• Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.293-298
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• 2021

To synthesize Fe/Ni nanocatalysts loaded on carbon black, Iron(II) acetylacetonate and nickel (II) acetylacetonate and were reduced to Fe and Ni metallic nanoparticles by a spontaneous reduction reaction. The distribution of the Fe and Ni nanoparticles was observed by transmission electron microscopy, and the loading weight of Fe/Ni nanocatalysts on the carbon black was measured by thermogravimetric analyzer. The elemental ratio of Fe and Ni was estimated by energy dispersive x-ray analyzer. It was found that the loading weight of Fe/Ni nanoparticles was 6.23 wt%, and the elemental ratio of Fe and Ni was 0.53:0.40. Specific surface area was measured by BET analysis instrument and I-V characteristics were estimated.

• Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.285-292
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• 2021

To study the effect of the mixture ratio of Ni-Pt nanocatalysts on water electrolysis characteristics in anion exchange membrane system, Ni-Pt nanocatalysts were loaded on carbon black by using a spontaneous reduction reaction of acetylacetonate compounds. The loading weight of Ni-Pt nanocatalysts on the carbon black was measured by thermogravimetric analyzer and the elemental ratio of Ni and Pt was estimated by energy dispersive x-ray analyzer. It was found that the loading weight of Ni-Pt nanoparticles was 5.36-5.95 wt%, and the loading weight increased with increasing Pt wt%. As the Ni-Pt loading weight increased, the specific surface area decreased, because Ni-Pt nanoparticles block the pores of carbon black. It was confirmed by BET analysis and dynamic vapor sorption analysis. I-V characteristics were estimated.

• Journal of Science and Technology Studies
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.109-143
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• 2015

For continuous and successful innovation, changes in innovation system are required and have been magnified as a new controversy. With high public interest in changes of innovation system, Transition theory and policy in Netherlands are now attracting attentions of many researchers and policymakers. Transition policy in Netherlands is distinguished from existing policies for fundamental system change in that take remarkably different views and methods. Typical examples of transition in Netherlands are such as sustainable energy transition, biodiversity and natural resource transition, sustainable agriculture transition, and sustainable transportation. Transitions in Netherlands are still in the early stage of it but several positive effects are witnessing. However some problems - linking theory and practice, ambiguity of transition concept, linking long-term vision and short-term, resistance of existing regime, implementation problem, diffusion of support, etc.- to be tackled are still remaining. In spite of those problems, many lessons can be drawn from them. To guide structural changes in innovation system into the right path and cope with lock-in problem by existing system and regime, we need to learn from Transition theory and policy in Netherlands.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.63-73
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• 2018

Innovative technical process for Energy Storage System (ESS), Liquid Air Energy Storage system (LAES) is mature technologies based on the gas liquefaction process. In spite of many advantages such as high energy density, no geographical constraints, low investment costs and long useful life, the system has not yet widely commercialized due to low round trip efficiency. To improve RTE and acquire high yield of liquid air, various configurations of LAES process have been considered. In this research, dual refrigerants cycle (R-600a and methanol) for air liquefaction and thermal oil circulation for power generation via liquid air gasification have been applied to improve cycle performance significantly using Aspen HYSYS simulator.

• Journal of Technology Innovation
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.145-164
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• 2014

Nuclear fusion is one of the most promising options for generating large amounts of carbon-free energy in the future. Major countries such as China, EU, and Japan have established a national plan for DEMO construction and they are implementing it. Korea has started a nuclear fusion research and development by the KSTAR project started in 1995. There are matured needs for a full-scale research and development initiatives to ensure competition with the major countries for DEMO as well as achieve the final goal to commercialize fusion energy. In this paper, we apply the TRL and AHP methods in order to identify the key technologies to conduct DEMO R&D. We propose the priorities of future R&D on DEMO by deriving a core technology in the field. At first, we review the scientific theory of fusion and trend of progress of DEMO activities in major countries. For previous studies, we review TRL and AHP methods to examine the technology classification system of DEMO and identify key technologies. We apply TRL method to identify readiness level of DEMO technologies and AHP to compensate shortcoming of TRL. The key technologies of DEMO to be secured from a synthesis result of the TRL and AHP are burning plasma, plasma facing material, structural material, high frequency heating, neutral particle beam, safety, plasma diagnostic, and simulation technologies.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.61 no.4
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• pp.496-504
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• 2023

Countries worldwide are striving to find new sources of sustainable energy without carbon emission due to the increasing impact of global warming. With the advancement of the fourth industrial revolution on a global scale, there has been a substantial rise in energy demand. Simultaneously, there is a growing emphasis on utilizing energy sources with minimal or zero carbon content to ensure a stable power supply while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this comprehensive overview, a comparative analysis of carbon reduction policies of government was conducted. Based on international carbon neutrality scenarios and the presence of remaining thermal power generation, it can be categorized into two types: "Rapid" and "Safety". For the domestic scenario, the projected power demand and current greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with "The 10th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand" was examined. Considering all these factors, an overview of the current status of carbon neutrality technologies by focusing on the energy sector, encompassing transitions, hydrogen, transportation and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) was offered followed by summarization of key technological trends and government-driven policies. Furthermore, the central aspects of the domestic carbon reduction strategy were proposed by taking account of current mega trends in the energy sector which are highlighted in international scenario analyses.

• Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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• v.33 no.3
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• pp.116-123
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• 2023

A high intensity focuses ultrasound (HIFU) is one of the emerging technologies in the biomedical field. The piezoelectric HIFU transducer is a device that utilizes the thermal energy generated by high ultrasound energy. Recently an operating frequency of the HIFU transducer is to expand above a 7 MHz. In this study, the acoustic pressures and temperature distributions in the tissue that generated by the HIFU transducer at 10 MHz were calculated with the finite element method. In addition, the pressure focusing characteristics of the device were analyzed. The geometrical variables are the piezomaterial thickness, lens shape, water height, and film thickness. The results shown that the acoustic pressure increased and saturated gradually when the height/radius (H_L/R_L) ratio of the lens increased. Moreover, the focal area was gradually decreases with H_L/R_L ratio of the lens. In case of the optimized HIFU transducer, the maximum pressure and temperature were analyzed about 19 MPa and 65℃ respectively. And the -3 dB focused distances in the axial and lateral direction are around 2.3 mm and 0.23 mm respectively.

• Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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• v.34 no.5
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• pp.421-430
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• 2023

Fe-Ni-Pt nanocatalysts were loaded on carbon black powders which were synthesized by a spontaneous reduction reaction of iron (II) acetylacetonate, nickel (II) acetylacetonate and platinum (II) acetylacetonate. The morphology and the loading weight of Fe-Ni-Pt nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analyzer. The amount of Fe-Ni-Pt catalyst supported on the carbon black surface was about 6.42-9.28 wt%, and the higher the Fe content and the lower the Pt content, the higher the total amount of the metal catalyst supported. The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Analysis (BET) specific surface area of carbon black itself without metal nanoparticles supported was 233.9 m²/g, and when metal nanoparticles were introduced, the specific surface area value was greatly reduced. This is because the metal nanocatalyst particles block the pore entrance of the carbon black, and thereby the catalytic activity of the metal catalysts generated inside the pores is reduced. From the I-V curves, as the content of the Pt nanocatalyst increased, the electrolytic properties of water increased, and the activity of the metal nanocatalyst was in the order of Pt > Ni > Fe.

• JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL WORLD
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• s.323
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• pp.69-75
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• 2003

불투명한 경제정세의 와중에서도 전기에너지를 지탱하는 근간이 되는 파워 일렉트로닉스 분야는 확실히 그 기술개발을 향상시켜 오고 있다. 특히 파워디바이스는, 지구환경과 생활환경을 보다 쾌적하게 하기 위하여 인버터 장치 등의 각종 전력절약기기와 풍력$\cdot$태양광$\cdot$연료전지 등 클린에너지의 전력제어장치에 없어서는 안되는 반도체디바이스로 성장했다. 파워디바이스 중에서도 IGBT(Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor)의 기술혁신은 요 20년 사이에 비약적인 성과를 거두었다. 1980년대에 제품화된 IGBT는, 반도체메모리의 초미세가공기술을 도입하면서 $5{\mu}m$에서 서브미크론의 디자인툴로 발전하여, 2000년대에 들어 칩의 전류밀도는 약 2배, 포화전압은 약 $65\%$까지 개량되었다. 이와 같은 IGBT의 변천은, 전력손실을 대폭적으로 저감시켜 에너지절약기기의 전력변환효율 향상에 공헌하고 있다. 파워디바이스의 기술진보에서 또 한 가지 잊지 말아야 할 것은 주변회로의 집적화(集積化)에 의한 고성능$\cdot$고기능화이다. 최근의 인버터용 파워디바이스로 가장 많이 사용되고 있는 파워모듈은, IGBT등의 파워칩과 그 주변회로와의 컬래버레이션에 의한 제품이다. 다시 말하면 구동회로, 전류$\cdot$전압$\cdot$온도센서 및 그것들의 보호회로가 IC(집적회로)에 편입되어 고기능$\cdot$소형화를 촉진시키고 있다. 구동회로는 LVIC (저전압집적회로)에서 HVIC(고전압집적회로)로 발전하여 전류$\cdot$온도 등의 각종 센서도 동일 칩에 설계할 수 있게 되었다. 또 센싱이나 보호기능뿐만이 아니라 출력전류의 제어를 위한 연산기능과 di/dt의 제어기능이 내장되도록 되어 있어 보다. 고성능의 인텔리전트 파워모듈(IPM)이라고 불리우는 새로운 개념의 파워디바이스가 실현되었다. 또한 패키지 기술도 내부배선 인덕턴스의 저감과 트랜스퍼 몰드패키지의 개발로, 소형화뿐만이 아니라 파워칩의 성능$\cdot$기능을 충분히 발휘할 수 있도록 개발이 적극적으로 추진되고 있다.

• JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL WORLD
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• s.412
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• pp.54-61
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• 2011

R&D 분야정부경영평가 5년 연속 1위. 한전 전력연구원의 최근 성과이다. 이 같은 공인평가는 KEPRI의 위상을 여실히 증명하고 있다. 고품질의 전력공급을 위한 창의적인 전력기술 개발과 현장 중심의 기술지원을 수행하고 있는 전력연구원은 지난 1961년 한국전력 전기시험소로 출범한 이후 1993년 대덕연구단지 입주, 1995년 7월 전력연구원으로 대대적인 개편을 단행하면서 우리 전력산업 연구개발에 커다란 획을 긋는 다양한 실적들을 쏟아내고 있다. 산하에 4개 연구소(녹색성장연구소, 원자력발전연구소, 수화력발전연구소, 송배전연구소)와 2개 센터(엔지니어링센터, S/W센터), 2실(연구전략실, 연구지원실) 2팀(NRC-DC추진팀, 품질혁신팀)으로 조직되어 있는 전력연구원의 비전은 역시 최상위의 글로벌 연구원 등극이며, 전력기술의 새 지평을 열어 이를 실현하겠다는 각오다. 저탄소 녹색성장을 위한 신재생에너지, 전력IT, CCS, 스마트그리드 등 친환경 연구개발에 주력하면서 한전의 글로벌 엔지니어링 Company 달성의 주역임을 선언한 KEPRI의 열정적인 행보가 전력산업계의 주목을 새롭게 끌고 있다. 전력산업의 미래기술 확보와 성장 동력을 창출해 내고 있는 전력연구원의 핵심 조직과 중점 수행사업 등을 3회에 걸쳐 소개한다.