• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• v.52 no.7
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• pp.1471-1480
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• 2020

This research presents a case study on the remediation of a radioactive waste (uranium: U) utilizing a multi-objective fuzzy optimization in an electrocoagulation process for the iron-stainless steel and aluminum-stainless steel anode/cathode systems. The incorporation of the cumulative uncertainty of result, operational cost and energy consumption are essential key elements in determining the feasibility of the developed model equations in satisfying specific maximum contaminant level (MCL) required by stringent environmental regulations worldwide. Pareto-optimal solutions showed that the iron system (0 ㎍/L U: 492 USD/g-U) outperformed the aluminum system (96 ㎍/L U: 747 USD/g-U) in terms of the retained uranium concentration and energy consumption. Thus, the iron system was further carried out in a multi-objective analysis due to its feasibility in satisfying various uranium standard regulatory limits. Based on the 30 ㎍/L MCL, the decision-making process via fuzzy logic showed an overall satisfaction of 6.1% at a treatment time and current density of 101.6 min and 59.9 mA/㎠, respectively. The fuzzy optimal solution reveals the following: uranium concentration - 5 ㎍/L, cumulative uncertainty - 25 ㎍/L, energy consumption - 461.7 kWh/g-U and operational cost based on electricity cost in the United States - 60.0 USD/g-U, South Korea - 55.4 USD/g-U and Finland - 78.5 USD/g-U.

• International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.315-320
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• 2022

With the rapid development of urbanization the problems of pedestrian-level wind comfort and natural ventilation of tall buildings are becoming increasingly prominent. The velocity at the pedestrian level ($\overline{MVR}$) and variation of wind pressure coefficients $\overline{{\Delta}C_p}$ between windward and leeward surfaces of tall buildings were investigated systematically through numerical simulations. The examined parameters included building density ρ, height ratio of building α_H, width ratio of building α_B, and wind direction θ. The linear and quadratic regression analyses of $\overline{MVR}$ and $\overline{{\Delta}C_p}$ were conducted. The quadratic regression had better performance in predicting $\overline{MVR}$ and $\overline{{\Delta}C_p}$ than the linear regression. $\overline{MVR}$ and $\overline{{\Delta}C_p}$ were optimized by the NSGA-II algorithm. The LINMAP and TOPSIS decision-making methods demonstrated better capability than the Shannon's entropy approach. The final optimal design parameters of buildings were ρ = 20%, α_H = 4.5, and α_B = 1, and the wind direction was θ = 10°. The proposed method could be used for the optimization of pedestrian-level wind comfort and natural ventilation in a residential area.

• Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.85-95
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• 2016

In National Defense field, the importance of M&S and T&E has been increased due to complexity of modern Weapon System. And research reducing time and cost is being conducted continually on using limited resources efficiently. In the existing research, Weapon System's Performance Evaluation System using the Process-based method has been in progress. But, Objective basis or scientific method is insufficient in selecting appropriate function of a target to performance evaluation. Due to this, it's difficult to select functions suitable to the situation in same type. Also, Requirements of user and interrelation of evaluation factors can't be reflected systematically. In this research, it proposes the method to reflecting requirements of user, interrelation of elements in realistic situation for selecting evaluation object in Performance Evaluation Simulation. First, Evaluation Objects is selected using ANP which is multi-criterion decision making method. Second, decision support system is constructed using Programming Language(C#) based on the research result.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2018.05a
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• pp.114-114
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• 2018

과거 수십년간 댐의 운영방법은 과거 관측 유입량 자료를 바탕으로 결정되었지만, 미래 기후변화의 불확실성을 고려하면 기존 운영방법이 더 이상 유효하지 않을 수 있다. 따라서, 이에 대응하여 수자원을 적절히 운용하기 위해서는 기후변화의 불확실성을 고려한 댐의 운영방법에 대한 연구가 필요하다. 본 연구는 예측 유입량의 불확실성을 고려하기 위하여 로버스트(Robust) 의사결정 방법을 댐 운영 최적화에 접목한 다목적 로버스트 최적화(Multi-Objective Robust Optimization) 방법을 제안한다. 이는 기존의 다목적 로버스트 의사결정이론(MORDM, Multi Objective Robust Decision Making)과 로버스트 최적화이론(Robust Optimization)을 결합한 의사결정 방법이다. 로버스트 최적화의 목적함수는 로버스트 항(Robust Term)을 신뢰도, 심각도, 그리고 회복도 등의 여러 관점으로 구성할 수 있으며, 이는 다목적 최적화의 일종으로 볼 수 있다. 본 연구는 신뢰도와 심각도 관점으로 로버스트 항을 적절히 구성하고 그 가중치들을 조절하며, 그에 따라 기후변화의 상황에서 댐 운영의 수행결과가 어떻게 변하는지 의사결정자들이 파악할 수 있도록 가시화한다. 그리고 동시에, 목표하는 댐 운영의 안정성이 다양한 미래 기후변화 시나리오 상에서 유지되도록 하는 로버스트 항과 각 항의 가중치들을 결정하는 방법을 제시한다. 이를 통해 의사결정자는 여러 측면에서 안정적인 다목적 로버스트 최적화의 해를 찾아갈 수 있다. 댐 운영을 위한 로버스트 최적화를 진행하기 위해서 본 연구는 Robust-SDP(Stochastic Dynammic Programming)을 수행하였으며, 대상유역인 보령댐이 이수기동안 인근지역의 수요량만큼 물을 충분히 공급함을 목적으로 로버스트 최적화를 진행하였다. 아울러, 저수지 용량이 로버스트 최적화에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위해서 남강댐에 동일한 최적화 방법을 적용하고 이를 비교하였다.

• International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.60-71
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• 2015

In this paper, a matrix game is considered in which the elements are represented as Z-numbers. The objective is to formalize the human capability for solving decision-making problems in uncertain situations. A ranking method of Z-numbers is proposed and used to define pure and mixed strategies. These strategies are then applied to find the optimal solution to the game problem with an induced pay off matrix using a min max, max min algorithm and the multi-section technique. Numerical examples are given in support of the proposed method.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.11a
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• pp.74-76
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• 2008

The power expansion planning is large and capital intensive capacity planning. In the past the expansion planning was established with the proper supply reliability in order to minimize social cost. However, the planning not used cost minimizing objective function in the power markets with many market participants. This paper proposed the power expansion planning process in the power markets. This system is composed of Regulator and GENCO's model. Regulator model used multi-criteria decision making rule. GENCO model is very complex problem. Thus, this system transacted the part by several scenario assuming GENCO model.

• Korean Management Science Review
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.55-65
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• 2000

This paper addresses a problem of machining route selection in multi-stage process with machine group. This problem is considered the subcontracting and the production in-house such as regular and overtime work. the proposed model is formulated as a 0-1 integer programming constraining the avaliable time of each machine for planning period and total overtimes. The objective of the model is to minimize the sum of processing cost, overtime cost, and subcontracting cost. To solve this model, a genetic algorithm(GA) approach is developed. The effectiveness of the proposed GA approach is evaluated through comparisons with the optimal solution obtained from the branch and bound. In results, the same optimal solution is obtained from two methods at small size problem, and the consistent solution is provided by the GA approach at large size problem. The advantage of the GA approach is the flexibility into decision-making process because of providing multiple machining routes.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Systems Engineering
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.73-78
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• 2017

Space development program is a large and complex system consisting of a multi-disciplinary high-end technologies and it is important to implement a program management system connected with systems engineering as well as to develop critical technologies. Major organizations in space fields carry out effective budget execution management and operation according to the strategy and objective of space development using information systems. Korea Space Launch Vehicle II(KSLV-II) has adopted a cost management plan using a system engineering to complete the program within the assigned schedule and budget. This paper introduces the budget execution management system applied to KSLV-II budget management and the budget execution dashboard system for supporting program decision making.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.8-15
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• 2008

Current trend of design technologies shows engineers to objectify or automate the given decision-making process. The numerical optimization is an example of such technologies. However, in numerical optimization, the uncertainties are uncontrollable to efficiently objectify or automate the process. To better manage these uncertainties, Taguchi method, reliability-based optimization and robust optimization are being used. Based on the independence axiom of axiomatic design theory that illustrates the relationship between desired specifications and design parameters, the designs can be classified into three types: uncoupled, decoupled and coupled. To best approach the target performance with the maximum robustness is one of the main functional requirements of a mechanical system. Most engineering designs are pertaining to either coupled or decoupled ones, but these designs cannot currently accomplish a real robustness thus a trade-off between performance and robustness has to be made. In this research, the game theory will be applied to optimize the trade-off.

• Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.1763-1768
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• 2003

Current trend of design technologies shows engineers to objectify or automate the given decision-making process. The numerical optimization is an example of such technologies. However, in numerical optimization, the uncertainties are uncontrollable to efficiently objectify or automate the process. To better manage these uncertainties, Taguchi method, reliability-based optimization and robust optimization are being used. Based on the independence axiom of axiomatic design theory that illustrates the relationship between desired specifications and design parameters, the designs can be classified into three types: uncoupled, decoupled and coupled. To best approach the target performance with the maximum robustness is one of the main functional requirements of a mechanical system. Most engineering designs are pertaining to either coupled or decoupled ones, but these designs cannot currently accomplish a real robustness thus a trade-off between performance and robustness has to be made. In this research, the game theory will be applied to optimize the trade-off.