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Present State and Development Prospect on the Protective Relaying Under High Resistance Earth Faults in Transmission Systems (송전계통 고저항 지락사고 보호기술 현황 및 개발전망)

  • Lee, Jong-Beom;Kim, Il-Dong
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1995.07b
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    • pp.640-642
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    • 1995
  • This paper describes the present state and development prospect on the protective relaying under high resistance earth faults in transmission systems. Especially it is difficult to detect the fault accompanied with high resistance contary to low resistance. In the complicated power system if the detection is failed, power failure will be occured in large area. New technology with respect to such a problem must be developed. This paper introduces research and development trend in home and abroad.

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A Study on Automation of Image Collection Planning

  • Han, Jae-Joong;Jung, Kyung-Jin;Choi, Jae-Seung;Kwak, Sung-Hee;Kim, Moong-Yu
    • Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.743-752
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    • 2011
  • One of main concerns of operators of the Earth observation satellite is taking images as many as possible under the constraints of satellite resources during fixed period. In order to achieve this goal, satellite operators are strongly required to generate the optimized image collection plans, and it is a very time consuming process to achieve an optimized image collection plan when it is done by manual. This paper suggests automation of image collection planning based on the dynamic programming algorithm to reduce the time required for image collection planning. The validity of the proposed method is tested using operating satellite system and the result is given in this paper.

Protective Insulation Monitoring Device in IT Earth Systems (IT접지방식의 보호를 위한 활선절연저항 감시기)

  • Kim, Yong-Jung;Kim, Hyosung
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.209-213
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    • 2015
  • With the increasing popularity of renewable generation systems and the advancement of power electronics, DC distribution systems have recently received considerable research attention. DC distribution has numerous advantages, including reliability, power quality, and efficiency. Owing to these advantages, DC distribution has been applied to data centers and power quality-sensitive electronic load conditions. Because grounding electrodes in DC are much more susceptible to corrosion than in AC, the IT system defined in IEC Standard 60364 may be a good candidate for an earthing method for DC distribution systems. In addition, IEC Standard 61557 specifies the requirements for insulation monitoring devices (IMD) for protection of the IT system, which continuously monitors the insulation resistances between the power lines and the earth. This paper discusses the development and evaluation of IMD to promote the reliability of distribution systems and increase safety of humans and facilities.

Investigation of the Experiment for Separation Distance between Powerline Earth and Pipelines (전력선 접지와 매설배관의 이격거리 실증실험 사례 조사)

  • Lee, H.G.;Ha, T.H.;Ha, Y.C.;Bae, J.H.;Kim, D.K.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2006.07e
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    • pp.87-88
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    • 2006
  • There are a number of reported instances of actual pipeline rupture during power line faults caused by melting of the pipe wall. This type of hazard was considered to be among the most serious of AC effects on pipelines in an international survey, comparable to the personnel safety hazard. Moreover, resistance coupling is not only a risk when the pipeline parallels a power line but also when they cross. One method of minimizing the effects of resistive coupling is by maintaining an appropriate separation distance between the pipeline and tower. This paper investigate the experiment for separation distance between the powerline earth and pipelines.

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Changes in China's Rare Earth Industry Policy and their Implications (중국 희토류산업정책의 변화와 정책적 함의)

  • PARK, In-Sop;SONG, Jae-Do
    • THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE & LAW REVIEW
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    • v.71
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    • pp.297-324
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    • 2016
  • China not only has the largest amount of rare earth reserves, but it also produces the most rare earth products. However, China lacks appropriate supervision and management systems of its rare earth industry. The Chinese government's inappropriate mechanisms have been cause for reckless development by national rare earth providers characterized by excessive competition, environmental pollution, and smuggling. In response to the problems, China implemented regulatory measures to restructure the rare earth industry. The Chinese central government intensifies its efforts to control the total quantity of rare earth products and tackle environmental pollution. Six leading conglomerates have been selected to promote the Chinese central government's policy. A new environmental guideline has been drawn up to reduce the discharging of wastewater and air pollution substance. Huge transition and a great influence of its policy changes are expected. These policy changes are bound to entail huge transitions, and the policy is expected to have a great influence in the future structure of the rare earth industry. In consideration of these changes, the Korean government, in collaboration with private enterprises needs to take appropriate measures, such as overseas resources development, R&D expansion, tactical stockpiling, professional manpower training and so on.

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Analysis of Carbon Cycle Concepts based on Earth Systems Perspective of High School Students (고등학생들의 지구시스템 관점에 기반한 탄소 순환 개념 분석)

  • Lee, Doo-Yoen;Oh, EunSuk;Kim, Hyoungbum;Jeong, Jin-Woo
    • Journal of Science Education
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.157-169
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze carbon cycle concepts based on earth systems from the perspective of high school students. The subjects for this study were seven students who have completed Earth-science I curriculum. to analyze of carbon cycle concepts based on earth systems perspective, the methods of word association, casual map and drawing were used. The results of this study were as follows: first, 5 out of 7 students have suggested carbon cycle concepts less than three. Second, the carbon cycle concepts on the change of state were 2. Also, the carbon cycle concets on process were 8. Third, 2 out of 7 students present 2 feedback loops, 3 out of 7 students 1 feedback loops, but 2 out of 7 students couldn't present the feedback loops associated with carbon cycle. Finally, As for carbon cycle concepts through drawing, 1 out of 7 students drew 9 concepts, 3 out of 9 students drew 7 concepts and the rest of them drew 5, 4, 3 concepts respectively. These results suggest that concept and feedback loop thinking skills on carbon cycle are a low level. Therefore, It is suggested that more educational programs be developed on various topics in order for high school students to improve their system thinking skills as well as knowledge integration of earth systems.

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Modelling land degradation in the mountainous areas

  • Shrestha, D.P.;Zinck, J.A.;Ranst, E. Van
    • Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.817-819
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    • 2003
  • Land degradation is a crucial issue in mountainous areas and is manifested in a variety of processes. For its assessment, application of existing models is not straightforward. In addition, data availability might be a problem. In this paper, a procedure for land degradation assessment is described, which follows a four-step approach: (1) detection, inventory and mapping of land degradation features, (2) assessing the magnitude of soil loss, (3) study of causal factors, and (4) hazard assessment by applying decision trees. This approach is applied to a case study in the Middle Mountain region of Nepal. The study shows that individual mass movement features such as debris slides and slumps can be easily mapped by photo interpretation techniques. Application of soil loss estimation models helps get insight on the magnitude of soil losses. In the study area soil losses are higher in rainfed crops on sloping terraces (highest soil loss is 32 tons/ha/yr) and minimal under dense forest and in irrigated rice fields (less than 1 ton/ha/yr). However there is high frequency of slope failures in the form of slumps in the rice fields. Debris slides are more common on south-facing slopes under rainfed agriculture or in degraded forest. Field evidences and analysis of causal factors for land degradation helps in building decision trees, the use of which for modelling land degradation has the advantage that attributes can be ranked and tested according to their importance. In addition, decision trees are simple to construct, easy to implement and very flexible in adaptations.

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Impacts of Aerosol Loading on Surface Precipitation from Deep Convective Systems over North Central Mongolia

  • Lkhamjav, Jambajamts;Lee, Hyunho;Jeon, Ye-Lim;Seo, Jaemyeong Mango;Baik, Jong-Jin
    • Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences
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    • v.54 no.4
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    • pp.587-598
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    • 2018
  • The impacts of aerosol loading on surface precipitation from mid-latitude deep convective systems are examined using a bin microphysics model. For this, a precipitation case over north central Mongolia, which is a high-altitude inland region, on 21 August 2014 is simulated with aerosol number concentrations of 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, and $4800cm^{-3}$. The surface precipitation amount slightly decreases with increasing aerosol number concentration in the range of $150-600cm^{-3}$, while it notably increases in the range of $600-4800cm^{-3}$ (22% increase with eightfold aerosol loading). We attempt to explain why the surface precipitation amount increases with increasing aerosol number concentration in the range of $600-4800cm^{-3}$. A higher aerosol number concentration results in more drops of small sizes. More drops of small sizes grow through condensation while being transported upward and some of them freeze, thus increasing the mass content of ice crystals. The increased ice crystal mass content leads to an increase in the mass content of small-sized snow particles largely through deposition, and the increased mass content of small-sized snow particles leads to an increase in the mass content of large-sized snow particles largely through riming. In addition, more drops of small sizes increase the mass content of supercooled drops, which also leads to an increase in the mass content of large-sized snow particles through riming. The increased mass content of large-sized snow particles resulting from these pathways contributes to a larger surface precipitation amount through melting and collision-coalescence.

The Fabrication of Ion Exchange Membrane and Its Application to Energy Systems (고분자 이온교환막의 제조와 이온교환막을 이용한 에너지 공정)

  • Kim, Jae-Hun;Ryu, Seungbo;Moon, Seung-Hyeon
    • Membrane Journal
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.79-96
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    • 2020
  • Secondary energy conversion systems have been briskly developed owing to environmental issue and problems of fossil fuel. They are basically operated based on electro-chemical systems. In addition, ion exchange membranes are one of the significant factors to determine performance in their systems. Therefore, the ion exchange membranes in suitable conditions must be developed to improve the performance for the electro-chemical systems. These ion exchange membranes can be classified into various types such as cation exchange membrane, anion exchange membrane and bipolar membrane. Their membranes have distinct characteristics according to the chemical, physical and morphological structure. In this review, the types of ion exchange membranes and their fabrication processes are described with main characteristics. Moreover, applications of ion exchange membranes in newly developed energy conversion systems such as reverse electrodialysis, redox flow battery and water electrolysis process are described including their roles and requirements.

Magnetic Field Correction Method of Magnetometers in Small Satellites

  • Lee, Seon-Ho;Rhee, Seung-Wu;Ahn, Hyo-Sung
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.10a
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    • pp.36-40
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    • 2003
  • The considered satellite is supposed to operate in the earth-point mode and sun-point mode in accordance with the mission requirements. The magnetic field correction is based on the orbit geometry using a set of measured magnetic field data from the three-axis-magnetometer and its algorithm excludes the earth’s magnetic field model. Moreover, the usefulness of the proposed method is investigated throughout the simulation of KOMPSAT-1.

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