• 한국안전학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.98-102
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• 2010

LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) vehicles in metropolitan area are being applied to improve air quality and have been proven effective for the reduction of air pollutant. In addition, the demand of gas as an eco-friendly energy source has being increased. With the LPG filling station is also increasing every year. These gas stations are required to install the securest storage tank because of possibility of causing huge loss of life and property. Therefore, in this paper, underground containment type is proposed as installation of the LPG storage tank using Taguchi method, which is considered to be more safe, economical, efficient, easy checking and simple construction method than any other. If leakage, economics, real estate utilization rate, safety, easy to check, simple construct about above ground, buried underground and underground containment storage tank are analyzed by Taguchi method, real estate utilization rate, economic and safety in turn are improved. Therefore, the underground containment storage tank is a optimal installation technology.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2014

In this paper a bidirectional DC-DC converter is proposed for renewable energy systems, eco-friendly vehicles, energy storage systems, uninterruptible power supply(UPS) systems and battery test equipments. The two-stage bidirectional converter employing a fixed-frequency series loaded resonant converter is designed to be capable of operating under zero-current-switching turn on and turn off regardless of voltage and load variation, and hence its magnetic components and EMI filters can be optimized. And efficiencies and volumes of the two-stage bidirectional converters are compared according to configuration of isolated and non-isolated parts and a two-stage topology suitable for low voltage and high current applications is proposed. A 12kW(12V, 1000A) prototype of the proposed converter has been built and tested to verify the validity of the proposed operation.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제33권12호
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• pp.1015-1020
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• 2016

An advantage of electric vehicles is that they are environmentally sustainable because they do not emit exhaust gases, such as $CO_2$ or Nox. A disadvantage is the low power performance of the motor and battery source, necessitating a reduction in the weight of the vehicle to increase efficiency. Another disadvantage is that the rechargeable battery enables an electric vehicle to only run for a limited number of miles before requiring electric charging. To solve these problems, the hybrid vehicle has been developed by combining environmental sustainability with the high performance of a conventional internal combustion engine. In this study, an electric UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) was transformed into a hybrid vehicle system by outfitting the vehicle with a drive auxiliary power system including a 125 cc internal combustion engine. This modification enabled us to extend the range of the hybrid UTV from 50km to 100km per one electric charging.

• 자동차안전학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.32-40
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• 2021

Composite material is very attractive because it has excellent mechanical property and is possible to lightweight due to the low density. However, composite material is less used compared to other systems in the chassis system because it is very hard to solve NVH problem when composite material is applied to vehicle. Especially, reducing squeal noise of composite brake system is essential to apply it to vehicle successfully. In this paper, we present a new solution to reduce squeal noise of composite brake system. To achieve this goal, we analyze main causes of noise using RCA (Root Cause Analysis), CA (Contradiction Analysis) and sequentially get IFR (Ideal Final Result) to solve the problem. Next, we define the function of composite brake system and derive control factors and noise factors. A variety of tests for factors like chamfer, slot, damping shim, underlayer of brake pad are done. In addition, we analyze level of contribution for control factors theoretically. Finally, we get the effective solution for reducing squeal noise.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제20권11호
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• pp.100-107
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• 2021

The use of new and renewable energy is essential to solve the problem of increasing fossil fuel use due to industrial development. The paradigm of the automobile industry has changed due to the strengthening of environmental regulations in developed countries, and the development of eco-friendly cars is underway. Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), which use hydrogen as fuel, require strict standards for fuel-related components. In particular, check valves for FCEV control high-pressure hydrogen and thus, must be sufficiently strong for the challenging environment caused by high-pressure hydrogen. Therefore, this study used DEFORM 3D, a regular finite element analysis program, to check the moldability of check valves for FCEV, design the process, verify reliability through single streamline analysis, tensile tests, and ANSYS simulations, and identify suitable materials for the high-pressure hydrogen environment.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.160-165
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• 2023

As the supply of eco-friendly vehicles increases, the application rate of hot stamping components is rising to reduce vehicle weight and improve safety. Although Al-Si coated steel sheets are commonly used in hot stamping processes, their manufacturing costs are elevated due to process patents and royalties. Various hot stamping studies have been conducted to reduce these production costs. In this study, we derived a process control method for suppressing the oxide layer of hot stamping parts using uncoated boron steel sheets. Firstly, hat-shaped parts were hot stamped under atmospheric conditions to analyze the tendency of oxide layer formation by location. Then, the Gleeble system was used to observe oxide layer formation based on oxygen content under various atmospheric conditions. Finally, the oxide layer thickness was quantitatively measured using SEM images.

• 한국분무공학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.176-183
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• 2023

Many countries are striving to reduce carbon emissions with the goal of net zero by 2050. Accordingly, vehicles are rapidly being electrified to reduce greenhouse gases in the transportation sector. However, many organizations predict that internal combustion engines of LDV (light-duty vehicle) will exist even in 2050, and it is difficult to electrify aircraft and large ships in a short time. Therefore, synthetic fuel (i.e., e-Fuel) that can reduce carbon emissions and replace existing fossil fuels is in the spotlight. The e-Fuel refers to a fuel synthesized by using carbon obtained through various carbon capture technologies and green hydrogen produced by eco-friendly renewable energy. The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze the injection and spray characteristics of the simulated e-Gasoline. We mixed the hydrocarbon fuel components according to the composition ratio of the synthetic fuel produced based on the FT(Fischer-Tropsch) process. As a result of injection rate measurement, simulated e-Gasoline showed no significant difference in injection delay and injection period compared to standard gasoline. However, due to the low vapor pressure of the simulated e-Gasoline, the spray tip penetration (STP) was lower, and the size of spray droplets was larger than that of traditional gasoline.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.471-480
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• 2016

본 제주특별자치도 우도의 여름 성수기 2개월(7~8월)간 시행하는 차량총량제한 정책 취지와 시행에 따른 문제점을 파악하여 지속가능한 정책이 되기 위한 기본방향을 제시하고자 하였다. 우도의 일일평균이입도차량대수는 7월 645대이며, 8월 953대로 성수기 입도차량제한대수 605대를 초과하여 우도에 교통혼잡과 교통사고 등 교통문제가 심각하게 발생하고 있다. 이러한 상황에서 우도의 차량총량제한 정책이 지속가능한 정책이 되기 위한 방안으로, 우선 삼륜오토바이 및 스쿠터 등에 대한 안전확보 방안이 마련되어야 한다. 삼륜오토바이 및 스쿠터 등은 차량등록을 하지 않은 채 비좁은 우도의 도로를 무보험상태로 많은 관광객들이 이용하고 있다. 둘째, 차량총량제한 정책을 강화하는 방안을 도입해야 할 것이다. 차량총량제한 정책을 성수기인 7월과 8월 2개월만 시행할 것이 아니라 1년 내내 지속적으로 시행하고, 입도차량 규모면에서도 605대에서 500대 이하로 감소시키는 방안도 강구할 필요가 있다. 셋째, 우도에 입도차량을 줄이기 위하여 우도에 친환경 전기버스 등의 대중교통수단을 확보하는 정책이 필요하며, 우도주민들이 직접 버스조합을 설립 및 운영한다면 정책순응에도 기여할 것이다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.114-123
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• 2018

우리나라의 대기 질 악화현상을 개선하기 위하여 정부에서는 수송부문에 있어서 경유자동차를 대체하는 친환경차량의 보급 필요성을 인식하여, 지난 2000년대부터 천연가스(CNG: Compressed Natural Gas)버스의 보급정책을 실시하여 왔다. 이에 따라 수도권 및 대도시를 중심으로 CNG버스의 보급량이 지속적으로 증가되어 왔다. 그러나, 2014년도 이후 CNG버스의 증가세가 감소하고 경유버스의 감소세가 둔화되는 등 부침을 겪어 왔다. 본 연구에서는 CNG버스 보급정책의 지속적 추진에도 불구하고 CNG버스 구매 량이 꾸준히 증가하지 못했던 원인과 관련하여 그간 선행연구에서 추정에 그쳐왔던 '경유와 CNG의 연료비 차이가 CNG버스 보급량에 미치는 영향'을 회귀분석으로 검증하였다. 아울러 이러한 문제점에 대하여 정부 부처간 서로 다른 정책목표간 조화 필요성을 제시하는 한편, 경유대비 CNG의 연료가격 경쟁력을 높이기 위한 해결방안을 제시함으로써 CNG 버스 보급정책의 타당성을 제고하였다. 이는 앞으로 정부의 LNG화물차 및 무공해차량(Zero Emission Vehicle)을 대상으로 한 친환경자동차 보급 정책을 추진함에 있어서도 새로운 기준으로 추가되어야 할 것이다.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2012년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.73-73
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• 2012

Modern technology-driven society largely relies on hybrid electric vehicles or electric vehicles for eco-friendly transportation and the use of high technology devices. Lithium rechargeable batteries are the most promising power sources because of its high energy density but still have a challenge. Graphite is the most widely used anode material in the field of lithium rechargeable batteries due to its many advantages such as good cyclic performances, and high charge/discharge efficiency in the initial cycle. However, it has an important safety issue associated with the dendritic lithium growth on the anode surface at high charging current because the conventional graphite approaches almost 0 V vs $Li/Li^+$ at the end of lithium insertion. Therefore, a fundamental solution is to use an electrochemical redox couple with higher equilibrium potentials, which suppresses lithium metal formation on the anode surface. Among the candidates, $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$ is a very interesting intercalation compound with safe operation, high rate capability, no volume change, and excellent cycleability. But the insulating character of $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$ has raised concerns about its electrochemical performance. The initial insulating character associated with Ti4+ in $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$ limits the electronic transfer between particles and to the external circuit, thereby worsening its high rate performance. In order to overcome these weak points, several alternative synthetic methods are highly required. Hence, in this presentation, novel ways using a synergetic strategy based on 1D architecture and surface coating will be introduced to enhance the kinetic property of Ti-based electrode. In addition, first-principle calculation will prove its significance to design Ti-based electrode for the most optimized electrochemical performance.