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Magnetic Design of the KT-2 Tokamak for "Advanced Tokamak" Studies

  • Lee, Kwang-Won;B. G. Hong;S. R. In;J. M. Han;B. J. Yoon;Kim, S. K.;Lee, Jae-Koo;Kim, Dong-Eon;Y. K. Ra
    • Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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    • 1995.05b
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    • pp.1033-1039
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    • 1995
  • The magnetic system design of the KT-2 tokamak has been performed at KAERI. Design goal has been set to facilitate the so-called "advanced tokamak" studies, which is essential to secure the economy of the tokamak fusion reactors. Design features include a large-aspect-ratio machine configuration, long-pulse operation capability with heavy plasma shaping, hybrid magnetic field control and machine/in-vacuum structures for MHD stability.

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Recent Advances in Catalyst Materials for PEM Water Electrolysis

  • Paula Marielle Ababao;Ilwhan Oh
    • Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.19-34
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    • 2023
  • Due to the intermittency of renewable energy sources, a need to store and transport energy will increase. Hydrogen production through water electrolysis will provide an excellent way to supplement the intermittency of renewable energy sources. While alkaline water electrolysis is currently the most mature technology, it has drawbacks of low current density, large footprint, gas crossover, etc. The PEM water electrolysis has potential to replace the alkaline electrolysis. However, expensive catalyst material used in the PEM electrolysis has been the bottleneck of widespread use. In this review, we have reviewed recent efforts to reduce catalyst loading in PEM water electrolysis. In core-shell nanostructures, the precious metal catalyst forms a shell while heteroatoms form a core. In this way, the catalyst loading can be significantly reduced while maintaining the catalytic activity. In another approach, a corrosion-resistant support is utilized, which provides a stable platform to impregnate precious metal catalyst.

Investigation of Background and Analysis of Policies and Projects for the Expansion of Hydrogen Industry Investments in Saudi Arabia (사우디아라비아의 수소 산업 투자 확대의 배경 조사와 수소 정책 및 프로젝트 분석)

  • HONYUN KIM
    • Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.269-279
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    • 2024
  • Saudi Arabia is transitioning from its traditional oil-dependent economy to become a leader in the hydrogen industry. This paper explores the kingdom's strategic investments in hydrogen production and infrastructure as key components of its energy diversification and sustainability efforts. The focus is on enhancing green hydrogen production to meet domestic needs and strengthen its position in the global market. The urgency of diversifying energy sources is emphasized, with projects like the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project illustrating Saudi Arabia's commitment to renewable energy integration. These initiatives are positioned to centralize Saudi Arabia in the global shift toward sustainable energy, signaling a significant pivot in its economic and environmental policies.

Activation method for biogas production from organic waste (긴급제언: 유기성폐기물 자원(바이오가스 생산) 활성화 방안)

  • Kwak, Che-Sik
    • Journal of the Korean Professional Engineers Association
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    • v.43 no.5
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    • pp.35-40
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    • 2010
  • The world economy is threatened by rising oil prices due to the depletion of resources, and climatic changes are intensified due to rapid increase of greenhouse gases emission. Global warming is recognized as a worldwide problem not only as national level one, collaborative efforts are in progress actively. The fact is that the development of new & renewable energy which can replace fossil fuel and preserve the environment is the key of the attention in accordance with "low carbon, green growth" policy of our government. Biogas is an energy source. And the best part of using biogas is that wastes are treated in its production process.

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The Role of Digital Technology in Climate Technology Innovation

  • KARAM JO
    • KDI Journal of Economic Policy
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    • v.45 no.2
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    • pp.21-50
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    • 2023
  • In this paper, I empirically estimate the relationship between digital technology and climate technology using the United States Patent and Trademark Office's patent database. I find that innovation in digital technology increases the number of patents for climate technology by 17.3% on average, with digital data-processing technology and machine-learning-related technologies especially playing a key role in this relationship. Designing and implementing detailed policies that take into account the relationship between the two technologies will help us reduce the time required to achieve carbon neutrality and shift to the digital economy.

Analyzing the impact of increase in energy price on the general price level (에너지원별 가격조정의 물가파급효과 분석)

  • Lim, Seul-Ye;Song, Tae-Ho;Yoo, Seung-Hoon
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.376-385
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    • 2013
  • There are conflicts about energy price increase among government, producer, and consumer. The supplier insists on price increase for escaping running a deficit and business continuity, but the consumer concerns about worsening profitability and price rise. This study investigates the effects of energy rate increase on national economy using input-ouput(I-O) analysis. This study attempts to analyze the effects of national economy due to Coke and hard-coal, Naphtha, Gasoline, Kerosene, Light oil, Heavy oil, Liquefied petroleum gas, Electric utilities, Manufactured gas supply and Steam and hot water supply (using input-output table for the year 2011, Korea.) The results of the sectoral price changes due to a 10% increase in energy price that is obtained from the Leontief price model are presented in article. The result of this analysis is presented: The impact of the 10% increase in electricity rate on the general price level is estimated to be 0.2196%. In case of Kerosene, the impact is 0.1222%. It shows that Electric utilities are approximately 18 times larger price inducing effect as Kerosene. Also, this study indicates 3 years results sequentially to make it possible to observe trend. Then, study suggests balancing price by making each energy source adjusted.

The Study on the improvement of vehicle fuel economy test method according to the characteristics of test fuel (시험용 연료 특성에 따른 자동차 연비측정 방법 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Minho;Kim, Jeonghwan
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.9-18
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    • 2014
  • These test methods, the current domestic vehicles fuel economy calculation method is tested on a dynamometer for vehicles after you have installed the vehicle, given the test mode(FTP-75 & HWFET mode, etc.) are measured by vehicle emissions and fuel economy by seeking to have the results approach, the carbon balance method. At this point, using the carbon balance method is a test method was developed seeking fuel for a standard fuel properties, where the value of the constant and saved test was measured in THC, CO, $CO_2$ has a value calculation. Therefore, use fuel which is changed every time you test the fuel properties characteristics are not considered exactly. In this study, using the carbon balance method and fluid flow rate of the fuel used in the actual test is measured by comparing the results with the flow measurement methods, properties of the fuel used for the test attribute to study ways that can be considered, taking into account the physical attributes of a more diverse fuel line and fuel economy improved measurement methods that can be reviewed.

An Analysis of the Economy of Scale for Domestic On-site Hydrogen Fueling Stations (국내 분산형 수소충전소의 규모의 경제성 분석)

  • Gim, Bong-Jin;Kim, Jong-Wook
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.170-180
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    • 2007
  • This paper deals with the economy of scale for domestic on-site hydrogen stations fueled with natural gas and naptha. We evaluate the economic feasibility of on-site hydrogen stations with hydrogen production capacities of $30Nm^3/hr,\;100Nm^3/hr\;and\;300Nm^3/hr$. We build a classical economic feasibility model and we make some sensitivity analyses by changing the values of input factors such as the hydrogen sale price and the discount rate. The estimated hydrogen prices of steam methane reforming stations with production capacities of $30\;Nm^3/hr,\;100\;Nm^3/hr\;and\;300\;Nm^3/hr$ are 18,472 won/kg, 10,689 won/kg and 7,758 won/kg, respectively. Also, the hydrogen prices are about the same if we use naptha as a raw material for hydrogen energy instead of natural gas. It turns out that small and medium size domestic on-site hydrogen stations will not be economical in the near future. This indicates that we need to construct large scale on-site hydrogen fueling stations even for the initial phase of the hydrogen economy.

Solar Energy Development in Viet Nam: Opportunities and Challenges

  • Nguyen, Binh H.;Kim, Kyung Nam
    • Bulletin of the Korea Photovoltaic Society
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.48-54
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    • 2017
  • Nowadays Viet Nam's energy supply which is mainly produced by fossil fuels energy such as coal, gas, and oil. However, the operation of fossil fuel power plants is one of the major causes of environmental pollution and climate change as well. It has a serious impact on the survival of human beings in general. As can be seen, the manufacturing industry is strongly invested, the demand for energy is also increasing. As traditional fossil fuels are being depleted and to minimize environmental pollution, renewable energy is the solution widely used by many countries in the world. Therefore, renewable energy has a significant role in maintaining the sustainability of world economy. Renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy can supply clean and nature-sourced energy to replace fossil fuels. Encouraging development of renewables is a general trend in the world today, which is also a common goal of COP21 commitment on global GHG reduction. The objective of this study is to assess the opportunities and challenges for renewable energy development in Vietnam, particularly for solar power. This study also discusses policies to promote the development of solar energy in Vietnam. While solar power provides ecological, economic and social benefits, it is exploited very modestly in Vietnam, where there are many barriers to slow down the development of renewable energy.

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