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Development of a Low-cost Solar Fish Dryer in Context to Fish Drying in Bangladesh

  • Alam, A.K.M. Nowsad;Khan, M.N. Absar
    • Journal of Marine Bioscience and Biotechnology
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.23-33
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    • 2007
  • The constraints of traditional fish drying in Bangladesh have been reviewed and an effective solar fish dryer was developed with the small-scale processors and fishermen using locally available cheaper materials in order to dry fish in coastal region. After successful field testing, new solar dryer was demonstrated within the community in 3 different locations of Cox's Bazar for several batches of operations in each location from late September to March and found very effective in terms of architectural suitability, operational feasibility, technical efficiency, out-put quality (good texture, colour, flavour and long storage time), user's acceptability, commercial viability and environmental adequacy. A simple cost-profit analysis was done with the community operated products, which indicates that the new solar fish dryers could be operated profitably in coastal regions where sun-light and air flows are abundant.

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Integer-Pel Motion Estimation for HEVC on Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA)

  • Lee, Dongkyu;Sim, Donggyu;Oh, Seoung-Jun
    • IEIE Transactions on Smart Processing and Computing
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    • v.3 no.6
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    • pp.397-403
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    • 2014
  • A new video compression standard called High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) has recently been released onto the market. HEVC provides higher coding performance compared to previous standards, but at the cost of a significant increase in encoding complexity, particularly in motion estimation (ME). At the same time, the computing capabilities of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have become more powerful. This paper proposes a parallel integer-pel ME (IME) algorithm for HEVC on GPU using the Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA). In the proposed IME, concurrent parallel reduction (CPR) is introduced. CPR performs several parallel reduction (PR) operations concurrently to solve two problems in conventional PR; low thread utilization and high thread synchronization latency. The proposed encoder reduces the portion of IME in the encoder to almost zero with a 2.3% increase in bitrate. In terms of IME, the proposed IME is up to 172.6 times faster than the IME in the HEVC reference model.

A study on interoperability and applicability of the Korean Radio based Train Control System(KRTCS) (무선기반 도시철도용 열차제어시스템(KRTCS)의 상호운영성 및 적용성 연구)

  • Kang, Yong-Sam
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.65 no.6
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    • pp.1095-1102
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    • 2016
  • A TCS(Train Control System) is the core facility to ensure the safety and efficiency of train operations, it is difficult to have interoperability between the TCS suppliers. To ensure the interoperability between TCSs, there is a need for definition, validation and standardization on the system configuration, the functions of subsystems, the interface between subsystems an the system protocol. In this paper, we analyzed the completeness of the KRTCS(Korean Radio based Train Control System) specification, derived supplements what you need to apply the KRTCS specification to new urban lines.

A Study on Optimum Lighting Conditions for Effective Coordnate Measuring Machine (효율적인 CMM을 위한 조명 조건 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Bae, Jun-Young;Ban, Kap-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.184-193
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    • 2014
  • Machine vision systems is applied for various industries such as optimize your spending, automate your production and maximize your efficiency. This research is effective for most optimal light condition of machine vision that technology was applied bald outside human visual acuity. Image processing converts a target image captured by a CCD camera into a digital signal and then performs various arithmetic operations on the signal to extract the characteristics of the target, such as points, lines, circles, area and length. The mathematical concepts of convolution and the kernel matrix are used to apply filters to signals, to perform functions such as extracting edges and reducing unwanted noise. This research analyze and compares matching ratio with reference image and search for optimal lighting condition in accuracy that user wants coming input image according to brightness change of lighting.

A Study on Direct Injection Stratified Charge Combustion with Spark Ignition in Constant Volume Bomb (정적 용기내의 직접분사식 스파크 점화 성층 연소에 관한 연구)

  • Hong, M.S.;Kim, K.S.
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.2 no.5
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    • pp.30-40
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    • 1994
  • The direct-injection stratified-charge engine has the advantages of higher thermal efficiency and less CO and $NO_x$ emission levels than conventional spark ignition engines. However, its actual utilization is prevented by high unburned hydrocarbon emission levels during light-load operations. In this paper, fundamental studies were carried out using a pancake type constant volume bomb. The effects of intensification of local premixing by tangential and radial fuel injection were examined experimentally. Unburned hydrocarbon emission levels with radial fuel injection were shown to be lower than those of tangential fuel injection cases. The stratification and mixing process of fuel jet and combustion process were observed by schlieren photography.

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A Study on Effect of Applying Energy Storage System on SeoulMetro Line 2 (에너지저장시스템의 서울메트로 2호선 적용 효과에 관한 연구)

  • An, Cheon-Heon;Lee, Han-Min;Kim, Gil-Dong;Lee, Hi-Sung
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.966-971
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    • 2009
  • The recent environmental protection trend requires more strict energy saving, therefore every transportation system should reduce energy consumption to the minimum value. High-efficiency operation system, energy saving and CO2 emissions shall be addressed as important issue in railway system. These issues are the most essential factors of railway, compared to major public transportation system. Recently, saving energy in the electric railway system has been studied. For such new energy saving, the Energy storage system is considered for saving energy. Energy saving is possible by efficient use of regenerated energy. Regenerated energy is recycled amongst vehicles by mean of charge and discharge corresponding to powering and braking of electric vehicle operations. This energy saving contributes to cut CO2 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling regenerated energy demonstrate significant effect on peak cut of consumption energy in railway substation. Absorption of excess energy avoids regeneration failure due to high traction voltage. This paper presents effects by applying the energy storage system to SeoulMetro Line 2.

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Performance Model and Fuel Utilization Analysis of 7 kW MCFC using ASPEN-PLUS (ASPEN-PLUS를 이용한 7 kW MCFC의 성능 모델 및 연료 이용률 분석)

  • Kang, B.S.;Ahn, K.S.;Koh, J.H.;Lim, H.C.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1998.07a
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    • pp.55-57
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    • 1998
  • Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) power plant is expected to be one of the most promising future power generation system for the electric utilities because of its high efficiency, environmental suitability and capability of using coal as fuel. To get such attractive performance, it is necessary to consider optimizing operation and gas recycling system. This paper describes the simulation results of 7 kW MCFC stack in KEPRI and the effects of the three possible gas recycling operations, i.e. cathode gas recycling, anode gas recycling, anode gas recycling with catalytic burner.

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A Study on proposals of policies for investment by the utilizations of DGPS system (DGPS 시스템 활용을 통한 수익성 확보방안 연구)

  • 송면규;유형열;이헌택;김기문
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.11-21
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    • 1999
  • In this paper, we analyzed the trends and activities of DGPS facilities and operations in the advanced countries, evaluated requisitions in its relevant part, and proposed preparations to the KORA's policies for estimation the efficiency of KORA's investments in promotions to the DGPS market by introduction of DGPS system in domestic.

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Application of Genetic Algorithms to Optimize the Storage Location of Products in Military Logistics (군(軍) 물류창고 내(內) 물품 저장위치 최적화를 위한 유전알고리즘 적용 방안)

  • Ha, Won Yong;Cho, Ki-yang;Han, Chung Sik
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.108-116
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    • 2022
  • Supply in military operations has a significant impact on overall combat capability and efficiency. Therefore, modernization of military logistics is underway to ensure rapid and accurate distribution. And, effective warehouse management is paramount. This paper proposes a new product allocation model that uses a genetic algorithm. The model considers order frequency and mass of products because the military equipment is usually heavier than available products. A computer simulation shows that products are assigned to optimal locations and reduce the consumed energy for forklifts by more than 25 % with similar travel time. Also, we show the superiority of genetic algorithm by comparing them with other algorithms.

The study on the Sensorless PMSM Controlusing the Superposition Theory (중첩의 정리를 이용한 PMSM의 센서리스 재어에 관한 연구)

  • Hong, Jeng-Pyo;Kwon, Soon-Jae;Kim, Gyu-Seob;Sohn, Mu-Heon;Kim, Jong-Dal
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2002.07b
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    • pp.756-760
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    • 2002
  • This study presents a solution to control a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor without sensors. The control method is the presented superposition principle. This method of sensorless theory is very simple to compute estimated angle. Therefore computing time to estimate angle is shorter than other sensorless method. The use of this system yields enhanced operations, fewer system components, lower system cost, energy efficient control system design and increased efficiency. A practical solution is described and results are given in this Study. The performance of a Sensorless architecture allows an intelligent approach to reduce the complete system costs of digital motion control applications using cheaper electrical motors without sensors. This paper deals with an overview of sensorless solutions in PMSM control applications whereby the focus will be the new Controller without sensors and its applications.

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