• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.356-365
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• 2015

This paper presents a new single phase front-end ac-dc bridgeless power factor correction (PFC) rectifier topology. The proposed converter achieves a high efficiency over a wide range of input and output voltages, a high power factor, low line current harmonics and both step up and step down voltage conversions. This topology is based on a non-inverting buck-boost (Zeta) converter. In this approach, the input diode bridge is removed and a maximum of one diode conducts in a complete switching period. This reduces the conduction losses and the thermal stresses on the switches when compare to existing PFC topologies. Inherent power factor correction is achieved by operating the converter in the discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) which leads to a simplified control circuit. The characteristics of the proposed design, principles of operation, steady state operation analysis, and control structure are described in this paper. An experimental prototype has been built to demonstrate the feasibility of the new converter. Simulation and experimental results are provided to verify the improved power quality at the AC mains and the lower conduction losses of the converter.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.32 no.4D
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• pp.367-376
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• 2012

Crack sealing is a maintenance technique commonly used to prevent water and debris penetration and reduce future degradation in pavement. The conventional crack sealing operations are, however, dangerous, costly, and labor-intensive. Automating crack sealing will improve productivity and quality, and offer safety benefits by getting worker off the road. During the last two decades, several teleoperated and machine-vision assisted systems have been developed to automate the overall process of routing and sealing pavement cracks. However, the developed systems have not been commonly used in the construction sites because of the technical problems. Especially, the performance of end-effector, related to the productivity and quality improvement, is very important factor to improve the practical use of the developed systems. The main objective of this research is to develop an end-effector in automated pavement crack sealing machine and to analyze the technical feasibility of the developed end-effector.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.258-267
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• 2012

An interleaved single-stage AC/DC converter with a boost converter and an asymmetrical half-bridge topology is presented to achieve power factor correction, zero voltage switching (ZVS) and load voltage regulation. Asymmetric pulse-width modulation (PWM) is adopted to achieve ZVS turn-on for all of the switches and to increase circuit efficiency. Two ZVS half-bridge converters with interleaved PWM are connected in parallel to reduce the ripple current at input and output sides, to control the output voltage at a desired value and to achieve load current sharing. A center-tapped rectifier is adopted at the secondary side of the transformers to achieve full-wave rectification. The boost converter is operated in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) to automatically draw a sinusoidal line current from an AC source with a high power factor and a low current distortion. Finally, a 240W converter with the proposed topology has been implemented to verify the performance and feasibility of the proposed converter.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.79-85
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• 2016

In this study, we proposed a new single-stage small power MH lamp electronic ballast and power-factor correction circuit with improved circuit by the current of passive power factor correction. Main circuit integrates traditional DC/DC and DC/AC circuits into one-stage DC/AC inverter. Moreover, we described the working principle and control strategy of the new circuit; it's soft switching principle; and resonant element parameter design formula. An experimental prototype of HID lamp electronic ballast with output power of 70 W was built to verify the feasibility of the analysis and design. The simulation and experimental results proved that the power factor of this circuit could reach 94%, with efficiency of 90%. The input current harmonics conform to IEC 61000-3-2 standards and its cost is low. These superior performances of the new circuit indicate certain practical values.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 1999.07a
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• pp.663-666
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• 1999

This paper describes a three-phase converter with high power factor using a scheme of discontinuous current mode(DCM). The proposed system can replace the conventional diode bridge with step-up chopper which is used as a converter for adjustable speed drive. In this system, the current of reactor is zero at turn-on instance because of operation in DCM, while the switch turns off at the instance of maximum current. A soft-switching scheme with lossless snubber was proposed. Therefore, a zero-voltage switching at turn off can be achived by lossless snubber and zero-current switching at turn on can be obtained by operating under DCM. A theoretical analysis and computer simulations with PSpice were done to verify the operation of the proposed system. Also a prototype of hardware system was built and tested for verifying the feasibility of proposed system.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Technology of Plasticity Conference
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• 2008.10a
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• pp.114-117
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• 2008

Curved thick plate forming in shipbuilding industry is currently performed by a thermal process, called as Line Heating by using gas flame torches. It was examined as an alternative way in this study to manufacture curved thick plates by the multi-punch die forming. Experiments and finite element analyses were conducted to evaluate the feasibility of the reconfigurable discrete die forming to the thick plates. Configuration of the multi-punch dies suitable for multi-curvature was investigated. As a result, single step forming by reconfigurable discrete die with scale factor improved formability.

• 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.02a
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• pp.67-70
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• 2008

This study is to analyzes the global behavior of frame structures with local cracks in structural members by frame analysis, using the stiffness matrix of cracked frame element. This local compliance is utilized to derive the stiffness matrix of the cracked frame element and the effects of interaction among multiple cracks are also examined. The proposed technique is applied to frame structures with local cracks. Analysis results confirm the possibility of quantitative analysis of a structure damaged with local cracks and the feasibility of the technique as a tool for analyzing the global behavior of frame structures, reflecting effects of local cracks.

• Journal of Korean Association for Spatial Structures
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• v.7 no.2 s.24
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• pp.75-82
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• 2007

Building costs means capital costs which include cost of land, cost of acquiring and preparing the site, construction costs, engineering fees, furnishings, cost of financing the project, and cost of management required to run and maintenance the building for use. An economic analysis is one of the most important factor to determine the project feasibility. The purpose of the this study is to analysis on the construction cost structure of steel truss stadium.

• International conference on construction engineering and project management
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• 2013.01a
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• pp.497-501
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• 2013

An important decision-making element for the success of housing redevelopment projects is a prediction of the profitability of redevelopment. Risk factors influencing profitability were deduced through a review of the literature about profitability and a risk analysis developed by a survey of maintenance projects. In addition, a profitability prediction depending on the analysis of risk factors is necessary to judge the business feasibility of a project in the planning stages. A profitability prediction model of management and disposal method, which is calculated by proportional rate and which helps estimate contributions to profitability, is proposed to prevent difficulties in business development. The proposed model has the potential to prevent interruptions, reduce the length of projects, generate cost savings, and enable rational decision-making during the project period by allowing a judgment of profitability at the planning stage.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute Of Construction Engineering and Management
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• autumn
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• pp.389-392
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• 2002

Local Mechanical work is researched which spending unnecessary labors and time due to unnecessary material accumulation and fabricated on site. Accordingly, this study analyzes the work process of mechanical equipments by Lean Production principles. Value Stream Analysis(VSA) uncovers waste factor of the existing method and manufactory production method using Value Stream Mapping(VSM). In the results, this study presents improvement of the existing method problems and negative factors of manufactory production.