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Length-weight relationships and reproductive biology of commercially important fishes from Ribb Reservoir, Ethiopia

  • Agumassie Tesfahun Asres;Sale Alebachew;Negesse Kebtieneh
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.318-335
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    • 2023
  • It is important to understand the biological aspects of fish for fishing management. This study was conducted from February through October 2021. A total of 1,629 fishes were collected using different fishing gears. The length-weight relationship is a power curve for all fishes and showed a significant (r2 > 0.8). All fishes revealed a negative allometric growth pattern except Labeobarbus intermedius. Oreochromis niloticus (1.714 ± 0.009) was found in better condition than other fish species (analysis of variance [ANOVA], p < 0.05). The length at maturity was 24.0 cm and 25.4 cm total length (TL), 28.9 cm and 28.2 cm fork length, and 53.2 cm and 57.5 cm TL for females and males of O. niloticus, L. intermedius and Clarias gariepinus, respectively. Fecundity was ranged between 100-947 eggs/g with absolute fecundity (AF) of 468-3,832 eggs, 200-1,000 eggs/g with AF of 2,752-136,420 eggs, and 505-900 eggs/g with AF of 2,000-6,404 eggs for O. niloticus, C. gariepinus, and L. intermedius, respectively. Their respective mean fecundity was 1,490 ± 91, 23,330 ± 5,070, and 3,096 ± 273 eggs, respectively. Mean fecundity revealed a significant variation between size classes and species (ANOVA, p < 0.05). The fecundity length and fecundity-body weight relationships except (O. niloticus) of fishes were curvilinear while the gonad weight (GW)-fecundity relationship was linear for all fish species. The fecundity was moderately associated with increasing length than body weight, and GW for all fishes (r2 > 0.6). In conclusion, a tangible management setup is required to sustain the use of fish in the reservoir.

Kinematic Design of High-Efficient Rotational Triboelectric Nanogenerator (고효율 회전형 정전 나노 발전기의 기구학적 설계)

  • Jihyun Lee;Seongmin Na;Dukhyun Choi
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.106-111
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    • 2024
  • A triboelectric nanogenerator is a promising energy harvester operated by the combined mechanism of electrostatic induction and contact electrification. It has attracting attention as eco-friendly and sustainable energy generators by harvesting wasting mechanical energies. However, the power generated in the natural environment is accompanied by low frequencies, so that the output power under such input conditions is normally insufficient amount for a variety of industrial applications. In this study, we introduce a non-contact rotational triboelectric nanogenerator using pedaling and gear systems (called by P-TENG), which has a mechanism that produces high power by using rack gear and pinion gear when a large force by a pedal is given. We design the system can rotate the shaft to which the rotor is connected through the conversion of vertical motion to rotational motion between the rack gear and the pinion gear. Furthermore, the system controls the one directional rotation due to the engagement rotation of the two pinion gears and the one-way needle roller bearing. The TENG with a 2 mm gap between the rotor and the stator produces about the power of 200 ㎼ and turns on 82 LEDs under the condition of 800 rpm. We expect that P-TENG can be used in a variety of applications such as operating portable electronics or sterilizing contaminated water.

Validation of Actuator Gearbox Accelerated Test Method Using Multi-Body Dynamics Simulation (다물체 동역학 시뮬레이션을 이용한 작동기용 기어박스 가속시험법 검증)

  • Donggun Lee;Sanggon Moon;Young-Jun Park;Woo-Ram Shim;Sung-Bo Shim;Su-Chul Kim
    • Journal of Drive and Control
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.22-30
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    • 2024
  • Gearboxes designed for reciprocating motion operating mechanisms operate under conditions where both the load and speed undergo continuous variations. When conducting durability tests on gearboxes designed for such applications, operating the target gearbox under conditions similar to the intended usage is essential. The gearbox must be operated for the required number of cycles to validate its durability under conditions mirroring its intended usage. This study devised an accelerated test method for gearboxes, which reduces operating angles and operational strokes. The reliability of the accelerated test was verified by comparing the stresses imposed on the gears under general and acceleration conditions through multi-body dynamic simulations. The results confirmed that the maximum contact stress levels under normal and accelerated conditions were within a 0.1% error range, indicating a minimal difference in the gear damage rates. However, a difference in the maximum contact stress results between the normal and accelerated conditions was observed when inertial forces acted on the output shaft due to the operational acceleration of the gearbox. Therefore, when conducting this acceleration test, caution should be exercised to ensure that the operational load on the gearbox, which affects inertia, does not significantly deviate from the conditions observed under normal operating conditions.

Species Composition and Seasonal Variation of Aquatic Organism Caught by Pot and Trammel Net in the Coast Waters of Taean, Korea (태안 연안에서 통발과 삼중자망에 어획된 수산생물의 종조성 및 계절변동)

  • Byeong-Il Youn;Dong-Hyek Choi;Su-Jin Koh;Maeng Jin Kim;Dae Hyeon Kwon
    • Korean Journal of Ichthyology
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.313-324
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    • 2023
  • Species composition and seasonal variation of aquatic organism were collected by pot and trammel net in the coastal waters of Taean in 2018. A total of 4,501 individuals belonging to 78 species were collected in two type of gears. The dominant species in the study area was Strongylocentrotus nudus (Echinodermata). In the pot survey, crustaceans were the most common taxa, with 52 species including Palaemon gravieri, whereas fish were dominant in trammel net with 57 species including Okamejei kenojei. Clustering analysis revealed two distinct groups, indicating that the composition of aquatic organism varies according to oceanographic condition and environmental changes.

A study on Shift Efficiency Characteristics of a 2-speed Transmission applying CVT Structure (CVT구조를 적용한 2단 변속기의 효율특성에 관한 연구)

  • Kwang-Wook Youm
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.59-64
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    • 2024
  • In this study, we conducted research on a miniaturized transmission system suitable for ultra-compact electric vehicles, such as electric arts or small electric cars. While conventional electric vehicles eliminate multi-gear transmissions and control motor output or secure initial driving force through reducers, in vehicles like electric karts or compact electric cars, which have relatively small battery capacities, the driving range can be reduced or the motor can be stressed epending on the loading state. Therefore, in this study, we developed a low stage ratio 0.625 and high stage ratio 1.6 a two-stage transmission system that can change gears as needed, considering factors such as slope conditions and loading status, by applying the continuously variable transmission (CVT) mechanism. Based on the selected gear ratios, we designed the transmission and created a test rig to verify the power transmission efficiency of the developed transmission. Using the test rig, we varied the rotational speed and load of the transmission to confirm its power transmission characteristics and also examined the heat generation characteristics during shifting and operation. As a result, developed a two-stage transmission with a CVT structure.

Species Composition and Bimonthly Changes of Fish Community in the Coastal Waters of Sagyeoi, Jeju Island (제주도 사계연안 어류군집의 종조성과 격월별 변동)

  • Kim, Maeng Jin;Han, Song-Hun;Kim, Joon Sang;Kim, Byung Yeob;Song, Choon Bok
    • Korean Journal of Ichthyology
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.212-221
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    • 2014
  • Species composition and bimonthly changes of fish community were investigated with the fishes collected by using both trammel nets and fish pots in the coastal waters of Sagyeoi, Jeju Island from May 2009 to February 2010. A total of 1,921 individuals (324,206 g in biomass), which comprise 10 orders and 35 families with 60 species, were collected during the study period. Among 60 species, 52 species were caught by trammel nets, 20 species by fish pots, and 12 species by both fishing gears. The five dominant species were Pseudolabrus sieboldi, Plotosus lineatus, Pteragogus flagellifer, Sebastiscus marmorattus and Diodon holocanthus in the aspect of total number of individuals, and Diodon holocanthus, Sebastiscus marmorattus, Stephanolepis cirrhifer, Pseudolabrus sieboldi, Parupeneus chrysopleuron in biomass. Each characteristics of fish community such as the number of species, the total number of individuals, and biomass were highly correlated with water temperature and salinity, which were all statistically significant at the 5% significant level. In other words, there was a tendency of increment of each characteristics according to a raise in water temperature or a decrease of salinity, and vise versa. The number of species, the total number of individuals, and biomass of fishes were highest in August and lowest in February.

The Evaluation of Location Decision Factors of Environmental Foundation Facilities using Environmental Geographic Information System (환경지리정보시스템을 이용한 환경기초시설의 입지 결정요인 평가)

  • Cho, Deok-Ho;Bae, Min-Ki
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.45-57
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this research is to select an appropriate location of water pollution prevention facilities(WPPF) through evaluating location decision factor using environmental geographic information system. To do that, this research reviewed the current location policies of WPPFs and its related researches. And this paper builds water pollutant statistical databases, integrated them with the geographic information system of the administrative areas where water pollutants are generated, and gears it with statistical programs such as correlation and regression analysis in order to figure out the pollution factors which influence on the location decision of WPPF on the real time base. The volume of discharge of industrial wastewater is one of the most important water pollutants on the location decision of WPPF. And the number of industrial facilities also was the most important location decision factor in constructing the WPPFs. In addition, this paper noted that the number of population in each area makes a role to restraint the construction of WPPF. It identified that the disposal facility in Nackdong river upper-middle watersheds was insufficient in treating the livestock pollutants. Therefore, Gyeongbuk should concentrate on the construction of disposal facilities of livestock pollutant in these areas. The results of this research will contribute to decide what kinds of WPPF should be constructed on which watershed in Nackdong River, and to forecast the future water quality of each watershed.

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Internal Components Arrangement of MR Damper Landing Gear for Cavitation Prevention (캐비테이션 방지를 위한 MR 댐퍼형 착륙장치의 내부 형상 배치에 대한 연구)

  • Joe, Bang-Hyun;Jang, Dae-Sung;Hwang, Jai-Hyuk
    • Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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    • v.14 no.5
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    • pp.33-41
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    • 2020
  • The landing gear of an aircraft is a device that absorbs and dissipates shock energy transmitted from the ground to the fuselage. Among the landing gears, the semi-active MR damper landing gear is supposed to show high-shock absorption efficiency under various landing conditions and secure the stability when out of control. In the case of the MR damper landing gear using an annular channel rather than orifice, Amesim, a commercial multi-physics program, is considered as more useful than the conventional two-degree-of-freedom model because the damping force generated by the pressure drop through the flow annular path can cause cavitation in the low-pressure chamber of the MR damper with a specific internal structure. In this paper, the main dynamic characteristics of the MR damper landing gear with an annular type flow path structure has been analyzed under the condition of cavitation. Based on the analysis results using Amesim, a design guideline for the MR damper flow path that prevents cavitation has been proposed based on the modification of the arrangement of internal components of the damper. The guideline was verified through a drop simulation.

Effects of PTO gear face width on safety factors

  • Jang, Jeong-Hoon;Chung, Sun-Ok;Choi, Chang-Hyun;Park, Young-Jun;Chun, Won-Ki;Kim, Seon-Il;Kwon, Oh-Won;Kim, Chang-Won;Hong, Soon-Jung;Kim, Yong-Joo
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.43 no.4
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    • pp.650-655
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    • 2016
  • Gears are components of transmission which transmit the power of an engine to a machine and offer numerous speed ratios, a compact structure, and high efficiency of power transmission. Gear train design in the automotive industry uses simulation software. However, PTO (Power Take-Off) gear design for agricultural applications uses the empirical method because of the wide range of load fluctuations in agricultural fields. The PTO is an important part of agricultural tractors which transmits the power to various tractor implements. Therefore, a simulation was essential to the optimal design of the PTO. When the PTO gear is optimally designed, there are many advantages such as low cost, reduced size, and light weight. In this study, we conducted the bending and contact safety factor simulation for the PTO gear of an agricultural tractor. The bending and contact safety factors were calculated on ISO 6336 : 2006 by decreasing the face widths of the PTO pinion and wheel gear from 18 mm at an interval of 1 mm. The safety factor of the PTO gear decreased as the face width decreased. The contact safety factors of the pinion and wheel gear were 1.45 and 1.53, respectively, when the face width was 18 mm. The simulation results showed that the face width of the PTO gear should be greater than 9 mm to maintain the bending and contact safety factors higher than 1. It would be possible to reduce the weight of the PTO gear for different uses and working conditions. This study suggests that the possibility of designing an optimal PTO gear decreases as its face width decreases.

A Case Report on the Sea-Trial of the Seabed Drill System and Its Technical Trend (해저 착저식 시추기 시험시추 보고 및 기술 동향)

  • Pak, Sang Joon;Kim, Hyun-Sub
    • Economic and Environmental Geology
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    • v.49 no.6
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    • pp.479-490
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    • 2016
  • Seabed drilling system has recently been used to drill seafloor mineral resources. This case report highlights the procedure and result of sea-trial of seabed drilling system at off-shore of Japan on March, 2016 as well as briefs an international-technical trend of seabed drilling system. In case of having less than 100 m drill depth, seabed drilling system is favorable for seafloor mineral deposits which are mostly distributed within a narrow district and situated between 1000~3000 m water depth, compared with vessel-mounted drilling system. The system is featured by the remotely-operated drill gear, which has top drives, drill strings and mud system on it. The core samples are generally recovered to ship with seabed driller after a dive. In this sea-trail, recovery rate of core samples averagely shows about 55% and the recovered rocks mostly correspond to fresh and/or weak-altered basalt. In case of drilling hydrothermal ore deposit, the recovery rate would be lower than 55% because of the fragile nature of ores. Alternatively it is used to collect cutting chips through riser or bins in order to increase the recovery rates. Recently a reverse circulation method is taken considered to acquire the better cutting-chips. Three-leg type outrigger system and four-leg type leveling system are the competing landing-instruments of seabed drill system. However the landing efficiency using these gears has to be further monitored due to lack of case reports.