• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제22권7호
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• pp.969-976
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• 2009

Use of oocytes from prepubertal animals for in vitro embryo production holds potential application for reducing generation intervals and increasing genetic progress through embryo transfer. The objective of these studies was to compare the effect of three sperm pretreatments (prior to in vitro fertilization) and seven embryo culture protocols on fertilization rate and (or) subsequent development of in vitro fertilized embryos derived from oocytes harvested from ovaries of 1-6 month old prepubertal Boer goats in China. Cleavage rates were highest for embryos fertilized with heparin-treated versus calcium ionophore- or caffeine-treated sperm. Similar rates of blastocyst development were observed using heparin- and ionophore-treated sperm, which were higher than obtained with caffeine-treated sperm. No differences in cleavage or blastocyst rates were observed following embryo culture in basal medias (synthetic oviductal fluid (SOF), Charles Rosenkrans 1 (CR1) or tissue culture medium-199 (TCM-199)) containing 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS). Cumulus or oviductal cell co-culture did not enhance cleavage or blastocyst rates relative to culture in SOF+10% FBS. Replacement of FBS in SOF medium with 0.3% BSA increased cleavage rates, but did not increase rates of blastocyst development. Sequential culture in SOF+0.3% BSA followed by SOF+10% FBS increased blastocyst yield versus continuous culture in SOF+10% FBS and tended to increase blastocyst yield versus continuous culture in SOF+0.3% BSA. These results demonstrate a pronounced effects of sperm pretreatments and in vitro embryo culture systems on rates of blastocyst development and provide a potential protocol (sperm pretreatment with heparin and sequential embryo culture in SOF+0.3% BSA followed by SOF+10% FBS) for generation of the significant numbers of in vitro produced blastocysts from oocytes of prepubertal Boer goats necessary for application of embryo transfer in rural regions of China for distribution of Boer goat genetics.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 1996

We have experimentally observed and theoretically analyzed the gain dependent optimum repetition rates of a hybrid-type active and passive mode locked laser pulses in an erbium-doped fiber laser of the figure-of-eight geometry by utilizing a nonlinear amplifier loop mirror (NALM) as a saturable absorber and a directional-coupler type electro-optic modulator as an active mode locker. Transform-limited mode-locked pulses of about 10 ps width were obtained at repetition rates which correspond to harmonics of the cavity fundamental frequency and depend on the optical amplifier gain in the NALM.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.34-45
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• 2019

Purpose - This study investigates the lead-lag relations between the prices of major commodities imported into Korea and corresponding shipping freight rates. This paper aims to provide implications for cross-market causal relations between related economic segments. Design/Methodology - For economic long-run equilibrium between commodity prices and freights, a Johansen (1988) cointegration test is employed first. Then, Granger (1987) causality tests are performed under the vector error correction model (VECM) framework. Findings - The results indicate that the direction of causality varies by raw materials, which is attributable to different economic mechanisms in the corresponding shipping transportation sectors. In addition, the significance of causality becomes blurred during the post-2008 period. Practical Implication - Corporate managers in commodity trading, steelmaking, power generation, and oil refinery sectors can take advantage of the findings in this study as identifying leading economic indicators can be helpful for decision making in both short- and long-term strategies. Originality/value - This study is the first attempt to analyze the inter-relations between commodity prices and corresponding freight rates focusing on raw material imports of Korea.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2017

The cure properties of ethoxysilyl bisphenol A type epoxy resin (Ethoxysilyl-DGEBA) systems with different hardeners were investigated, comparing with DGEBA and Diallyl-DGEBA epoxy resin systems. The cure kinetics of these systems were analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry with an isothermal approach, and the kinetic parameters of all systems were reported in generalized kinetic equations with diffusion effects. The Ethoxysilyl-DGEBA epoxy resin system showed lower cure conversion rates than DGEBA and Diallyl-DGEBA epoxy resin systems. The conversion rates of these epoxy resin systems with DDM hardener are lower than those with HF-1M hardener. It can be considered that the optimum hardener for Ethoxysilyl-DGEBA epoxy resin system is Phenol Novolac type. These lower cure conversion rates in the Ethoxysilyl-DGEBA epoxy resin systems could be explained by the retardation of reaction molecule movements according to the formation of organic-inorganic hybrid network structure by epoxy and ethoxysilyl group in Ethoxysilyl- DGEBA epoxy resin system.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.263-275
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• 2022

Purpose - This study estimated the non-market value of pumped storage power generation using the contingent valuation method(CVM). Design/methodology/approach - CVM, a non-market value estimation method, was used. The perception of pumped storage power generation and the willingness to pay(WTP) for pumped storage power generation were investigated among 612 randomly selected households. Findings - It was analyzed that the average value per household was 7309.99 won/month, and the sources of these benefits were 1819.37 won due to the improvement of power generation efficiency, 1320.48 won due to the improvement of power system reliability, 2359.24 won due to the stabilization of electricity rates, 2110.89 won due to water resource management It was assumed that a circle occurred. If the average monthly benefit per household is expanded to cover countries across the country, it is estimated that the annual value to our society from pumped storage power generation will be KRW 1.796.6 trillion. Research implications or Originality - It is necessary to consider the operation of pumped-water power generation by reflecting the value of pumped-up power generation that is not evaluated in the market. Since Korea's electricity market is isolated in a state where it is impossible to connect with other countries, it may be vulnerable to a stable electricity operation system. Therefore, there is a need for a facility that can stably secure reserve power and produce power quickly when necessary. If pumped-water power generation is actively used for power operation, a more stable power system can be secured.

• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.83-90
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• 1978

Frequency and duration method is a well known model in the generation reserve reguirement planning area. In this paper, the model is used to measure the effect of increased failure rates of individual generating units on the capability of power system.

• 에너지공학
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.210-215
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• 2002

국제적인 지구환경 보호문제 및 에너지의 효율적인 활용이라는 측면에서 다른 발전시스템 보다 월등하게 효율이 높은 열병합발전시스템은 개발 및 실용화되고 있는 실정이다. 본 논문에서는 이와 같은 열병합발전시스템을 모 호텔에 도입하는 경우 기존의 열 및 전기공급 방법의 요금과 신규로 열병합을 도입하였을 경우의 열 및 전기요금의 차액을 계산하고 신규투자비를 고려하여 단순 투자비 회수를 토대로 도입에 대한 경제성을 분석하였다. 열병합설비의 투자비 회수기간은 약 10년 정도로 10년 이후에는 열 및 전기요금의 혜택을 볼 수 있으므로 도입 가치가 충분히 있으며, 이자율 하락이나 정량적으로 계산하기 어려운 환경문제 개선비용 및 전기요금의 증가를 고려하면 실제적으로는 더욱 경제성이 있음을 알 수 있다.

• 에너지공학
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.223-230
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• 1998

서울특별시 소재 대형 상업건물중 50개 에너지 다소비업체를 선정하여 에너지 사용실태를 조사하였다. 조사대상 건물은 병원, 호텔, 백화점/사무실 등 3개 집단으로 분류하여 시설현황, 에너지사용량, 부하분포특성 등을 분석하였다. 여름철 냉방전력 사용량이 열부하 피크 발생에 직접적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며 이를 열병합발전-흡수식 냉동기 방식으로 대체할 경우 전기부하 분포가 연간 비교적 일정하게 변환시킬 수 있어 열부하추종운전방식에 적합함을 알 수 있었다. 그러나, 단일건물의 경우 연간열부하분포가 경제적 규모에 미달하여 단독으로 열병합발전 설비를 도입하기에는 미흡한 점이 있어 다수건물을 대상으로 하는 공동 열병합발전 방식이 보다 유리한 것으로 판단된다. 이를 추진하기에는 전기사업법, 액화천연가스 요금체계 등과 같은 법제도의 정비가 선결되어야 할 것이다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.153-161
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• 2001

궤도차량의 고무패드는 상당한 크기의 진폭과 주파수를 가지고 반복되는 동적 변형을 받고 있으므로, 이로 인하여 열발생과 더불어 상당한 내부온도의 상승을 초래한다. 이러한 열발생은 고무 재료의 점탄성 특성에 기인한 것으로, 점성효과에 의하여 변형시의 기계적 에너지의 일부가 히스테리시스 루프의 면적에 해당되는 열에너지로 변환되기 때문이다. 발생한 열은 발산조건이 충분하지 못할 경우 내부온도의 상승을 초래하며, 온도가 과다할 경우에는 고무제품의 성능이나 수명에 중대한 장애요인으로 작용하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 전차 궤도고무에 작용하는 동적 하중에 근거하여 각 부품별 열발생률을 실험을 통하여 측정하고, 이를 입력자료로 하여 궤도패드에 발생하는 온도분포를 유한요소법으로 해석하였다.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제60권3호
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• pp.509-516
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• 2011

This paper studies a novel method to find the profit-maximizing Nash Equilibriums in allocating generation quantities with consideration of ramp-rates under competitive market environment. Each GenCo in a market participates in a game to maximize its profit through competitions and play a game with bidding strategies. In order to find the Nash equilibriums it is necessary to search the feasible combinations of GenCos' strategies which satisfy every participant's profit and no one wants various constraints. During the procedure to find Nash equilibriums, the payoff matrix can be simplified as eliminating the dominated strategies. in each time interval. Because of the ramp-rate, generator's physically or technically limits to increase or decrease outputs in its range, it can restrict the number of bidding strategies of each generator at the next stage. So in this paper, we found the Nash Equilibriums for multi-stage generation allocation game considering the ramp-rate limits of generators. In the case studies, we analyzed the generation allocation game for a 12-hour multi-stage and compared it with the results of dynamic economic dispatch. Both of the two cases were considered generator's ramp-rate effects.