and August 2017 to measure the PIE-TV Index, based on which the above-mentioned correlation was analyzed with programs classified to entertainment, drama, and cultural programs. For data analysis, SPSS (Ver. 18.0 for Window, SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA) was utilized. It was assumed that when p<0.05 in the confidence interval of 95%, statistically significance would be secured. Among the 30 subjects in the simple correlation analysis, the parameter was determined by the Person correlation coefficient and the non-parameter by the Spearman correlation coefficient. Analysis results are as below: (1) As the number of viewers of premier entertainment, drama, and cultural programs was larger, the number of VOD viewers was larger accordingly. (2) As for entertainment and drama programs, as the number of re-air broadcasting viewers was larger, the number of VOD viewers decreased accordingly. (2) As for entertainment and drama programs, as the number of MPP viewers was larger, the number of VOD viewers decreased accordingly. It is expected that this statistical data can be utilized for strategic planning of MPP channel lineups including terrestrial TV broadcasting, cable TV, etc.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.129-143
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• 2012

Objectives : To evaluate the neuroprotective effects of the essential oil from Sohaphwangwon (SH), a Chinese traditional medicinal prescription in a Parkinson's disease mouse model. Methods : 1. The neuroprotective effect of SH on primary neuronal cells was examined by using 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ion (MPP+). 2. The neuroprotective effect of SH was examined in a Parkinson's disease mouse model. C57BL/6 mice treated with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP, 30 mg/kg/day), intraperitoneal (i.p.) for 5 days. SH inhalation was applied before MPTP treatment for 7 days and continued until 12 days after the first MPTP treatment. 3. To find out the intracellular target signal molecule(s) regarding the neuroprotective effect of SH essential oil, brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) and synaptic protein SNAP25 were examined by Western blot analysis. Results : 1. MPP+ induced a concentration-dependent decrease in cell viability. However, in the presence of 3 and 5 ug/ml of SH, MPP+-induced cell death was significantly reduced. 2. SH inhalation in MPTP mice led to the restoration of behavioral impairment and rescued tyrosine hydroxylase (TH)-positive dopaminergic neurodegeneration. 3. In SH / MPTP mice, BDNF and SNAP25 increased. Conclusions : This experiment suggests that the neuroprotective effect of SH essential oil is mediated by the expression of BDNF. Furthermore, SH essential oil may serve as a potential preventive or therapeutic agent regarding Parkinson's disease.