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iKSNF, the Control Tower for the R&D Program of SNF Storage and Disposal

  • Kim, Kyungsu
    • Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.255-258
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    • 2022
  • Three government bodies, that is, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE), and Nuclear Safety and Security (NSSC), jointly established the Institute for Korea Spent Nuclear Fuel (iKSNF) in December 2020 to secure the management technologies for spent nuclear fuel (SNF). The objective of iKSNF is to successfully conduct the long-term research and development program of the 「Development of Core Technologies to Ensure Safety of Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage and Disposal System」. Our program, known as the first multi-ministry program in the nuclear field of Korea, mainly focuses on developing core technologies required for the long-term management of SNF, including those for safe storage and deep geological disposal of SNF. The program comprises three subprograms and seven key projects covering the storage, disposal, and regulatory sectors of SNF management. Our program will last from 2021 through 2029, with a budget of approximately four billion USD sponsored by MSIT, MOTIE, and NSSC.

An Analysis on Optimal Type and Core Technologies for Construction Automation System (건설 자동화 시스템의 적정 유형 및 핵심요소기술 분석)

  • Lee, Jin Woong;Cho, Kyuman;Kim, Taehoon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2016.10a
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    • pp.140-141
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    • 2016
  • Dynamic nature and diverse requirements on construction sites make the automation technology harder to be employed actively. In this study, we analyzed optimal type of automation system and importance of core technologies for developing efficient construction automation system on 11 construction operations. As a result, it showed that man-machine cooperation system may be the most suitable for most operations, while autonomous robot will be best suited in hard working environment such as maintenance of exterior wall. In elemental technology, ease and accuracy of control and operation showed higher priority than others regardless of automation system type. These findings will provide useful information for developing the construction automation system.

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A study on pencil-core dies and die manufacture (펜슬코어 금형의 설계 및 제작에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Sei-hwan;Choi, Kye-kwang
    • Design & Manufacturing
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.7-10
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    • 2013
  • Pencil-core dies are relatively new technology in Korea. It is not that no one had tried to make them but had failed due to lack of technologies. However, Posco TMC Co., Ltd, one of the leading die makers in the world, is capable of sophisticated dies including pencil-core dies. Spark plugs made by pencil-core dies have energy efficiency close to 100 percent, which compares to 46 percent of conventional spark plugs. Even though they are now mostly installed in LPG automobiles, more and more diesel and gasoline vehicles are adopting them. This study focuses on how to improve core shape precision using controling design and parts machining methods for pencil-core dies and productivity.

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Core Technologies of Superconducting Magnet for High-speed Maglev and R&D Activities in Korea (초고속 Maglev용 초전도 마그넷 요소 기술 및 국내 연구 개발 현황)

  • Lee, Chang-Young;Kang, Bu-Byoung;Han, Young-Jae;Sim, Ki-Deok;Park, Dong-Keun;Ko, Tae-Kuk
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.1454-1460
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    • 2009
  • Ultra-speed tube train, which runs in vacuum atmosphere to overcome aero-dynamic dragging force, is considered as a high-speed ground transportation system to back up long-distance air travel. To realize the ultra-speed tube train, feasibility study of currently available Maglev technologies especially for propulsion and levitation system is needed. Propulsion by linear synchronous motor(LSM) and levitation by electro-dynamic suspension(EDS) which are utilized in the Japan's MLX system could be one of candidated technologies for ultra-speed tube train. In the LSM-EDS system, the key component is superconducting magnet, and its reliability and performance is very important to guarantee the safe-operation of Maglev. As the initiative of the feasibility study, this paper deals with the basic structure of superconducting magnet and core technologies to design and operate it. And by surveying the current R&D achievement in Korea, the nation's capability to develop advanced superconducting magnet for Maglev is presented.

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Design of a direct-cycle supercritical CO2 nuclear reactor with heavy water moderation

  • Petroski, Robert;Bates, Ethan;Dionne, Benoit;Johnson, Brian;Mieloszyk, Alex;Xu, Cheng;Hejzlar, Pavel
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.54 no.3
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    • pp.877-887
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    • 2022
  • A new reactor concept is described that directly couples a supercritical CO2 (sCO2) power cycle with a CO2-cooled, heavy water moderated pressure tube core. This configuration attains the simplification and economic potential of past direct-cycle sCO2 concepts, while also providing safety and power density benefits by using the moderator as a heat sink for decay heat removal. A 200 MWe design is described that heavily leverages existing commercial nuclear technologies, including reactor and moderator systems from Canadian CANDU reactors and fuels and materials from UK Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors (AGRs). Descriptions are provided of the power cycle, nuclear island systems, reactor core, and safety systems, and the results of safety analyses are shown illustrating the ability of the design to withstand large-break loss of coolant accidents. The resulting design attains high efficiency while employing considerably fewer systems than current light water reactors and advanced reactor technologies, illustrating its economic promise. Prospects for the design are discussed, including the ability to demonstrate its technologies in a small (~20 MWe) initial system, and avenues for further improvement of the design using advanced technologies.

Development of High-Pressure Subscale Thrust Chamber for Verifying Core Technology for KSLV-II Performance Enhancement (한국형발사체 성능 고도화 핵심기술 검증을 위한 고압 축소형 연소기 개발)

  • Kim, Jonggyu;Kim, Seong-Ku;Joh, Miok;Ryu, Chulsung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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    • v.25 no.4
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    • pp.19-27
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    • 2021
  • In this study, a high-pressure subsacle thrust chamber was developed to verify the core technology for KSLV-II performance enhancement. The core technologies are the design of an injector for high-pressure combustion, development of a combustion stabilization device using the additive manufacturing technique, and the design and fabrication of mixing head and regeneratively cooled combustion chamber. The core technologies, which have been verified through the development of high-pressure subscale thrust chamber, will be used to develop large engine liquid rocket engine thrust chamber in the future.

Analysis of Key Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies and Their Applications

  • Leen, Byeong Hyeon;Seo, Kiwon;Jo, Sung-Hun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2022.05a
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    • pp.552-553
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    • 2022
  • Key technologies of Fourth Industrial Revolution and their innovative applications are expected to bring another technological revolution going forward. The present study takes a close look at the Internet of Things (IoT) among the key technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In particular, sensor devices, which serve as the core of IoT-based application systems, are analyzed. This study also examines various applications and solutions using IoT-based systems.

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