• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.54-61
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• 2015

In 3-phase 4-wire inverter, the unbalanced loads cause to increase the neutral current which brings the voltage deviation between the split dc-link capacitors to be larger. In order to solve this problem, a neutral leg is provided additively to the ordinary inverter circuit and the associated control methods are devised. This paper proposes a new neutral-leg controller based on a PR controller and shows relatively good performance even under unbalanced linear loads and nonlinear loads. The proposed control strategy illustrates its effectiveness under the various operating conditions through simulation works.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.131-140
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• 2008

This paper presents a new control approach of DSTATCOM (distribution static compensator) for compensation of reactive power, unbalanced loading and harmonic currents under unbalanced non-sinusoidal ac mains. The control of DSTATCOM is achieved using Adaline based current estimator based on LMS algorithm to maintain source currents real and undistorted. The dc bus voltage of voltage source converter (VSC) working as DSTATCOM is maintained at constant voltage using a proportional-integral (PI) controller. The DSTATCOM system alongwith proposed control scheme is modeled in MATLAB to simulate the behavior of the system. The practical implementation of the DSTATCOM is carried out using dSPACE DS1104 R&D controller having TMS320F240 as a slave DSP. Simulated and implementation results are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the DSTATCOM with Adaline based control to meet the severe load perturbations with different types of loads (linear and non-linear) under distorted and unbalanced AC mains.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2015.07a
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• pp.393-394
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• 2015

본 논문은 다중 채널 LED(Light Emitting Diode) 구동을 위한 모듈형 전류 평형 회로를 제안한다. 기존 방식은 DC/DC 컨버터단과 다중 채널 LED 전류제어를 위해 각 채널마다 일정한 전류 제어를 하는 LED 드라이버단의 직렬 연결로 구성된다. 하지만 제안회로는 캐패시터의 전하평형원리에 의해 단일 채널 전류 제어로 모든 채널의 LED 전류를 동일하게 제어할 수 있어 DC/DC 컨버터와 LED 드라이버단을 하나로 통합한 단일 전력단 LED 구동회로 구성이 가능하며, 이는 회로구성의 단일화로 소자수 및 사이즈의 소형화가 가능하다. 또한 수동소자만으로 이루어진 모듈형 회로로써 모듈의 추가에 따라 요구되는 LED 채널 수 만큼 다채널 모듈로 확장할 수 있다. 제안회로의 타당성 검증을 위해 1kW급 LED 구동회로에 적용한 시뮬레이션 결과를 제시한다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2012.07a
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• pp.501-502
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 입력 단 센서를 제거한 태양광 AC 모듈 인터리브드 플라이백 인버터의 최대 전력점 추종 및 전류 평형 제어 기법을 제안한다. 기존 제어 방식들의 수행을 위해서는 입력 전압 $V_{pv}$, 입력 전류 $I_{pv}$ 센서와 각 상 스위치 단의 전류 센서들이 필요하나 4개의 센서와 주변 회로는 AC 모듈의 사이즈, 부피 및 가격을 증가시킨다. 이러한 문제점들을 해결하기 위해 제안하는 방식은 각 상의 전류 센서만을 사용하여 최대 전력점 추종 및 전류 평형 제어를 동시에 수행한다. 제안한 시스템의 타당성을 이론적 분석과 시뮬레이션을 통해 검증한다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.329-335
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• 2018

In an electric vehicle and Energy Storage System(ESS), a large number of batteries are connected in series or parallel to obtain high voltage and current. The battery management system(BMS) is needed because battery has a characteristic that explode in overcharging and overcurrent situations due to the nature of the battery material and the battery life is dramatically reduced when the battery is overdischarged below the specified voltage. In this paper, we proposed a system that can manage a large amount of batteries through the communication of master-slave type with multiple microcontroller. We confirmed the stable operation of the proposed system through the balancing-charging and storage mode experiments.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.79-87
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• 2022

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the pain and balance of patients who receive total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: This study subjects were 24 patients in Hospital T, located in Daegu, South Korea who received TKA after being diagnosed with degenerative arthritis. The subjects were randomly divided into and experimental group and a control group, with each group including 12 patients. Both group received superfical thermal therapy, interferential current therapy (ICT), and continue passive motion (CPM), which are conventional knee therapy on the knee joint. The experimental group received the tDCS treatment three times a week for three weeks, from October 1st to October 20th. The visual analogue scale and Wii Balance Board system were used to measure the pain and balancing ability, respectively, of both groups. In the statistical result analysis, to compare about pre and post test difference in each groups was accomplished. Statistical analysis of independent t-test and paired t-test were conducted using SPSS version 23.0. Results: After three weeks of intervation, there were significantly difference in balance ability in pre and post test in the tDCS group. VAS decreased significantly in both groups(p<.05), There was a significantly difference in pain, balance ability in the tDCS group compared to the sham group. Conclusion: These results indicate that applying tDCS together with conventional knee joint therapy for TKA patients is effective in promoting the patients' recovery.

• Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.111-125
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• 2012

The total fertility rate of our nation has been in the world's lowest level with constant falling since it reached an all-time low in 1983. The increase in economic participation of women, difficulties to balance work and family life, and traditional gender role and family norms in our society have been blamed for causing low birth rates. In addition, the current economic recession and increased polarization of wealth make it more difficult for working families to balance work and family life, resulting in lowering fertility rates. The Korean government has recently prepared the second five-year basic plan(2011-2015) to deal with low fertility and population ageing. The basic plan aims at providing support for working families in balancing work and family life and helping people ease the burden of marriage, childbirth, and raising their children. The work-family balance policies based on gender equality will do much to increase fertility rates in the future. In this context, this study examined current status and problems of balancing work and family life in our society, the Korean government and corporate policies for work-family balance, and the effects of policies on childbirth. Suggestions for future directions are presented.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.23-32
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• 2020

The intermittent characteristics of renewable energy complicates the process of balancing supply with demand. Electrolysis technology can provide flexibility to grid management by converting electricity to hydrogen. Alkaline electrolysis has been recognized as established technology and utilized in industry for over 100 years. However, high overpotential of oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline water electrolysis reduces the overall efficiency and therefore requires the development of anode catalyst. In this study, Raney Ni-Zn-Fe electrode was prepared by electroplating and the electrode characteristics was studied by varying electroplating parameters like electrodeposition time, current density and substrate. The prepared Raney Ni-Zn-Fe electrode was electrochemically evaluated using linear sweep voltammetry. Physical and chemical analysis were conducted by scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectrometer, and X-ray diffraction. The plating time did not changed the morphology and composition of the electrode surface and showed a little effect on overpotential reduction. As the plating current density increased, Fe content on the surface increased and cauliflower-like structure appeared on the electrode surface. In particular, the overpotential of the electrode, which was prepared at the plating current density of 320 mA/㎠, has showed the lowest value of 268 mV at 50 mA/㎠. There was no distinguishable overpotential difference between the type of substrate for the electrodes prepared at 80 mA/㎠.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.9-13
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• 2010

This paper proposes an input-series-output-parallel connected ZVS full bridge converter with interleaved control for photovoltaic power conditioning systems (PV PCS). The input-series connection enables a fully modular power-system architecture, where low voltage and standard power modules can be connected in any combination at the input and/or at the output, to realize any given specifications. Further, the input-series connection enables the use of low-voltage MOSFETs that are optimized for a very low RDSON, thus, resulting in lower conduction losses. The system costs decrease due to the reduced current, and the volumes of the output filters due to the interleaving technique. A topology for a photovoltaic (PV) dc/dc converter that can dramatically reduce the power rating and increase the efficiency of a PV system by analyzing the PV module characteristics is proposed. The control scheme, consisting of an output voltage loop, a current loop and input voltage balancing loops, is proposed to achieve input voltage sharing and output current sharing. The total PV system is implemented for a 10-kW PV power conditioning system (PCS). This system has a dc/dc converter with a 3.6-kW power rating. It is only one-third of the total PV PCS power. A 3.6-kW prototype PV dc/dc converter is introduced to experimentally verify the proposed topology. In addition, experimental results show that the proposed topology exhibits good performance.

• The Journal of Korean Institute for Practical Engineering Education
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.61-65
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• 2009

Due to the less variety of experiment equipments for engineering education, the development of designated educational equipment is really in urgent need at most time. Especially for the in-depth engineering major subject, vibration engineering, there are almost no related educational equipments in Korea. Accordingly, in order to simulate the vibration phenomena occurred in the actual field, the development of educational equipment for vibration engineering theory and experiment education is required. This paper introduces four development educational equipments developed in graduated research works, which are critical speed test educational equipment, balancing machine educational equipment, isolation educational equipment using eddy current and active vibration isolation educational equipment. Through using them in experiment lesson, the utilization and practicality of educational equipment are verified. The proposed improvement for future development and application of educational equipment is shown in addition.