• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.323-329
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• 2011

This study is to determine an optimal yacht mooring location candidate among many alternative candidates in order to obtain the maximized efficiency under the natural conditions using integer programming. To deal with marina's construction location, the optimal construction location is selected using 21 important factors analysis for 4 candidates in the Mokpo city. The development period and the initial investment cost weight are one and half times more than the others among 21 factors. The optimal spiral analysis of weighted linear model shows that the Peace Square sea area is selected as the most optimal place among 4 candidates. This proposed model has not been applied in the optimal marina's facility candidate selection problem yet. This paper will contribute to determine the most reasonable alternative. Also, this proposal model can be applied to other marina's facility candidate selection problem in other regions.

• Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.175-187
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• 2004

We consider the simultaneous selection of part routes for multiple part types in Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMSs). Using an optimization framework we investigate two alternative route assignment policies. The one, called routing mix policy in the literature, specifies the optimal proportion of each part type to be produced along its alternative routes, assuming that the proportions can be kept during execution. The other one, which we propose and call pallet allocation policy, partitions the pallets assigned to each part type among the routes. The optimization framework used is a nonlinear programming superimposed on a closed queueing network model of an FMS which produces multiple part types with distinct repeated visits to certain workstations. The objective is to maximize the weighted throughput. Our study shows that the simultaneous use of multiple routes leads to reduced bottleneck utilization, improved workload balance, and a significant increase in the FMS's weighted throughput, without any additional capital investments. Based on numerical work, we also conjecture that pallet allocation policy is more robust than routing mix policy, operationally easier to implement, and may yield higher revenues.

• Journal of the Korea Construction Safety Engineering Association
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• s.52
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• pp.58-66
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• 2011

This study presents an algorithm to select the best alternative plane among various bridge superstructure types (Steel box girder, Rational girder, PSC-I girder) using Value Engineering (VE). Economical efficiency, landscape, constructability, maintenance, stability, function of bridge superstructure were taken into consideration in the designing of bridge. Economical efficiency was evaluated for each alternative plan with optimal design considering Life Cycle Cost (LCC), Repair and rehabilitation histories and some factors were set to get reasonable results. In the application of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), consistency of Pairwise Comparisons Matrix was evaluated and the best plan was determined.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.29-33
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• 2013

This study has been conducted to propose an optimal design guidance of underfloor air distribution system by examining air pattern and proper exhaust status of floor plenum using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). Simulation shows deficient air pattern and exhaust status at BPG (Bypass Grille) of the current design. As a means to find an alternative design, four cases have been developed and tested. Case 1, 2 and 3 show similar results in comparison to the current design. However, case 4 shows improved air pattern and exhaust status at BPG(Bypass Grille), and has been chosen as the optimal alternative.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society for Simulation Conference
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• 1998.10a
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• pp.36-40
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• 1998

Tool shop of the‘D’Motor Co.(DMC) fabricates dies for producing automotive press panels. In order to increase the production capacity of the tool shop, DMC established an FMS that consists of high-speed machines and a CMM at the tool shop in 1997. Due to the difference in machine capability among the existing machines and the new FMS it is needed to find an optimal way of allocating workloads among machines to maximize the production. In a way to solve this, we model the die fabrication process of the tool shop and analyze its performance by computer simulation. In this study, we at first identify the bottleneck processes of the die fabrication process under the current operation policy. Then, we derive some alternative operating policies applicable to the tool shop, and analyze the optimal operation policy by comparing the performance of the tool shop following each alternative policy.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.79-85
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• 2009

This study presents an algorithm to select the best alternative plane among various bridge superstructure types(Steel box girder, Rational girder, PSC-I girder) using Value Engineering(VE). Economical efficiency, landscape, constructability, maintenance, stability, function of bridge superstructure were taken into consideration in the designing of bridge. Economical efficiency was evaluated for each alternative plan with optimal design considering Life Cycle Cost(LCC). Repair and rehabilitation histories and some factors were set to get reasonable results. In the application of Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP), consistency of Pairwise Comparisons Matrix was evaluated and the best plan was determined.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society for Simulation Conference
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• 1999.04a
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• pp.105-109
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• 1999

Tool shop of the D Heavy Industries Co.(DHI) fabricates engines for a bus, truck, small ship. In order to increase the production capacity of engines, DHI will be established the new tool shop that consists of a block line, head line, assembly line, test line and AS/RS in 1999. In order to assure the production capacity designed of the new tool shop for producing engines and improve the production process of it, it is needed to find a bottleneck process and an optimal way of allocating workloads among machines and workers to maximize the production. In a way to solve this, we model the engine fabrication process of the tool shop and analyze its performance by computer simulation. In this study, we at first identify the bottleneck processes of the engine fabrication process under the designed operation policy. Then, we derive some alternative operating policies applicable to the new tool shop of an engine, and analyze the optimal operation policy by comparing the performance of the tool shop following each alternative policy.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society for Simulation Conference
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• 1999.10a
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• pp.75-80
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• 1999

This paper presents a new method to find a optimal solution for stochastic system. This method uses Genetic Algorithm(GA) and simulation. GA is used to search for new alternative and simulation is used to evaluate alternative. The stochastic system has one or more random variables as inputs. Random inputs lead to random outputs. Since the outputs are random, they can be considered only as estimates of the true characteristics of they system. These estimates could greatly differ from the corresponding real characteristics for the system. We need multiple replications to get reliable information on the system. And we have to analyze output data to get a optimal solution. It requires too much computation to be practical. We address the problem of reducing computation. The procedure on this paper use GA character, an iterative process, to reduce the number of replications. The same chromosomes could exit in post and present generation. Computation can be reduced by using the information of the same chromosomes which exist in post and present current generation.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• v.6 no.3
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• pp.598-625
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• 2014

To support the procedure for determining an optimal liquefaction cycle for FLNG FEED, an ontological modeling method which can automatically generate various alternative liquefaction cycles were carried out in this paper. General rules in combining equipment are extracted from existing onshore liquefaction cycles like C3MR and DMR cycle. A generic relational model which represents whole relations of the plant elements has all these rules, and it is expressed by using the system entity structure (SES), an ontological framework that hierarchically represents the elements of a system and their relationships. By using a process called pruning which reduces the SES to a candidate, various alternative relational models of the liquefaction cycles can be automatically generated. These alternatives were provided by XML-based formats, and they can be used for choosing an optimal liquefaction cycle on the basis of the assessments such as process simulation and reliability analysis.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.16 no.11
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• pp.36-46
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• 1999

This paper proposes a redesign procedure for assemblability and automatic assembly of an automobile heater blower motor. According to the procedure, redesign alternatives are generated, then the alternatives are evaluated by a weighted objectives method to select one optimal redesign alternative. First, the redesign objectives are identified and the assemblability of the current motor is evaluated to decide redesign rules. Finally, the redesign variants and alternatives are generated using the redesign criteria. This information is then evaluated to select an optimal alternative, determined by weighted evaluation criteria which is established in advance.