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Nonlinear Modification Scheme for Reducing Cautiousness of Linear Robust Control

  • Maki, Midori;Hagino, Kojiro
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1999.10a
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    • pp.108-111
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    • 1999
  • In this paper, we develope a composite control law for linear systems with norm-bounded time-varying parameter uncertainties, which consists of a basic linear robust control do-signed so as to generate a desired transient time-response for the worst-case parameter variation and a nonlinear modification term designed so as to reduce cautiousness of the linear robust control in an adaptive manner. The proposed controller is established such that the reduction of cautiousness of the linear robust control is well incorporated into the achievement of a good transient behavior.

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Study on YBCO Surface Modification by Laser Beam (레이저 빔에 의한 YBCO 표면변조 연구)

  • 정영식;이상렬
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 1996.05a
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    • pp.129-132
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    • 1996
  • Surface modification like cone formation on Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) occurs in YBCO target surface irradiated by laser beam. Cone formation results in a reduction of deposition rate, so that it is significant obstacles to an efficient deposition process. With the change of various conditions such as the number of laser shot, target density, direction of incoming laser beam, we have systematically analyzed the modification of target surface. Because cones formed by beam-target interactions grow in direction of incoming laser beam, we have used the method of rotating the target position by 180$^{\circ}$ with the same number and position of laser shot. Experimental results of losing the directionality and changing the shape of cones formed on laser irradiated YBCO target surface is obtained by the SEM image. Also, we have observed that the size of cones formed on target by pulsed laser became larger with increasing the number of laser shots.

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Electron Beam Modification of Dual Phase Filler: Surface Characteristics and its Influence on the Properties of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Vulcanizates

  • Shanmugharaj A. M.
    • Rubber Technology
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.94-103
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    • 2004
  • The present work describes modification of dual phase filler by electron beam irradiation in presence of multifunctional acrylates like trimethylol propane triacrylate (TMPTA) or silane coupling agent like bis (3-triethoxysilylpropyltetrasulphide) and in-fluence of the modified fillers on the physical properties of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) vulcanizates. Modulus at 300 % elongation increases whereas the tensile strength decreases with increase in radiation dose for the dual phase filler loaded styrene-butadiene rubber vulcanizates (SBR). However, modulus and tensile strength significantly increase, which is more, pronounced at higher filler loadings for TMPTA modified dual phase filler loaded SBR. These changes in properties are explained by the equilibrium swelling data and Kraus plot interpreting the polymer-filler interaction. Electron beam modification of the filler results in a reduction of tan ${\delta}$ at $70^{\circ}C$, a parameter for rolling resistance and increase in tan ${\delta}$ at $0^{\circ}C$, a parameter for wet skid resistance of the SBR vulcanizates. Finally, the influence of modified fillers on the properties like abrasion resistance, tear strength and fatigue failure and the improvement in the properties have been explained in terms of polymer-filler interaction.

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Dietary modification reduces serum angiopoietin-like protein 2 levels and arterial stiffness in overweight and obese men

  • Park, Jiyeon;Choi, Youngju;Mizushima, Ryoko;Yoshikawa, Toru;Myoenzono, Kanae;Tagawa, Kaname;Matsui, Masahiro;Tanaka, Kiyoji;Maeda, Seiji
    • Korean Journal of Exercise Nutrition
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.39-44
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    • 2019
  • [Purpose] Weight loss can reduce obesity-induced arterial stiffening that is attributed to decreased inflammation. Angiopoietin-like protein 2 (ANGPTL2) is a pro-inflammatory adipokine that is upregulated in obesity and is important in the progression of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dietary modification on circulating ANGPTL2 levels and arterial stiffness in overweight and obese men. [Methods] Twenty-two overweight and obese men (with mean age of 56 ± 2 years and body mass index of 28.6 ± 2.6 kg/m2) completed a 12-week dietary modification program. We measured the arterial compliance and β-stiffness index (as the indices of arterial stiffness) and serum ANGPTL2 levels before and after the program. [Results] After the 12-week dietary modification, body mass and daily energy intake were significantly reduced. Arterial compliance was significantly increased and β-stiffness index was significantly decreased after the 12-week dietary modification program. Serum ANGPTL2 levels were significantly decreased. Also, the changes in arterial compliance were negatively correlated with the changes in serum ANGPTL2 levels, whereas the changes in β-stiffness index were positively correlated with the changes in serum ANGPTL2 levels. [Conclusion] These results suggest that the decrease in circulating ANGPTL2 levels can be attributed to the dietary modification-induced reduction of arterial stiffness in overweight and obese men.

A Study on the Vibration Reduction of Pipe Line in the Air Conditioner for Railway Vehicles (철도차량용 냉방기 배관진동 저감 연구)

  • Jung, Yong-Ho;Koo, Jeong-Seo;You, Won-Hee
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2011.05a
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    • pp.574-579
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    • 2011
  • In this study, we suggested a design modification method to reduce the vibration of an air conditioner for railway vehicles and increase the durability of its pipe lines. Through experimental vibrational mode analyses and structural modifications on the air conditioning system, vibration reduction scheme was suggested and evaluated its effectiveness by empirical modal analysis. The derived design idea was applied to a real air conditioning system and the expected improvement was obtained.

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Modification of Nafion Membranes for Reduction of Methanol Transport Rate

  • Kang, Dong-Hoon;Kim, Duk-Joon
    • Proceedings of the Polymer Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2006.10a
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    • pp.127-128
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    • 2006
  • Nafion/basic polymer composite membranes were prepared to reduce the methanol crossover for the application of direct methanol fuel cell. The thermal and mechanical properties increased with increasing basic polymer contents due to the formation of complex via acid/basic interaction. The water uptake, proton conductivity, methanol permeability decreased with increasing basic polymer concentration by reduction of acidity associated with the formation of acid/base complex. The molecular effect on those properties was not considerable.

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Blocking Artifacts Reduction with Constrained Random Modification of Block Boundary Pixels

  • Lee, Insuh;Yongsul Joe;Byeungwoo Jeon
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 2000.07a
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    • pp.35-38
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    • 2000
  • Low bit rate image/video coding is essential for many visual communication applications. When bit rates become low, most compression algorithms yield visually blocking artifacts that highly degrade the perceptual quality, and post-processing approaches provide one attractive solution. In this paper, we provide simple and very efficient blocking artifacts reduction method using constrained random value addition. Our method is simple enough to be used for real-time post-processing of video.

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Unilateral Foot Drop During Weight Reduction:A Case Report (체중 감량 중에 발생한 편측 족하수: 증례보고)

  • Hwang, Sung Il
    • Journal of Electrodiagnosis and Neuromuscular Diseases
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.135-138
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    • 2018
  • Peroneal neuropathy scarcely can develop after massive weight reduction. A 21-year-old man complained left foot drop after 28% weight reduction (from 94 kgs to 67.5 kgs). During previous seven months, he played PC games with sitting cross-legged more than seven hours a day. In addition, he started a heavily restricted diet three months ago. Except for those, he had neither any medical history nor trauma to his knee. Electrophysiologic study showed the partial conduction block of left peroneal neuropathy at the fibular head. Four-week well balanced diet and physical therapy improved his foot drop. For the prevention of peroneal neuropathy related to weight reduction, well balanced diet and lifestyle modification are needed.

Noise Reduction of PDP TV Cooling Fan System through Parameter Analysis (인자 분석을 통한 플라즈마 디스플레이 패널(Plasma Display Panel) 텔레비전에서의 냉각 홴 시스템 소음 저감)

  • Kim, Kyu-Young;Choi, Min-Goo;Lee, Duck-Joo
    • Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering
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    • v.16 no.2 s.107
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    • pp.107-114
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    • 2006
  • The present experimental study deals with noise reduction and improvements in cooling performance in a plasma display panel (PDP) television (TV). The main ideas of the fan system noise reduction are maintenance of uniform inflow condition and reduction of the system loss, ${\Delta}P.$ The discrete noise is mainly related with the inflow condition therefore removing the structure which distorts inflow makes the discrete noise reduction. The broadband noise in PDP TV is related with the system losses which result from the presence of the fan downstream obstacle, PDP rear case. Through the modification of the distance and preventing the leakage flow between the fan and rear case, we can obtain the system loss and broadband noise reduction. Additionally we can reduce fan rotating speed because of increased flow rate which obtains from the reduction of system loss (resistance). Finally, 4.2 dB(A) noise reduction and $10\%$ increase in flow rate are achieved. From these results, we show that the reduction of system loss is the most effective way of the fan system noise reduction.

Static and Dynamic Analyses of Pure Bending Problems of Composite Plates using Non-Conforming 3-Dimensional 8-Node Solid Element (3차원 8절점 비적합 고체요소에 의한 복합재판의 순수굽힘문제의 정적.동적해석)

  • Yun, Tae-Hyeok;Gwon, Yeong-Du
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.12 no.2 s.28
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    • pp.1-21
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    • 1998
  • In this paper, a non-conforming 3-D 8-node solid element(MQM10) has beets applied to the analyses of static and dynamic bending problems of laminated composite plates The QM10 element exhibits stiffer bending stiffness which is caused by the reduction of degree of freedom from Q11 element. As an effective way to correct the relative stiffness stiffening phenomenon the modification of Gauss sampling points for composite plates is proposed. The quantity of modification is a function of material properties. Also, another two modified equations are obtained, one is modification for stress, and the other is modification of coefficient of shear modulus in free vibration. It is noted that MQM10 element can analyse the static and free vibration problems of various 3-dimensional composite plates composed of unidirectional laminae, woven laminae or braided laminae. The results of MQM10 element are in good agreement with those of 20-node element.

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