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A study on the quick graphical method of flood routing (홍수추적 속산도식해법에 대한 소고)

  • 박정근
    • Magazine of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.4079-4086
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    • 1976
  • In many reservoir projects, economic considerations will necessitate a design utilizing surcharge. Determination of the most economical combination of surcharge and spillway capacity for a given spillway crest level will require flood routing studies and economic studies of the dam-reservoir-spillway combinations. Many methods of actual flood routing have been devised, each of them with its advantages and disadvantages. Some of these methods are listed below: (1) Arithmetical trial-and-error method. (2) Modified Puls' method (3) Cheng's graphical method (4) Horton's arithmetical method (5) Ekadahl's arithmetical method (6) Digital computer programming. For the purpose of preliminary design and cost estimating of dams and spillways, it is often required to estimate, for a given design flood and spillway crest level. the approximate values of two among the three characteristics of the spillway spillway length, maximum discharge and surcharge depth at maximum discharge, when one of these quantities is given. As is well known, the outflow hydrograph for an ungated overflow spillway assumes the form of a wave-shaped curve with a minimum point for Q=o At zero time and a maximum point for Q=Qmax at its intersection with the falling leg of the inflow hydrograph (see Fig. 4) The shaded area between the inflow and outflow hydrographs represents at the approximate scale the temporary retention Vt. In line with the remarks, draw by free hand the assumed outflow hydrograph with its maximum point for the given Qmax (see Fig. 4) and by planimetration find Vt. From the reservoir capacity curve (Fig. 3) find Vs for the given spillway crest level and make V=Vs+Vt. From the above curve find surcharge water elevation for V and surcharge depth Hmax over spillway crest. From the discharge formula compute {{{{L= { Q} over { { CH}^{3/2 } } }}}} The methed provides a means for a quick and fairly accurate estimation of spillway capacity.

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Hierarchical Cellular Network Design with Channel Allocation (채널할당을 고려한 다중계층 셀룰러 네트워크 설계)

  • Park, Hyun-Soo;Lee, Sang-Heon
    • Journal of the military operations research society of Korea
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.63-77
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    • 2008
  • With the limited frequency spectrum and an increasing demand for cellular communication services, the problem of channel assignment becomes increasingly important. However, finding a conflict free channel assignment with the minimum channel span is NP hard. The innovations are cellular concept, dynamic channel assignment and hierarchical network design. We consider the frequency assignment problem and the base station placement simultaneously. Our model takes the candidate locations emanating from this process and the cost of assigning a frequency, operating and maintaining equipment as an input. Hierarchical network design using genetic algorithm is the first three-tier (Macro, Micro, Pico) model. We increase the reality through applying to Electromagnetic Compatibility Constraints. Computational experiments on 72 problem instances which have $15{\sim}40$ candidate locations demonstrate the computational viability of our procedure. The result of experiments increases the reality and covers 90% of the demand.

A Study on Polynomial Neural Networks for Stabilized Deep Networks Structure (안정화된 딥 네트워크 구조를 위한 다항식 신경회로망의 연구)

  • Jeon, Pil-Han;Kim, Eun-Hu;Oh, Sung-Kwun
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.66 no.12
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    • pp.1772-1781
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    • 2017
  • In this study, the design methodology for alleviating the overfitting problem of Polynomial Neural Networks(PNN) is realized with the aid of two kinds techniques such as L2 regularization and Sum of Squared Coefficients (SSC). The PNN is widely used as a kind of mathematical modeling methods such as the identification of linear system by input/output data and the regression analysis modeling method for prediction problem. PNN is an algorithm that obtains preferred network structure by generating consecutive layers as well as nodes by using a multivariate polynomial subexpression. It has much fewer nodes and more flexible adaptability than existing neural network algorithms. However, such algorithms lead to overfitting problems due to noise sensitivity as well as excessive trainning while generation of successive network layers. To alleviate such overfitting problem and also effectively design its ensuing deep network structure, two techniques are introduced. That is we use the two techniques of both SSC(Sum of Squared Coefficients) and $L_2$ regularization for consecutive generation of each layer's nodes as well as each layer in order to construct the deep PNN structure. The technique of $L_2$ regularization is used for the minimum coefficient estimation by adding penalty term to cost function. $L_2$ regularization is a kind of representative methods of reducing the influence of noise by flattening the solution space and also lessening coefficient size. The technique for the SSC is implemented for the minimization of Sum of Squared Coefficients of polynomial instead of using the square of errors. In the sequel, the overfitting problem of the deep PNN structure is stabilized by the proposed method. This study leads to the possibility of deep network structure design as well as big data processing and also the superiority of the network performance through experiments is shown.

Investigation of Slab Thickness Influence on Prestressing Design of Post-Tensioned Concrete Pavement (포스트텐션 콘크리트 포장 긴장 설계에 대한 슬래브 두께의 영향 분석)

  • Yun, Dong-Ju;Kim, Seong-Min;Bae, Jong-Oh
    • International Journal of Highway Engineering
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.107-115
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    • 2009
  • This study was conducted to investigate the effect of the slab thickness on the tensioning design and to determine the optimal slab thickness of the post-tensioned concrete pavement (PTCP). The tensile stresses due to the vehicle and environmental loads were obtained using a finite element analysis model and the tensioning stress was calculated employing an allowable flexural strength. The environmental loads of both the constant temperature gradient and the constant temperature difference between top and bottom of the slab were considered. The tensioning designs for various slab thicknesses were performed considering prestressing losses. The comparison results showed that generally as the thickness increased, the number of tendons became larger. Consequently, the design was not economical for a thicker slab thickness. Even though the number of tendons became smaller with an increase in the thickness under the small environmental load, a thicker PTCP slab was not economical because of a higher cost of concrete than that of steel. Therefore, the slab thickness should be kept in minimum within the construction available thicknesses.

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Assessment on the Energy Efficiency Performance by the Fore-body Retrofit of the Coastline (연안선박의 선수부 개조에 의한 에너지 효율 성능 분석)

  • Park, Dong-Woo;Kim, Kyung Sung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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    • v.23 no.7
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    • pp.965-971
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    • 2017
  • The primary objective of this study was to assess the energy efficiency performance of an optimized hull form capable of saving energy based on existing vessels. The bow shape of existing vessels was investigated, giving consideration to design draft and speed. Resistance performances were also assessed for existing vessels according to operating conditions. Commercial CFD codes and model test materials were used to assess effective power. An optimized hull form with minimum resistance was selected given real operating conditions. The effective horsepower of existing and optimized vessels was estimated at three speeds. Resistance performance for an optimized vessel showed a 6 % improvement in effective horsepower at design speed (12 knots) compared to existing vessels. Quasi-propulsive efficiency employed experimental data, while energy efficiency performance was analyzed based on operating days, bunker fuel oil C cost, daily fuel oil consumption and specific fuel oil consumption. Energy efficiency performance for an optimized vessel showed a gain of 30 million won per year in reduced costs at design speed (12 knots) compared to existing vessels.

Optimal Seismic Design Method Based on Genetic Algorithms to Induce a Beam-Hinge Mechanism in Reinforced Concrete Moment Frames (철근콘크리트 모멘트골조의 보-힌지 붕괴모드를 유도하는 유전자알고리즘 기반 최적내진설계기법)

  • Se-Woon Choi
    • Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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    • v.36 no.6
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    • pp.399-405
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    • 2023
  • This study presents an optimal seismic design method based on genetic algorithms to induce beam-hinge collapse mechanisms in reinforced concrete moment frames. Two objective functions are used. The first minimizes the cost of the structure and the second maximizes the energy dissipation capacity of the structure. Constraints include strength conditions of columns and beams, minimum conditions for column-to-beam flexural strength ratio, and conditions for preventing plastic hinge occurrence of columns. Linear static analysis is performed to evaluate the strength of members, whereas nonlinear static analysis is carried out to evaluate energy dissipation capacity and occurrence of plastic hinges. The proposed method was applied to a four-story example structure, and it was confirmed that solutions for inducing a beam-hinge collapse mechanism are obtained. The value of the column-beam flexural strength ratio of the obtained design was found to be larger than the value suggested by existing seismic codes. A more robust strategy is needed to induce a beam-hinge collapse mode.

A Study of a Novel Wind Turbine Concept with Power Split Gearbox

  • Liu, Qian;Appunn, Rudiger;Hameyer, Kay
    • Journal of international Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.478-485
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    • 2013
  • This paper focuses on the design and control of a new concept for wind turbines with a planetary gearbox to realize a power split. This concept, where the generated wind power is split into two parts, is to increase the utilization of the wind power and may be particularly suitable for large scale off-shore wind turbines. In order to reduce the cost of the power electronic devices, a synchronous generator, which is driven by the planetary gear, is directly connected to the power grid without electronic converter. A servo drive, which functions as the control actuator, is connected to the power grid by a power electronic converter. With small scale power electronic device, the current harmonics can also be reduced. The speed of the main shaft is controlled to track the optimal tip speed ratio. Meanwhile the speed of the synchronous generator is controlled to stay at the synchronous speed. The minimum rated power of the servo motor and the converter, is studied and discussed in this paper. Different variants of the wind turbine with a planetary gear are also compared. The controller for optimal tip speed ratio and synchronous speed tracking is given.

Independent MPP Tracking Method of Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Conditioning Systems Using Integrated Dual-Input Single-PWM-Cell Converter Topology

  • Thenathayalan, Daniel;Ahmed, Ashraf;Choi, Byung-Min;Park, Jeong-Hyun;Park, Joung-Hu
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.790-802
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    • 2017
  • This paper proposes the modeling and control strategy to track the MPPs of hybrid PV and Wind power systems, using a new dual input boost converter. The dual input power conditioning system with an independent MPPT control scheme is introduced with minimum number of circuit elements in order to reduce the switching loss, size and cost of the system. Since the operating conditions for the PV and Wind power systems are very distinct from each other, an efficient and superior control system is required to track the MPPs of both renewable sources with the use of a simply-structured single-ended single-inductor converter. The design of Power-Conditioning System (PCS) and detail control strategy are presented in this paper. To provide independent tracking of MPPs, a variable duty-cycle control strategy is employed for the wind system and a variable frequency strategy is employed for the PV system. Finally, the proposed dual-input converter for hybrid power conditioning system is implemented and the hardware test results are presented. From the hardware experiment, it is concluded that the proposed system successfully tracks the MPPs of both of the renewable power systems independently.

A Study on Initial FMS Design Problem considering Machine Selection, Loading and Layout (기계선택, 작업할당, 기계배치를 고려한 FMS의 초기설계에 대한 연구)

  • Ro, In-Kyu;Lee, Bum-Jin
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.51-63
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    • 1994
  • Many themes have been studied for FMS problems. But most researches have focused on specific themes; Machine selection, Loading, Routing, Machine layout, etc. So many decision makers who want to introduce FMS to his factory, have many problems, because they do not know either what size of FMS should be introduced or what amount of money should be invested. The objective of this research is to help the decision makers who want to introduce FMS. This research consists of three major part, first, Machine selection, second, Loading, and third, Machine Layout. In the first part of the research, machines are selected with minimum cost satisfying the given demand of each part. In the second part, each operations with its required tools are allocated to those machines. In the third part the locations of each selected machines are determined. And dissimilarity coefficients between each pair of machines are calculated as the measure of distance. With above three steps, we have selected machines, allocated operations to those machines, and the layout configuration of those machines. And for each three steps, Mixed Integer Programming models are formulated. In order to solve the large problems and reduce the computer execution time, three heuristic algorithms are developed for the three mixed integer programming models.

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Simulated Annealing for Reduction of Defect Sensitive Area Through Via Moving (Via 이동을 통한 결함 민감 지역 감소를 위한 시뮬레이티드 어닐링)

  • Lee, Seung Hwan;Sohn, So Young
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.57-62
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    • 2002
  • The semiconductor industry has continuously been looking for the ways to improve yield and to reduce manufacturing cost. The layout modification approach, one of yield enhancement techniques, is applicable to all design styles, but it does not require any additional resources in terms of silicon area. The layout modification method for yield enhancement consists of making local variations in the layout of some layers in such a way that the critical area, and consequently the sensitivity of the layer to point defects, is reduced. Chen and Koren (1995) proposed a greedy algorithm that removes defect sensitive area using via moving, but it is easy to fall into a local minimum. In this paper, we present a via moving algorithm using simulated annealing and enhance yield by diminishing defect sensitive area. As a result, we could decrease the defect sensitive area effectively compared to the greedy algorithm presented by Chen and Koren. We expect that the proposed algorithm can make significant contributions on company profit through yield enhancement.