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DYNAMICAL EVOLUTION OF THE MULTI-MASS COMPONENT GLOBULAR CLUSTERS UNDER THE TIDAL INTERACTION WITH THE GALAXY

  • KIM YOUNG KWANG;OH KAP SOO
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.17-39
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    • 1999
  • We investigate dynamical evolution of globular clusters with multi-mass component under the Galactic tidal field. We compare the results with our previous work which considered the cases of single-mass component m the globular clusters. We find the followings: 1) The general evolutions are similar to the cases of single-mass component. 2) There is no evidence for dependence on the orbital phase of the cluster as in the case of single-mass component. 3) The escape rate in multi-mass models is larger than that in the single-mass models. 4) The mass-function depends on radius more sensitively in anisotropic models than in isotropic models.

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A Genetic Algorithm Approach to Job Shop Scheduling Considering Alternative Process Plans (대체 공정을 도입한 유전 알고리즘 응용의 작업 일정 계획)

  • Park, Ji-Hyung;Choi, Hoe-Ryeon;Kim, Young-Hui
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.551-558
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    • 1998
  • In this paper, a job shop scheduling system is developed which can cope with the changes of shop floor status with flexibility. This system suggests near optimal sequence of operations by using Genetic Algorithm which considers alternative process plans. The Genetic Algorithm proposed in this paper has some characteristics. The mutation rate is differentiated in order to enhance the chance to escape a local optimum and to assure the global optimum. And it employs the double gene structure to easily make the modeling of the shop floor. Finally, the quality of its solution and the computational time are examined in comparison with the method of a Simulated Annealing.

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A Study on Characteristics of Spatial Configuration and Human Evacuation Behavior in Multi-Plex Theater of Jinju (진주지역 복합영화관의 공간구조와 피난행태특성에 관한 연구)

  • Ahn, Eun Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate specific crowding areas resulted from diverse physical factors of multi-plex theaters in a fire evacuation, and more accurately predict the evacuation route of people. To achieve these purpose, the architectural characteristics of three multi-plex theaters in Jinju have been chosen, and the evacuation experiments through the computer simulation called Simulex were carried out for each on the these theaters. The conclusions from this study are as follows: (1) Crowding usually happens cross areas between theater inside and corridors, and Crowding rate depending on the number of cross areas. (2) It is necessary to design the escape routes being employed ordinary times. And the egress routes planning should be integrated into space programming at the early stage of building design.

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Vocal Function After Surgical Correction of the Bowing Vocal Cords (성대 Bowing의 술전.후 음성기능)

  • 정광윤;최종욱;한동수
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.9-15
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    • 1995
  • Bowing of the vocal cords may be due to aging. atrophy. bilateral superior laryngeal nerve paralysis. injudicious vocal cord surgery, of an idiopathic cause. The bowing usually produces a dysphonia characterized by breathiness due to air escape : however, it can produce aphonia. This report reviews vocal function after surgical correction of bowing of the vocal cords for diagnosis and management. The vocal function of 13 patients with sulcus vocalis and 12 patients with vocal cord atrophy was evaluated with the use of a test battery of multidimensional evaluation items. The voice was improved postoperatively in most patients. The voice improvement was reflected objectively in maximum phonation time, mean air flow rate during phonation, stroboscopic findings. sound pressure level range and fundamental frequency range of phonation, and results of acoustic analyses of tape-recorded voice. The vocal function after surgical correction of the sulcus vocalis and vocal cord atrophy was improved postoperatively in most patient, but the results were not satisfactory.

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Control of Encapsulation Efficiency and Initial Burst in Polymeric Microparticle Systems

  • Yeo, Yeon;Park, Ki-Nam
    • Archives of Pharmacal Research
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2004
  • Initial burst is one of the major challenges in protein-encapsulated microparticle systems. Since protein release during the initial stage depends mostly on the diffusional escape of the protein, major approaches to prevent the initial burst have focused on efficient encapsulation of the protein within the microparticles. For this reason, control of encapsulation efficiency and the extent of initial burst are based on common formulation parameters. The present article provides a literature review of the formulation parameters that are known to influence the two properties in the emulsion-solvent evaporation/extraction method. Physical and chemical properties of encapsulating polymers, solvent systems, polymer-drug interactions, and properties of the continuous phase are some of the influential variables. Most parameters affect encapsulation efficiency and initial burst by modifying solidification rate of the dispersed phase. In order to prevent many unfavorable events such as pore formation, drug loss, and drug migration that occur while the dispersed phase is in the semi-solid state, it is important to understand and optimize these variables.

Fuzzy PID Control of Warranty Claims Time Series (보증 클레임 시계열 데이터를 위한 퍼지 PID 제어)

  • Lee, Sang-Hyun;Lee, Sang-Joon;Moon, Kyung-Il;Cho, Sung-Eui
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.175-185
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    • 2009
  • Objectifying claims filed during the warranty period, analyzing the current circumstances and improving on the problem in question is an activity worth doing that could reduce the likelihood of claims to occur, cut down on the costs, and enhance the corporate image of the manufacturer. Existing analyses of claims are confronted with two problems. First, you can't precisely assess the risks of claims involved by means of the value of claims per 100 products alone. Second, even in a normal state, the existing approach fails to capture the probabilistic conflicts that escape the upper control limit of claims, thus leading to wrong control activities. To solve the first problem, this paper proposed that a time series detection concept where the claim rate is monitored based on the date when problems are processed and a hazard function for expression of the claim rate be utilized. For the second problem, this paper designed a model whereby to define a normal state by making use of PID (Proportion, Integral, Differential) and infer by way of a fuzzy concept. This paper confirmed the validity and applicability of the proposed approach by applying methods suggested in the actual past data of warranty claims of a large-scaled automotive firm, unlike hypothetical simulation data, in order to apply them directly in industrial job sites, as well as making theoretical suggestions for analysis of claims.

Methodology for Estimating the Number of Failed Fuel Rods in Operating PWRs Using Diffusion and Kinetic Models

  • Lee, Sang-Kyu;Tak, Nam-IL;Kim, Yang-Seok;Chun, Moon-Hyun;Sung, Ki-Bang;Kang, Duck-Won
    • Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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    • 1996.11a
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    • pp.97-102
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    • 1996
  • A methodology for estimating the number of failed fuel rods bused on the primary coolant activity in operating PWRs has been developed. This method deals with both the diffusion and the kinetic models. In case of small or medium cladding failures, the diffusion model which can consider different sizes of failure is used, whereas for large cladding failures the kinetic model is used. From the kinetic model, the release-to-birth rate ratio (R/B) is represented as a linear function of the number of failed fuel rods. This has been done by expressing the escape rate coefficient in terms of the slope of log(R/B) versus $log\;{\lambda}$. The present method has been applied to the cases of 26 cycles of several nuclear power plants for which ultrasonic testings were performed. The results show that the present method gives better predictions than the existing computer codes such as IODYNE and CADE.

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Monte Carlo shielding evaluation of a CSNS Multi-Physics instrument

  • Liang, Tairan;Shen, Fei;Yin, Wen;Xu, Juping;Yu, Quanzhi;Liang, Tianjiao
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.51 no.8
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    • pp.1998-2004
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    • 2019
  • The Multi-Physics (MP) instrument is one of 20 neutron spectrometers planned in the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS). This paper presents a shielding calculation for the MP instrument using Monte Carlo codes MCNPX and FLUKA. First, the neutrons that escape from the CSNS decoupled water moderator and are delivered to the beam line of the MP instrument are calculated to use as the source term of the shielding calculation. Then, to validate the calculation method based on multiple variance reduction techniques, a cross check between MCNPX and FLUKA codes is performed by comparing the calculation results of the dose rate distribution on a simplified beam line model. Finally, a complete geometry model of the MP instrument is set up, and the primary parameters for the shielding design are obtained according to the calculated dose rate map considering different worst-case scenarios.

A Study on the Sensitivity of Self-Powered Neutron Detectors(SPNDs) and a new Proposal

  • Lee, Wanno;Gyuseong Cho
    • Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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    • 1997.05b
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    • pp.445-450
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    • 1997
  • Self-Powered Neutron Detectors(SPNDs) are currently used to estimate the power generation distribution and fuel burn-up in several nuclear power reactors in Korea. In this paper, Monte Carlo simulation is accomplished to calculate the escape probability of beta particle as a function of their birth position fur the typical geometry of rhodium-based SPNDs. Also, a simple numerical method calculates the initial generation rate of beta particles and the change of generation rate due to rhodium burn-up. Using the simulation and the numerical method, the burn-up profile of rhodium density and the neutron sensitivity are calculated as a function of burn-up time in the reactor. The sensitivity of the SPNDs decreases non-linearly due to the high absorption cross-section and the non-uniform burn-up of rhodium in the emitter rod. In addition, for improvement of some properties of rhodium-based SPNDs which are currently used, this paper presents a new material. The method used here can be applied to the analysis of other types of SPNDs and will be useful in the optimum design of new SPNDs for long term usage.

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Livelihood Risk Reduction for Artisanal Fisheries Communities due to Climate Change in Coastal Area of Bangladesh (방글라데시 해안지대 기후변화에 따른 영세 어업인 생계 위험 경감 방안)

  • Kyoungmi Kang
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.56 no.3
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    • pp.341-346
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    • 2023
  • This study aimed to suggest an alternative income generation (AIG) for local artisanal fisheries communities in the southern coastal area of Bangladesh, which is vulnerable to climate change. To analyze the problems of local artisanal fisheries caused by climate change, field surveys and in-depth interviews with fishermen and government officials were conducted. Livelihood risk factor (LRF) in the marine fishing sector included reduction of fishing days and fish production and damage to fishing vessels and fishing gear due to cyclone and sea-level rise. LRF in the aquaculture sector included cultured fish escape, reduction of aquaculture production, and water pollution due to Monsoon flood. A common challenge for two sectors was high interest rate on commercial loans. Small-scale tank aquaculture is recommended as AIG for securing income of artisanal fisheries communities. In the early stages of dissemination of small-scale tank aquaculture technology, it is necessary to prevent fishermen from struggling to repay high-interest rate loans through technology transfer and facility support by official development assistance. The aquaculture training center, along with the technical education, will also contribute toward expansion of local distribution network and marketing support to establish a value chain for local artisanal fisheries communities.