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A Study on Improvement of Liquid Aluminum sulfate Manufacturing Process Using Automation Measurement System (자동화 계측 시스템 설계를 통한 액상황산알루미늄 제조 공정의 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Ryu, Jeong Tak
    • Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.31-37
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    • 2017
  • In this Paper, we have Improved the Manufacturing Process of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate using the Design of Automated Measurement Systems. The Manufacturing Process of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate uses a Large Weight. The Quality of a Product Depends Highly on the Proportion of the Raw Material Input in the Production Process. Therefore, it is Very Important to Accurately Measure the Amount of Raw Material. For Automation Design, Load Cell Sensor which can Measure Large Weight Accurately and PLC Technology which is most used in Automation Process are Applied. The Content of Aluminum Oxide in the Aluminum Sulfate Produced before the Automation Design Varies from 8.023% to 8.250%. However, after Automation Design, the Amount of Change from 8.09% to 8.19% was Greatly Reduced. As a Result, we could Reduce the Quality Defect rate Due to Weighing Errors and Reduce Safety Accidents by Applying Automation System.

Improvement of Paper Strength using Pretreated Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) (종이의 강도향상을 위한 경질탄산칼슘(PCC) 전처리에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Chul-Hwan;Lee, Ji-Young;Gwak, Hye-Joeng;Chung, Ho-Kyung;Back, Kyung-Kil;Lee, Hui-Jin;Kim, Sung-Ho;Kang, Ha-Ryoun
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.42 no.1
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    • pp.41-47
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    • 2010
  • Increasing ash content of the paper is one of the most effective methods for saving raw materials and steam consumption and improving optical properties and better print quality. However, the increase of filler loading or filler content using a conventional wet end system is limited due to severe loss in strength properties, affecting runnability and product quality. This is because the filler has no ability to make bonding with cellulosic fibers. Therefore, if the technology to give filler the bonding ability is developed, the ash content of the paper can be increased more than ever. This study was carried out to modify PCC by coating its surface with starch contributing to better bonding with fibers. To prepare the modified PCC, cationic starch was selected as a polymer and then pretreatment was done by mixing PCC and cationic starch. Consequently, the pretreated PCC contributed to higher tensile strength, stiffness and opacity than the conventional filler, such as GCC and untreated PCC. However, CIE whiteness and ISO brightness decreased slightly compared to conventional fillers.

Co-ensiling garlic stalk with citrus pulp improves the fermentation quality and feed-nutritional value

  • Lee, Youn Hee;Ahmadi, Farhad;Kim, Young Il;Oh, Young-Kyoon;Kwak, Wan Sup
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.436-445
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    • 2020
  • Objective: Ensiling is a simple and effective method for long-term preservation; however, less information exists about the ensilability characteristics of garlic stalk (GS). Therefore, the objectives were to examine the ensiling feasibility of GS. Methods: The GS was ensiled alone or inoculated with Lactobacillus plantarum KU5 in the presence or absence of 5% molasses and ensiled for 7, 14, and 28 d. As an alternative storage method, GS was co-ensiled with wet citrus pulp (CP) at different proportions (GS:CP: 70:30, 60:40, 50:50, and 40:60). Analysis was made on physicochemical, fermentative, and nutritional parameters. Results: The GS was found to be a biomass which is difficult to ensile. A combination of microbial inoculant and molasses was successful in the improvement of the silage fermentation quality of GS. Co-ensiling of GS with wet CP at the mixing ratio of 50:50 provided the most desirable silage fermentation parameters, including the substantial lactic acid formation, low final pH, minor effluent loss, and the more favorable organoleptic properties. Conclusion: Co-ensiling GS with CP appears to be a simple and viable method of conservation, enabling the more efficient utilization of these by-product resources over a prolonged period.

A Study on Development of Samgyetang Using Superheated Steam and High Hydrostatic Pressure (과열증기와 초고압을 적용한 삼계탕 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Seo, Sang Hee;Kim, Eun Mi;Kim, Young Boong;Cho, Eun Kyung;Woo, Hyun Jung
    • Korean journal of food and cookery science
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.183-192
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    • 2014
  • This study was conducted to investigate the effect of superheated steam (SHS) on the improvement of quality during the manufacturing process of Samgyetang products. SHS cooking showed the increase in moisture content and the decrease in protein. In terms of chromaticity, the value of L was significantly higher in the $2^{nd}$ SHS cooking compared to conventional cooking. As for texture, the hardness decreased in Samgyetang with SHS cooking than conventional cooking. According to the results of the safety experiment with a 14-day refrigerations storage the total number of bacteria was lower in the SHS cooking compared to conventional cooking. The TBA value increased to 0.59-5.70 mg MD/kg after 15 days; VBN values were also 0.70-4.54 mg% in SHS cooking indicating a slight decomposition. Overall, it was found that SHS cooking and HHP were more preferred and also had an effect of reducing microorganisms, which were improvements in product quality and sanitation.

Effects of Amino Acids Fermentation By-product on Fermentation Quality and In situ Rumen Degradability of Italian Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) Silage

  • Yimiti, W.;Yahaya, M.S.;Hiraoka, H.;Yamamoto, Y.;Inui, K.;Takeda, M.;Tsukahara, A.;Goto, M.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.17 no.5
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    • pp.633-637
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    • 2004
  • The experiment of silage for preservation of fresh Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) was carried out to examine whether the fermentation quality and microbial degradation in the rumen can be altered by the treatment of amino acids fermentation byproduct (AFB). The plant was ensiled for 40 days with 4 treatments of different ratios of AFB and sugarcane molasses (SCM) mixture. The treatment 2 (T2, AFB:SCM=100:0) and treatment 3 (T3, AFB:SCM=40:60) silages showed higher (p<0.05) concentrations of lactic acids, lower (p<0.05) pH and dry matter (DM) losses than the Control (T1, none additive) and treatment (T4, AFB:SCM=0:100) silages. The treatments 2 and 3 contained higher (p<0.05) DM and crude protein contents in silages compared to treatments 1 and 4 silages. The NDF, ADF and cellulose contents were also lower (p<0.05) in T2, T3 and T4 silages than T1 silage and fresh material before ensiled. The in situ rumen DM, NDF, ADF, hemicellulose and cellulose degradability was also higher (p<0.05) in T2, T3 and T4 silages than T1 silage, while the highest improvement was achieved with addition of AFB:SCM at level of 40:60 at ensiling. The result in this study indicates that the addition of AFB and SCM additives improved the silage fermentation and cell wall degradability of Italian ryegrass silage.

The Housewives' Purchase Behaviors on Environment-friendly Agricultural Products in Daejeon Area (대전지역 주부의 친환경농산물 구매행동)

  • Kim, In-Jung;Lee, Joon-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.386-397
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    • 2011
  • This study was to investigate the housewives' purchase behaviors on the environment-friendly agricultural products (EFAP) by survey in Daejeon area housewives. 390 questionnaires were used and analysed. Most of the subjects were female (92.6%) distributed evenly in their 40's (55.4%), and graduated from high school (43.6%) or college (36.4%). Subjects' occupation was most housewives (64.1%) and 77.4% of the subjects had monthly family income of 2 million won or more. 76.9% of the subjects had purchased EFAP already. The reason of purchasing EFAP was mainly "good for health" (80.3%), and reason for non-purchasing was "high prices" (28%) or "not so trustworthy" (25.6%). The most purchasing frequency was "once a week" (29%). 46.7% of the subjects spent 20% of their agricultural product cost for EFAP and 38.7% of them spent less than 30,000 won per month for EFAP. On checking of EFAP labeling, the housewives scored 3.59 for the validate date, 3.25 for the place of origin, 2.8 for the quality certification mark by 4-point Likert scale. 65.1% of the subject had intention to increase purchasing of EFAP in future. To promote the consumption of EFAP, the improvement factors were price-cutting (47.9%), trust on producers (18.2%) and quality betterment (17.7%). Accordingly, the consumers prefer EFAP for wellbeing health of families; however, they hesitate to buy due to their high price and the low reliability on producers of EFAP. Thus the producers and the related organization of EFAP should contrive proper countermeasures to increase consumer's satisfaction level on their credibility and price of EFAP.

Investigation on the Purchasing Criteria and Discomfort of School Backpack for Adolescents (통학용 학생 가방 개선을 위한 구매기준과 착용 불만족 경험 조사)

  • Koh, Kyung-Hee;Na, Young-Joo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.32 no.8
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    • pp.1179-1189
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the satisfaction of the adolescents' school backpack bag and the important criteria when purchasing for developing comfort and functional backpack. The questionnaire was composed and surveyed with 245 middle school students and the data were analyzed through SPSS 13.0. Purchasing criteria were grouped into 5: practical, shop environment, comfort, aesthetic and maintenance. Satisfaction factors were function/comfort, fashion/aesthetic and durability/A.S. 50.2% of students recognized the inappropriate wearing backpack might cause the deformation of body shape. And the wrong habit of wearing bag was found to affect the body posture of students. Main symptoms caused by wearing it for long time are ‘sweating around shoulder and back' and ‘feeling stiff in shoulders and waist'. Needs arise to develop the bag which could prevent them and to educate students how to wear bags. According to the result from MDS of purchasing criteria, one axis is product vs. environment, and other is functional vs. psychological aspects. According to the result from MDS of bag satisfaction, one axis is function/durability vs. fashion/appearance, and other is gestalt quality vs. part quality. They wanted the improvement in the aspects of shape/design, material, maintenance, comfort and usability of the bags. Specially it is required that we research the adolescent customer-oriented way and develop the new materials or shapes pursuing both shoulder comfort and characteristics.

Changes on the Quality of Safflower Seed Products Coated with Edible Films during Storage (가식성 필름 코팅에 따른 홍화씨 가공제품의 품질 변화)

  • Kim Nam-Woo;Ju Eung-Young
    • Food Science and Preservation
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.17-22
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    • 2005
  • This study analyzed the change of physical and chemical characteristics on the safflower seed produce coated edible film. L and a value of safflower seed product coated edible film were slowly increased during storage, while b value decreased. Moisture content were increased during storage. Acid valus welt less increased when edible film was ased. Peroxide values were also increased during storage, but peroxide value in products coated sodium caseinate or k-carraggenan was $50\%$ in the control after 30 days of storage. The value of sensual test was higher in products coated sodium caseinate or k-carraggenan than those of control. Coating with sodium caseinate or k-carraggenan was effective for acidification retardation and quality improvement of safflower seed products.

Productivity Improvement by developing statistical Model

  • Shin Ill-Chul;Park Jong-Hwan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Operations and Management Science Society Conference
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    • 2002.05a
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    • pp.225-231
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    • 2002
  • POSCO $\#2$ Stainless steel making plant produces more than 600 thousand ton per year with a variety of products consisting of austenite and ferrite stainless steel to meet custrmers' needs since 1996. The plant has four different major processes, that are, EAF-AOD-VOD-CC to finally produce semi-product called as slab. In this study, we importantly took AOD process into consideration due to its roles such as to check and verify the final qualities through sampling inspection. But the lead-time from sampling to its verification takes five to ten minutes causing produrtivity loss as muck as the lead-time as a result. Of all indices for quality and process control the plant has, carbon ingredient in liquid type of steel is the most important since it affects in a great way to the characteristics of steel, if any problem. customers not satisfied with quality could issue a claim; therefore there is no way hut to guarantee it before delivery. in this study, to reasonably reduce lead-time ran save a cycle time and finally improve our productivity from a state-or-art alternative just such as applying statistical model based on multi-regression analysis into the A.O.D line by analyzing the statistical and technical relationship between carbon and the relevant some vital independent variables. In consequence, the model with R-square $87\%$ allowed the plant to predict, abbreviating the process in relations to sampling to verification. approximately the value of [C] so that operators could run the process line with reliability on data automatically calculated instead of actual inspection. In the future, we are going to do the best to share this type of methodology with other processes, if possible, to apply into them.

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A Study on Development of Industrial Engine Monitoring System Using Smart Phone Application (스마트폰 앱을 이용한 산업용 엔진의 모니터링 시스템 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Jeong, C.S.;Kim, Y.S.;Jeong, Y.M.;Kho, J.H.;Jeong, K.S.;Lee, H.S.;Yang, S.Y.
    • Journal of Drive and Control
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 2013
  • In this study, a wire/wireless communication system transmitting the operation data of engine from the ER (Engine Room) to the engine controller of ECR(Engine Control Room) has been developed through the communication of ISM(Industrial Science Medical) Band for the test operation environment improvement of medium speed engine. This wire/wireless communication system is composed of the RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) gathering and transmitting engine data as well as the MCU (Master Control Unit) receiving engine status information from the RTU to be sent to the engine controller (PLC). Through this study, a trial product of RTU and MCU has been manufactured. A test bench that has made temperature, pressure and pick-up sensor into a module for the local test of prototype was produced a test bench. In addition, at the same time save the data to a Web server and the smart phone real-time monitoring system has been developed using Wi-Fi communications. The ultimate objective of this study is to develop a wireless smart phone monitoring system of engine for the operator of engine to be able to monitor and control engine status even from the outside of engine room and control room based on this study.