• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.618-635
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• 2021

Environmental issues caused by our dependence on fossil fuels have caused our society to move toward new renewable sources of energy and chemicals. In this study, we develop an integrated process that co-produces butene oligomer (i.e., biofuels) and 1,3-butadiene (i.e., monomer for the production of synthetic rubber). To minimize utility consumption, we conduct heat integration. Then, we conduct a range of techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment to investigate economic and environmental feasibility of the proposed process.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.57-72
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• 2020

This paper presents the results of a monodirectional shaking table test on a full-scale unreinforced masonry cross vault characterized by asymmetric boundary conditions. The specimen represents a vault of the mosque of Dey in Algiers (Algeria), reproducing in detail the mechanical characteristics of masonry, and the constructive details including the presence of some peculiar wooden logs placed within the vault's abutments. The vault was tested with and without the presence of two steel bars which connect two opposite sides of the vault. The dynamic behaviour of both the vault's configurations were studied by using an incremental dynamic analysis up to the collapse of the vault without the steel bars. The use of an innovative high-resolution 3D optical system allowed measure displacement data of the cross vault during the shake table tests. The experimental results were analysed in terms of evolution of damage mechanisms, and in-plane and out-of-plane deformations. Moreover, the dynamic properties of the structure were investigated by means of an experimental modal analysis.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.69-83
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• 2020

경질 올레핀은 중요한 석유화학제품일 뿐 아니라 다양한 화학 중간체들을 위한 기본 구성체이다. 최근 에틸렌이 생산 제품의 대부분을 차지하는 Ethane Cracking Center (ECC) 공정이 크게 늘어남에 따라 프로필렌 공급이 매년 꾸준히 증가하는 프로필렌 수요를 따라잡지 못하고 있다. 이에 따라 프로필렌의 수요를 따라잡기 위하여 메탄올로부터 올레핀으로 전환하는 기술이 보다 중요하게 되었다. Methanol to olefins (MTO) 공정은 합성가스를 통해 메탄올을 생산하고 메탄올로부터 프로필렌 등 올레핀을 생산한다. 메탄올을 올레핀으로 전환하는 반응은 사용되는 촉매에 따라 다른 반응생성물 조성을 갖기 때문에 생성물에 따른 적절한 분리 방법이 고려되어야 한다. 따라서 네 가지의 대표적인 반응 생성물 조성들에 대하여 네 가지의 분리공정 대안들을 Aspen plus를 이용하여 모사하였다. 또한 모사 결과를 바탕으로 기술적 경제적 분석을 통하여 MTO 공정의 반응 생성물 조성에 대한 각 분리공정의 성능을 평가하였으며, 이를 통해 MTO 공정의 반응기에서 생산되는 생성물 조성에 따라 적합한 분리공정 선정을 위한 지침을 제시하였다.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.521-529
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• 2024

The integration of nanoparticles into various industries has spurred interest in understanding their impact on logistics and transportation systems. In this study, we investigate the effect of nanoparticles on the economic aspects of railway logistics transport using a mathematical model. By incorporating factors such as transportation costs, time efficiency, and environmental considerations, we aim to assess the overall economic feasibility of integrating nanoparticles into railway logistics operations. Through mathematical modeling and analysis, we explore how the introduction of nanoparticles affects cost-benefit analyses, resource allocation, and decision-making processes within railway logistics. Our findings provide valuable insights into the economic implications of nanoparticle integration in railway transport, offering potential strategies for optimizing logistics operations and enhancing overall efficiency and sustainability.

• 공업화학
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.171-178
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• 2016

세계 각국은 석유자원의 고갈로 인한 고유가, 지구온난화 등의 환경문제를 해결하기 위하여 많은 노력을 하고 있다. 그중 기존 화석연료를 대체할 수 있는 재생 가능한 청정 에너지원으로 바이오 연료가 주목받고 있다. 그러나 기존의 바이오연료 생산기술은 식량자원인 사탕수수, 옥수수 등을 사용하므로 이를 대체하는 기술개발이 요구되고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 식량자원을 대체할 폐기물의 가스화와 혼합 알코올 합성공정이 연계된 간접 알코올 전환 공정의 기술 경제성 평가를 수행하였다. 국내에서 공급되는 바이오매스 폐기물 자원량을 고려한 2000톤/일 급의 전환 공정에서 매일 533000 L의 연료용 에탄올을 생산한다고 가정하였고 이를 위해 필요한 경제성 자료는 기발표된 자료들로부터 계산되어 경제성 분석에 이용되었다. 경제성 분석은 원금회수기간과 내부수익률(internal rate of return, IRR) 및 순현재가치(Net Present Value, NPV)로 진행되었으며, 원료비용과 초기 투자비, 주요 공정비용 및 에탄올 가격 변화, 운용비용의 민감도 분석을 진행하여 각 항목별 민감도를 고찰하였다.

• Advances in Energy Research
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.127-146
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• 2013

Torrefaction technologies convert assorted biomass feedstocks into energy-concentrated, carbon neutral fuel that is economically transported and easily ground for blending with fossil coals at numerous power plants around the world without needs to retrofit. Utilization of torrefied biomass in conventional electric generating units may be an increasingly attractive alternative for electricity generation as aging power plants in the world need to be upgraded or improved. This paper examines the economic feasibility of torrefaction in different scenarios by modeling torrefaction plants producing 136,078 t/year (150,000 ton/year) biocoal from wood and corn stover. The utilization of biocoal blends in existing coal-fired power plants is modeled to determine the demand for this fuel in the context of emerging policies regulating emissions from coal in the U.S. setting. Opportunities to co-locate torrefaction facilities adjacent to corn ethanol plants and coal-fired power plants are explored as means to improve economics for collaborating businesses. Life cycle analysis was conducted in parallel to this economic study and was used to determine environmental impacts of converting biomass to biocoal for blending in coal-fired power plants as well as the use of substantial flows of off-gasses produced in the torrefaction process. Sensitivity analysis of the financial rates of return of the different businesses has been performed to measure impacts of different factors, whether input prices, output prices, or policy measures that render costs or rewards for the businesses.

• Advances in Energy Research
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.121-146
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• 2016

This study is concerned with the analysis of two renewable technologies for electric energy production: wind energy and photovoltaic energy. The two technologies were assessed and compared by economic point of view, by using selected indicators characterized by a clear calculation approach, requirement of information easy to be collected, clear, but even complete, interpretation of results. The used economic indicators are Levelized Cost of Energy, $CO_2$ abatement cost and fossil fuel saving specific cost; these last two specifically aimed at evaluating the different capabilities that renewable technologies have to cut down direct $CO_2$ emissions and to avoid fossil fuel extraction. The two technologies were compared also from the environmental point of view by applying Life Cycle Assessment approach and using the environmental impact categories from the Eco-indicator'95 method. The economic analysis was developed by taking into account different energy system sizes and different geographic areas in order to compare different European conditions (Italy, Germany and Denmark) in term of renewable resource availability and market trend. The environmental analysis was developed comparing two particular types of PV and wind plants, respectively residential and micro-wind turbine, located in Italy. According to the three calculated economic indicators, the wind energy emerged as more favorable than PV energy. From the environmental point of view, both the technologies are able to provide savings for almost all the considered environmental impact categories. The proposed approach, based on the use of economic and environmental indicators may be useful in supporting the policies and the decision making procedures concerned with the promotion and use of renewables, in reference to the specific geographic, economic and temporal conditions.

• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.147-157
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is to develope the model of economy analysis and evaluation to justify the effect of economic feasibility for constructing ERP system in the company. Since the results for the evaluation of alternatives are influenced by the nature of capital and the circumstances, it is very difficult to evaluate the alternatives and it takes too much time to apply it in the field on account of many alternatives. This study suggests establishment and application of the model on economic analysis and evaluation regarding the nature of capital by using excel spread sheets.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2011년도 춘계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.136.1-136.1
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• 2011

An energy modeling analysis method currently has been considered as a new approach for energy policy research, because the importance of renewable energy use has been emphasized more and more. This study used RETScreen model as a clean energy decision making methodology for adaptation to climate change and elimination of various pollutions. This modeling method includes five step standard analysis; energy model, cost analysis, GHG analysis, financial analysis, and sensitivity & risk analysis and it also assesses both conventional and modern energy sources and technologies. This methodology for the photovoltaic(PV) energy modeling is used to evaluate the energy production, financial performance and GHG emissions reduction of photovoltaic projects. In addition, the PV application systems are classified into three basic applications; On-grid system, Off-grid system and water pumping system. This study assesses the renewable energy techno-economic modeling method with the feasibility analysis result of 10 MW PV power plant in Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates. Furthermore this study stresses the importance of renewable energy model research by applying to domestic PV power plant which is now in preparation.

• Earthquakes and Structures
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.109-120
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• 2022

Older or damaged structures can require significant retrofit to ensure they perform well in subsequent earthquakes. Supplemental damping devices are used to achieve this goal, but increase base shear forces, foundation demand, and cost. Displacement reduction without increasing base shear is possible using novel semi-active and recently-created passive devices, which offer energy dissipation in selected quadrants of the force-displacement response. Combining these devices with large, strictly passive energy dissipation devices can offer greater, yet customized response reductions. Supplemental damping to reduce response without increasing base shear enables a net-zero base shear approach. This study evaluates this concept using two incremental dynamic analyses (IDAs) to show displacement reductions up to 40% without increasing base shear, more than would be achieved for either device alone, significantly reducing the risk of response exceeding the unaltered structural case. IDA results lead to direct calculation of reductions in risk and annualized economic cost for adding these devices using this net-zero concept, thus quantifying the trade-off. The overall device assessment and risk analysis method presented provides a generalizable proof-of-concept approach, and provides a framework for assessing the impact and economic cost-benefit of using modern supplemental energy dissipation devices.