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Comparative Economic Analysis on SOx Scrubber Operation for ECA Sailing Vessel

  • Jee, Jae-hoon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.262-268
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    • 2020
  • The IMO (International Maritime Organization) has mandated the restriction of SOx emissions to 0.5 % for all international sailing vessels since January 2020. And, a number of countries have designated emission control areas for stricter environmental regulations. Three representative methods have been suggested to cope with these regulations; using low-sulphur oil, installing a scrubber, or using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as fuel. In this paper, economic analysis was performed by comparing the method of installing a scrubber with the method of using low-sulphur oil without installing additional equipment. We suggested plausible layouts and compared the pros and cons of dif erent scrubber types for retrofitting. We selected an international sailing ship as the target vessel and estimated payback time and benefits based on navigation route, fuel consumption, and installation and operation costs. Two case of oil prices were analyzed considering the uncertainty of fuel oil price fluctuation. We found that the expected payback time of investment varies from 1 year to 3.5 years depending on the operation ratio of emission control areas and the fuel oil price change.

A Study on the Application Strategies of Renewable Energy Systems Considering Layout and Block Plan in Apartment Building (공동주택의 배치 및 블록별 재생에너지 시스템의 적용성에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Kwan-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.79-87
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    • 2006
  • This study aims to presents the applicability of apartment building for renewable energy systems using method of uncomplicated calculation and computer simulation. According to the weather conditions (NASA Surface meteorology and Solar Energy) analysis, it has been found that photovoltaic and wind power system can be applied to apartment buildings application. In case study considering layout and block plan, adaptation of solar water heating, photovoltaic and wind energy system to apartment buildings was proved to produce a profit. And the application strategies of renewable energy systems can be used not only for the investment decisions for economic analysis but also for the comparative analysis of uncomplicated calculation and computer simulation.

Fracture Criterion and Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Rail Steel Under Mode I & Mixed Mode Loading (단일 및 혼합모드 하중하에서의 레일강의 파괴조건 및 피로균열진전거동)

  • Kim, Jung-Kyu;Lee, Jong-Sun;Kim, Chul-Soo
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.23 no.6 s.165
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    • pp.1039-1047
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    • 1999
  • It is necessary to evaluate the fatigue behavior of rail steel under the multi-axial stress state to assure the railway vehicle's safety. For this purpose, the stress analysis to investigate the crack initiation criteria, static failure and fatigue behavior under mixed-mode are performed. The stress analysis results show that the initiation of the transverse fissure depends on the maximum shear stress below the surface. For the mixed mode, the fatigue crack growth behavior which is represented by the projection crack length and comparative S.I.F, ${\Delta}K_v$, shows the more conservative results. Also, its rate is lower than that of the case of the mode I, and this difference decreases with increasing the stress ratio, R.

Comparative Evaluation of Multipurpose Reservoir Operating Rules Using Multicriterion Decision Analysis Techniques

  • Ko, Seok-Ku;Lee, Kwang-Man;Ko, luk-Hwan
    • Korean Journal of Hydrosciences
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    • v.4
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    • pp.65-79
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    • 1993
  • Selection of the best operating rule among a set of alternatives for a multipurpose reservoir system operation requires to evaluate many minor criteria in addition to the major objectives assessed to the system. These problems are sufficiently complex and difficult that they are beyond heuristic decision rules and experiences in case several noncommensurable multiple criteria are included in the evaluation. With the assistance of multicriterion decision analysis techniques, it is possible to select the best one among various alternatives by systematically comparing and ranking the alternatives with respect to the criteria of choice. Evaluation criteria for multipurpose reservoir system operating rules were identified and defined, and the multicriterion decision analysis techniques were applied to evaluate the four existing operating rules of the Chungju multipurpose project according to the identified nine multiple criteria. The application results show that the methodology is very efficient to select the best operation alternative among a finite number of operating rules with many evaluation criteria for a large-scale reservoir system operation.

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Comparative Analysis of Power Losses for Three-Level T-Type and NPC PWM Inverters (3-레벨 T-형 및 NPC 인버터의 전력 손실 비교 분석)

  • Alemi, Payam;Lee, Dong-Choon
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.173-183
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    • 2014
  • In this paper, an analysis of power losses for the three-level T-type and neutral-point clamped (NPC) PWM inverters is presented, in which the conduction and switching losses of semiconductor devices of the inverters are taken into account. In the inverter operation, the conduction loss depends on the modulation index (MI) and power factor (PF), whereas the switching loss depends on the switching frequency. Power losses for the T-type and NPC inverters are analyzed and calculated at the different operating points of MI, PF and the switching frequency, in which the four different models of semiconductor devices are adopted. In the case of lower MI, the NPC-type is more efficient than the T-type, and vice versa. The validity of the power loss analysis has been verified by the simulation results.

STUDY ON LCC ANALYSIS OF BUILDING ACCORDING TO STRUCTURES - FOCUSING ON MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS -

  • Hyo-Joong Kim;Jung-Whan Oh ;Min Yu ;Mi-Hye Lee ;Young-Dong Yu ;Tae-Keun Park
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2005.10a
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    • pp.1187-1192
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    • 2005
  • Approximately 25% of military establishments became superannuated to unable perform their function, and it influences on the environment by construction wastes and the waste of national budget, as there is no rational and objective standard even though old facilities have been replaced through modernization project. Therefore, it has been searched to introduce industrial building system that can cope with the new building-construction and transference for the improvement of existing military establishments. However, as there is no economical estimation standard for practical use, industrial building-construction is still remaining at the initial stage, and the study is insufficient too. So. in this study, I would like to develope LCC cost model for rational LCC comparative analysis between industrial construction system (Modular) and existing reinforced concrete structure and cage, and to evaluate economical efficiency through case analysis.

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Structural damage potentials and design implications of 2016 Gyeongju and 2017 Pohang earthquakes in Korea

  • Lee, Cheol-Ho;Park, Ji-Hun;Kim, Sung-Yong;Kim, Dong-Kwan;Jun, Su-Chan
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.305-318
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    • 2022
  • This paper presents a comparative study of the damage potentials for the 2016 Gyeongju and 2017 Pohang earthquakes in Korea. Plausible technical explanations are provided for the more severe damage observed in the 2017 Pohang earthquake in spite of its relatively weaker magnitude and intensity measures based on the response analysis of elastic and inelastic single-degree-of-freedom systems for the recorded ground motions. In addition, a detailed case study was conducted for a fatally damaged piloti building with an eccentric shear wall core based on nonlinear dynamic analysis using the input ground motions modified for the building site.

Stability analysis of the nonuniform functionally graded cylindrical small-scale beam structures: Application in sport structures

  • Changyou Wang;Mostafa Habibi;Tayebeh Mahmoudi
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.52 no.1
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    • pp.15-29
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    • 2024
  • This research investigates the application of novel functionally graded small-scale materials (FGSMs) in sport and sports structures through an engineering design lens. Functionally graded materials (FGMs) offer tailored material properties, promising enhanced performance and durability. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, this study explores the integration of FGSMs in sports equipment and infrastructure. Design considerations specific to sports engineering are emphasized, including lightweight, high-strength materials capable of withstanding dynamic loads. Advanced manufacturing techniques, such as additive manufacturing and nanotechnology, enable precise control over material composition and microstructure. Computational modeling is employed to evaluate the mechanical behavior and performance characteristics of FGSM-based components. Through case studies and comparative analyses, the study showcases the potential of FGSMs to revolutionize sports equipment and structures, offering improved performance, safety, and sustainability. This research contributes to the advancement of sports engineering by exploring the design and application of FGSMs in sport and sports structures.

A Comparative Study on the Uniform of Nurses According to the Regional and Hospital Size Differences (국내 간호사복 착용현황에 대한 지역별, 병원규모별 비교 연구)

  • 김선희
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.168-178
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    • 2002
  • This study is aimed at investigating and comparing the differences in the uniform of nurses according to regions and hospital size in Korea. This study takes two large regions as its survey area; one is Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, and the other is Daejon and Chungcheong Province. The hospital size is divided into general hospitals and neighborhood hospitals. The survey was conducted among the nurses working in 12 randomly-selected hospitals and its statistical results are analysed firm 818 respondents'questionnaires. The results are divided into 3 categories as follows; 1) Results of analysis of survey on the uniform of nurses : Nurses usually wear two-piece suits and more than half of the hospitals choose a white-color pattern. And the nurse's uniform with color varying according to their position and ward is considered to be desirable; 2) Analysis on regional differences : In the case of Daejon and Chungcheong Province, there is a relatively high ratio of respondents who answered questions with 'high percentage of young nurses', 'position differentiation by means of different design and fabric according to ward'. In case of Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, questions with 'use of a patterned textile in nurses'uniform', 'ready-made size system'are higher; 3) Analysis of the differences in accordance with hospital size : In the case of general hospitals, there is relatively a high ratio of respondents who answered questions with 'use of different design and fabric according to a nurse's position', 'use of patterns in nurses'uniform'. In the case of neighborhood hospitals, there is a high ratio of respondents with'use of classical one-piece or two-piece type wear', 'ready-made type size system', 'obligatory use off nurse's cap'.

A Comparative Study on Sandplay Educational Analysis and Verval Educational Analysis of Counselors with a Focus on Their Development (상담자의 모래놀이교육분석과 언어교육분석의 비교 : 상담자발달을 중심으로)

  • Koo, Sae-Kyoung;Han, Yu-Jin
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.271-279
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    • 2021
  • This study wanted to see if there was a difference in the development of counselors before and after sandplay education analysis and verbal education analysis. Ten people were selected for the sandplay education analysis and the level of counselor development before and after receiving the verbal education analysis, divided into three groups that received the verbal education analysis, and the three groups that received the language education analysis. A nonparametric test, Kruskal-Wallis test, was conducted to identify differences in the results of the pre-parametric test, and a nonparametric test, Wilcoxon signed tank test was conducted to identify differences in the pre-post test results. Studies have shown that there is a statistically significant difference in the overall development of counselors and in case of case, in the whole of sandplay education analysis groups, while those that received verbal education analysis and those that did not receive education analysis do not have a statistically significant difference in the level of counselors development. This study is meaningful as it proves that sand play education analysis is effective in the development of counselors.