• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.20-30
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• 2013

This paper presents a soft switching DC/DC converter for high voltage application. The interleaved pulse-width modulation (PWM) scheme is used to reduce the ripple current at the output capacitor and the size of output inductors. Two converter cells are connected in series at the high voltage side to reduce the voltage stresses of the active switches. Thus, the voltage stress of each switch is clamped at one half of the input voltage. On the other hand, the output sides of two converter cells are connected in parallel to achieve the load current sharing and reduce the current stress of output inductors. In each converter cell, a half-bridge converter with the asymmetrical PWM scheme is adopted to control power switches and to regulate the output voltage at a desired voltage level. Based on the resonant behavior by the output capacitance of power switches and the transformer leakage inductance, active switches can be turned on at zero voltage switching (ZVS) during the transition interval. Thus, the switching losses of power MOSFETs are reduced. The current doubler rectifier is used at the secondary side to partially cancel ripple current. Therefore, the root-mean-square (rms) current at output capacitor is reduced. The proposed converter can be applied for high input voltage applications such as a three-phase 380V utility system. Finally, experiments based on a laboratory prototype with 960W (24V/40A) rated power are provided to demonstrate the performance of proposed converter.

• Journal of international Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.190-196
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• 2013

It presents a unification of buck-boost and flyback converter for driving a cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter with a single independent DC voltage source. Cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter is useful to make many output voltage levels for sinusoidal waveform by combining two or more H-bridge modules. However, each H-bridge module needs an independent DC voltage source to generate multi levels in an output voltage. This topological characteristic brings a demerit of increasing the number of independent DC voltage sources when it needs to increase the number of output voltage levels. To solve this problem, we propose a converter combining a buck-boost converter with a flyback converter. The proposed converter provides independent DC voltage sources at back-end two H-bridge modules. After analyzing theoretical operation of the circuit topology, the validity of the proposed approach is verified by computer-aided simulations using PSIM and experiments.

• 대한전기학회논문지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.232-239
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• 1990

A new algorithm is suggested to solve the optimal reactive power and voltage control (optimal VAR control) problem. The model minimizes the real power losses in the system. The constraints include the reactive power limits of the generators, limits on the bus voltages and the operating limits of control variables-the transformer tap positions generator terminal voltages and switchable reactive power sources. The method presented herein, using a newly developed Jacobian decomposition method, employs linearized sensitivity relationships of power systems to establish both the objective function for minimizing the system losses and the system performance sensitivities relating dependent and control variables. The algorithm consists of two modules, i.e. the Q-V module for reactive power-voltage control, and load flow module for computational error adjustments. In particular the acceleration factor technique is introduced to enhance the convergence property in Q-V module. The combined use of the afore-mentioned two modules ensures more effective and efficient solutions for optimal reactive power dispatch problems. Results of the application of the method to a sample system and other worst-case systems demonstrated that the algorithm suggested herein is compared favourably with conventional ones in terms of computation accuracy and convergence characteristics.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.406-412
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• 2018

In this paper, we propose a narrow resonant waveguide probe that can improve the measurement sensitivity in near-field scanning microwave microscopy. The probe consists of a metal waveguide incorporating the following two sections: a straight section at the tip of the probe whose cross-section is a double-ridged rectangle, and whose height is much smaller than the waveguide width; and a standard waveguide section. The advantage of the narrow waveguide is the same as that of the quarter-wave transformer section i.e., it achieves impedance-matching between the sample under test (SUT) and the standard waveguide. The design procedure used for the probe is presented in detail and the performance of the designed resonant probe is evaluated theoretically by using an equivalent circuit. The calculated results are compared with those obtained using the finite element method (Ansoft HFSS), and consistency between the results is demonstrated. Furthermore, the performance of the fabricated resonant probe is evaluated experimentally. At X-band frequencies, we have measured the one-dimensional scanning reflection coefficient of the SUT using the probe. The sensitivity of the proposed resonant probe is improved by more than two times as compared to a conventional waveguide cavity type probe.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.478-487
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• 2014

This study presents a new interleaved three-level zero-voltage switching (ZVS) converter for high-voltage and high-current applications. Two circuit cells are operated with interleaved pulse-width modulation in the proposed converter to reduce the current ripple at the input and output sides, as well as to decrease the current rating of output inductors for high-load-current applications. Each circuit cell includes one half-bridge converter and one three-level converter at the primary side. At the secondary side, the transformer windings of two converters are connected in series to reduce the size of the output inductor or switching current in the output capacitor. Based on the three-level circuit topology, the voltage stress of power switches is clamped at $V_{in}/2$. Thus, MOSFETs with 500 V voltage rating can be used at 800 V input voltage converters. The output capacitance of the power switch and the leakage inductance (or external inductance) are resonant at the transition interval. Therefore, power switches can be turned on under ZVS. Finally, experiments verify the effectiveness of the proposed converter.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2014

This paper describes an optimal configuration for multi-central inverters in a medium-voltage (MV) grid, which is suitable for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants. We theoretically analyze a proposed common-mode equivalent model for problems associated with multi-central transformerless-type three-phase full bridge(3-FB) PV inverters employing two-winding MV transformers. We propose a synchronized PWM control strategy to effectively reduce the common-mode voltages that may simultaneously occur. In addition, we propose that the existing 3-FB topology may also have the configuration of a multi-central inverter with a two-winding MV transformer by making a simple circuit modification. Simulation and experimental results of three 350kW PV inverters in a multi-central configuration verify the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization control strategy. The modified transformerless-type 3-FB topology for a multi-central PV inverter configuration is verified using an experimental prototype of a 100kW PV inverter.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2016

최근 UPS의 효율을 높이기 위하여 무변압기형 UPS의 사용이 증가되고 있다. 하지만 무변압기형 UPS는 입 출력 구조상 문제로 인해 3상4선식의 IGBT PWM 정류기가 필요하며 이는 기존의 3상3선식 PWM 정류기의 PFC 제어기법으로는 중성선 전류 문제로 동작이 되지 않으므로 3상4선식 PWM 정류기의 특성에 맞는 적절한 PWM 제어기법이 요구되고 있다. 3상4선식 IGBT PWM 정류기의 제어를 위한 제어기법으로는 각상 개별제어 기법과 3D SVM 기법이 있지만 두 방식 모두 장단점이 존재한다. 각상 개별제어 기법은 제어가 불안정하고 3D SVM 기법은 입력 측 인덕터의 L값이 상당히 커져야하는 문제점을 가지고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 기존의 각상 개별제어 방식과 d-q 제어 알고리즘을 접목시켜 동기좌표계상에서 직류로 제어하는 3상4선식 IGBT PWM 정류기 제어기법을 제안하였다. 또한 본 논문에서 제안한 3상4선식 IGBT의 PWM 정류기 제어 알고리즘을 바탕으로 시뮬레이션과 실험을 수행 하였다. 시뮬레이션을 수행한 결과, 3상4선식 IGBT PWM 정류기를 안정적으로 제어하고 중성선 전류를 줄일 수 있어, 본 논문에서 제안한 방식의 유효성을 확인하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.748-757
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• 2007

본 논문은 대용량 유도전동기가 기동할 때 발생하는 큰 돌입전류로 인해 PCC(Point of Common Coupling)에 심한 전압 강하가 발생하게 되어 기동에 실패하는 문제를 해결하기 위해 대상 유도전동기의 기동 특성과 배전계통을 모델링하고 시뮬레이션을 수행함으로써 유도기 기동시에 전압저하 현상을 해석하였다. 문제가 되는 유도전동기는 2500KVA 용량의 펌프용 농형 유도전동기로 리액터 기동법을 채용하고 있다. 2500KVA 유도전동기 한대의 기동에는 문제가 없으나 기동 완료 후 PCC 전압이 다소 떨어진다. 하지만 추가로 동일 용량의 유도전동기가 기동하게 되면 PCC의 심한 전압강하로 기동에 실패하게 되는 문제가 발생하였다. 이러한 문제 해결을 위해 본 논문에서는 실제 기기의 기동시 토크-속도 곡선을 이용한 유도전동기의 기동 특성을 정확히 모델링하고 시뮬레이션을 수행하여 두 대의 대용량 유도전동기가 순차적으로 기동에 성공할 수 있는 적절한 전압보상 방안을 제안하였다. 본 논문에서 논의되는 대용량 유도전동기는 한국수자원공사의 취수장에서 운전되고 있으며 대상 유도전동기 및 배전계통은 PSCAD/EMTDC 소프트웨어를 사용하여 모델링 및 시뮬레이션을 수행하였다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.220-227
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• 2005

Recently, the use of an electrical apparatus has brought up concerns of health risks from exposure to electromagnetic fields. EMF is composed of electric fields and magnetic fields. Heavy exposure to EMF can occur only in the vicinity of high-voltage overhead transmission lines, close to transformers and underground cables, and also close to large electrical machinery. In this thesis I have investigated the hypothesis of the correlation between occupational exposure to ELF-EMF and the risks of leukemia, anemia, cancer. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate whether or not ELF-EMF emitted from electric power stations and transformer substations affect some hematological parameters and tumor markers of electric utility workers. The hematological test results and tumor markers under investigation were similar in the two groups but some of parameters such as RBC, AFP, LDH showed significant difference between the two groups from two sample t-test (p<0.05). The exposure group showed increased LDH level compared to the control group by two sample t-tests. In addition, the abnormal LDH level in the exposure group was observed to be clinically significant by ${\chi}^2$-test. However, the levels of RBC, AFP observed were not clinically significant by ${\chi}^2$-test (p>0.05). These results suggested that ELF-EMF does not affect most blood test parameters except LDH of electric utility workers.

• 한국조명전기설비학회지:조명전기설비
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.80-85
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• 1997

전력계통의 고 신뢰도 운전을 위하여 전력용 변압기의 예방진단기법은 매우 중요하다. 그리고, 특히, 경제적 관점에서 운전중인 변압기의 예방진단이 요구된다. 이와 관련하여 외국에서는 부분방전 음향위치 측정법에 대한 연구가 1960년대에 본격적으로 시작되어 관련이론에 대한 연구가 계속되었고 국내에서는 변압기내의 부분방전 위치측정법으로 부분방전시 발생되는 전기신호와 초음파신호를 검출하여 부분방전의 위치를 결정하는 전기-초음파 측정법과 발생되는 초음파신호를 두 개의 초음파 센서로 측정하여 부분방전의 위치를 결정하는 초음파-초음파 측정법이 연구되었다. 또 이 초음파-초음파 측정법에 의하여 1차원과 2차원 및 3차원에서 부분방전 위치를 도식적으로 결정하는 방법이 제시되었다. 앞에서 제시한 방법들은 부분방전의 위치를 추정할 때 부분방전 신호원이 한 개라고 가정하였다. 그러나 실제적으로 부분방전 신호원의 수가 다수일 수 있으므로 본 논문에서는 초음파-초음파 측정법을 이용하여 다수 신호원의 위치를 측정하는 방법을 제시하고자 한다.