• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.40 no.2
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• pp.85-91
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• 2016

The Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) is used for cabin air heating of a battery electric vehicle, which is different from conventional vehicles. Since the PTC heater consumes a large quantity of power in a parasitic manner, many valuable studies have been reported in the field of alternative heat pumps. In this study, a model for an R134a heat pump taking into account the thermal environment of the cabin was developed for a MATLAB/SIMULINK(R) platform. Component and cabin models are validated with reference values. Results show that the heat pump is more competitive for parasitic power consumption over all ambient temperature conditions. Additionally, the method of waste heat recovery to overcome disadvantages when temperatures are below zero is applied to efficiently operate the heat pump.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.28 no.5
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• pp.481-491
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• 2017

In this study, we developed 300 W lightweight DMFC system for charging secondary battery in small unit military operation. In order to reduce the volumetric shape and weight of the system considering the environment of the individual soldier's, the arranging of system components has been optimized. A metal bipolar plates made of STS-470FC have been implemented to the DMFC stack to meet the weight demand of the system. As a result of the performance test of the stack, the target value was satisfied by outputting 561 W exceeding 24% of the stack output 450 W required to output 300 W required for the entire system. Moreover, 2,655 hours exceeding 1,000 hours also has been satisfied. To ensure good robustness of the metallic bipolar plate based DMFC stack, finite element method based simulations are conducted using a commercial ANSYS Fluent software.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.13-20
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• 2014

In natural gas distribution system, gas pressure is regulated correspond to requirement using throttle valve which is releasing huge pressure energy as useless form. The waste pressure can be recovered by using turbo machinery devices such as a turbo expander. In this process, excessive temperature drop occurs due to Joule-Thompson effect during the expansion process. Installing natural gas boiler before or after the turbo expander prevents temperature drop. Fuel cell or gas engine hybrid system further improve the efficiency, but 1~2% of total transporting natural gas is used for operating the hybrid system. In this study, a heat pump system is proposed as a preheating device which can be operated without using transporting natural gas. Thermodynamic analysis on evaporating and condensing temperatures and refrigerants is conducted. Results show that R717 is proper refrigerant for the hybrid system with high COP and low turbine work within the defined operating conditions. In domestic usage in Korea, the heat pump system has more economic feasibility owing to natural gas being imported with a high price of LNG form.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society for Energy Engineering kosee Conference
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• 1996.04a
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• pp.161-161
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• 1996

본 연구에서는 차량(승용차) 시동용 수퍼캐패시터-밧데리 조합시스템에 적용할 시작품 전기이중층 수퍼캐패시터(super-capacitor:SC)를 설계 제작 개발하고 그 성능 특성을 확인하였다. 재래식의 차량용 밧데리의 비동력(specific power)이 100~200 W/kg에 비하여 전기이중층 SC의 경우는 1,000~3,000 W/kg으로 단위 총량당의 동력이 매우 크다. 또한 충방전시의 화학반응이 없는 관계로 인하여 충전식 2차 전지에 비하여 사용수명이 매우 길다. 이러한 SC를 기존의 밧데리와 함께 조합하여 차량 시동용으로 사용하게 되면 밧데리의 사용수명을 2~3배 길게 할 수 있으며 밧데리는 시동에 필요한 큰 전류의 방전이 요구되지 않으므로 그 용량과 크기가 대체로 절반이상 줄어든다. 또한 매우 낮은 온도의 기후조건에서는 밧데리의 방전효율이 급격히 저하되므로 이를 대비하여 필요 이상의 과용량, 과중량 밧데리의 사용이 실제로 행해지고 있으나 조합시스템의 차량 시동시에는 SC가 갖는 특성상 -5$0^{\circ}C$까지의 기후조건에서도 방전효율이 크게 저하되지 않은 채 시동전류를 공급해주므로 혹한지역이나 혹한시의 차량시동에도 탁월한 시동성능을 갖는다. 설계 제작된 SC는 저장에너지 6KJ, 정격전압 12Volt, 설계축전용량 70F 그리고 사용은 도 범위가 섭씨 영하 25도에서 영상 50도이며 무공해성 수용성 전해질을 사용하였으며, 제작된 CS는 사용온도 범위에서 축전용량 65F - 85F, 내부저항 1.8mOhm - 5.2mOhm의 변화를 보였으며, 정상시동에 필요한 방전전류 300Amp의 경우 2.6초의 방전시간, 약 89%의 방전효율을 보였다. 현재까지 상온하에서 30.000회의 충방전 시험결과로서는 방전효율의 저하가 없는 양호한 성능을 보였으며, SC의 시범 작동시험을 실차(소나타 1800cc)에 장착하여 수행한 결과 20회 이상의 연속시동에서도 아무런 문제점 없이 잘 동작하였다.

• Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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• v.14 no.7
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• pp.19-29
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• 2013

Analysis via classical soil mechanics theory is either ineffective or inappropriate for fully describing stress distribution or failure conditions in cold regions, since mechanical properties of soils in cold regions are different from those reported in the classical soil mechanics theory. Therefore, collecting and analyzing technical data, and systematic and specialized research for cold regions are required for design and construction of the structure in cold regions. Freezing and thawing repeat in active layer of permafrost region, and a loading condition affecting the structure changes. Therefore, the reliable analysis of mechanical properties of frozen soils according to various conditions is prerequisite for design and construction of the structure in cold regions, since mechanical properties of frozen soils are sensitive to temperature condition, water content, grain size, relative density, and loading rate. In this research, the direct shear apparatus which operates at 30 degrees below zero and large-scaled low temperature chamber are used for evaluating shear strength characteristics of frozen soils. Weathered granite soil is used to analyzed the shear strength characteristics with varying freezing temperature condition, vertical confining pressure, relative density, and water content. This research shows that the shear strength of weathered granite soil is sensitively affected by various conditions such as freezing temperature conditions, normal stresses, relative densities, and water contents.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.17 no.7
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• pp.1189-1195
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• 2023

In scenarios involving inspections and verifications of nuclear facilities, ensuring the proper functioning of on-site safeguards equipment is crucial. There have been precedents in Kazakhstan where equipment failed to operate properly due to extremly cold temperatures, and the year-round minimum temperature at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site is approximately minus 30 degrees Celsius. To ensure the proper functioning of equipment in extreme environments for on-site verification of nuclear activities on the Korean Peninsula, relevant research is necessary. This includes confirming the functionality of equipment used in inspections and verifications, as well as analyzing factors that may disrupt their normal operation. This study aims to conduct a risk analysis for the normal operation of equipment in extreme environments and develop criteria and procedures for environmental-based performance testing. To achieve this, we conducted a risk analysis based on IAEA safeguards, analyzed the utilization of equipment, and performed a risk analysis associated with transportation for on-site verification considering the environmental characteristics of the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, we provided performance testing criteria and procedures. The research results can be utilized as reference material in the verification and monitoring processes of nuclear activities.