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Application of frequency domain analysis for generation of seismic floor response spectra

  • Ghosh, A.K.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.17-26
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    • 2000
  • This paper presents a case study with a multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) system where the Floor Response Spectra (FRS) have been derived from a large ensemble of ground motion accelerograms. The FRS are evaluated by the frequency response function which is calculated numerically. The advantage of this scheme over a repetitive time-history analysis of the entire structure for each accelerogram of the set has been highlighted. The present procedure permits generation of FRS with a specified probability of exceedence.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPERATION STRATEGY FOR A HYBRID SAFETY INJECTION TANK WITH AN ACTIVE SYSTEM

  • JEON, IN SEOP;KANG, HYUN GOOK
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.47 no.4
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    • pp.443-453
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    • 2015
  • A hybrid safety injection tank (H-SIT) can enhance the capability of an advanced power reactor plus (APR+) during a station black out (SBO) that is accompanied by a severe accident. It may a useful alternative to an electric motor. The operations strategy of the H-SIT has to be investigated to achieve maximum utilization of its function. In this study, the master logic diagram (i.e., an analysis for identifying the differences between an H-SIT and a safety injection pump) and an accident case classification were used to determine the parameters of the H-SIT operation. The conditions that require the use of an H-SIT were determined using a decision-making process. The proper timing for using an H-SIT was also analyzed by using the Multi-dimensional Analysis of Reactor Safety (MARS) 1.3 code (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea). The operation strategy analysis indicates that a H-SIT can mitigate five types of failure: (1) failure of the safety injection pump, (2) failure of the passive auxiliary feedwater system, (3) failure of the depressurization system, (4) failure of the shutdown cooling pump (SCP), and (5) failure of the recirculation system. The results of the MARS code demonstrate that the time allowed for recovery can be extended when using an H-SIT, compared with the same situation in which an H-SIT is not used. Based on the results, the use of an H-SIT is recommended, especially after the pilot-operated safety relief valve (POSRV) is opened.

Safety Analysis of APR+ PAFS for CDF Evaluation (노심손상빈도 평가를 위한 APR+ PAFS의 안전 해석)

  • Kang, Sang Hee;Moon, Ho Rim;Park, Young Seop
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.123-128
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    • 2013
  • The Advanced Power Reactor Plus(APR+), which is a GEN III+ reactor based on the APR1400, is being developed in Korea. In order to enhance the safety of the APR+, a passive auxiliary feedwater system(PAFS) has been adopted in the APR+. The PAFS replaces the conventional active auxiliary feedwater system(AFWS) by introducing a natural driving force mechanism while maintaining the system function of cooling the primary side and removing the decay heat. As the PAFS completely replaces the conventional AFWS, it is required to verify the cooling capacity of PAFS for the core damage frequency(CDF) evaluation. For this reason, this paper discusses the cooling performance of the PAFS during transient accidents. The test case and scenarios were picked from the result of the sensitivity analysis in APR+ Probabilistic Safety Assessment(PSA). The analysis was performed by the best estimate thermal-hydraulic code, RELAP5/.MOD3.3. This study shows that the plant maintains the stable state without the core damages under the given test scenarios. The results of PSA considering this analysis' results shows that the CDF values are decreased. The analysis results can be used for more realistic and accurate performance of a PSA.

An Improved Method of FTA and Associated Risk Analysis Reflecting Automotive Functional Safety Standard (자동차 기능안전 표준을 반영하는 개선된 FTA 및 위험원 분석 기법)

  • Jung, Ho-Jeon;Lee, Jae-Chon
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.18 no.9
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    • pp.9-17
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    • 2017
  • Ensuring the safety of automobiles and trains during system operation is regarded as indispensable due to the progress in unmanned operation. The automotive functional safety standard, ISO 26262, has been proposed to ensure the safe design of vehicles. This standard describes in detail the required risk analysis and evaluation procedure and safety measures, while appropriately reflecting the system design information. Therefore, much research has been done on the risk analysis procedure, wherein the design information is mostly extracted from physical components of similar systems already in operation, the information traced back to obtain constituent functions, and then methods of identifying risk sources are studied. This method allows the sources of risk to be identified quickly and easily, however if the design requirements are changed or systems are newly developed, others may be introduced which are not accounted for, thereby yielding mismatched design information. To resolve this problem, we propose a top-down analysis in order to utilize the system design information appropriately. Specifically, a conceptual system is designed to obtain the functions, which are then analyzed. Then, a function-based fault tree analysis is conducted, followed by a risk source analysis. In this paper, a case study of automotive safety is presented, revealing that the proposed method can analyze the risk sources with reduced possibility of omission by systematically reflecting the system design information.

Ergonomic Evaluation of Biomechanical Hand Function

  • Lee, Kyung-Sun;Jung, Myung-Chul
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.9-17
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    • 2015
  • The human hand is a complex structure that performs various functions for activities of daily living and occupations. This paper presents a literature review on the methodologies used to evaluate hand functions from a biomechanics standpoint, including anthropometry, kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography (EMG). Anthropometry describes the dimensions and measurements of the hand. Kinematics includes hand movements and the range of motion of finger joints. Kinetics includes hand models for tendon and joint force analysis. EMG is used on hand muscles associated with hand functions and with signal-processing technology.

Satellite Navigation Systems, As The Development Of Digitalization Of The Marine Corridor

  • Vorokhobin, Igor;Burmaka, Igor;Ivanov, Oleksandr;Perepechayev, Sergiy;Naboka, Ivan;Kulakov, Maksym
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.21 no.11
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    • pp.241-247
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    • 2021
  • In the article, an analysis of the factors was carried out, which injected into the efficiency of the function of navigation systems in the minds of unimportance. Carrying out analyzes allowing for the visibility of relevant direct adjustments to the effectiveness of the function Inertial navigation systems in the minds of non-value. The designation of the navigation system was assigned to a complex of navigation systems on ships processing of the vector of navigation parameters, so that they can be victorious in the control systems of the ship's collapse, and the safety of floating is safe.

A Study on Process Capability Index using Loss Function Under the Muli-Attribute Conditions (다특성을 고려한 상황하에서의 공정능력지수에 관한 연구)

  • Kim Youn Hee;Kim Soo Youl;Park Myoung Kyu
    • Proceedings of the Safety Management and Science Conference
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    • 2005.05a
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    • pp.503-521
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    • 2005
  • Process capability indices are widely used in industries and quality assurance system. When designing the parameter on the multiple quality characteristics, there has been a study for optimization of problems, but there has been few former study on the possible conflicting phenomena in considertion of the correlations among the characteristics. To solve the issue on the optimal design for muliple quality characteristics, the study propose the expected loss function with cross-product terms among the characteristics and derived range of the coefficients of terms. Therefore, the analysis have to be required a multivariate statistical technique. This paper introduces to multivariate capability indices and then selects a multivariate process capability index incorporated both the process variation and the process deviation from target among these indices under the multivariate normal distribution. We propose a new multivariate capability index $MC_{pm}^{++}$ using quality loss function instead of the process variation and this index is compared with the proposed indices when quality characteristics are independent and dependent of each other,

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A Study on Multiple Characteristics Process Capability Index using Expected Loss Function (기대손실함수를 이용한 다특성치 공정능력지수에 관한 연구)

  • Kim Su Yeol;Jo Yong Uk;Park Myeong Gyu
    • Proceedings of the Safety Management and Science Conference
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    • 2004.11a
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    • pp.69-79
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    • 2004
  • Process capability indices are widely used in industries and quality assurance system. When designing the parameter on the multiple quality characteristics, there has been a study for optimization of problems, but there has been few former study on the possible conflicting phenomena in considertion of the correlations among the characteristics. To solve the issue on the optimal design for multiple quality characteristics, the study propose the expected loss function with cross-product terms among the characteristics and derived range of the coefficients of terms. Therefore, the analysis have to be required a multivariate statistical technique. This paper introduces to multivariate capability indices and then selects a multivariate process capability index incorporated both the process variation and the process deviation from target among these indices under the multivariate normal distribution. We propose a new multivariate capability index $MC_{pm}^{++}$ using quality loss function instead of the process variation and this index is compared with the proposed indices when quality characteristics are independent and dependent of each other.

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Investigation on the Strength and Vibration Safety of the Oxidizer Turbopump (산화제 터보펌프의 구조 강도 및 진동 안전성에 관한 연구)

  • Jeon, Seong-Min;Kim, Jin-han;Yang, Soo-Seok;Lee, Dae-Sung
    • The KSFM Journal of Fluid Machinery
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    • v.5 no.3 s.16
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    • pp.25-32
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    • 2002
  • Structural and dynamic analyses of inducer and impeller for an oxidizer turbopump are peformed to investigate the safety level of strength and vibration at a design point. Due to high rotational speed of turbopump, effects of centrifugal forces are carefully considered in the structural analysis. Hydrodynamic pressure is also considered as an external force applied to inducer and impeller blades. A three-dimensional Finite Element Method (FEM) is used for linear and nonlinear structural analyses with modified Newton-Raphson iteration method. After the nonlinear trim solution is obtained from the structural analysis, dynamic characteristics are obtained as a function of rotational speed from the linearized eigenvalue analysis at an equilibrium position. According to the results of numerical analysis, the safety margins of strength and vibration resonances are sufficient enough for safe operation within the requited life cycle.

Investigation on the Strength and Vibration Safety of the Oxidizer Turbopump (산화제 터보펌프의 구조 강도 및 진동 안전성에 관한 연구)

  • Jeon, Seong Min;Kim, Jinhan;Yang, Soo-Seok;Lee, Dae-Sung
    • 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.11a
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    • pp.271-278
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    • 2001
  • Structural and dynamic analyses of inducer and impeller for a oxidizer turbopump are peformed to investigate the safety level of strength and vibration at design point. Due to high rotational speed of turbopump, effects of centrifugal forces are carefully considered in the structural analysis. Hydrodynamic pressure is also considered as an external force applied to inducer and impeller blades. A three dimensional finite element method(FEM) is used for linear and nonlinear structural analyses with modified Newton-Raphson iteration method. After the nonlinear trim solution is obtained from the structural analysis, dynamic characteristics are obtained as a function of rotational speed from the linearized eigenvalue analysis at an equilibrium position. According to the results of numerical analysis, the safety margins of strength and vibration resonances m sufficient enough to be operated safely within the required life cycle.

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