• 제목/요약/키워드: Energy cascade

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선저에 부착된 공기공동에 의한 선박의 저항감소에 관한 연구 (On the Reduction of a Ship Resistance by Attaching an Air Cavity to Its Flat Bottom)

  • 장진호;김효철
    • 대한조선학회논문집
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    • 제36권2호
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 1999
  • 선저에 부착된 공기공동에 의한 실용 선박의 저항감소 효과를 조사하기 위하여 예인수조에서 충주호 유람선에 대한 저항실험을 수행하였다. 여러 가지 형상의 공기공급 노즐에 대해서 선저에 부착된 공기공동의 관측과 저항 계측이 수행되었으며 이로부터 적절한 공기공급 노즐의 형상을 결정하였다. 선박의 빌지부 근처에서의 공기누출을 억제하기 위하여 선박의 길이방향으로 공기유출막이 스트립을 공기공급 노즐의 양 측면에 부착하였다. 또한 두 개의 공기공급 노즐을 설치하여 두 개의 공기공동을 연속하여 발생시킬 수 있었으며 이로부터 더욱 큰 저항감소 효과를 얻을 수 있었다. 효율 측면에서는 공기공급에 필요한 에너지를 고려하더라도 설계속도에서 10% 이상의 에너지절감 효과를 얻을 수 있었다.

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A 256-Radix Crossbar Switch Using Mux-Matrix-Mux Folded-Clos Topology

  • Lee, Sung-Joon;Kim, Jaeha
    • JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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    • 제14권6호
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    • pp.760-767
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    • 2014
  • This paper describes a high-radix crossbar switch design with low latency and power dissipation for Network-on-Chip (NoC) applications. The reduction in latency and power is achieved by employing a folded-clos topology, implementing the switch organized as three stages of low-radix switches connected in cascade. In addition, to facilitate the uniform placement of wires among the sub-switch stages, this paper proposes a Mux-Matrix-Mux structure, which implements the first and third switch stages as multiplexer-based crossbars and the second stage as a matrix-type crossbar. The proposed 256-radix, 8-bit crossbar switch designed in a 65nm CMOS has the simulated power dissipation of 1.92-W and worst-case propagation delay of 0.991-ns while operating at 1.2-V supply and 500-MHz frequency. Compared with the state-of-the-art designs in literature, the proposed crossbar switch achieves the best energy-delay-area efficiency of $0.73-fJ/cycle{\cdot}ns{\cdot}{\lambda}^2$.

파력발전용 웰즈터어빈의 공기역학적 성능연구 (Investigation on the Aerodynamic Performance of a Wells Turbine for Ocean Wave-Energy Absorption)

  • 현범수;서정천;이판묵
    • 대한조선학회논문집
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    • 제30권4호
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    • pp.23-30
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    • 1993
  • 파력발전용 웰즈터어빈의 유체역학적 성능파악을 위한 이론 및 실험적연구를 다루고 있다. 터어빈에 의한 압력강하, 토오크 및 효율을 구하기 위하여 2차원 캐스캐이드 이론을 사용하였는데, 터어빈은 비정상 왕복류중에서 일정한 속도로 회전한다고 가정하였다. 실험은 파의 운동에 대응하는 왕복류를 생성시켜주는 파도 시뮬레이터 내에서 실시되었다. 여러 작동조건에서 계측된 터어빈 성능특성치들은 웰즈터어빈의 전반적인 특성을 파악하기 위하여 수치적으로 구한 값들과 비교되었고 비교적 서로 잘 일치하는 결과를 얻었다.

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Development of 460V/225A/50㎄ Contact System in Current Limiting Molded Case Circuit Breakers

  • Park, Young-Kil;Park, Chan-Kyo
    • KIEE International Transaction on Electrical Machinery and Energy Conversion Systems
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    • 제3B권4호
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    • pp.165-172
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    • 2003
  • Low voltage circuit breakers are widely used in power distribution systems to interrupt fault current rapidly and to assure the reliability of the power supply. This paper is focused on understanding the interrupting capability, more specifically of the contacts and the arc runner, based on the shape of the contact system in the current molded case circuit breaker (hereafter MCCB). Moreover, in order to improve the interrupting capability of the circuit breaker, the estimation and analysis of the interrupting capability, based on the 3-D magnetic flux analysis, were developed. Furthermore, this paper also presents results of the estimation and analysis of the interrupting capability when applied to different model breakers. In addition, this paper analyzes the efficiency of the interrupting tests by forming false current paths consisting of a three-division cascade arc runner in the contact system. With regards to the interrupting test, there is a need to assure that the optimum design required to analyze the electromagnetic forces of the contact system generated by the current and flux density be present. Based on the results of this study, this paper presents both computational analysis and test results for the newly developed MCCB 460V/225A/50㎄ contact system.

Model Predictive Control for Tram Charging and Its Semi-Physical Experimental Platform Design

  • Guo, Chujia;Zhang, Aimin;Zhang, Hang
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • 제18권6호
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    • pp.1771-1779
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    • 2018
  • Modern trams with a super capacitor have gained a lot of attention in recent years due to its reliability, convenience, energy conservation and environmental friendliness. Because of its special charging characteristic, the traditional charging structure and control strategy cannot satisfy its charging requirements. This paper presents a new charging topology for fast charging modern trams with a super capacitor and it designs a controller using continuous control set model predictive control (CCS-MPC). There are three contributions in this paper. First, a new charging structure is designed and its mathematics model is derived. The cascade structure is adopted instead of the parallel structure to simplify the control process and to keep the rated power of the controllable part low. Second, a MPC control strategy is proposed to satisfy the charging characteristic. The optimal control signal can be obtained by solving the designed optimization problem. The optimal control signal is related to the discrete control action. In addition, mapping between the continuous control signal and the discrete control action is designed. Third, a semi-physical experimental platform is built to verify the proposed topology and control method. The simulation model and experiment platform are built to verify the correctness of the new structure and its control method. The results obtained show that the new topology can work effectively.

Unbalance Control Strategy of Boost Type Three-Phase to Single-Phase Matrix Converters Based on Lyapunov Function

  • Xu, Yu-xiang;Ge, Hong-juan;Guo, Hai
    • Journal of Power Electronics
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    • 제19권1호
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    • pp.89-98
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    • 2019
  • This paper analyzes the input side performance of a conventional three-phase to single-phase matrix converter (3-1MC). It also presents the input-side waveform quality under this topology. The suppression of low-frequency input current harmonics is studied using the 3-1MC plus capacitance compensation unit. The constraint between the modulation function of the output and compensation sides is analyzed, and the relations among the voltage utilization ratio and the output compensation capacitance, filter capacitors and other system parameters are deduced. For a 3-1MC without large-capacity energy storage, the system performance is susceptible to input voltage imbalance. This paper decouples the inner current of the 3-1MC using a Lyapunov function in the input positive and negative sequence bi-coordinate axes. Meanwhile, the outer loop adopts a voltage-weighted synthesis of the output and compensation sides as a cascade of control objects. Experiments show that this strategy suppresses the low-frequency input current harmonics caused by input voltage imbalance, and ensures that the system maintains good static and dynamic performances under input-unbalanced conditions. At the same time, the parameter selection and debugging methods are simple.

Effect of 24 h Fasting on Gene Expression of AMPK, Appetite Regulation Peptides and Lipometabolism Related Factors in the Hypothalamus of Broiler Chicks

  • Lei, Liu;Lixian, Zhu
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제25권9호
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    • pp.1300-1308
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    • 2012
  • The 5'-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a key part of a kinase-signaling cascade that acts to maintain energy homeostasis. The objective of this experiment was to investigate the possible effects of fasting and refeeding on the gene expression of hypothalamic AMPK, some appetitive regulating peptides and lipid metabolism related enzymes. Seven-day-old male broiler (Arbor Acres) chicks were allocated into three equal treatments: fed ad libitum (control); fasted for 24 h; fasted for 24 h and then refed for 24 h. Compared with the control, the hypothalamic gene expression of $AMPK{\alpha}2$, $AMPK{\beta}1$, $AMPK{\beta}2$, $AMPK{\gamma}1$, Ste20-related adaptor protein ${\beta}$ ($STRAD{\beta}$), mouse protein $25{\alpha}$ ($MO25{\alpha}$) and agouti-related peptide (AgRP) were increased after fasting for 24 h. No significant difference among treatments was observed in mRNA levels of $AMPK{\alpha}1$, $AMPK{\gamma}2$, LKB1 and neuropeptide Y (NPY). However, the expression of $MO25{\beta}$, pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), ghrelin, fatty acid synthase (FAS), acetyl-CoA carboxylase ${\alpha}$ ($ACC{\alpha}$), carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT-1) and sterol regulatory element binding protein-1 (SREBP-1) were significantly decreased. The present results indicated that 24 h fasting altered gene expression of AMPK subunits, appetite regulation peptides and lipometabolism related factors in chick's hypothalamus; the hypothalamic FAS signaling pathway might be involved in the AMPK regulated energy homeostasis and/or appetite regulation in poultry.

Nrf2 induces Ucp1 expression in adipocytes in response to β3-AR stimulation and enhances oxygen consumption in high-fat diet-fed obese mice

  • Chang, Seo-Hyuk;Jang, Jaeyool;Oh, Seungjun;Yoon, Jung-Hoon;Jo, Dong-Gyu;Yun, Ui Jeong;Park, Kye Won
    • BMB Reports
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    • 제54권8호
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    • pp.419-424
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    • 2021
  • Cold-induced norepinephrine activates β3-adrenergic receptors (β3-AR) to stimulate the kinase cascade and cAMP-response element-binding protein, leading to the induction of thermogenic gene expression including uncoupling protein 1 (Ucp1). Here, we showed that stimulation of the β3-AR by its agonists isoproterenol and CL316,243 in adipocytes increased the expression of Ucp1 and Heme Oxygenase 1 (Hmox1), the principal Nrf2 target gene, suggesting the functional interaction of Nrf2 with β3-AR signaling. The activation of Nrf2 by tert-butylhydroquinone and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by glucose oxidase induced both Ucp1 and Hmox1 expression. The increased expression of Ucp1 and Hmox1 was significantly reduced in the presence of a Nrf2 chemical inhibitor or in Nrf2-deleted (knockout) adipocytes. Furthermore, Nrf2 directly activated the Ucp1 promoter, and this required DNA regions located at -3.7 and -2.0 kb of the transcription start site. The CL316,243-induced Ucp1 expression in adipocytes and oxygen consumption in obese mice were partly compromised in the absence of Nrf2 expression. These data provide additional insight into the role of Nrf2 in β3-AR-mediated Ucp1 expression and energy expenditure, further highlighting the utility of Nrf2-mediated thermogenic stimulation as a therapeutic approach to diet-induced obesity.

Virechana karma (therapeutic purgation) in the restoration of gut microbiota concerning Amavata (RA): A scientific exposition

  • Godbole, Amrit;Sweta, Sweta;Abhinav, Abhinav;Singh, O.P.
    • 셀메드
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    • 제11권1호
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    • pp.1.1-1.4
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    • 2021
  • Background: Amavata is a disease that occurs as a result of the error of metabolism. Poor dietary habits and faulty Dincharya (daily regimen) and ritucharya (seasonal regimen) leading to deranged metabolism and Agni (metabolic fire) which results in the formation of Ama(undigested product of metabolism). When Amaconceals with Vata(subtle energy associated with movement) and circulates in the body under the influence of Vyana Vayu (omnipresent air)it clogs the srotasas (microchannels) and initiates the inflammatory cascade. Amavata is commonly correlated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) while other forms of auto-immune disorders can also be included in Amavata.Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota (GM) has been connected to the onset of diverse autoimmune diseases. In this study, it was hypothesized that Panchakarma (bio-purificatory methods) based intervention such as Virechana Karma (therapeutic purgation) may influence microbiota. Materials and Methods: Various Ayurvedic literature were reviewed for the etiopathogenesis of Amavata. Different databases were searched with research papers related to Gut Dysbiosis and autoimmunity and management of RA. A connecting link between Intestinal Dysbiosis with the autoimmune mechanisms was established and it was also found that the bowel cleansing introduced a change to the GM. Conclusion: It was concluded that Virechana karma is effective in gut flora Dysbiosis. This study aims to correlate the ancient Ayurvedic principles related to Agni Bala(metabolic energy) and biopurificatory treatment modalities like Virechana karma (therapeutic purgation)with the modern concept of gut microbiota and its role in the pathogenesis of various autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. The article creates an understanding about principles of Ayurveda and its rationality in today's scientific world and thereby opens newer vistas of research in therapeutics from Ayurveda, which may be helpful in the management of various immune-mediated Diseases through Ayurveda.

몬테카를로 방사선 수송 모델을 활용한 우주방사선 차폐체 설계 관련 선행연구 (Preliminary Study of Cosmic-ray Shielding Material Design Using Monte-Carlo Radiation Transport Code)

  • 강창우;김영찬
    • 한국방사선학회논문지
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    • 제16권5호
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    • pp.527-536
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    • 2022
  • 본 연구는 우주방사선 차폐물질 설계를 위한 선행연구 차원에서 우주방사선에 대한 물질별 방사선 차폐특성을 분석하였다. 특히 EMP 및 방사선 차폐에 효과가 있다고 알려진 경량 연자성 복합소재에 대한 우주방사선 차폐물질 활용 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 Monte Carlo N-Particle(MCNP) 모델링 기법과 열중성자 차폐실험을 수행하였으며, MCNP의 우주방사선 모델인 Skymap.dat를 활용하였다. 연구결과 폴리에틸렌, 붕소폴리에틸렌, 탄소나노튜브 등 탄소와 수소를 함유한 물질의 경우 증발 중성자 에너지 영역 대 이하의 중성자 감소에 효과적인 것으로 나타났으며 SS316, 경량 연자성 물질 등 철을 함유한 물질은 캐스케이드 중성자 차폐성능이 뛰어난 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 특히 경량 연자성 물질의 경우 붕소를 함유하고 있어 저속중성자 영역의 중성자 감소에도 효과적인 것으로 나타났으며, 향후 탄소 및 수소 등 탄성산란 물질을 보강한다면 우주방사선 중성자 전 영역에서 유의미한 차폐효과를 보여줄 것으로 기대된다.