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Kinematic and dynamic analysis of a spherical three degree of freedom joint rehabilitation exercise equipment (3자유도 구형관절 재활운동기기의 기구학 및 동역학 해석)

  • Kim, Seon-Pil
    • Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.16-29
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    • 2009
  • This paper investigates the kinematic and dynamic analysis of a spherical three degree of freedom parallel joint module, which is used in the exercise equipment for balance and leg-strength improvement of aged people. The joint module has three dyads which consist of two links and three revolute joints, and their all joints intersect at the global point located at the module's center. The paper shows the explicit mathematical procedure for deriving the closed form solutions in the inverse and forward position analysis of this parallel joint module. In velocity and acceleration analysis, we derived relations for joint velocities and accelerations of dyads and rotational velocity and acceleration of the top plate. For applying this module to rehabilitation exercise, we determined the dynamic model of the Korean males in their 50s and examined the model's results by dynamic model simulation.

Analysis of a Long Volumetric Module Lift Using Single and Multiple Cranes

  • Khodabandelu, Ali;Park, JeeWoong;Choi, Jin Ouk;Sanei, Mahsa
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2022.06a
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    • pp.563-570
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    • 2022
  • Industrialized and modular construction is a growing construction technique that can transfer a large portion of the construction process to off-site fabrication yards. This method of construction often involves the fabrication, pre-assembly, and transportation of massive and long volumetric modules. The module weight keeps increasing as the modules become more complete (with infill) to minimize the work at the site and, as higher productivity can be achieved at the fabrication shop. Thus, a volumetric module delivery gets more challenging and risky. Despite its importance, past research paid relatively insufficient attention to the problem related to the lifting of heavy modules. This can be a complex and time-consuming problem with multiple lifting for transportation-and-installation operations both in fabrication yard and jobsite, and require complex crane operations (sometimes, more than one crane) due to crane load capacity and load balance/stability. This study investigates this problem by focusing on the structural perspective of lifting such long volumetric modules through simulation studies. Various scenarios of lifting a weighty module from the top using four lifting cables attached to crane hooks (either a single crane or double crane) are simulated in SAP software. The simulations account for various factors pertaining to structural indices, e.g., bending stress and deflection, to identify a proper method of module lifting from a structural point of view. The method can identify differences in structural indices allowing identification of structural efficiency and safety levels during lifting, which further allows the selection of the number of cranes and location of lifting points.

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Switching-Level Operation Analysis of MMC-based Back-to-Back Converter for HVDC Application (HVDC 적용을 위한 MMC 기반 Back-to-Back 컨버터의 스위칭레벨 동작분석)

  • Hong, Jung-Won;Jeong, Jong-Kyou;Yoo, Seong-Hwan;Choi, Jong-Yun;Han, Byung-Moon
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.62 no.9
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    • pp.1240-1248
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    • 2013
  • This paper describes a switching-level operation analysis of BTB(Back-To-Back) converter for HVDC(high voltage DC) application based on MMC(modular multi-level converter). A switching-level operation analysis for BTB converter is very important to understand the converter operation in detail and check the voltage and current transients in each components. However, the development of switching-level simulation model for the actual size BTB Converter is very difficult because the MMC normally has more than 150 sub-modules for each arm. So, a switching level simulation model for the 11-level MMC-based BTB converter was developed with PSCAD/EMTDC software, which has 12 sub-modules for the positive arm and another 12 sub-modules for the negative arm. The DC-voltage balance algorithm, the circulating-current reduction algorithm, the harmonic reduction algorithm, and the redundancy operation algorithm were included in this simulation model. The developed simulation model can be utilized to analyze the MMC-based BTB converter for HVDC application in switching level and to develop the protection scheme for the MMC-based BTB converter for HVDC application.

Design of Digital Inclinometer for Measuring Postural Balance (자세 균형 측정을 위한 디지털 경사계 설계)

  • Myoung, Hyoun-Seok;Lee, Hyo-Ki;Kwon, Oh-Yun;Lee, Kyoung-Joung
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SC
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    • v.45 no.1
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    • pp.50-56
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    • 2008
  • In this paper, a digital inclinometer to measure the angle and acceleration signals of subject laid on Roll was designed. The designed system consists of a tilt sensor, biaxial accelerometer, single chip microprocessor and Bluetooth module. The designed digital inclinometer was easy to handle and to wear. To evaluate the performance of the system, we measured simultaneously the angle and acceleration signals from the 3 subjects on the Roll using two instruments which are ZEBRIS and designed system. The measured signals were processed by statistical method and then the correlation coefficient of 0.93 was shown. From the results, the designed digital inclinometer is shown to be useful in assessment of body movement.

A Multiple Database-Enabled Design Module with Embedded Features of International Codes and Standards

  • Kwon, Dae Kun;Kareem, Ahsan
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.2 no.3
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    • pp.257-269
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    • 2013
  • This study presents the development of an advanced multiple database-enabled design module for high-rise buildings (DEDM-HR), which seamlessly pools databases of multiple high frequency base balance measurements from geographically dispersed locations and merges them together to expand the number of available building configurations for the preliminary design. This feature offers a new direction for the research and professional communities that can be utilized to efficiently pool multiple databases therefore expanding the capability of an individual database and improving the reliability of design estimates. This is demonstrated, in this study, by the unprecedented fusion of two major established databases, which facilitates interoperability. The DEDM-HR employs a cyberbased on-line framework designed with user-friendly/intuitive web interfaces for the convenient estimation of wind-induced responses in the alongwind, acrosswind and torsional directions with minimal user input. In addition, the DEDM-HR embeds a novel feature that allows the use of wind characteristics defined in a code/standard to be used in conjunction with the database. This supplements the provisions of a specific code/standard as in many cases guidance on the acrosswind and torsional response estimates is lacking. Through an example, results from several international codes and standards and the DEDM-HR with the embedded features are compared. This provision enhances the scope of the DEDM-HR in providing an alternative design tool with nested general provisions of various international codes and standards.

A Characteristics of the Applied SOG Lens for the CPV Module (SOG렌즈를 적용한 집광형 태양전지모듈 특성)

  • Jeong, Byeong-Ho;Lee, Kang-Yoen;Park, Ju-Hoon;Moon, Eun-Ah;Lee, Sang-Hyun;Kim, Dae-Gon
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
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    • v.61 no.2
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    • pp.97-102
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    • 2012
  • CPV system in the desert areas or areas near the equator, as is suitable for high-temperature region. As compared to silicon solar cells, CPV system have a high proportion of a BOS (balance of system). Solar cells because of its low proportion when designing a module technology is applied in a variety of ways. Applied to the CPV system is classified into two kinds of optical technology. One of those using fresnel lens uses refraction of light energy. The other is a mirror reflection of the structure using sprays. Both of these two ways to condense the sun to collect solar cell is a form of light. And goals by using a small solar cell materials is to produce more energy. In this paper, suitable for a domestic environment, with the aim CPV Manufacturing Technology, built on a variety of modular process technology to the development of a prototype performance analysis was carried out. In particular, silicone coated on the glass by the method of implementation of the Fresnel lens SOG(Silicon on glass) by applying the lens to absorb the solar spectrum was broad. In addition to, for the analyze to characteristics of the CPV module, developed CPV module performance and generating characteristics studied. These related technology through research and development of high-performance multi-junction solar cells, modules, development of concentrating solar power systems to facilitate the growth of the market is considered to be.

Development of a Linear Power Amplifier Module for PCS Handy Phone (휴대용 PCS 단말기를 위한 선형 전력증폭기 모듈의 구현)

  • 노태문;한기천;김영식;박위상;김범만
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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    • v.8 no.6
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    • pp.558-567
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    • 1997
  • Linear power amplifier modules with high-efficiency have been developed for PCS handy phone. These modules were designed using extracted large-signal models of MESFETs and harmonic balance simulation. The modules are intended for low-tier and high-tier at the operation frequency range of 1750 ~ 1780 MHz. For low-tier module, the output power and $IMD_3$ were 23.2 dBm and 31 dBc, respectively, at power-added efficiency of 34% with the supply drain bias of 3.6 V. For high-tier module, the output power and $IMD_3$ were 272.2 dBm and 31 dBc, respectively, at power-added efficiency of 33% with the supply drain bias of 4.2 V. These linear power amplifier modules are suitable for PCS handy phone.

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Development of a GIS-Based Basin Water Balance Analysis Model (GIS 기반의 유역물수지 분석모형 개발)

  • Hwang, Eui-Ho;Kim, Kye-Hyun;Park, Jin-Hyeog;Lee, Geun-Sang
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.34-45
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    • 2004
  • Existing Semangeum's water balance analysis simplifies whole basin to single basin and achieved volume of effluence that produce by Kajiyama way to foundation. But Semangeum is complicated and various rice-wine strainer supply system. And there is difficulty to apply as elastic when water balance element is changed at free point. Divided to unit possession station for suitable water balance analysis model application to Semangeum in this study. And developed basin water balance model of GIS base that can do details analysis is bite about development and transfer of an appropriation in the budget of basin water resources. Achieved study including abstraction and concept design that use UML (unified modeling language) diagram for details analysis, stream network composition for rice-wine strainer supply system application, preprocessing of GIS base and postprocessing module development, model revision and verification etc. Support of this water balance analysis model is available to establish efficient water resources administration plan through outward flow process analysis of water resources. And support is considered to be possible in more convenient and, reasonable water resources administration way establishment by minimizing manual processing in systematic water resources government official to user and support diversified analysis system.

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Development of the Training System for Equilibrium Sense Using the Unstable Platform (불안정판을 이용한 평형감각 훈련시스템 개발)

  • Piao, Yong-Jun;Yu, Mi;Kwon, Tae-Kyu;Hong, Chul-Un;Kim, Nam-Gyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.22 no.8 s.173
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    • pp.192-198
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, we propose a new training system for the improvement of equilibrium sense using unstable platform. The equilibrium sense, which provides orientation with respect to gravity, is important to integrate the vision, somatosensory and vestibular function to maintain the equilibrium sense of the human body. In order to improve the equilibrium sense, we developed the software program such as a block game, pingpong game using Visual C++. These training system for the equilibrium sense consists of unstable platform, computer interface and software program. The unstable platform was a simple structure of elliptical-type which included tilt sensor, wireless RF module and the device of power supply. To evaluate the effect of balance training, we measured and evaluated the parameters as the moving time to the target, duration to maintain cursor in the target of screen and the error between sine curve and acquired data. As a results, the moving time to the target and duration to maintain cursor in the target was improved through the repeating training of equilibrium sense. It was concluded that this system was reliable in the evaluation of equilibrium sense. This system might be applied to clinical use as an effective balance training system.

Development of a 200 W Portable PEM Fuel Cell System (200 W급 휴대용 고분자 전해질막 연료전지 시스템 개발)

  • Han, Hun-Sik;Kim, Yun-Ho;Cho, Chang-Hwan;Kim, Seo-Young;Hyun, Jae-Min
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.91-101
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    • 2012
  • A 200 W portable polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system is developed. The PEMFC system consists of an air-cooled fuel cell stack module, a fuel supply subsystem, a power management subsystem, and a control electronics subsystem. The control logic is designed for the stable system operation. The system-level performance evaluation discloses that the present PEMFC system provides a rated power output of 200.5 W at 13.4 V with the maximum balance-of-plant (BOP) efficiency of 72%, and maximum system efficiency based on lower heating value (LHV) is 37% at 120.7 W system power output.