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A new approach to structuring the process based on design structure matrix (DSM) (DSM 기반의 프로세스 구조화 방법론)

  • Seol, Hyeon-Ju;Kim, Chul-Hyun;Lee, Chang-Yong;Park, Yong-Tae
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.39-53
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    • 2009
  • This paper suggests a new process structuring method, which we call process modularization, for decomposing and grouping activities in a process. Above all, we propose the concept of a module that is a group of activities positioned on the same flow before and after control constructs. Since activities in a module are relatively strongly interrelated with one another, it is important to take into consideration of these together. A design structure matrix (DSM) is used to structure the process because it has a lot of advantages in process modeling and analysis. We developed two algorithms: the restricted topological sorting (RTS) algorithm for ordering activities and the module finding (MF) algorithm for detecting modules in a process, which utilize the DSM. The suggested approach enables a firm's manager to design and analyze the process effectively. We also developed a supporting tool to accelerate the progress of process modularization. The supporting tool aids the process manager in finding the module and understanding the process structure easily. An illustrative example is addressed to show operations of the suggested approach.

Design and control of extractive distillation for the separation of methyl acetate-methanol-water

  • Wang, Honghai;Ji, Pengyu;Cao, Huibin;Su, Weiyi;Li, Chunli
    • Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering
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    • v.35 no.12
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    • pp.2336-2347
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    • 2018
  • The azeotrope of methyl acetate methanol and water was isolated using extractive distillation with water as entrainer. The pressure-swing extractive distillation (PSED) process and vapor side-stream distillation column (VSDC) with the rectifier process were designed to separate the methyl acetate, methanol and water mixture. It was revealed that the VSDC with the rectifier process had a reduction in energy consumption than the PSED process. Four control schemes of the two process were investigated: Double temperature control scheme (CS1), $Q_R/F$ feedforward control of reboiler duty scheme for PESD (CS2), $Q_R/F$ feedback control scheme for VSDC (CS3), the feedback control scheme of sensitive plate temperature of side-drawing distillation column to dominate the compressor shaft speed (CS4). Feed flow and composition disturbance were used to evaluate the dynamic performance. As a result, CS4 is a preferable choice for separation of methyl acetate-methanol-water mixture. A control scheme combining the operating parameters of dynamic equipment with the control indicators of static equipment was proposed in this paper. It means using the sensitive plate temperature of side-drawing column to control the compressor shaft speed. This is a new control scheme for extractive distillation.

Spin-coated ultrathin multilayers and their micropatterning using microfluidic channels

  • Hongseok Jang;Kim, Sangcheol;Jinhan Cho;Kookheon Char
    • Korea-Australia Rheology Journal
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2003
  • A new method is introduced to build up organic/organic multilayer films composed of cationic poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH) and negatively charged poly (sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) (PSS) using the spinning process. The adsorption process is governed by both the viscous force induced by fast solvent elimination and the electrostatic interaction between oppositely charged species. On the other hand, the centrifugal and air shear forces applied by the spinning process significantly enhances desorption of weakly bound polyelectrolyte chains and also induce the planarization of the adsorbed polyelectrolyte layer. The film thickness per bilayer adsorbed by the conventional dipping process and the spinning process was found to be about 4 ${\AA}$ and 24 ${\AA}$, respectively. The surface of the multilayer films prepared with the spinning process is quite homogeneous and smooth. Also, a new approach to create multilayer ultrathin films with well-defined micropatterns in a short process time is Introduced. To achieve such micropatterns with high line resolution in organic multilayer films, microfluidic channels were combined with the convective self-assembly process employing both hydrogen bonding and electrostatic intermolecular interactions. The channels were initially filled with polymer solution by capillary pressure and the residual solution was then removed by the .spinning process.

A Prediction of the Amount of Dimensional Deformation of Addendum and Dedendum after Shrink Fitting Process (압입공정에서 기어의 이끝 및 이뿌리 변형량 예측)

  • Kim, Ji-San;Hwang, Beam-Cheal;Bae, Won-Byong;Kim, Chul
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.463-473
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    • 2011
  • The warm shrink fitting process is generally used to assemble automobile transmission parts (shaft/gear). But the fitting process can cause the dimensions of addendum and dedendum of the gear to change with respect to the fitting interference and the profile of the gear. As a result, there may be additional noise and vibration between gears. To address these problems, we analyzed the warm shrink fitting process according to process parameters; the fitting interference between the outer diameter of the shaft and the inner diameter of the gear, the inner diameter of the gear, addendum and dedendum of the gear, the heating temperature. In this study, a closed form equation for predicting the amount of deformation of addendum and dedendum in the R-direction was proposed. And the FEA method to analyze the cooling process was proposed for thermal-structural-thermal coupled field analysis of the warm shrink fitting process (heating-fitting-cooling process).

System development for establishing shipyard mid-term production plans using backward process-centric simulation

  • Ju, Suheon;Sung, Saenal;Shen, Huiqiang;Jeong, Yong-Kuk;Shin, Jong Gye
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.20-37
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    • 2020
  • In this paper, we propose a simulation method based on backward simulation and process-oriented simulation to take into account the characteristics of shipbuilding production, which is an order-based industry with a job shop production environment. The shipyard production planning process was investigated to analyze the detailed process, variables and constraints of mid-term production planning. Backward and process-centric simulation methods were applied to the mid-term production planning process and an improved planning process, which considers the shipbuilding characteristics, was proposed. Based on the problem defined by applying backward process-centric simulation, a system which can conduct Discrete Event Simulation (DES) was developed. The developed mid-term planning system can be linked with the existing shipyard Advanced Planning System (APS). Verification of the system was performed with the actual shipyard mid-term production data for the four ships corresponding to a one-year period.

The Properties of High Speed AlGaAs/GaAs Infrared LED by using Metal wet etch process (습식식각공정에 의한 High Speed용 AlGaAs/GaAs 적외선 LED 소자의 특성)

  • Lee, Cheol-Jin;Ra, Yong-Choon;Sung, Man-Young;Lee, Eun-Chul
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1995.11a
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    • pp.352-354
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    • 1995
  • The optical and electrical properties of High Speed AlGaAs infrared LED by using metal wet etch process instead of metal lift-off process are investigated. The power out increases when metal contact is patterned by wet etch process. Forward voltage and Reverse voltage for metal wet etch process represent higher value than the metal lift-off process. The aging effect of power out also indicates good results with wet etch process. The wet etch process for metal contact reveals reliable LED device properties.

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Finite Element Analysis for Shot Blasting Process Optimization of Stainless Steel (유한요소해석을 이용한 스테인리스 스틸의 쇼트 블라스팅 공정 최적화)

  • Song, Seung Youp;Park, Junyoung;Kim, Jun-Sik
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.22-27
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    • 2013
  • A shot blasting process is to improve the surface quality of stainless steels. The process is similar to a well-known shot peening that is used to strengthen the surface via the residual stress. In the shot blasting process, it is important to decide many parameters, such as the size, incident angle and velocity of shot balls, to effectively get rid of the iron oxide on the surface of stainless steels. In this study, the simulation of the shot blasting process is carried out by a finite element software, which can help to find out the optimal design parameters to cause the delamination of the iron oxide from the stainless steel substrate. The results obtained are also compared to those of the discrete element method to verify them.

Development of an In-process Confocal Positioning System for Nanostereolithography Using Evanescent Light

  • Kajihara, Yusuke;Takeuchi, Toru;Takahashi, Satoru;Takamasu, Kiyoshi
    • International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.51-54
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    • 2008
  • A novel stereolithography method using evanescent light has been proposed as a means to realize 100-nanometer resolution. An in-process measurement system with high accuracy has been introduced to the nanostereolithography apparatus. Specifically, an optical microscopic system was developed to monitor the exposure process and a confocal positioning system was established to improve the longitudinal positioning accuracy in the layer-by-layer process. A high-power objective lens, a tube lens, and a charge coupled device (CCD) were included in the optical microscopic system, whereas a laser, a high-power objective lens, a piezoelectric (PZT) stage, a condenser lens, a pinhole, and a photomultiplier (PMT) made up the confocal microscopic system. Two verification experiments were conducted, and the results indicated that the optical microscopic system had a horizontal resolution of 200 nm and that the confocal positioning system provided a depth resolution of 30.8 nm. These results indicate that nanostereolithography can be successfully performed with this system.

Polar Anchoring Strength and Surface Ordering in NLC by the Washing Process on Rubbed Polymer Surfaces Containing Trifluoromethyl Moiety

  • Lee, Sang-Keuk;Lee, Joon-Ung;Han, Jeong-Min;Hwang, Jeoung-Yeon;Seo, Dae-Shik;Paek, Seung-Kwon
    • Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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    • v.3 no.4
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    • pp.36-40
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    • 2002
  • The polar anchoring strength and surface ordering in a NLC,4-n-pentyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl (5CB), on a rubbed polyimide (PI) surface containing trifluoromethyl moiety were studied. The large extrapolation length de of 5CB for washing process of water was measured at RS=114 mm. The polar anchoring energy of 5CB on the rubbed PI surface is decreased by the washing process. Also, the polar anchoring energy of 5CB increases with the rubbing strength on the PI surface. The surface ordering of 5CB for all washing processes is smaller than the non-washing process; it is attributed to the washing process.