• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.188-202
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• 2004

This research was designed to investigate biomechanical aspects of the evolution based on the hypothesis of dynamic cooperative interactions between the locomotion pattern and the body shape in the evolution of human bipedal walking The musculoskeletal model used in the computer simulation consisted of 12 rigid segments and 26 muscles. The nervous system was represented by 18 rhythmic pattern generators. The genetic algorithm was employed based on the natural selection theory to represent the evolutionary mechanism. Evolutionary strategy was assumed to minimize the cost function that is weighted sum of the energy consumption, the muscular fatigue and the load on the skeletal system. The simulation results showed that repeated manipulations of the genetic algorithm resulted in the change of body shape and locomotion pattern from those of chimpanzee to those of human. It was suggested that improving locomotive efficiency and the load on the musculoskeletal system are feasible factors driving the evolution of the human body shape and the bipedal locomotion pattern. The hypothetical evolution method employed in this study can be a new powerful tool for investigation of the evolution process.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.57 no.6
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• pp.966-971
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• 2008

Free-piston engine system is a new type energy converter which uses a linear motion of piston by using linear generator. In free-piston engine system, the piston is not connected to a crank-shaft. The major advantages of free-piston engine system are high efficiency and low mechanical loss from the absence of motion conversion devices. Linear generator of free-piston engine system is used as generator and starting motor. In design step, considering of back-emf and detent force characteristics for generating mode and thrust and control characteristics for starting mode is needed. In this research, generating mode of flat-type linear generator and tubular-type linear generator is analyzed by finite element analysis method and starting mode of both type linear generators is analyzed by using capability curve. Capability curve is plotted from electrical parameters of both type linear generator and motion profile is calculated from mechanical parameters.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers A
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• v.53 no.2
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• pp.121-128
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• 2004

This paper presents a new approach for determining an accurate incentive levels of Direct Load Control (DLC) program using sequential Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) techniques. The economic analysis of DLC resources needs to identify the hourly-by-hourly expected energy-not-served resulting from the random outage characteristics of generators as well as to reflect the availability and duration of DLC resources, which results the computational explosion. Therefore, the conventional methods are based on the scenario approaches to reduce the computation time as well as to avoid the complexity of economic studies. In this paper, we have developed a new technique based on the sequential MCS to evaluate the required expected load control amount in each hour and to decide the incentive level satisfying the economic constraints. In addition, the mathematical formulation for DLC programs' economic evaluations are developed. To show the efficiency and effectiveness of the suggested method, the numerical studies have been performed for the modified IEEE reliability test system.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.29 no.6 s.237
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• pp.755-762
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• 2005

To evaluate the aerodynamic efficiency of TR-S2 configuration designed by SUDC, wind tunnel tests of $40\%$ scaled model were done in KARI LSWT. The aerodynamic characteristics of plain and Semi-Slotted Flaperon were compared, and vortex generators were installed to improve flow pattern along the wing surface. Effects of the control surface such as elevator, rudder, aileron, and incidence angle of horizontal tail are measured for various testing conditions. Test results showed that Semi-Slotted Flaperon produced more favorable lift, lift/drag, and stall margins and application of vortex generator would be best choice to enhance wing performance. Longitudinal, lateral and directional characteristics of TR-S2 were found to be stable for the pitch and yaw motions.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.40 no.6
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• pp.562-566
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• 1991

Many research and development activities have found that Superconducting Generators (SCG) have advantages such as high efficiency, light weight, small size, large unit size and good steady-state stability over conventional ones. However the transient stability of SCG is comparable to that of conventional ones. One way to improve the transient stability of SCG is to apply quick-response excitation system to the SCG. For this purpose, an SCG with an electrothermal shield of short electric time constants should be developed. In this paper, a new electrothermal shield, called slitted electrothermal shield(SES), is proposed. The SES can easily transmit radiated heat into the ends of the shield as in the conventional electrothermal shields(CES) and can easily pass magnetic flux produced by armature and field windings. By finite element analysis and experimental test, the slitting effects of SES on magnetic shielding are compared. Good agreement is obtained between simulated and test results.

• Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.27-36
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• 1998

This work has improved the method of Kim and Gal's (6) in that of requiring less response of the DM(decision maker) and ease of reply. The underlying notion is the MCDC(maximally changeable dominance cone) for describing all efficient solutions under the particular preference structure. According to the DM's partial preference expression, enlarging the MCDC is achieved, which results in reducing the solutions needed to take into consideration. The cone generators corresponding to the DM's response are added to the MCDC, which results the MCDC is enlarged. Adopting the scheme of pairwise comparison as a means of acquiring preference attitude, an improved interactive method is proposed. And also, a scheme of choosing a reference point is suggested to achieve the computational efficiency.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.56 no.12
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• pp.2109-2115
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• 2007

The wind generators have been installed with high output power to increase the energy production and efficiency. Hence, Optimal design of the direct-driven PM wind generator, coupled with F.E.M(Finite Element Method) and Genetic Algorithm(GA), has been performed to maximize the Annual Energy Production(AEP) over the whole wind speed characterized by the statistical model of wind speed distribution. Particularly, the parallel computing via internet web service has been applied to loose excessive computing times for optimization. The results of the optimal design of Surface-Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator(SPMSG) are compared with each other candidates to verify the usefulness of the maximizing AEP model.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.575-581
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• 2009

In this paper two modes of operating a wound rotor induction machine as a generator at sub-and super-synchronous speeds in wind energy conversion systems are investigated. In the first mode, known as double fed induction generator (DFIG), the rotor circuit is fed from the ac mains via a controlled rectifier and a forced commutated inverter. Adjusting the applied rotor voltage magnitude and phase leads to machine operation as a generator at sub-synchronous speeds. In the second mode, the machine is operated in a slip recovery scheme where the slip energy is fed back to the ac mains via a rectifier and line commutated inverter. This mode is described as double output induction generator (DOIG) leading to increase the efficiency of the wind-to electrical energy conversion system. Simulated results of both modes are presented. Experimental verification of the simulated results are presented for the DOIG mode of operation, showing larger amount of power captured and better power factor when compared to conventional induction generators.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.98-103
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• 2019

Integrity prediction of the operation equipment of naval vessels is essential to maintain the efficiency of the operation performance in urgent situations. Recently, the integrated condition assessment system(ICAS) was introduced and maintained to improve operational performance. This technology is related with ICAS, and it must be localized through extensive research. In this paper, we present the results of applying the data-driven model to the predictability methods of diesel generators, which are naval vessel operation equipment.

• Journal of the military operations research society of Korea
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• v.34 no.1
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• pp.61-77
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• 2008

Data Envelopment Analysis(DEA) is a promising methodology to evaluate the relative efficiency of the decision-making units. We have compared the efficiency of six electric power generation companies in Korea using DEA. The analysis results by input-oriented CCR and BCC models are summarized as follows: first, different results were acquired between using input factors as total capacity of generators and as sub-totals of generator capacity based on primary energy sources. It is the result influenced by input factors which are characterized by the proportion of fixed costs(generating facilities) and variable costs(generation costs for primary energy), Second, the efficiency will be increased if the input factors selected, according to primary energy sources discussed in this research, are used during long-term expansion of electric power capacity plans. It is expected that this approach can give a feedback for management of electric power generation companies.