• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.70-76
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• 1998

Most fossil power plants and many critical components will be approaching the end of their nominal design life. At the same time, utilities are finding it economically attractive to extend the use of these plants for several more years, Especially Main steam pipe that operated under high temperature and pressure, often under the more severe operating conditions associated with cycling duty, is most important pipe system and critical component in fossil power plant. To extend the viability of older pipe system and to improve the operation and maintenance reliability, some technologies of precise diagnosis and life management have evolved out of the necessity. The purpose of this study is to descrive the related technologies and show the example of one power plants. The purpose of this study is to descrive the related technologies and show the example of one power plants. The stress analysis was done using ANSYS FEM Code. The branch area from main steam to turbine was the high stressed zone. To evaluate the degradation of the pipe material, replica, visual check, magnetic test, hardness test were done at the welding spot. The degradation level of welding point was E/F, so the remaining life of the welded area was about 0-25%.

• 한국분무공학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.135-141
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• 2021

High-efficient HEV Engine cooling systems reflects variable coolant temperature because it can decrease the hydrodynamic frictional losses of lubricated engine parts in light duty conditions. In order to safely raise the operating temperature of passenger cars to a constant higher level, and thus optimize combustion and all accompanying factors, a new thermostat technology was developed : the electronically map-controlled thermostat. In this work, various crystalline plastics such as polyphthalamide (PPA) and polyphenylenesulfide (PPS) mixed with various glass fiber amounts were introduced into plastic fittings of automotive electronic controlled thermostat for the purpose of suppressing influx of coolant into the element and undesirable opening during hot soaking. Skirt was installed around element frame of automotive electronic controlled thermostat for improving thermal sensitivity in terms of response time, hysteresis and melting temperature. To validate the effectiveness and optimum shape of skirt, thermal sensitivity test and three-dimensional CFD simulation have been performed. As a consequence, important improvement in thermal sensitivity with less than 3℃ of maximum coolant temperature between opening and engine inlet was obtained.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.361-377
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• 2019

The stiffness of shape memory alloy (SMA) spring while in actuation is represented by an empirical model that is derived from the logistic differential equation. This model correlates the stiffness to the alloy temperature and the functionality of SMA spring as active variable stiffness actuator (VSA) is analyzed based on factors that are the input conditions (activation current, duty cycle and excitation frequency) and operating conditions (pre-stress and mechanical connection). The model parameters are estimated by adopting the nonlinear least square method, henceforth, the model is validated experimentally. The average correlation factor of 0.95 between the model response and experimental results validates the proposed model. In furtherance, the justification is augmented from the comparison with existing stiffness models (logistic curve model and polynomial model). The important distinction from several observations regarding the comparison of the model prediction with the experimental states that it is more superior, flexible and adaptable than the existing. The nature of stiffness variation in the SMA spring is assessed also from the Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), which as well proves the proposal. This model advances the ability to use SMA integrated mechanism for enhanced variable stiffness actuation. The investigation proves that the stiffness of SMA spring may be altered under controlled conditions.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.50-56
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• 2019

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the reliability assessment of work environment measurement, and to propose ways of improving the system. Methods: We have reviewed reports and articles on the reliability assessment written by KOSHA and academia in order to analyze problems related with the system and propose the alternatives. Results: There are three ways to improve the system of the reliability assessment. First of all, it is necessary to perform the reliability assessment by measuring the work environment when workers raise questions about the results so we can make workers trust these results of the reliability assessment. Secondly, we should inspect the workplace at first, not the work environment service provider, so we can increase the employer's recognition of his duty to practice the work environment measurement. Thirdly, the technical committee is needed for technical issues related with the work environment measurement. Conclusions: Above all, it is crucial to get the workers' interest and trust to improve the work environment measurement. The reliability assessment should support the meaning and value of the work environment measurement by practicing the reliability assessment whenever workers have a demand for this and operating the technical committee.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.220-233
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• 2019

This work aims to study and analyze the various operating modes of universal power converter which is powered by solar and thermoelectric generators. The proposed converter is operated in a DC-DC (buck or boost mode) and DC-AC (single phase) inverter with high efficiency. DC power sources, such as solar photovoltaic (SPV) panels, thermoelectric generators (TEGs), and Li-ion battery, are selected as input to the proposed converter according to the nominal output voltage available/generated by these sources. The mode of selection and output power regulation are achieved via control of the metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) switches in the converter through the modified stepped perturb and observe (MSPO) algorithm. The MSPO duty cycle control algorithm effectively converts the unregulated DC power from the SPV/TEG into regulated DC for storing energy in a Li-ion battery or directly driving a DC load. In this work, the proposed power sources and converter are mathematically modelled using the Scilab-Xcos Simulink tool. The hardware prototype is designed for 200 W rating with a dsPIC30F4011 digital controller. The various output parameters, such as voltage ripple, current ripple, switching losses, and converter efficiency, are analyzed, and the proposed converter with a control circuit operates the converter closely at 97% efficiency.

• 공학기술논문지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.349-353
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• 2012

Recently, Mobile multimedia equipments as smart phone and tablet pc requirement is increasing and this market is also being expanded. These mobile equipments require large multi-media function, so more power consumption is required. For these reasons, the needs of power management IC as switching type dc-dc converter and linear regulator have increased. DC-DC buck converter become more important in power management IC because the operating voltage of VLSI system is very low comparing to lithium-ion battery voltage. There are many people to be concerned about digital DC-DC converter without using external passive device recently. Digital controlled DC-DC converter is essential in mobile application to various external circumstance. This paper proposes the DC-DC Buck Converter using the AVR RISC 8-bit micro-processor control. The designed converter receives the input DC 18-30 [V] and the output voltage of DC-DC Converter changes by the feedback circuit using the A/D conversion function. Duty ratio is adjusted to maintain a constant output voltage 12 [V]. Proposed converter using the micro-processor control was compared to a typical boost converter. As a result, the current loss in the proposed converter was reduced about 10.7%. Input voltage and output voltage can be displayed on the LCD display to see the status of the operation.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.455-466
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 다수의 우주 환경 관측용 탑재체를 장착한 6U급 초소형위성에 대한 열모델을 구축하여 이를 기반으로 수행된 열설계에 대해 기술하였으며, 궤도 열해석을 통해 적용된 열설계의 유효성을 입증하였다. 초소형위성의 특성을 고려하여 표면 처리 및 절연체, 열전도체 등의 수동 열제어 기법 위주로 열설계를 진행하였지만, 배터리 및 추력기 등과 같이 작동 온도의 범위가 좁고 궤도 열환경에 직접적으로 노출되는 부품들에 대해서는 능동 열제어 기법 중 하나인 히터를 적용하였다. 궤도 열해석 조건은 기본적으로 위성의 궤도 조건을 바탕으로 하며, 임무 시나리오에 따른 발열량 및 위성의 자세에 따라 임무 모드, 초기 운용 모드, 비상운용 모드, 편대 비행 모드로 분류하여 궤도 열해석을 수행하였다. 각 모드 별 해석 결과를 통해 모든 부품들이 작동 온도 조건을 만족하는 것을 확인하였고, 비상운용 모드의 해석 결과를 통해 배터리 및 추력기의 히터 용량과 작동 주기를 산출하였다.

• 한국항만경제학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.83-104
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• 2012

해운시장에서 부정기선은 주로 항해용선계약에 의해 운송계약을 체결하고 선적과 양하에 소요되는 항차일수를 최소한으로 단축시켜 운항이익을 창출하는 선박이다. 특히 작금의 불황이 지속되고 있는 해운시황에서 선주의 입장에서 열악한 해상운임으로 운항이익을 창출한다는 것은 매우 어려운 일이 아닐 수 없다. 일정한 항만을 상대로 타임 스케줄에 의해 정기적으로 운항하는 정기선과는 달리, 부정기선은 수많은 종류의 화물을 찾아 세계의 모든 항만에 기항한다. 따라서 항해용선계약은 매 항차 각기 다른 하주를 상대로 운송계약을 맺어야 하고, 그에 따라 운항효율성제고에 부단한 노력이 요구되는 특성을 가진다. 부정기선의 운항효율성에 영향을 미치는 것은 항해기간과 정박기간이다. 이 중 정박기간은 항만에서 선적과 양하를 위해 용선자에게 허용된 시간으로서 용선계약서에 그 기간이 약정된다. 용선계약서에 명시된 약정된 기간을 초과하여 정박기간을 사용하였다면 용선자는 선주에게 체선료를 지불해야하고, 그 반대인 경우는 선주가 용선자에게 조출료를 지불한다. 그러나 정박기간의 적용범위와 관련하여서는 가장 많은 분쟁이 발생하는 부분이다, 그 이유는 화물에 따라, 그리고 항만의 관습에 따라 매우 다양한 상황이 전개되기 때문이다. 본고에서는 이러한 점에 중점을 두고 정박기간과 관련하여 용선자의 권리와 의무에 관하여 고찰한다. 일반적으로 정박기간은 용선자를 위해 주어지며 용선자에게 유리한 형식을 취하는 것이 통상적이기 때문이다. 이의 연구목적을 달성하기 위해서 주로 영미법에 의한 판례를 살펴보고 그에 대한 해석을 덧붙이며 결론과 시사점을 도출한다.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.879-885
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• 2013

Satellites provide a lot of information and essay roles in the areas of defense and space observations. The precise distances to the satellites are measured by emitting and retro-reflecting a laser. For such surveys, satellite laser ranging (SLR) systems have been developed in different forms and for different areas. The structural integrity of the tracking mount is essential for it to be able to track a high-speed satellite precisely, overcoming the various external and internal disturbances and operating conditions. In this study, the analysis of a tracking mount was performed for weight, wind loads, and inertia loads in order to verify its soundness. The results of the comparison between aluminum and steel were analyzed in order to select the optimal material for the fork and main housing part. In addition, the natural frequency and mode shape were predicted. Optimal material selection and structural integrity will also be verified using static analysis.

• 수산해양기술연구
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.246-257
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• 2020

According to the statistics of KMST (2010~2019), 68.5% of marine casualties have been occurred in fishing boats in the last 10 years. Although the incidence rate of annual average per ship is 10.4% for merchant ships and 2.3% for fishing boats, it is necessary to first reduce the marine casualties of fishing boats in order to reduce the occurrence of the whole marine casualty, considering that the number of registered fishing boats are 86.5% of the total. In this study, the top 10 fishing types with high occurring marine casualties in the past 10 years were selected using the statistics of KMST. Then, the causes of the marine casualties, focusing on the collision, were analyzed and counterplan were suggested. The biggest marine casualty that the top 10 fishing types have caused in the past 10 years was a collision, accounting for 71.7% of the total, and the rest were less than 10.0% each. Also, it was found that the biggest environment and cause of the collision were due to human factors such as poor look out or negligence of duty. Eventually, it was concluded that a reduction in the human factors for the causes basically, could lower the incidence of the marine casualties. Therefore, if the continuous and systematic correcting education of the attitude toward the ship operating of seafarers could conducted with the focus on the main human factors, the whole marine casualties will be expected to decrease gradually.