• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.610-620
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• 2016

The compound active clamp zero voltage soft switching (CACZVS) three-phase power factor correction (PFC) converter has many advantages, such as high efficiency, high power factor, bi-directional energy flow, and soft switching of all the switches. Triple closed-loop PI controllers are used for the three-phase power factor correction converter. The control objectives of the converter include a fast transient response, high accuracy, and unity power factor. There are six parameters of the controllers that need to be tuned in order to obtain multi-objective optimization. However, six of the parameters are mutually dependent for the objectives. This is beyond the scope of the traditional experience based PI parameters tuning method. In this paper, an improved chaotic particle swarm optimization (CPSO) method has been proposed to optimize the controller parameters. In the proposed method, multi-dimensional chaotic sequences generated by spatiotemporal chaos map are used as initial particles to get a better initial distribution and to avoid local minimums. Pareto optimal solutions are also used to avoid the weight selection difficulty of the multi-objectives. Simulation and experiment results show the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.95-112
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• 1999

In this research, it is proposed that optimization method is introduced and applied to the design of pipeline system in multi-regional water supply project, which has been constructed to settle the regional unbalance problems of available water resources. For the purpose, interface programs are developed to integrate linear programming model and KYPIPE model which is used for optimization and hydraulic analysis, respectively. The developed program is applied to the pipeline system design of multi-regional water supply project. The optimal diameters from the application of linear programming technique are compared with those from conventional method that is time-consuming and tedious trail and error process. Since the conventional design largely depends upon the experience of designers and the results of general hydraulic analysis, it can not be reasonable and consistent. The application of linear programming technique can make it possible to design pipeline system optimally by using same design factors of general hydraulic models. The model can select commercial discrete pipe diameter as optimal size by using pipe length as decision variables. The developed model is applied to Pohang multi-regional water supply system design with two different objective functions, which are initial construction cost and annual cost including electric cost. As results, it is calculated that the initial construction cost of 1,449,740 thousand won is saved and annual cost of 128,951 thousand won is saved for a year within study year. Also, the optimal site of pump station is selected on 5th pipe, which is located between the diverging junction to Kangdong(2) province and the diverging junction to Cheonbuk province. It is explained that pump cost is less than pipe cost in this application case study due to little pump station scale. In the case of water supply with large pump capacity, it is reasonal that the increase of pipe size is more efficient instead the increase of pump station capacity to save annual cost.

• 한국공작기계학회논문집
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2008

Most of tasks for vertical surface work in shipyard have been accomplished by human workers. However, such manual work often causes injury to workers, also the production cost becomes high due to increasing individual wage. To cope with the circumstance, shipbuilding companies try to introduce wall-climbing robots for carrying out such kind of tasks. In designing a wall-climbing robot, it is essential to minimize its own weight to improve the performance such as moving speed and power saving. For such purpose. this study proposes a method of optimal design for a wall-climbing robot using a genetic algorithm with multi-objective function. Specifically, the thickness of the robot base is minimized to reduce the weight while maintaining the allowable strength and avoiding the resonance frequencies. The proposed method is applied to the design of a wall-climbing robot, and the result shows that the method is useful at an early design stage.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.51-68
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• 2020

Purpose: The primary objective of this research is to develop the optimal operating conditions as well as their associated design spaces for a Cryogenic Submerged Arc Welding(SAW) process by improving its quality and productivity simultaneously. Methods: In order to investigate functional relationships among quality characteristics and their associated control factors of an SAW process, a stepwise design of experiment(DoE) method is proposed in this paper. Based on the DoE results, not only a multi-dimensional design space but also a safe operating space and normal acceptable range(NAR) by integrating statistical confidence intervals were demonstrated. In addition, the optimal operating conditions within the proposed NAR can be obtained by a robust optimal design method. Results: This study provides a customized stepwise DoE method (i.e., a sequential set of DoE such as a factorial design and a central composite design) for Cryogenic SAW process and its statistical analysis results. DoE results can then provide both the main and interaction effects of input control factors and the functional relationships between the input factors and their associated output responses. Maximizing both the product quality with high impact strength and the productivity with minimum processing times simultaneously in a case study, we proposed a design space which can provide both acceptable productivity and quality levels and NARs of input control factors. In order to confirm the optimal factor settings and the proposed NARs, validation experiments were performed. Conclusion: This research may provide significant contributions and applications to many SAW problems by preparing a standardization of the functional relationship between the input factors and their associated output response. Moreover, the proposed design space based on DoE and NAR methods can simultaneously consider a number of quality characteristics including tradeoff between productivity and quality levels.

• 한국지진공학회논문집
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.93-102
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• 2003

이 연구에서는 지진하중을 받는 빌딩구조물에 대한 복합구조제어시스템의 최적설계방법을 제시한다. 복합구조제어시스템의 설계는 구조물의 부재뿐만 아니라 수동제어시스템 및 능동제어시스템의 용량 및 위치 최적화 과정으로 정의된다. 최적설계는 이 연구에서 제안된 다단계 목표계획법(Multi-Stage Goal Programming)을 이용하여 최적화문제를 정식화하고 목표갱신 유전자알고리즘(Goal-Updating Genetic Algorithm을 적용하여 합리적인 최적화를 진행해가는 과정으로 구성된다. 다단계 목표계획법에서는 구조물의 층간 상대변위와 제어시스템의 용량에 대한 설계목표를 여러 단계로 선정하고, 각 물리량과 설계목표간의 정규화된 거리 합으로서 목적함수를 정의한다. 목표갱신 유전자알고리즘은 각 단계별 설계목표를 만족하는 최적해를 검색하고, 현 단계의 모든 설계목표를 만족하는 최적해가 존재할 경우 설계목표를 순차적으로 갱신함으로써 보다 상위수준의 설계목표로 접근해 나아간다. 지진하중을 받는 9층의 빌딩구조물에 대한 수치 예를 통하여 복합구조제어시스템의 통합최적설계 과정을 기술하였고, 구조부재, 수동 및 능동제어시스템이 균등분포된 구조물과 최적 설계결과를 비교하여 제시하는 방법의 효율성을 검증하였다.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제41권12호
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• pp.1211-1218
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• 2008

본 연구의 목적은 다목적 유전자 알고리즘을 이용하여 우수유출 저류지를 소유역에 분담하여 설치 계획하는데있다. 이를 위해 우수유출 저류지의 위치 및 규모를 최적화하기 위한 모형을 개발하였다. 이 모형은 크게 2가지로 나뉘어 지는데, 유역유출모형과 최적해를 구하기 위하여 도입한 다목적 유전자 알고리즘(MOGAs)이다. 이러한 최적화 모형을 모의하기 위하여 목적함수는 첨두유출량과 저류지 저류용량의 함수로 설정하고, 제한조건은 기본적으로 구조적 제한과 저류용량 및 운영목적에 따라 설정하였다. 본 연구를 위해 만들어진 최적화 모형은 안양시 관양유역에 실제 적용해 보았으며, 그 결과 주어진 제약조건내에서 상류지역에 저류지가 설치되는 경우가 최적값으로 나타난 것을 통해 적절하게 잘 모의된 것으로 보인다. 그밖에 On-line 및 Off-line 저류지가 동시에 건설되는 경우에도 함께 최적화 모의가 가능한지도 살펴보았다. 본 연구를 통해 제시한 방법론은 향후 도시유역내의 홍수피해 저감계획시 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.583-599
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• 2022

In this paper, a multi-objective wireless sensor network configuration optimization method is proposed. The proposed method aims to determine the optimal information and lifespan wireless sensor network for structural health monitoring of large-scale infrastructures. In particular, cluster-based wireless sensor networks with multi-type of sensors are considered. To optimize the lifetime of the wireless sensor network, a cluster-based network optimization algorithm that optimizes the arrangement of cluster heads and base station is developed. On the other hand, based on the Bayesian inference, the uncertainty of the estimated parameters can be quantified. The coefficient of variance of the estimated parameters can be obtained, which is utilized as a holistic measure to evaluate the estimation accuracy of sensor configurations with multi-type of sensors. The proposed method provides the optimal wireless sensor network configuration that satisfies the required estimation accuracy with the longest lifetime. The proposed method is illustrated by designing the optimal wireless sensor network configuration of a cable-stayed bridge and a space truss.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제67권3호
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• pp.301-310
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• 2018

In this paper, a multi-objective multiparameter optimization procedure is developed by combining rigorously developed metamodels with an evolutionary search algorithm-Genetic Algorithm (GA). Response surface methodology (RSM) is used for developing the metamodels to replace the tedious finite element analyses. A nine-node isoparametric plate bending element is used for conducting the finite element simulations. Highly accurate numerical data from an author compiled FORTRAN finite element program is first used by the RSM to develop second-order mathematical relations. Four material parameters-${\frac{E_1}{E_2}}$, ${\frac{G_{12}}{E_2}}$, ${\frac{G_{23}}{E_2}}$ and ${\upsilon}_{12}$ are considered as the independent variables while simultaneously maximizing fundamental frequency, ${\lambda}_1$ and frequency separation between the $1^{st}$ two natural modes, ${\lambda}_{21}$. The optimal material combination for maximizing ${\lambda}_1$ and ${\lambda}_{21}$ is predicted by using a multi-objective GA. A general sensitivity analysis is conducted to understand the effect of each parameter on the desired response parameters.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.404-410
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• 2017

In order to help decision-makers in the early design phase to improve and make more cost-efficient system safety and reliability baselines of aircraft design concepts, a method (Multi-objective Optimization for Safety and Reliability Trade-off) that is able to handle trade-offs such as system safety, system reliability, and other characteristics, for instance weight and cost, is used. Multi-objective Optimization for Safety and Reliability Trade-off has been developed and implemented at SAAB Aeronautics. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate how the implemented method might work to aid the selection of optimal design alternatives. The method is a three-step method: step 1 involves the modelling of each considered target, step 2 is optimization, and step 3 is the visualization and selection of results (results processing). The analysis is performed within Architecture Design and Preliminary Design steps, according to the company's Product Development Process. The lessons learned regarding the use of the implemented trade-off method in the three cases are presented. The results are a handful of solutions, a basis to aid in the selection of a design alternative. While the implementation of the trade-off method is performed for companies, there is nothing to prevent adapting this method, with minimal modifications, for use in other industrial applications.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.211-216
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• 2015

Recently, because of the growth in the leisure industry and interest in health, the demand for bicycles has increased. In this research, considering the vertical load on a bike frame under static state conditions, the deflection and mass of the bike frame were minimized by satisfying the service condition and performing optimization. The thickness of the bicycle-frame tube was set to a design variable, and its sensitivity was confirmed by an analysis of means (ANOM). To optimize the solution, a response-surface-method (RSM) model was constructed using D-Optimal and central composite design(CCD). The optimization was performed using a non-dominant sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II), and the optimal solution was verified by finite-element analysis.