• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2003.07b
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• pp.886-890
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• 2003

This paper introduces the combined test results of the traction system for KHST(Korean High Speed Train: hereafter refer to KHST). The main purpose of this combined test is to verify the performance of the traction system that is designed to operate up to maximum 350km/h speed. Combined test system consists of a traction transformer, two AC-DC PWM converters, a PWM Inverter, two traction motors and flywheel system. Flywheel system represents equivalent model of the train inertia. Also traction control system and MASCON Interfaces are included. Various kinds of experiments are performed to prove total traction system performance and detail waveforms are described

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1999.07e
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• pp.2133-2135
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• 1999

In this paper, we describe the basic design of the preventive diagnostic expert system for 765kV substation equipments. This expert system is developed to use expert system development tool and the main subjects considered are 765kV class power transformer and GIS. We basically designed the total structure of expert system and considered database interface methods, inference engine and control, triggering system which compose expert system.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.224-230
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• 2016

In this study, a single-power-conversion series-resonant ac-dc converter with high efficiency and high power factor is proposed. The proposed ac-dc converter consists of single-ended primary-inductor converter with an active-clamp circuit and a voltage doubler with series-resonant circuit. The active-clamp circuit clamps the surge voltage and provides zero-voltage switching of the main switch. The series-resonant circuit consists of leakage inductance $L_{lk}$ of the transformer and resonant capacitors $ C_{r1}$ and $ C_{r2}$. This circuit also provides zero-current switching of output diodes $D_1$ and $D_2$. Thus, the switching loss of switches and reverse-recovery loss of output diodes are considerably reduced. The proposed ac-dc converter also achieves high power factor using the proposed control algorithm without the addition of a power factor correction circuit and a dc-link electrolytic capacitor. A detailed theoretical analysis and the experimental results for a 1kW prototype are discussed.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.207-212
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• 2017

The cables installed to deliver high electric power from a generator at a thermoelectric power station are XLPE (or CV) cables. Depending on the installation and usage conditions, the cables in operation start deteriorating from the time of initial operation. Some cables can cause accidents due to faulty construction or other environmental factors. In order to prevent cable accidents, regular auditing of power cables is required. We have invented a measuring device for systematic surveillance and prevention of accidents, and installed the device at Korean Western Power Co. Ltd. which measures load currents through the cables. In this paper, we present the load current measured using our device, analyze the load characteristics by measures current, compare the ampacity defined by IEC standard, and present a basic data to obtain the temperature of cable conductors.

• Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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• v.3 no.3
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• pp.70-75
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• 2002

This paper proposes new single stage power factor correction (PFC) full bridge converter. The proposed converter is combined previous ZVS full bridge DC/DC converter with two inductors, two diodes, two magnetic coupling transformer for PFC. This process of power is isolated from the source and also regulate stable DC output voltage in a category. In this topology, the voltage stress of main switches is reduced by zero voltage switching. Moreover, the proposed converter doesn't need active PFC switch and auxiliarly circuits, like control and gating board, so it could decrease the size and cost and increase the efficiency.

• 전기의세계
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.75-85
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• 1975

In order to develop the commercial frequency (60Hz) plasma torch of small capacity for material cutting, welding and other industrial heating, the A.C plasma jet generator of non-transfered type is made domestically and the electrode configurations of plasma torch are composed of two kinds of electrodes W-C and W-Cu, combined by thermal emission and field emission electrode materials. In this paper, the characteristics of input power, thermal efficiency, electrode consumption, the flame and forms of arc voltage and arc current for A.C plasma torch are investigated in relation to such variables as arc current, argon flow and magnetic field intensity to obtain the basic design data necessary to A.C plasma jet generator. The result are as follows; (1)The input power, thermal efficiency and electrode consumption are influenced greatly by argon flow, magnetic field intensity and nozzle materials. (2)A.C arc voltage and current are non-symmetrial, involving D.C Component. Due to this current of D.C Component, transformer core is saturated and a large abnormal current flows into the primary winding coil. In order to prevent this abnormal current flow, a condenser must be connected in series to the main discharge circuit. (3)The stability and sharpness of jet flame are improved more in the torch of W-C electrode configuration than in the torch of W-Cu electrode configuration.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2017.10a
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• pp.61-62
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• 2017

In this study, we introduce some main functions and specifications of a recently commercialized potable compact high voltage generator. USB killer has been designed to test surge protection circuitry of electronic equipments using USB ports. USB killer transforms 5V DC power supplied by USB port into a sufficiently high voltage over 200V DC through oscillator, transformer, voltage multiplier, and rectifier. The power charged in a high-capacity condenser can be applied back into the electronic equipments as an electric shock to destroy them or test protection circuits. USB killer is a readily available item, and one can test a variety of electronic equipments. We introduce some test results known over the internet and those obtained from our tests.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.8 no.5
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• pp.1034-1041
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• 2007

This paper presents the developing results of improved distribution automation system including system configuration and subsystem design, prototype hardware and software implementation, and pilot tests on the real distribution networks of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). An integrated system is designed to combine independent system for the distribution field works with DAS; transformer monitoring, power quality monitoring, voltage monitoring, outage monitoring, etc. The communication network is hierarchically configured as main network and branch network and well-defined integrated terminal units were developed. In addition, useful host configuration and applications were developed to integrate the services with DAS or interfacing other systems. Pilot tests were performed to verify that the system enables to properly integrate the DAS and other services of the distribution network.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.34-44
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• 2018

This paper presents a pulse-width adjustment (PWA) strategy for a novel bidirectional DC-DC boost converter to improve the performance of the dynamic inductor current response. This novel converter consists of three main components: a full-bridge converter (FBC), a high-frequency isolated transformer with large leakage inductance, and a three-level voltage-doubler rectifier (VDR). A number of scholars have analyzed the principles, such as the soft-switching performance and high-efficiency characteristic, of this converter based on pulse-width modulation plus phase-shift (PPS) control. It turns out that this converter is suitable for energy storage applications and exhibits good performance. However, the dynamic inductor current response processes of control variable adjustment is not analyzed in this converter. In fact, dc component may occur in the inductor current during its dynamic response process, which can influence the stability and reliability of the converter system. The dynamic responses under different operating modes of a conventional feedforward control are discussed in this paper. And a PWA strategy is proposed to enhance the dynamic inductor current response performance of the converter. This paper gives a detailed design and implementation of the PWA strategy. The proposed strategy is verified through a series of simulation and experimental results.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.251-259
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• 2009

In this paper, a contactless power supply using half-bridge series resonant converter that achieves ZVS operation of main switches and ZCS operation of secondary side diodes is proposed. Since the proposed contactless power supply using half-bridge series resonant converter operates with lower switching frequency than the resonant frequency, it can achieve ZCS operation of secondary side diodes due to discontinuous resonant current. And it is also possible to control the converter in narrow frequency range and to obtain high voltage gain, which, in turn, offers low turns ratio for the transformer and high efficiency. Based on the theoretical analysis and simulation results, the 3.15W prototype is built and the final experimental results are described.