• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2020.08a
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• pp.253-254
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• 2020

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) 시스템은 고압 직류송전을 위한 시스템이다. 고압 직류 송전을 위해서는 전력변환기가 교류전력을 직류전력으로 변환해주어야 하는데, 최근에는 모듈형 멀티레벨 컨버터(Modular Multilevel Converter, MMC)가 많이 적용되고 있다. MMC는 다수의 서브모듈이 직렬로 구성되어 있으며 DC-link단에 대용량 커패시터가 없다. MMC의 심각한 사고 중에 하나는 DC측 전력케이블의 단락사고로 시스템에 따라서 수십 kA 정도의 사고전류가 AC측 CB(Circuit Breaker)가 열리기 전까지 수십 ms에서 수백 ms동안 흐른다. 만약 하프브릿지 회로의 서브모듈로 구성된 컨버터에 별도 보호장치가 없으면 단락전류는 서브모듈의 하단 다이오드를 통해서 흐르게 되어 소손되게 된다. 이를 방지하기 위해 단락전류를 바이패스(by-pass) 시키기 위한 별도의 사이리스터를 추가하는데 이 기기의 사양은 DC 단락 전류를 충분히 견딜 수 있어야 한다. 본 논문에서는 사이리스터의 서지 전류 내력을 평가하기 위해 사양을 분석하고 시뮬레이션과 실험을 통해서 검증하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2001.07a
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• pp.1054-1056
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• 2001

This paper deals with underground transmission system of present and ZnO element of newly developed. in the characteristics of ZnO element of newly developed, an newly developed ZnO element compared with previous ZnO element that electrical characteristics and external characteristics. In result, characteristics of newly developed ZnO element is improved than previous one.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.14 no.6
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• pp.18-25
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• 2000

This paper describes the design and fabrication of a home-panel board for electromagnetic compatibility which can protect home-electric appliances from transient voltages and power line noise. The proposed panel board include a transient voltage blocking device and a EMI filter which consisted of varistors, capacitors, and bus line inductance.A performance test of the prototype panel board, blocking characteristics to transient voltages and reduction characteristics to power line noise, are carried out by using a combination surge generator standardized in IEC and a network analyzer.The results showed that the proposed panel board is satisfied with the surge immunity level of IEC 61000-4-5, and has an over 20[dB] noise reduction performance in ranges from 150[kHz]∼30[MHz].

• Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.395-402
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• 2015

This paper introduces the design details and test procedures of the lightning induced transient protection device for protecting the damage caused by indirect lightning strike on the computer mounted on the aircraft. Lightning induced surge voltage is bring a malfunction or damage to the aircraft electrical and electronic equipment, that is referred to indirect effects of lightning. In order to protect the electronic equipment on aircraft from the indirect effects of lightning, that is achieved by analyzing the effect on aircraft from lightning and protect design for each devices. In this paper, we introduce an indirect lightning strike level decisions, the protection circuit design method according to the chosen level through the RTCA DO-160G Section 22 category analysis and selection was performed in order to protect the damage caused by indirect lightning strikes in the protected equipment. In addition, we show the indirect lightning effects verification test performed to validate the designed protection circuits.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.56 no.1
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• pp.100-105
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• 2007

Signalling equipments at railroad sites are widely exposed to high voltage lightning surges. This paper presents a lightning protection system for the signalling equipments at subway car depots. The main features of the system are as follows : (1)the common grounding system between power system grounds and the signaling system grounds, (2)physical and chemical methods to reduce grounding resistivity, (3)rearrangement of lightning rods based on the rolling bal1 theory, (4)equi-potential bonding networks to minimize the potential differences between the equipments grounds. The system has been constructed at six subway car depots in Seoul metropolitan area and it is measured that the grounding resistivity are reduced to 0.266 ohms and the potential differences between devices are reduced to a negligible quantity. After the construction of the systems, it has not been reported the break-down of the signalling equipments caused by lighting surges.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.157-162
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• 2023

Among the failures of photovoltaic power generation facilities, failures caused by surges account for 20% of the total failure rate, and energy emissions of tens to hundreds [A] during power generation and electrical damage to inverters and connection boards lead to electrical safety accidents. In particular, in the case of lightning, an abnormal voltage is induced in an electric circuit to destroy insulation, and the current flowing at this time causes a fire and acts as a factor that accelerates the deterioration of parts. Due to this action, the problem of electrical safety of solar power generation devices spreading from outside the city center to the inside of the city center such as houses, apartments, and government offices is emerging. Since lightning strikes cause both field-based and conducted electrical interference, this effect increases with increasing cable length or conductor loops. In addition, surge damages not only solar modules, inverters and monitoring devices, but also building facilities, which can eventually cause operational shutdown due to fire of the photovoltaic power generation system and consequent financial loss. Therefore, in this paper, a lightning protection system for solar power generation devices is studied for the purpose of reducing property damage and human casualties due to the increase in fire and electrical safety accidents caused by lightning strikes in photovoltaic power generation systems.

• Journal of Wind Energy
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.50-56
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• 2023

With the abnormal weather phenomena caused by global warming, the frequency and intensity of lightning strikes are increasing, and lightning accidents are becoming one of the biggest causes of failures and accidents in offshore wind turbines. In order to secure generator operation reliability, effective and practical measures are needed to reduce lightning damage. Because offshore wind turbines are tall structures installed at sea, the possibility of direct lightning strikes is very high compared to other structures, and the role of surge protection devices to minimize damage to the electrical and electronic circuits inside the wind turbine is very important. In this study, a varistor, which is a key element for a class 1 surge protection device for direct lightning protection, was developed. The current density was improved by changing the varistor composition, and the distance between the electrode located on the varistor surface and the edge of the varistor was optimized through a simulation program to improve the fabrication process. Considering the combined effects of heat distribution, electric field distribution, and current density on the optimized varistor surface, silver electrodes were formed with a gap of 0.5 mm. The varistor developed in this study was confirmed to have an energy tolerance of 10/350 ㎲, 50kA, which is a representative direct lightning current waveform, and good protection characteristics with a limiting voltage of 2 kV or less.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.248-250
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• 2001

The surge protector is crucial power apparatus to guarantee the safe operation of power transmission of underground cable which can effectively restrain the overvoltage and inductive lightning stroke in power system. This paper describes the results of a study on the performance of ZnO varistors and surge protector for 154 kV underground cable. And, the influence of water tight and insulating performance was evaluated through such as surge protector of the armored design.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.07e
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• pp.41-42
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• 2006

엘리베이터는 국내의 빠른 성장과 함께 급속도로 보급되고 있는 수직 형 교통수단으로 국민 대다수가 이용하고 있다. 엘리베이터의 빠른 보급과 함께 여러 가지 원인에 의해 엘리베이터에 갇히는 사고로 인하여 승객의 불안감을 유발시킬 수 있는 부분이 많이 증가하고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 공동주택 엘리베이터에서 이런 갇힘 및 오동작 등을 발생 시킬 수 있는 Surge, Sag, Interruption, Noise(Harmonic) 등의 유입에 대한 대책으로 엘리베이터 설비에 어떤 보상 및 대책 장비들이 설치되어 있고 그 사양 및 현장 설치 시설에 대해 조사 분석 하였다. 조사한 장소에서 대부분이 서지 보호 장치, 노이즈 필터, AC Reactor의 설비 설치가 미비하였다. 조사된 자료는 공동 주택 엘리베이터의 전기적 장해원인 분석 및 대책을 제시하는데 자료로 이용될 것이다.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.28-34
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• 2012

Installing surge protection devices for a low-voltage system is important to ensure the survival of electric or electronic devices and systems. If surge protection devices (SPD) are installed without consideration of the concept of lightning protection zones, the equipment to be protected might be damaged despite the correct energy coordination of SPDs. This damage is induced by the reflection phenomena on the cable connecting an external SPD and the load protected. These reflection phenomena depend on the characteristics of the output of the external SPD, the input of the loads, and the cables between the load and the external SPD. Therefore, the SPD has an effective protection distance under the condition of the specific load and the specific voltage protection level of SPD. In this paper, PSCAD/EMTDC software is used to simulate the residual voltage characteristics of SPD Entering the low-voltage device. And by applying a certain voltage level, the effective protection distances of SPD were analyzed according to the each load and length of connecting cable, and the effectiveness of SPD were verified.