• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.221-232
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• 2012

We analyzed the manufacturing procedure, specifications, repair history, and details of celestial movements of the water-hammering type $Honsang$ (celestial globe). Results from our study on the remaining $Honsangs$ in China and Japan and on the reconstruction models in Korea were applied to our conceptual design of the water-hammering type $Honsang$. A $Honui$ (armillary sphere) and $Honsang$ using the water-hammering method were manufactured in $Joseon$ in 1435 (the 17th year of King $Sejong$). $Jang$ $Yeong-Sil$ developed the $Honsang$ system based on the water-operation method of $Shui$ $y{\ddot{u}}n$ $i$ $hsiang$ $t'ai$ in China. Water-operation means driving water wheels using a water flow. The most important factor in this type of operation is the precision of the water clock and the control of the water wheel movement. The water-hammering type $Honsang$ in $Joseon$ probably adopted the $Cheonhyeong$ (天衡; oriental escapement device) system of $Shui$ $y{\ddot{u}}n$ $i$ $hsiang$ $t'ai$ in China and the overflow mechanism of $Jagyeongnu$ (striking clepsydra) in $Joseon$, etc. In addition to the $Cheonryun$ system, more gear instruments were needed to stage the rotation of the $Honsang$ globe and the sun's movement. In this study, the water-hammering mechanism is analyzed in the structure of a water clock, a water wheel, the $Cheonhyeong$ system, and the $Giryun$ system, as an organically working operation mechanism. We expect that this study will serve as an essential basis for studies on $Heumgyeonggaknu$, the water-operating astronomical clock, and other astronomical clocks in the middle and latter parts of the $Joseon$ dynasty.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.55-62
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• 2016

Heumgyeonggaknu (欽敬閣漏) is powered by a water-hammering-type water wheel. The technique that maintains the constant speed of the water wheel is assumed to be the one used in the Cheonhyeong (天衡) apparatus in Shui Yun Yi Xiang Tai (水運儀象臺) made by the Northern Song (北宋) dynasty in the 11^th century. We investigated the history of the development and characteristics of the Cheonhyeong apparatus, and we analyzed ways to transmit the power of Heumgyeonggaknu. In addition, we carried out a conceptual design to systematically examine the power control system. Based on the conceptual design, we built a model for a water wheel control system that could be used in experiments by drawing a 3D model and a basic design.

• Proceedings of the SAREK Conference
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• 2008.06a
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• pp.453-458
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• 2008

Pump of high lift use to development of a technological level according as a building grow big. Water-Hammer to increase by valve of fast to closing agreeably to pipe laying to accept electronic valve, because by a damage of piping-system and the devil knows injury of vibration. Water-Hammer take a low effect to various method for solve. A New type manufacture develop and testing of pipe line to same to axis use to accumulator for water-Hammer to low effect and liner control of pressure. Impact-pressure of absorption ability and confirmation to decrease of vibration level through to preexistence manufactures and comparative test. Water-hammer and pipe vibration make low of piping system.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.113-121
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• 2013

Heumgyeonggaknu is a water-hammering type automatic water clock which was made by Jang Yeong-Sil in 1438. The water clock that is located in Heumgyeonggaknu consists of Suho which is equipped with 2-stage overflow. Constant water wheel power is generated by supplying a fixed amount of water of Suho to Sususang, and this power is transferred to each floor at the same time. The 1st floor rotation wheel of Gasan consists of the operation structure which has the shape of umbrella ribs. The 2nd floor rotation wheel is made so that the 12 hour signal, Gyeong-Jeom signal, and Jujeon constitute a systematic configuration. The 3rd floor rotation wheel is made so that the signal and rotation of Ongnyeo and four gods can be accomplished. Based on the above conceptual design, this paper analyzed the internal signal generation and power transmission of Heumgyeonggaknu.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.171-182
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• 2017

In this study, the internal structure of a Heumgyeonggak-nu (欽敬閣漏) was designed, and the power transmission mechanism was analyzed. Heumgyeonggak-nu is an automated water clock from the Joseon Dynasty that was installed within Heumgyeonggak (欽敬閣), and it was manufactured in the $20^{th}$ year of the reign of King Sejong (1438). As descriptions of Heumgyeonggak-nu in ancient literature have mostly focused on its external shape, the study of its internal mechanism has been difficult. A detailed analysis of the literature record on Heumgyeonggak-nu (e.g., The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty) indicates that Heumgyeonggak-nu had a three-stage water clock, included a waterfall or tilting vessel (欹器) using the overflowed water, and displayed the time using a ball. In this study, the Cheonhyeong apparatus, water wheel, scoop, and various mechanism wheels were designed so that 16 fixed-type scoops could operate at a constant speed for the water wheel with a diameter of 100 cm. As the scoop can contain 1.25 l of water and the water wheel rotates 61 times a day, a total of 1,220 l of water is required. Also, the power gear wheel was designed as a 366-tooth gear, which supported the operation of the time signal gear wheel. To implement the movement of stars on the celestial sphere, the rotation ratio of the celestial gear wheel to the diurnal motion gear ring was set to 366:365. In addition, to operate the sun movement apparatus on the ecliptic, a gear device was installed on the South Pole axis. It is expected that the results of this study can be used for the manufacture and restoration of the operation model of Heumgyeonggak-nu.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.42 no.2
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• pp.48.1-48.1
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• 2017

1669년 이민철(李敏哲, 1631~1715)은 천문시계를 제작하였다. 이민철의 천문시계는 2단의 수호(水壺)와 부차(浮車), 수차로 구성된 수격식 동력시스템에 의해 작동된다. 이 중 부차는 2단의 수호 중 아래쪽 단에 위치한 소호(小壺) 안에 설치되어 있다. 위쪽 단에 위치한 수호로부터 아래쪽 단에 위치한 소호로 물이 차면 부차가 떠오른다. 부력에 의해 떠오른 부차는 수차를 회전시킨다. 수차로부터 발생된 동력은 기륜을 통해 전달되어 태양운행장치와 달운행장치, 시보장치를 작동시켜 시간을 알려준다. 이민철 천문시계의 수격식 동력시스템은 부력으로 부차를 움직여 수차가 일정하게 회전도록 하였다. 이와 같이 수차운행에서 부력을 활용하는 방식은 조선 중기에 제작된 천문시계에서만 적용된 방식이다. 우리는 이민철 천문시계의 수격식 동력시스템에 관한 연구를 수행하여 전체적인 형태과 작동메커니즘에 대해 추정하였다. 아울러 연구 결과를 바탕으로 개념설계를 진행하였다.

• Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.299-305
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• 2013

Ganui-Dae, built in the reign of King Sejong, Joseon Dynasty, is a comprehensive observatory. It has various instruments for observation and time signal such as Ganui, Gyupyo(Gnomon), water-hammering type Honui and Honsang, and so on. Studying on Ganui-Dae has been focused on its location, history, criterion, etc, so far. However, studying on its external form and construction method has been conducted insufficiently. This study suggests the model for restoration of Ganui-Dae. The model is based on the analysis about external form of Ganui-Dae in various antique maps, and its construction method in those days.