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Characteristics Analysis of the Heat Exchange Rate according to Soil Temperature and Grout Material using Numerical Simulation

  • Oh, Jin Hwan;Nam, Yu Jin
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.29-36
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    • 2014
  • The ground source heat pump (GSHP) system has attracted much of attention, because of its stability of heat production and the high efficiency of the system. Performance of the heat exchanger is dependent on the soil temperature, the ground thermal conductivity, the operation schedule, the pipe placement and the design temperature. However, in spite of the many variables of these systems, there have been few research on the effect of the systems on system performance. In this study, analysis of the heat exchange rate according to soil temperature and grout material was conducted by numerical simulation. Furthermore, the heat distribution around the ground heat exchanger was presented on the different conditions of grout and underground temperature by the simulation.

State of the Art Review of Shading Effects on PV Module Efficiencies and Their Detection Algorithm Focusing on Maximum Power Point

  • Lee, Duk Hwan;Lee, Kwang Ho
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.21-28
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    • 2014
  • This paper provides the up to date review of the shading effects on PV module performance and the associated detection algorithm related to the maximum power point tracking. It includes the brief explanations of the MMP variations due to the shading occurrence on the PV modules. Review of experimental and simulation studies highlighting the significant impacts of shading on PV efficiencies were presented. The literature indicates that even the partial shading of a single cell can greatly drop the entire module voltage and power efficiency. The MMP tracking approaches were also reviewed in this study. Both conventional and advanced soft computing methods such as ANN, FLC and EA were described for the proper tracking of MMP under shaded conditions. This paper would be the basic source and the comprehensive information associated with the shading effects and relevant MPP tracking technique.

A Study on the Physical Properties of MgO Board for Wall System (경량 벽체용 MgO 보드의 물리적 특성에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Kim, Soon-Ho;Kim, Hong-Yong
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.135-140
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    • 2007
  • In this study we settled the trouble of the MgO board of existence by this research. We changed the wooden one of the main ingredient of a board to a perlite and a mineral particle in the aluminum hydroxide group and proceeded with a study to physical character and fire resistance efficiency improvement. The result yellowing phenomenon could be improved and it was possible to reduce size decrease of pin hole and the frequency of occurrence. We found out that the in case of absorbed amount added 5~8% corresponding to the weight decreases the acrylic group emulsion suddenly. So this product is improved with the bending strength and water-resistance. After behavior stop time measurement of a mouse for experiments was measured at the time of a gas harmful effect test, an improved MgO board appeared more highly for an average of 138 seconds compared with a board of existence.

The Effect of Phytofiltration System on the Improvement of Indoor Air Quality (식물을 이용한 실내공기환경 정화효과에 관한 연구)

  • Song, Jeong-Eun;Pang, Seung-Ki;Kim, Yong-Sik;Sohn, Jang-Yeul
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.3-8
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    • 2005
  • The objective of this study is to examine the impact of the Phytofiltration system on the improvement of indoor air quality. Measurement was performed in a full-scale mock up model to examine the purification efficiency of air by plants. Seven species of plants, which were recommended by NASA, were used in measurements. Two species of plants that showed outstanding purifying effects were chosen for further measurements. The measurements were performed according to the positions and amounts of plants. Thermal environment, the concentration of Toluene and Formaldehyde were monitored. Ficus Benjamiana and Aglaonema brevispathum were excellent in diluting the concentration of contaminants. The effect of diluting concentration became better as the amount of plants increased. The reducing effect was the best when the plants were placed near window.

A Study on Anthropomorphic Animal Characters Search System Visualization for UX Design

  • Lee, Young-Suk
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.17 no.12
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    • pp.1521-1527
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    • 2014
  • This paper presents to design User eXperience(UX) of anthropomorphic animal characters search system (hereinafter, AACSS) for efficient user search. To this end, meta data were utilized herein to elevate the search efficiency of multimedia information and text information. Anthropomorphic animal characters require the human elements and the animal elements, thus this paper extracted the key elements of meta data as below; phenotypic element in animal system classification (Morphologic property elements, Ecological property elements, Behavioral property elements), emotion classification, which is the trait of personification and the Step of Anthropomorphic Animal Characters.

An Analysis for Recognizing the priority of Indoor Environmental Factors in office Remodeling (사무소 리모델링의 실내환경요소에 대한 선호도 분석 -수요자와 공급자 측면 비교를 중심으로-)

  • Choi, Jin-Hyuk;Park, Tae-Eun;Lee, Jeong-Bok;Kim, So-Yeon;Lee, Kyung-Hoi
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.57-64
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    • 2002
  • Nowadays the importance of Building Remodeling as a means to create an architectural environment capable of responding to the social, economic changes has increased more than before. After long time pass, the aged building have faced the need for the overall repair of the structure and function. Remodeling is much more saving the time and cost than new construction in the office building. This study was focused in functional and efficient evaluation. Based on these points, we developed the evaluation factors, and verified a validity of evaluation factors through a survey. The purpose of this study was focused on the Analysis for Recognizing the priority of Indoor Environmental Factors in office Remodeling. This study provides us the competitive guidance of remodeling. The owners and tenants take the maximum efficiency with the minimum cost.

A Study on the Concept of Sustainable Housing Design (지속가능한 집합주택계획의 개념 설정에 관한 연구)

  • Woo, Dong-Ju;Yang, Jae-Hyuk
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.3-10
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    • 2002
  • The main purpose of this dissertation is to develop an integrated approach to sustainable housing development, which would be applied in both academic studios and professional practice. This approach is based upon the concept of sustainability encountered in the process of housing design efficiency. It is concerned with the basic identification of problems and needs, the setting of design goals, and the constraints under which the future design and construction will have to operate. The components of the research approach focus on: (1) the identification of main issues of sustainable architecture (2) the identification of the concept of sustainability as integrated approach for architectural design. (3) the analysis of context between the housing design and the main issues of sustainablility. (4) the identification of the concept of sustainable housing design. Based on these results, this paper suggested the concept of sustainable housing design as integrated approach.

Utilization of the Bulking Agents for Environment-friendly Toilet in Rural Village (농촌마을에서 자연발효형 화장실의 통기성 매질 이용에 관한 연구)

  • Kang Bang-Hun;Cho Soon-Jae
    • The Korean Journal of Community Living Science
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.105-112
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    • 2006
  • The biodegradability test of bulking agents in feces composting process is conducted to increase the management efficiency for environment-friendly rural toilet developed by National Rural Resource Institute in 2001. In the case study through references and field study, ash, fallen leaves, and wood chips are commonly used in the ecological toilet. Extension officers and farmers prefer rice straw, fallen leaves, and chaff among the rural resources as a bulking agents in the aspect of getting and storage as the result of questionnaire survey. As the result of biodegradability test including the temperature change, $CO_2$ gas production, and C/N ratio change of composting pile under the condition of aerobic composting apparatus, rice straw and chaff are good bulking agents for environment-friendly rural toilet. It is recommended that easy getting materials among the above mentioned materials are used for bulking agents as the region and season in environment-friendly rural toilet.

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An Analysis on Building Shading Plan for a City Hall considering Energy Saving

  • Kim, Jin Lee;No, Sang Tae
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.5-10
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: Recently, many public office buildings which were built by curtain wall increased rapidly, but the results of the investigation of the government, these buildings have been found that the heating and cooling thermal load is high, and showed low energy efficiency. Method: To evaluate the effects by applying outdoor louver and indoor blind, which can control solar radiation in order to reduce the heating and cooling load of public office building which was built by glass curtain wall. The heating and cooling load was calculated via Energyplus, building and outdoor louver, indoor blind were modeled by Google sketchup connected to Energyplus. Result: The results of this study were as follows; the case of applying various outdoor louver, the heating and cooling load all decreased as compared to the case without applying outdoor louver, the case of applying indoor blind, the heating and cooling load decreased as compared to the case without applying indoor blind, but indoor blind showed low energy performance comparing outdoor louver.

A Study on the Maintenance System Improvement for Public Educational Buildings (공립학교 시설물 유지관리 체계 개선방안)

  • Kim, Tae-Hui;Eom, Gun-Chul
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.81-88
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    • 2007
  • As of August 2005, there are 9,007 facilities for public primary, middle and high schools in Korea. But because of depopulation, hereafter it is expected to allocate much more budget and interest to utilizing the existing facilities reasonably rather than new buildings construction. At present the maintenance of educational facilities is depend on not a preventive but a post preservation. And there is no established maintenance organization and system, which causes both facility deterioration and squandering of the nation's resources. Thus the object of this paper is to examine a maintenance system of established public school facilities and to improve the system which is enable to maximize the efficiency for the existing maintenance organization.