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Corrosion Cost Survey in Japan - Focusing on Transportation Industry -

  • Kodama, Toshiaki
    • Corrosion Science and Technology
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    • v.7 no.5
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    • pp.252-258
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    • 2008
  • The Committee on the Cost of Corrosion in Japan was organized in 1999 jointly by the Japan Society of Corrosion Engineering (JSCE) and the Japan Association of Corrosion Control (JACC). Corrosion cost as of FY1997 was estimated based on the Uhlig and Hoar methods similarly to that conducted in 1974. The estimated corrosion cost of 1997 was compared with that reported for 1974 with speculation on the change in industrial environment. The overall costs estimated by the Uhlig and Hoar methods for 1997 were 3,938 billion yen and 5,258 billion yen, respectively, which were equivalent to 0.77% and 1.02% of the GNP of Japan. The process of organization formation, procedures for analyses and the results of cost evaluation were described by adjusting a focus on transportation industry.

The Weekly and Daily Energy Expenditure and Nutrition Survey on the Republic of Bores Army Cadets (육군 사관생도의 에너지소비량 및 영양섭취량에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, T.H.
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.121-130
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    • 1967
  • Determination of weekly and daily energy expenditure was made on 62 Republic of Korea Army cadets who were selected at random in order to estimate the weekly and daily ealorie expenditure. Basal metabolic rate (B.M.R.), and energy cost of various military and daily activities were measured by indirect calorimetry using open circuit method. Time-motion studies were also carried on using a stop-watch. The total weekly energy expenditure was calculated by summation of data using energy cost per minute, and the time spent on each activity. Determination of daily energy expenditure was deduced from each data of weekly energy expenditure. Food survey was also carried on for a week, and daily calorie intake was determined by a weekly average discounting loss in cooking. All measurements were determined from the Standard Table of Food Composition published by the Ministry of National Defense (1961). Following data were observed. 1. Physical status of cadets are as follows. Please note that the height and weight averages are 1-2cm and 4-5kg respectively over that of the Seoul National University students. First year Height 167.92 cm $(S.D.{\pm}4.09)$ Weight 61.72 kg $(S.D.{\pm}4.53)$ Second year Height 167.89 cm $(S.D.{\pm}3.46)$ Weight 63.01 kg $(S.D.{\pm}4.61)$ Third year Height 168.15 cm $(S.D.{\pm}4.24)$ Weight 43.48 kg $(S.D.{\pm}5.03)$ Fourth year Height 168.10 cm $(S.D.{\pm}3.70)$ Weight 64.02kg $(S.D.{\pm}5.10)$ 2. The B.M.R. of cadets averaged $36.57\;Cal./m^2/hr.(S.D.{\pm}3.63\;Cal./m^2/hr.)$ is almost equal with data on the same ages of civilians and the Japanese, but a lower average of $5.1\;Cal./m^2/hr.$ than that of a common soldier. 3. The energy expenditure during various military activities is close agreement with Consolazio. Passmore and Durnin, and Japanese reports.

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A Study on the Change of Physical Properties of Engine Oil after Vehicle Driving (차량 운행에 따른 엔진오일 물성변화 연구)

  • Lim, Young-Kwan;Ham, Song-Yi;Lee, Joung-Min;Jeong, Choong-Sub
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.93-98
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    • 2012
  • The engine oil is an oil used for lubrication of various internal combustion engines. Recently, the vehicle and engine oil manufacture usually guarantee for oil change over 15000~20000 km mileage, but the most of driver usually change engine oil every 5000 km driving in Korea. In this case, it is possible to cause environmental contamination by used engine oil and increase the cost of driving by frequently oil change. In this study, we investigate the various physical properties such as flash point, pour point, kinematic viscosity, cold cranking simulator, total acid number, and four-ball test for fresh engine oil and used engine oil after vehicle driving (5000 km, 10000 km). The test result showed that the total acid number and wear scar by four-ball test of used engine oil had increased than fresh engine oil, but 2 kind of used oil (5000 km and 10000 km) had similar physical properties.

Effect of Cathode Materials (MS2, M=Fe, Ni, Co) on Electrochemical Properties of Thermal Batteries (열전지용(MS2, M=Fe, Ni, Co)계 양극의 전기화학적 특성 연구)

  • Lee, Jungmin;Im, Chae-Nam;Yoon, Hyun-Ki;Cheong, Hae-Won
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.30 no.9
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    • pp.583-588
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    • 2017
  • Thermal batteries are used in military power sources that require robustness and long storage life for applications in missiles and torpedoes. $FeS_2$ powder is currently used as a cathode material because of its high specific energy density, environmental non-toxicity, and low cost. $MS_2$ (M = Fe, Ni, Co) cathodes have been explored as novel candidates for thermal batteries in many studies; however, the discharge characteristics (1, 2, 3 plateau) of single cells in thermal batteries with different cathodes have not been elucidated in detail. In this study, we independently analyzed the discharge voltage and calculated the total polarizations of single cells using $MS_2$ cathodes. Based on the results of this study, we propose $NiS_2$ as a potential cathode material for use in thermal batteries.

Manufacturing Process Improvement of Electrode for PEMFC (공정 효율 향상을 위한 연료전지전극 개발)

  • PARK, SEOK JUNG;LEE, JAE SEUNG;LEE, KI SUB;ROH, BUM WOOK
    • Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.547-553
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    • 2015
  • For commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles, one of the key objectives is to reduce cost of full stack assembly. Regarding Membrane Electrode Assembly, the major issue is to improve fuel cell activation process in the initial Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction and Oxygen Reduction Reaction. In this research, the VD (Vacuum Drying) process has been developed for improvement of activation process. The VD condition is developed by controlling the temperature and degree of vacuum to remove the remaining solvent of electrode. Consequently, the electrode applied to VD process showed the low characteristics such as 3.5% of remaining solvent content and the improved efficiency such as 15% of activation process speed.

A Study on the Development of PV Application for Apartment Buildings (공동주택을 위한 PV 시스템 적용기법 개발 연구)

  • Noh, Ji-Hee;Yoon, Chul;Yi, So-Mi;Joo, Man-Sik
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.04a
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    • pp.269-274
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    • 2008
  • Nowaday, The Sustainable Development about global environment is the most important subject. In urban environment, a variety of the nature energy utilization such as the solar energy are the most efficient solution to solve this issue. One of these efficient, solutions, a photovoltaic system using sunlight has been introduced to the building with an advantage such as cost-effective, safe for using and good for environment friendly in light with energy utilization. Recently, many of the apartment housings are built in domestic country. The apartment buildings have been constructed since early of 1970's. now apartment is taking over 50% out of entire housing in korea. The apartment housing applying to a photovoltaic system has been extensively studied in the foreign country but our county runs short. So, It was necessary to technical development of PV application which is suitable in Korean house culture. The objective of this study is to develop the building integrated PV application method for apartment building.

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Development of OHS System Driven by Linear Motor for Automatic Transfer of LCD Panels (선형전동기를 적용한 LCD 패널 자동반송용 순환궤도차량 시스템 개발)

  • Kim, Won-Gon;Yun, Jong-Bo;Park, Gun-Woo;Hwang, Gye-Ho
    • Journal of the Semiconductor & Display Technology
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.11-16
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    • 2008
  • The authors investigated an overhead shuttle (OHS) system for automatic transferring the liquid crystal display (LCD) panels. The constructed tracks of OHS system include the linear and curve regions and have been installed on the ceiling to transfer the cassette of LCD glass along the closed-loop and open-loop tracks. In this study, the OHS system was implemented by a proposed linear motor to solve encoder installation and the system cost problems of the long distance transfer system. In addition, we utilized a new algorithm of the position detection and a new control algorithm for driving linear motor. The newly developed control algorithm was demonstrated from both a computer simulation and an experimentation, indicating that the highly reliable and speedy transfer system can enhance the LCD panel productivity of commercial OHS system.

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Development of a Lane Keeping Assist System using Vision Sensor and DRPG Algorithm (비젼센서와 DRPG알고리즘을 이용한 차선 유지 보조 시스템 개발)

  • Hwang, Jun-Yeon;Huh, Kun-Soo;Na, Hyuk-Min;Jung, Ho-Gi;Kang, Hyung-Jin;Yoon, Pal-Joo
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.50-57
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    • 2009
  • Lane Keeping Assistant Systems (LKAS) require the cooperative operation between drivers and active steering angle/torque controllers. An LKAS is proposed in this study such that the desired reference path generation (DRPG) system generates the desired path to minimize the trajectory overshoot. Based on the reference path from the DRPG system, an optimal controller is designed to minimize the cost function. A HIL (Hardware In the Loop) simulator is constructed to evaluate the proposed LKAS system. The single camera is mounted on the simulator and acquires the monitor images to detect lane markers. The performance of the proposed system is evaluated by HIL system using the Carsim and the Matlab Simulink.

Optimal Reliability Strategy for k-out-of-n System Considering Redundancy and Maintenance (중복설계 및 예방정비를 고려한 수리가능 k-out-of-n 시스템 신뢰도 최적화 전략)

  • Lee, Youn-Ho;Jung, Kwang-Kyun;Yoon, Tae-Dong;Kwon, Ki-Sang
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.118-127
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    • 2014
  • The configuration such as series, parallel and k-out-of-n of a repairable system directly affects its reliability. The maintenance strategy can also affect the overall performance of the system. The objective of this work is to investigate the possible trade-off between the configuration of a repairable k-out-of-n system and its maintenance strategy. The redundancy is considered to be the design decision variables, whereas the preventive maintenance period is considered to be the maintenance decision variables. The optimization model is used to minimize the overall life cycle cost associated with the system, considering constraint on reliability. Finally, genetic algorithm is used to find the optimal values for the decision variables. The result is compared with optimal values for considering redundancy and maintenance respectively.

Human Resource Management Practices for R&D Scientists and Engineers in Japanese Firms (일본기업의 R&D 인적자원관리의 현황과 과제)

  • 한인수
    • Journal of Technology Innovation
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.89-115
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    • 1994
  • Japanese firms have developed their own distinctive human resource management(HRM) practices for R&D scientists and engineers. These practices consist of homogeneity of work group, standardized in-house training programs, great standardization and company control of careers, and broad job rotation following the process of commercialization of developed technology. These practices facilitate human and informational exchange and sharing between basic laboratories and development departments as well as between R&D and marketing department which contribute to the ket competitive advantage of Japanese products. But recently Japanese firm are forced to change their HRM practices. They face some srious problems in continuing their long0standing strategy of being a rapid and skillful‘ technology follower’,drawing on the basic research performed in the advanced nations and embodying it in products that are produced with high quality at relatively lower cost. There is a growing trend of strengthening basic research among Japanese firms today. In accordance with the emphasis on basic research, Japanese firms have been adopting new HRM practices for scientists and engineers which are in the opposite direction of the traditional one. These newly developed practices stress on individual vitality rather than group cohesiveness from the fusion of individual difference. These include heterogeneity of work group, multiple career paths to be chosen by individuals, incentive plan based individual performance.

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