• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.111-133
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• 2019

Flow through a scaled horizontal axis marine current turbine was numerically simulated after validation and the turbine design was optimized. The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code Ansys-CFX 16.1 for numerical modeling, an in-house blade element momentum (BEM) code for analytical modeling and an in-house surrogate-based optimization (SBO) code were used to find an optimal turbine design. The blade-pitch angle (${\theta}$) and the number of rotor blades (NR) were taken as design variables. A single objective optimization approach was utilized in the present work. The defined objective function was the turbine's power coefficient ($C_P$). A $3{\times}3$ full-factorial sampling technique was used to define the sample space. This sampling technique gave different turbine designs, which were further evaluated for the objective function by solving the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations (RANS). Finally, the SBO technique with search algorithm produced an optimal design. It is found that the optimal design has improved the objective function by 26.5%. This article presents the solution approach, analysis of the turbine flow field and the predictability of various surrogate based techniques.

• 경영과학
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.25-42
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• 2008

CDMA/TOD with asymmetric capacity allocation between uplink and downlink is a highly attractive solution to support the next generation mobile systems. This is because flexible asymmetric allocation of capacity to uplink and downlink usually improves the utilization of the limited bandwidth. In this paper, we mathematically formulate an optimal timeslot and code allocation problem, which is to maximize the total utility considering the numbers of codes(channels) allocated to each data class and the forced terminations of previously allocated codes. We also suggest a real-time integrated timeslot and code allocation scheme using Lagrangean relaxation and subgradient optimization techniques. Experimental results show that the proposed scheme provides high-quality solutions in a fast time.

• 한국유체기계학회 논문집
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2003

The hydraulic design optimization and performance analysis of mixed-flow pumps for waterjet marine vehicle propulsion has been carried out using mean streamline analysis and three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code. In the present study, the conceptual design optimization has been formulated with a non-linear objective function to minimize the fluid dynamic losses, and then the commercial CFD code was incorporated to allow for detailed flow dynamic phenomena in the pump system. Newly designed mixed-flow model pump has been tested in the laboratory. Predicted performance curves by the CFD code agree very well with experimental data for a newly designed mixed-flow pump over the normal operating conditions. The design and prediction method presented herein can be used efficiently as a unified hydraulic design process of mired-flow pumps for waterjet marine vehicle propulsion.

• IEIE Transactions on Smart Processing and Computing
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.274-282
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• 2016

This paper proposes code optimization techniques to reduce energy consumption of complex multimedia applications in a hybrid memory system with volatile dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and non-volatile spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive RAM (STT-MRAM). The proposed approach analyzes read/write operations for variables in an application. Based on the profile, variables with a high read operation are allocated to STT-MRAM, and variables with a high write operation are allocated to DRAM to reduce energy consumption. In this paper, to optimize code for real-life complicated applications, we develop a profiler, a code modifier, and compiler/link scripts. The proposed techniques are applied to a Fast Forward Motion Picture Experts Group (FFmpeg) application. The experiment reduces energy consumption by up to 22%.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.391-410
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• 2013

A numerical method is presented here to detect and assess structural damages from changes in natural frequencies using Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm. It is possible to formulate the inverse problem in terms of optimization and then to utilize a solution technique employing ACO to assess the damage/damages of structures using natural frequencies. The laboratory tested data has been used to verify the proposed algorithm. The study indicates the potentiality of the developed code to solve a wide range of inverse identification problems in a systematic manner. The developed code is used to assess damages of beam like structures using a first few natural frequencies. The outcomes of the simulated results show that the developed method can detect and estimate the amount of damages with satisfactory precision.

• 대한전자공학회논문지
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• 제25권8호
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• pp.937-949
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• 1988

This paper proposes a code optimization algorithm for dealing with hazards which are occurred in pipelined architecture due to resource dependence between executed instructions. This algorithm solves timing hazard which results from resource conflict between concurrently executing instructions, and sequencing hazard due to the delay time for branch target decision by reconstructing of instruction sequence without pipeline interlock. The reconstructed codes can be generated efficiently by considering timing hazard and sequencing hazard simultaneously. And dynamic execution time of program is improved by considering structral hazard which can be existed when pipeline is controlled dynamically.

• 설비공학논문집
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.566-576
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• 1995

A Computational code has been developed in order to design axial fans by the numerical optimization techniques incorporated with flow analysis code solving three-dimensional Navier-Stokes equation. The steepest descent method and the conjugate gradient method are used to look for the search direction in the design space, and the golden section method is used for one-dimensional search. To solve the constrained optimization problem, sequential unconstrained minimization technique, SUMT, is used with imposed quadratic extended interior penalty functions. In the optimization of two-dimensional cascade design, the ratio of drag coefficient to lift coefficient is minimized by the design variables such as maximum thickness, maximum ordinate of camber and chord wise position of maximum ordinate. In the application of this numerical optimization technique to the design of an axial fan, the efficiency is maximized by the design variables related to the sweep angle distributed by quadratic function along the hub to tip of fan.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.181-186
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• 2017

시스템 최적화는 소스코드의 변경 없이 중복된 모듈을 추출하고, 추출된 모듈의 재사용을 위하여 프로그램의 구조를 변경하는 기법이다. 구조지향 개발과 객체지향 개발은 크로스커팅 영역의 모듈화에는 효율적이나 크로스커팅 개념을 모듈화 할 수 없다. 기존 시스템에서 크로스커팅 개념을 적용하기 위해, 각 시스템 내에 분산되어 있는 시스템 최적화 대상 모듈을 크로스커팅 영역으로 추출하는 기술이 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 개발이 완료된 시스템에서 중복 모듈을 추출하기 위한 방법을 제안한다. 제안하는 방법은 소스코드 분석을 통해 데이터 의존관계와 제어 의존관계를 분석하여 중복되는 요소를 추출한다. 추출된 중복된 요소는 시스템 최적화를 위하여 프로그램 의존 관계 분석에 사용될 수 있다. 중복된 의존관계 분석 결과는 제어 흐름 그래프로 변환되며, 이를 활용하여 최소 크로스커팅 모듈을 생성할 수 있다. 의존 관계 분석을 통해 추출된 요소는 크로스커팅 영역 모듈로 설정함으로써 시스템 내 중복된 코드를 최소화 할 수 있는 시스템 최적화 방법을 제시한다.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.648-655
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 고성능 범용 DSP (Digital Signal Processor)를 이용하여 멀티미디어 통신 등에 널리 사용되고 있는 G.723.1 Annex A (G.723.1A)의 다채널 구현에 관해 기술한다. 다채널 구현을 위해서 G.723.1의 알고리듬과 ITU-T(International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication)에서 제공된 정수 연산 C 코드의 모듈별 계산량을 분석한 후, 이를 기준으로 C코드를 최적화한다. 각 모듈의 최적화 과정은 ITU-T에서 제공되는 시험벡터를 이용한 검증과 병행한다. 최적화 된 코드의 성능을 측정한 결과, 200㎒ TMS320C62x에서 내부 메모리만을 사용하여 5.3/6.3 kbps 두 가지 전송률에 대해서 부호화기와 복화화기를 동시에 17 채널을 수용하였다. 또한 비트-호환 버전의 경우에는 고속 코드북 검색 알고리듬을 도입하여 음질을 유지하면서 22 채널을 수용하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제86권3호
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• pp.337-348
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• 2023

The optimization of reinforced concrete (RC) cantilever retaining walls is a complex problem and requires the use of advanced techniques like metaheuristic algorithms. For this purpose, an optimization model must first be developed, which involves mathematical complications, multidisciplinary knowledge, and programming skills. This task has proven to be too arduous and has halted the mainstream acceptance of optimization. Therefore, it is necessary to unravel the complications of optimization into an easily applicable form. Currently, the most commonly used method for designing retaining walls is by following the proportioning limits provided by the ACI handbook. However, these limits, derived manually, are not verified by any optimization technique. There is a need to validate or modify these limits, using optimization algorithms to consider them as optimal limits. Therefore, this study aims to propose updated proportioning limits for the economical design of a RC cantilever retaining wall through a comprehensive parametric investigation using the genetic algorithm (GA). Multiple simulations are run to examine various design parameters, and trends are drawn to determine effective ranges. The optimal limits are derived for 5 geometric and 3 reinforcement variables and validated by comparison with their predecessor, ACI's preliminary proportioning limits. The results indicate close proximity between the optimized and code-provided ranges; however, the use of optimal limits can lead to additional cost optimization. Modifications to achieve further optimization are also discussed. Besides the geometric variables, other design parameters not covered by the ACI building code, like reinforcement ratios, bar diameters, and material strengths, and their effects on cost optimization, are also discussed. The findings of this investigation can be used by experienced engineers to refine their designs, without delving into the complexities of optimization.