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Developing an Optimization Module for Water, Energy, and Food Nexus Simulation

  • Wicaksono, Albert;Jeong, Gimoon;Kang, Doosun
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2017.05a
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    • pp.184-184
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    • 2017
  • A nation-wide water-energy-food (WEF) nexus simulation model has been developed by the authors and successfully applied to South Korea to predict the sustainability of those three resources in the next 30 years. The model was also capable of simulating future scenarios of resources allocation based on priority rules aiming to maximize resources sustainability. However, the process was still relying on several assumptions and trial-and-error approach, which sometimes resulted in non-optimal solutions of resources allocation. In this study, an optimization module was introduced to enhance the model in generating optimal resources management rules. The objective of the optimization was to maximize the reliability index of resources by determining the resources' allocation and/or priority rules for each demand type that accordingly reflect the resources management policies. Implementation of the optimization module would result in balanced allocation and management of limited resources and assist the stakeholders in deciding resources' management plans, either by fulfilling the domestic production or by global trading.

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A study on the booster for a small-capacity fuel cell power generator (소출력 연료전지 발전용 booster연구)

  • Han, Soo-Bin;Jung, Bong-Man;Shin, Dong-Ryul;Choi, Soo-Hyun
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1991.07a
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    • pp.504-507
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    • 1991
  • Modelling and simulation of booster which is used as step-up DC/DC converter for small scale fuel cell generator is studied. And 2kW booster based on this result is designed. Especially, booster efficiency related with fuel cell and control characteristics are analyzed and a 2kW booster is experimented in various operating condition. As a result, power conversion efficiency is above 74% throughout the whole operating range.

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Deposition of TCO Films by Pyrosol Method (Pyrosol 법에 의한 투명전도성 산화물 박막 제작)

  • Yoon, Kyung-Hoon;Song, Jin-Soo;Choi, Byung-Ho;Park, Yi-Joon
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1989.07a
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    • pp.319-322
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    • 1989
  • Using pyrosol method, based on the pyrolysis of an aerosol produced by ultrasonic spraying, the deposition of transparent conducting oxides (TCO) such as $In_2O_3$ : Sn, $SnO_2$ : Sb and $SnO_2$ : F on glass substrates was studied. The electrical, optical and structural properties as functions of substrate temperature, dopant concentration, substrate type and carrier gas type were investigated.

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A Brief Review on Limestone Deposits in Korea, Vietnam and Applications of Limestone

  • Kwak, Yujung;Tuan, Lai Quang;Jung, Euntae;Jangb, Changsun;Oh, Chaewoon;Shin, Kyung Nam
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.42-49
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    • 2020
  • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) can be utilized in energy-effective paper production. Limestone is a raw material for synthesizing PCC. Since the PCC production yield depends on the physicochemical properties of the limestone, a basic investigation of the raw limestone is required. This study provides a brief review of the origin of limestone, limestone distribution characteristics, and limestone deposits in Korea and Vietnam. Most limestones in Korea were formed in the Paleozoic era. On the other hand, limestones in Vietnam have various ages from the Precambrian to the Triassic. Limestone is the most largely produced mineral in Korea, but Vietnam has 5 times more amount of limestone reserves than Korea.

Evapotranspiration Estimation Study Based on Coupled Water-energy Balance Theory in River Basin

  • Xue, Lijun;Kim, JooCheol;Li, Hongyan;Jung, Kwansue
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2018.05a
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    • pp.146-146
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    • 2018
  • Basin evapotranspiration is the result of water balance and energy balance, which is affected by climate and underlying surface characteristics, the process is complex, and spatial and temporal variability is large, the evapotranspiration estimation of river basin is an important but difficult problem in the field of hydrology, over the years, many scholars devoted to the basin actual evapotranspiration estimation and achieved excellent results. We discuss Budyko coupled water-energy balance theory and evaporation paradox, then use the Fu's equation to estimate actual evapotranspiration yearly in different areas with different dryness. The result shows that Fu's equation has high precision for estimating evapotranspiration yearly in our selected study area, and the estimation result has higher precision in the area with high dryness. Then, we propose an improved formula which can be used to estimate actual evapotranspiration monthly. Furthermore, we found that the parameter in the formula reflects general conditions of underlying surface and it is affected by several factors, at last, we tried to propose the calculation formula. The study indicates that Fu's equation provides a reliable method for evapotranspiration estimation in dry regions as well as semi-humid and semi-arid regions, which has great significance for forecasting river basin water resources and inquiring into ecological water requirement.

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Strategies of Technology Development for Improvement of National Energy Resources Supply (국내 에너지자원 자급률 향상을 위한 기술개발 전략)

  • Lim, Jong-Se
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.57-61
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    • 2010
  • In order to make higher domestic self-sufficiency ratio of energy resources, these are required to purchase the producing oil & gas fields through the investment of oversea petroleum development, to make M&A, and to enhance recovery in the existing oil & gas fields. For this purpose, it is essential to acquire the core technology regarding the evaluation, design, and management of oil & gas fields. The accumulation of technology of the evaluation, optimal design, proper management of production fields by the help of the continuous R&D program will make great contribution for higher domestic self-sufficiency ratio by the increased number of purchase of foreign producing fields, the increase amount of produced petroleum out of existing fields, and the effective management of the oil and gas fields.

An Electrochemical Study on the New Black Chrome Bath Solution for the Electrodeposited Solar Selective Surface (흑크롬 태양광 선택흡수막 제조용 도금액의 개발 및 전기화학적 고찰)

  • Lee, Tai-Kyu;Cho, Suh-Hyun;Chea, Young-Hi;Auh, P.Chung-Moo
    • Solar Energy
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.92-97
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    • 1990
  • The electrochemical approach to the characteristics of black chrome solar selective coatings has been reviewed. Based on the formula of the ChromOnyx bath solution manufactured by Harshaw Company, the chromic acid-propionic acid bath solutions have been prepared by KIER. Comprehensive review of the black chrome electrodeposition mechanism also has been performed on the role played by constituents in the bath solution during electrodeposition. The optical properties such as absorption and emittance of electrodeposited black chrome coatings obtained from the new formula and their surface analysis will be reported in detail.

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