• Journal of the Korean Society for Railway
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.135-144
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• 2016

It is essential to lighten the weight of switch girders in order to reduce their costs of manufacturing and make it easier to use them in construction. Lightening the weight of switch is also important to the Maglev 3-way switches system, however, the design variables should be considered very carefully if lightening is to be applied to the system, because these variables are vitally related to the levitation stability. Because Urban Maglev trains have a structure in which train bogie wraps around the guiderail, the adjustment of a girder's height is a possible way to reduce the weight. The safety of the application of this concept is ensured by repeated experiments in a test bed, however, due to a lack of space and budget limits, the design parametric study for the system model can substitute for actual application. The purpose of this paper is to study the design parameters that are concerned with levitation stability while a Maglev train is running on the Maglev 3-way system depending on the weight of the switch girders. In this study, switch girder weight is reduced by adjustment of girder height and girders are and modeled as a flexible body. The effect of the adjustment of girder height on the levitation stability can be analyzed by comparing the velocity of the train when it passes the switch girders, with the lateral gap, and the levitation gap which are obtained from the co-simulation of the Maglev train's dynamics model and flexible switching system. The results of this research will be used to design a Maglev switch.

• 전기의세계
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• v.44 no.9
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• pp.28-37
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• 1995

외부 광스위치/변조기로는 차단형(cut-off type)[1], 균일 방향성 결합기(uniform directional coupler)[2-4], Mach-Zehnder 간섭계(Mach-Zehnder interferometer)[5-7], 교번 .DELTA..betha. 방향성 결합기(alternation directional coupler)[8-9], 교차 결합기(crossed coupler[10-11], Y-분기 방향성 결합기(Y-branch directional coupler)[12-14] 등의 여러가지가 연구되어졌다. 본 논문에서는 위에서 열거한 여러 가지 광변조기를 해석, 설계하는데 기본이 되는 광결합 이론으로 normal mode 이론과 coupled mode 이론을 소개한다. 아울러 이러한 이론들을 이용하여 전술한 변조기 중 균일 방향성 결합기, Y-분기 방향성 결합기, Mach-Zehnder 간섭계의 광스위칭/변조 원리를 살펴본다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2000.05a
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• pp.156-159
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• 2000

A new analysis method of Tap-Off for CATV, DBS, CS systems was proposed and investigated by using 4-port and Lport equivalent circuits. As an analysis method the even$.$odd-mode theory for a symmetrical coupled-line directional coupler was introduced, and then it was applied to transformer type directional couple By comparing the results of simulation and measurement, the validity of the proposed analysis method was confirmed. Furthermore, the Tap-off has been broadened from 5 MHz to 4,000 MHz by adopting the propose theory.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.576-582
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• 2017

The switching system in a maglev train is an indispensable element for distributing train routes, and it should be designed to ensure safe operation. Unlike conventional wheels on rails, the switching track in EMS-type maglev is supported by a group of 3 to 4 steel girders. When the vehicle changes its route, the segmented track allows the girders to change from a straight position to a curved one with a small radius of curvature. Hence, the structural characteristics of the segmented switching system may affect the levitation stability of the maglev vehicle. This study experimentally evaluates the dynamic interaction between maglev vehicles and a segmented switching system. The results may be helpful for improving the switching system. The measured levitation and lateral air gaps were evaluated at a vehicle speed of 25 km/h, and the ride quality of the Maglev vehicle was determined to be "comfortable" according to the UIC 513 standard.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.346-351
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• 2001

A new analysis method was proposed, where the even . odd-mode theory for a symmetrical coupled-line directional coupler was applied to a transformer-type directional coupler. In addition, the tap-offs were analyzed by the proposed theory, which are widely used in CATV (Cable Television), DBS (Direct Broad- casting Satellite), CS (Communication Satellite) systems. By comparing the calculation results to the measured ones using the even . odd-mode reflection coefficients only, the validity of the proposed analysis method was confirmed. Then, the tap-off has been broadened from 5 MHz over 4,000 MHz by adopting the proposed theory.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.38 no.11
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• pp.1309-1315
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• 2014

The switch for a maglev vehicle should be designed such that the vehicle safely changes its track without touching the guiderail. In particular, a medium-to-low-speed EMS -type maglev train relies heavily on a U-type electromagnet where it generates levitation force and guidance force simultaneously. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the safety of the vehicle whenever it passes the switch, as it lacks active control of the guidance force. Furthermore, when the vehicle passes a segmented switch, which is a group of curves made up of connected lines with a small radius of curvature, it may come into mechanical contact with the guiderail owing to the excessive lateral displacement of the electromagnet. The goal of this study is to analyze the influence of a segmented switch on the safety of major design-related variables for achieving improved running safety. We propose a three-dimensional multibody dynamics model composed of two cars with one body. Using the proposed model, we perform a simulation of the lateral air gap, which is one of the measurements of the running safety of the vehicle when it passes the switch. The analyzed design variables are the length between short span girder, the articulation angle, the length between two centers of a fixed girder at its ends, and the number of girders. On the basis of the effects of the considered design variables, we establish an optimized design of a switch with improved safety.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.18 no.8
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• pp.1108-1116
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• 1993

Y-branch directional coupler optica1 switches with two different coupling lengths are fabricated on z-cut LiNbO3 and tested at r = 1.3 rm. The normal mode and coupled mode theories are utilized to calculate device coupling length and switching voltage. Simulation of the beam propagation method (BPM) is also performed to confirm the device coupling lengths. For dc operation, experimental results are in good agreement with the modee theories expectation.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea TC
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• v.37 no.12
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• pp.22-31
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• 2000

A new analysis method of Tap-011 for CATV and DBS systems was proposed and investigated by using 4-port and 3-port equivalent circuits. As an analysis method the even odd-mode theory for a symmetrical coupled-line directional coupler was introduced, and then it was applied to transformer type directional coupler. By comparing the results of simulation and measurement, the validity of the proposed analysis method was confirmed. Furthermore, the Tap-off has been broadened from 5 MHz to 2.500 MHz by adopting the proposed theory.

• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.1742-1749
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• 2011

The 3 way segmented Maglev switch is developed for the urban Maglev vehicle, which is scheduled to debut at the middle of 2013 in Incheon International Airport. The 3 way switch is composed of 3 moving girders, 4 fixed girders, driving units, moving units, clamping units and articulated angle relieving equipment etc. In this paper, the measured results on the interaction between vehicle and switch are discussed. The measured results are following; First, continuous moving test and natural frequency for girder and levitation rail. Second, levitation and lateral air gap of the bogies running on the curved switch. Third, noise of moving mechanical parts of the 3 way segmented switch. Forth, thermal displacement of the girder due to temperature change. With over the measured results, more reliability and stability of the 3 way segmented switch are secured.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.236-236
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• 2011

진천지역의 지하수 유동체계를 분석하기 위해 진천지역 내 530개 공의 지하수위를 1년간 관측하였다. 이중 360개 공에서는 분기별로 한번씩 총 4회, 130개 공에서는 월1회씩 총 12회 지하수위를 관측하였으며, 40개 공에 대해서는 1시간 간격으로 자동관측을 실시하였다. 관측결과를 수집하여 지하수위의 변동특성, 지하수위 분포, 지하수 심도분포 등을 실시하였으며, 이와 같은 지하수위 분석 결과를 바탕으로 지하수 유동체계를 분석하였다. 조사지역의 평수기 지하수위 분포에 대해 수리학적인 접근법(hydraulic approach) 및 동수역학적 접근법(hydrodynamic approach)에 근거하여 수리수두(hydraulic head) 및 전수두(total head)를 분석하여 2차원 및 3차원 수리경사도를 작성하였다. 이러한 지하수위 분포에 따른 분석 성과와 지형 및 수문지질을 고려하여 함양 및 배출지역을 분류하였으며, 이와 함께 기분석된 지하수위 등고선에 따른 유선망도를 작성하였다. 지하수는 지하수위의 표고 및 압력에 따른 위치 에너지 차에 의하여 대수층 매질을 통하여 유동하며 수두가 높은 곳에서 낮은 곳으로 일정한 수리경사를 갖고 지하수 등수위선에 연직 방향으로 형성된 유선을 따라 이동한다. 따라서 지하수의 유동방향은 지하수 수리경사 분석이 이루어진 8개 방향의 지하수위 경사 중 최대경사를 갖는 방향으로 지하수 유동이 발생하므로, 이를 지하수위 유동방향으로 결정하였다. 이와 같이 분류된 지하수 함양 중간 및 배출 지역과 지하수의 함양과 배출의 양적인 측면에 서 유동체계의 규모를 고려하여 조사 지역을 8단계로 구분하였다. 또한 조사지역의 지하수 유동체계를 종합적으로 규명하기 위하여 기 분석한 조사지역의 지하수위 등고선, 지하수위 등심도선, 지하수 수리경사, 지하수 유동방향 및 지하수 함양-배출체계와 지형기복, 그리고 주요 하천 등의 제반 요소를 중첩 분석하여 종합적으로 규명하고, 그 결과를 지하수 유동체계도로 작성하였다. 지하수 유동체계 분석결과는 수문지질 평가와 오염취약성 평가 및 지하수 관리 방안 수립에 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.