• Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.619-625
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• 1997

$Si_3N_4$ powder with 2 wt% $Al_2O_3$ and 6 wt% $Y_2O_3$additives was gas pressure sintered (GPS). Characterization of the mechanical properties was compared with sintering conditions (temperature, pressure, time). Based on experimental result , the optimal condition of gas pressure sintering was found at $1900^{\circ}C$, 3 MPa for 1 hour. It is assumed that mechanical properties were degraded due to the grain coasening effects with increasing temperature or holding time. However, the grain size was decreased with increasing pressure, resulted in better strength, but lower fracture toughness. Present results suggested that optimization of processing parameters was impotant for better mechanical properties of $Si_3N_4$.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.234-242
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• 2002

A shape optimal design of synthetic intervertebral disc prosthesis is performed using a three-dimensional finite element method. Geometric parameters are introduced to model the cross-sectional geometry of the intervertebral disc. It is assumed that the total strain energy in the intact intervertebral disc is minimized under the normal load conditions, as often cited in other references. To calculate the stain energy density, both the nonlinear material properties and the large deformations are taken into account. The design variables of the annulus fiber angle and the area ratio of the nucleus pulposus are calculated as 31°and 30%, respectively, which complies well with the intact disc. Thus, the same optimization procedure is applied to the design of the synthetic intervertebral disc prosthesis whose material properties are different from the intact disc. For the given synthetic material properties, the values of 67°and 24% for the fiber angle and the area ratio are obtained.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.33 no.6
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• pp.396-402
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• 2009

Recently many efforts have been carried out on the development of energy-efficient and environment-friendly systems in order to preserve natural environment and to reduce environmental loads in the branch of the urban planning and the building design. In this study, a mathematical method was developed and a numerical analysis was carried out with various parameters to provide substantial data for optimal design and operation of urban energy supply systems. Components of the system and their specifications, such as a co-generation system and other heating and cooling systems, could be obtained through this analysis for various resource and energy requirements in urban area. In this study, the system constituents and operating characteristics, and their economic performances such as the value of objective function, the amount of energy consumption were discussed for various load patterns and power load ratios. Also, it turns out that the optimal energy supply system can save energy by $10{\sim}20%$ in comparison with the conventional energy supply system.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.556-562
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• 2012

Micro electrical discharge machining (${\mu}EDM$) has been used for non-conventional material removal. One drawback of ${\mu}EDM$ is low productivity. In this study, we tried to find the optimal machining conditions to manufacture the micro hole with an optimal machining time without loss of accuracy. Taguchi method was used to figure out the relation between machining parameters and characteristics of the process. It was found that the electrode wear, the entrance and exit clearance gave a significant effect on the diameter of the micro hole when the diameter of the electrode was identical. Grey relational analysis was used to determine the optimal machining condition for minimum machining time without loss of accuracy. The obtained optimal machining condition was the input voltage of 80V, the capacitance of 680pF, the resistance of $500{\Omega}$, the feed rate of $1.5{\mu}m$/s and the spindle speed of 2900rpm. The machining time was reduced to 48% without loss of accuracy under the optimal machining condition.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• v.10 no.9
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• pp.4405-4418
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• 2016

Automatic image completion techniques have difficulty processing images in which the target region has multiple planes or is non-facade. Here, we propose a new image completion method that uses belief propagation based on planar priorities. We first calculate planar information, which includes planar projection parameters, plane segments, and repetitive regularity extractions within the plane. Next, we convert this planar information into planar guide knowledge using the prior probabilities of patch transforms and offsets. Using the energy of the discrete Markov Random Field (MRF), we then define an objective function for image completion that uses the planar guide knowledge. Finally, in order to effectively optimize the MRF, we propose a new optimization scheme, termed Planar Priority-belief propagation that includes message-scheduling-based planar priority and dynamic label cropping. The results of experiment show that our approach exhibits advanced performance compared with existing approaches.

• Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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• 2001.06c
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• pp.548-553
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• 2001

Recently, much attention is imposed on the design of the fuel assemblies in the Pressurized Light Water Reactor (PWR). Spacer grid is one of the main structural components in a fuel assembly. It supports fuel rods, guides cooling water and protects the system from the external impact loads. Various space grids have been proposed and new designs are also being created. In this research, a new spacer grid is designed by the axiomatic approach. The Independence Axiom is utilized for the design. For conceptual design, functional requirements (FRs) are defined and corresponding design parameters (DPs) are found to satisfy FRs in sequence. Overall configuration and shapes are determined in this process. Detail design is carried out based on the result of the axiomatic design. For the detail design, the system performances are evaluated by using linear and nonlinear finite element analysis. The dimensions are determined by optimization. Some commercial codes are utilized for the analysis and design.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.89-100
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• 2016

Given the unpredictability of the space environment, satellite communications are manually performed by exchanging telecommands and telemetry. Ground support for orbiting satellites is given only during limited periods of ground antenna visibility, which can result in conflicts when multiple satellites are present. This problem can be regarded as a scheduling problem of allocating antenna support (task) to limited visibility (resource). To mitigate unforeseen errors and costs associated with manual scheduling and mission planning, we propose a novel method based on a genetic algorithm to solve the ground support problem of multiple satellites and antennae with visibility conflicts. Numerous scheduling parameters, including user priority, emergency, profit, contact interval, support time, remaining resource, are considered to provide maximum benefit to users and real applications. The modeling and formulae are developed in accordance with the characteristics of satellite communication. To validate the proposed algorithm, 20 satellites and 3 ground antennae in the Korean peninsula are assumed and modeled using the satellite tool kit (STK). The proposed algorithm is applied to two operation modes: (i) telemetry, tracking, and command and (ii) payload. The results of the present study show near-optimal scheduling in both operation modes and demonstrate the applicability of the proposed algorithm to actual mission control systems.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.26 no.6
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• pp.713-717
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• 1994

Effects of packing materials on the gas compositions in package of fresh peeled garlic (Allium sativum L.) were investigated. The fresh peeled garlics packed in $20,\;40,\;60\;{\mu}m$ LDPE and $30\;{\mu}m$ HDPE pouches were stored at $20^{\circ}C$, 76% RH. The variables including respiration characteristics, gas compositions, general appearance, and film permeabilities to $O_2$, $CO_2$ and $H_2O$ vapor were measured. A model was evaluated for the prediction of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ equilibrium concentrations inside packages and for the optimization of packaging parameters. Experimental and simulated gas composition results were found to be in good agreement. The $30\;{\mu}m$ HDPE pouch with 4% $O_2$ and 7.5%$CO_2$ equilibrium concentrations conferred the best appearance of peeled garlic, giving 6 days of storage life. As a result, MA seemed to have a beneficial effect on appearance of fresh peeled garlic, possibly due to reduced microbial activity.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2016.11a
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• pp.151-151
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• 2016

수소는 친환경 에너지원으로 주목 받고 있으며 미래 화석연료의 고갈에 대비할 수 있는 물질이다. 수전해는 natural gas steam reforming 또는 coal gasification 같은 방법에 비해 공해 물질의 방출이 없어 미래지향적인 기술로 간주된다. 저온형 수전해는 크게 알칼리 수전해와 고분자 전해질막 수전해로 구분되며 각각의 기술은 장단점을 가지고 있다. 알칼리 수전해는 비백금계 물질을 촉매로 사용할 수 있는 이점이 있으나 알칼리 용액으로 인한 부식, 높은 과전압에 의한 효율저하 그리고 간헐적인 사용에 적합하지 않다. 고분자 전해질막 수전해는 간헐적인 사용이 용이하고 높은 에너지 밀도를 가지지만 산성분위기로 인한 백금계 촉매를 사용해야 하므로 수소 생산 비용이 증가하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 알칼리 수전해와 고분자 전해질막 수전해 방식의 이점을 최대한 이용하고 단점을 극복하기 위한 방법으로 음이온 교환막(anion exchange membrane, AEM)을 적용한 셀 구조를 소개한다. 본문에서는 AEM 수전해 단위 셀의 구성요소들인 AEM 종류, 가스 확산층의 밀도와 운전조건인 알칼리 수용액 농도, 온도의 조건을 다르게 하여 최상의 구성 요소 조건 및 운전조건을 알아보았다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.26 no.8
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• pp.1623-1630
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• 2002

Recently, much attention is imposed on the design of the fuel assemblies in the Pressurized Light Water Reactor (PWR). Spacer grid is one of the main structural components in a fuel assembly. It supports fuel rods, guides cooling water, and maintains a coolable geometry from the external impact loads. In this research, a new shape of the spacer grid is designed by the axiomatic approach. The Independence axiom is utilized for the design. For conceptual design, functional requirements (FRs) are defined and corresponding design parameters (DPs) are found to satisfy FRs in sequence. Overall configuration and shapes are determined in this process. Detail design is carried out based on the result of the axiomatic design. For the detail design, the system performances are evaluated by using linear and nonlinear finite element analysis. The dimensions are determined by optimization. Some commercial codes are utilized for the analysis and design.