• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.107-120
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• 2010

Objectives : The aim of this study is to measure pulse waveforms by applying 5-level graded pressure, and selecting optimum pulse waveforms. Also to proposing the possibility of using AW(Area of the 1/3 upper height of h1) rate in respect to AT(Total Area) for risk assessment of hypertension or arteriosclerosis is another aim of the study. Methods : Pulse waveforms of normotensive were measured by 5-level graded pressure. The pulse waveforms well reflecting properties of blood vessel(having the largest h1) were selected for optimum pulse waveforms. Various parameters(h-parameter, t-parameter, and others) of optimum pulse waveforms were analyzed. AIx(Augmentation index) was calculated by height-parameters to assess arterial stiffness. The area rate of the 1/3 upper height for h1 in respect to total area was analyzed according to aging. Results : According to aging 1. in height-parameter, h2 and h3 were increased but h5 was decreased. 2. In time-parameter, t2, t3, and t5 were getting short. 3. Area of systolic period was increased, and that of diastolic period decreased. 4. AIx rose by aging. 5. AW was significantly increased despite no changes in AT. Conclusions : By analyzing optimum pulse waveforms of 5-level graded pressure method, we could complement weakness of single graded pressure method. Also, possibility of applying the AW rate to risk assessment of hypertension or arteriosclerosis was confirmed in normotensive population which might not be assessed by AIx.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1993.07b
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• pp.853-855
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• 1993

In this paper, a further improved system obtaining very low distorted waveforms of input ac currents of three phase rectifier circuit is proposed. The proposed system consists of an uncomplicated 24 pulse diode bridge rectifier that is transformerless, by adding only switching circuit which consists of two switchs to conventional system. Also to optimum the effectiveness or the harmonic reduction, the optimum turn ratio of an autotransformer and the optimum switching control angle are decided by computer simulation. And then, the voltage waveform obtained has a total harmonic distortion of 8.1%, and the predominant harmonics 23th and 25th. This paper describes operation principle, analysis of the waveforms of input voltage and current. The theoretial results are verified through simulation.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.702-711
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• 2015

In this paper, an effective carrier-based modulation (CBM) strategy to reduce the switching losses for indirect matrix converters (IMCs) is presented. The discontinuous pulse width modulation method is applied to decrease the switching numbers in one carrier cycle, and an optimum offset voltage is selected to avoid commutations of the high output phase currents. By decreasing the switching numbers along with avoiding commutation of the high currents, the proposed CBM strategy significantly reduces the switching losses in IMCs. In addition, the proposed CBM strategy is independent of load conditions, such as load power and power factor, and it has good performance in terms of the input/output waveforms. Simulation and experimental results are provided to verify the effectiveness of the proposed CBM strategy.