• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.1316-1323
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• 2016

Multilevel inverters (MLIs) have been preferred over conventional two-level inverters due to their inherent properties such as reduced harmonic distortion, lower electromagnetic interference, minimal common mode voltage, ability to synthesize medium/high voltage from low voltage sources, etc. On the other hand, they suffer from an increased number of switching devices, complex gate pulse generation, etc. This paper develops an ingenious symmetrical MLI topology, which consumes lesser component count. The proposed level dependent sources concoction multilevel inverter (LDSCMLI) is basically a multilevel dc link MLI (MLDCMLI), which first synthesizes a stepped dc link voltage using a sources concoction module and then realizes the ac waveform through a conventional H-bridge. Seven level and eleven level versions of the proposed topology are simulated in MATLAB r2010b and prototypes are constructed to validate the performance. The proposed topology requires lesser components compared to recent component reduced MLI topologies and the classical topologies. In addition, it requires fewer carrier signals and gate driver circuits.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.522-532
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• 2018

The cascaded H Bridge (CHB) multilevel inverter (MLI) is popular among the classical MLI topologies due to its modularity and reliability. Although space vector modulation (SVM) is the most suitable modulation scheme for MLIs, it has not been used widely in industry due to the higher complexity involved in its implementation. In this paper, a simple and novel generalized SVM algorithm is proposed, which has both reduced time and space complexity. The proposed SVM involves the generalization of both the duty cycle calculation and switching sequence generation for any n-level inverter. In order to generate the gate pulses for an inverter, a generalized switch matrix (SM) for the CHB inverter is also introduced, which further simplifies the algorithm. The algorithm is tested and verified for three-phase, three-level and five-level CHB inverters in simulations and hardware implementation. A comparison of the proposed method with existing SVM schemes shows the superiority of the proposed scheme.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제31권3A호
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• pp.214-220
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 TPC-AMS/FSS-OFDM(transmit power controlled adaptive modulated OFDM with frequency symbol spreading and equalization)시스템을 제안한다. TPC-AMS/FSS-OFDM의 송신기에서 각 S/P(serial-to-parallel)변환된 신호는 직교 확산 코드에 의해 확산 결합되어 송신하고, 수신된 신호는 수신기의 각 주파수 심볼 확산 블록에 의하여 검출되며, 같은 SINR(signal interference to noise ratio)을 얻는다. 이 때 각 주파수 심볼 확산블록에 대해서는 같은 변조 레벨과 송신 전력을 할당할 수 있다. 본 논문에서 제안한 시스템은 전체 송신 전력과 데이터 정보로 전송되는 FBI(feedback information), MLI(modulation level information)를 감소시킴으로서 전체적인 전송속도(throughput)의 성능을 개선할 수 있다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.1528-1538
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• 2018

In this paper, configuration of $1-{\phi}$ seven-level boost DC-link cascade based reversing voltage multilevel inverter (BDCLCRV MLI) is proposed for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) applications. It consists of three level boost converter, level generation unit and full bridge circuit for polarity generation. When compared with conventional boost cascaded H-bridge MLI configurations, the proposed system results in reduction of DC sources, reduced power switches and gate drive requirements. Inverter switching is accomplished by providing appropriate switching angles that is generated by any optimization switching angle techniques. Here, round modulation control (RMC) method is taken as the optimization method and switching angles are derived and the same is compared with various switching angles methods i.e., equal-phase (EP) method, and half-equal-phase (HEP) method which results in improved quality of obtained AC power with lowest total harmonic distortion (THD). Reduction in DC sources and switch count makes the system more cost effective. A simulation and prototype model of $1-{\phi}$ seven-level BDCLCRV MLI system is developed and its performance is analyzed for various operating conditions.

• 한국초전도ㆍ저온공학회논문지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.58-65
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• 2003

The high temperature superconductivity(HTS) cable must be cooled below the nitrogen liquefaction temperature to applicate the cable in power generation and transmi-ssion system under the superconducting state. To obtain superconducting state. a reliable cryocooler system is required. Structural and thermal design have been performed to design cryocooler system operated with reverse Brayton cycle using gas neon as refrigerant. This cryocooler system consists of compressor. recuperator. coldbox. control valves and has 1 kW cooling capacity. Heat loss calculation was conducted for the given cryocooler system by considering the conduction and radiation through the multi-layer insulation(MLI) and high vacuum. The results can be summarized as: conduction heat loss is 7 W in valves and access port and radiation heat loss is 18 W through the surface of cryocooler. The full design specifications were discussed and the results were applied to construct in house HTS cable cooling system.

• 대한원격탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한원격탐사학회 2007년도 Proceedings of ISRS 2007
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• pp.199-202
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• 2007

COMS (Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite) is a geostationary satellite and has been developing by KARI for communication, ocean observation and meteorological observation. Conventional thermal control design, using MLI (Multi Layer Insulation), OSR (Optical Solar Reflector), heater and heat pipe, is utilized. Ka-band components are installed on South wall, while other equipment for sensors are installed on the opposite side, North wall. High dissipating communication units are located on external (surface) heat pipe and are covered by internal insulation blankets to decouple them from the rest of the satellite. External satellite walls are covered by MLI or OSR for insulation from space and for rejection internal heat to space. The ocean and meteorological sensors are installed on optical benches on the top floor to decouple thermally from the satellite. Single solar array wing is adopted in order to secure clear field of view of radiant cooler of IR meteorological sensor. This paper presents principles of thermal control design for the COMS.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.642-650
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• 2016

One of the most feasible solution for reducing the excessive energy consumption and carbon dioxide emission is usage of more efficient fuel such as hydrogen. As is well known, there are three viable technologies for storing hydrogen fuel: compressed gas, metal hydride absorption, and cryogenic liquid. In these technologies, the storage for liquid hydrogen has better energy density by weight than other storage methods. However, the cryogenic liquid storage has a significant disadvantage of boiling losses. That is, high performance of thermal insulation systems must be studied for reducing the boiling losses. This paper presents an experimental study on the effective thermal conductivities of the composite layered insulation with aerogel blankets($Cryogel^{(R)}$ Z and $Pyrogel^{(R)}$ XT-E) and Multi-layer insulation(MLI). The aerogel blankets are known as high porous materials and the good insulators within a soft vacuum range($10^{-3}{\sim}1$ Torr). Also, MLI is known as the best insulator within a high vacuum range(<$10^{-6}{\sim}10^{-3}$ Torr). A vertical axial cryogenic experimental apparatus was designed to investigate the thermal performance of the composite layered insulators under cryogenic conditions as well as consist of a cold mass tank, a heat absorber, annular vacuum space, and an insulators space. The composite insulators were laminated in the insulator space that height was 50 mm. In this study, the effective thermal conductivities of the materials were evaluated by measuring boil-off rate of liquid nitrogen and liquid argon in the cold mass tank.

• 터널과지하공간
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.144-156
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 TBM의 굴진성능 평가를 위한 실내시험 중 하나인 압입시험의 시험과 결과 분석방법에 대하여 연구하였다. 압입시험은 암석의 굴진저항 및 취성도를 나타내는 여러 지수들을 산정하고 이를 통해 TBM의 굴진율 및 추력을 직접적으로 추정할 수 있는 유용한 실험으로 알려져 있으나 국내에서는 아직 관련된 연구가 수행된 바 없으며 규격화된 시험방법이나 결과해석방법 역시 제시되지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 압입시험의 시험 장비를 재구성하여 제작하였고 다양한 조건에 대하여 시험을 수행하여 합리적인 시험방법과 시편의 크기에 대하여 고찰하였다. 또한 국내의 6개 암종에 대하여 압입시험을 수행하고 하중지수의 산정방법에 대하여 연구하였으며 하중지수로써 PLI와 MLI를 제안하였다. 본 연구에서 제안된 지수인 PLI와 MLI는 동일한 암종을 대상으로 수행된 선형절삭시험결과와 밀접한 상관관계를 보였으며 하중지수를 통해 개략적으로 예측된 단일 디스크커터의 수직하중은 실험값과 10% 오차를 보였다. 압입시험은 TBM의 성능예측을 위한 유용한 실험법임을 확인할 수 있었으며 본 연구는 이를 위한 기초연구로서 그 활용도가 높을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.87-96
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• 2002

위성체가 작동하는 우주환경인 고진공상태에서는 위성체의 부품에서 발생 할 수 있는 outgassing으로 인해 위성체가 오염되어 위성체의 성능이 저하될 수 있으며, 특히 이차면경(second surface mirror) 및 광학렌즈 등을 오염시킴으로써 위성체 본연의 임무수행 실패라는 결과를 초래할 수도 있다. 따라서 지상에서 위성체의 부품에 대해 고온($85^{\circ}C$ 이상)과 고진공($5.0\times10^{-3}$ Pa 이하)의 상태를 모사하여 오염물질을 제거함으로써 outgassing의 발생을 막고, 아울러 오염근원을 검출할 수 있는 vacuum bake-out 시험이 필수적이라 할 수 있다. 이를 위해서 한국항공우주연구원 우주시험동에 설치된 bake-out 챔버를 이용하여 위성체 부품 중에서 SAR(Solar Array Regulator)와 MLI(Multi Layer Insulator)를 예를 들어 오염측정에 관한 연구를 수행하였다. 항공우주연구원의 bake-out 챔버는 rotary vacuum pump와 booster pump를 이용하여 5.0 Pa의 저진공을 형성하고, 2대의 cryopump를 이용하여$5.0\times10^{-3}$ Pa 이하의 고진공을 생성하게 된다. 또한 $180^{\circ}C$까지의 고온을 모사하기 위하여 챔버 shroud 안쪽에 ceramic 재질로 된 heater가 $30^{\circ}$간격으로 총 48개를 설치되어 있으며, 온도제어는 PID(Proportional Integral Differential) 제어 방식이 이용되었다. Vacuum bake-out 시험시에는 RGA(Residual Gas Analyzer)를 이용하여 각종 오염물질을 검출할 수 있고, TQCM(Thermoelectric Quartz Crystal Microbalance)을 사용하여 발생하는 오염물질의 방출률(outgassing rate)을 측정한다. 또한 필요시에는 IR/UV Spectrometer를 이용하여 witness plate에 흡착된 오염물질의 성분을 분석하여 위성체 부품으로의 적합성을 판단한다. SAR의 bake-out에서는 TQCM 측정결과 오염물질이 시간에 따라 감소추이는 보이지만 꾸준히 배출되고 있는 경향을 나타내고, RGA 분석결과 그 성분이 고분자 화합물로 추정되어 위성체 부품으로 사용하기에는 적절하지 못할 것으로 판단하였다. MLI의 bake-out에서는 RGA 및 witness plate를 이용한 오염측정 결과 특이한 오염물질을 발견할 수 없었다.

• 한국초전도저온공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국초전도저온공학회 2001년도 학술대회 논문집
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• pp.45-47
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• 2001

The function of the thermal shield(TS) is to eliminate the thermal radiation from the room temperature side to the coil temperature(4.5K) region so as to reduce the thermal load on the He refrigerator. The TS is composed of multilayer insulation(MLI) which is coated very thin aluminum on the insulating material, cryopanel which is cooled by cold gaseous He, and supports which stand the cryopanel and MLI on the room temperature part. The thermal shield for the TF coils and PF coils has been located between the coils and vacuum vessel. The thermal shielding cryopanel is cooled under 80 K by a forced flow of helium gas using cooling pipes on the cryopanel.