• Korean Journal of Child Studies
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.37-48
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• 2016

Objective: To prevent adolescent drinking and smoking, this study proposed a strategy based on the ecological perspective. Methods: The study applied multilevel moderated logistic regression analysis on nationally representative individual-level (2,046 9th grade adolescents) and neighborhood-level (92 geographic areas) data. Results: There was a positive association between risky neighborhood environments (e.g., rate of smoking, drinking, and presence of saloon/bars accommodation) and rates of adolescent drinking and smoking. Furthermore, the interplay between risky neighborhood environments and school adjustment pointed to a possible protective effect of a high level of school adjustment in predicting smoking and drinking among adolescents. Conclusion: Findings highlighted the importance of considering multiple neighborhood social contexts surrounding adolescents to understand their risky behavior. Furthermore, positive intervention strategies that focus on adolescents' positive development within the school domain may act to protect adolescents from harmful neighborhood environments.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2018.07a
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• pp.456-457
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 MMC(Modular Multilevel Converter)용 Valve 시험회로의 설계를 위한 커패시터 값 선정에 대한 분석을 하고자 한다. 기존의 HVDC MMC용 Valve 시험회로는 전류를 선형적으로 증가시키고 감소시키기 때문에 적절한 전압과 전류를 공급할 커패시터와 인덕터의 설계가 중요하다. Valve 시험회로의 동작을 분석하고, 최적의 커패시터와 인덕터를 선정하여 각 서브모듈의 전압과 입력 전류의 오차를 낮추었으며 시뮬레이션을 통해 타당성을 검증하였다.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.21 no.10
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• pp.2552-2562
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• 1996

In this paper, we propose a segmentation algorithm that can reliably separate moving objects from noisy background in the image sequance received from a camera at the fixed position. The proposed algorithm consists of three processes:generation of the difference image between the input image and the reference image, multilevel quantization of the difference image, and multistagemerging in the quantized image. The quantization process requantizes the difference image based on the multiple threshold values determined bythe histogram analysis. The merging starts from the seed region which created by using the highest threshold value and ends when termination conditions are met. the proposed method has been tested with various real imge sequances containing intruders. The test results show that the proposed algorithm can detect moving objects like intruders very effectively in the noisy environment.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society Of Semiconductor Equipment Technology
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.72-74
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• 2002

A submicron contact scheme using $WN_x$ diffusion barrier has been suggested for multilevel interconnect structure. The contact resistance of $0.4\times0.48\mu\textrm{m}^2$ size Al/WN/Ti/$n^+$-Si is 120-140 $\Omega$ and the leakage current density is below than $10^{-16}$$-10^{-15}A/\mu\textrm{m}^2$. The effect of F atoms on the submicron contact has been investigated with the nuclear resonance analysis method.

• Korean Journal of Child Studies
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.169-187
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• 2006

A hierarchical linear model(HLM) provides advantages over existing traditional statistical methods (e.g., ordinary least squares regression, repeated measures analysis of variance, etc.) for analyzing multilevel/longitudinal data or diary methods. HLM can gauge a more precise estimation of lower-level effects within higher-level units, as well as describe each individual's growth trajectory across time with improved estimation. This article 1) provides scholars who study children and families with an overview of HLM (i.e., statistical assumptions, advantages/disadvantages, etc.), 2) provides an empirical study to illustrate the application of HLM, and 3) discusses the application of HLM to the study of children and families. In addition, this article provided useful information on available articles and websites to enhance the reader's understanding of HLM.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.664-673
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• 2017

With the development of multilevel converters, cascaded single-phase H-bridge rectifiers (CHBRs) has become widely adopted in high-voltage high-power applications. In this study, sequence pulse modulation (SPM) is proposed for CHBRs. SPM is designed to balance the dc-link voltage and maintain the smooth changes of switch states. In contrast to phase disposition modulation, SPM balances the dc-link voltage even after removing the load of one submodule. The operation principle of SPM is deduced, and the unbalance degree of SPM is analyzed. All the proposed approaches are experimentally verified through a prototype of a four-module (nine-level) CHBR. Conclusions are drawn in accordance with the results of SPM and its imbalance degree analysis.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.118-126
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• 2005

While emergency operating procedures (EOPs) occupy an important role in the management of various abnormal situations in nuclear power plants (NPPs), current technology for the validation of EOPs still largely depends on manual review. A validation method for EOPs of NPPs is thus proposed based on dynamic multi-level flow modeling (MFM). The MFM modeling procedure and the EOP validation procedure are developed and provided in the paper. Application of the proposed method to EOPs of an actual NPP shows that the proposed method provides an efficient means of validating EOPs. It is also found that the information on state transitions in MFM models during the management of abnormal situations is also useful for further analysis on EOPs including their optimization.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.944-955
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• 2019

In this paper, the three-level T-type neutral-point-clamped indirect matrix converter topology and the relative space vector modulation methods are introduced to improve the voltage transfer ratio and output voltage performance. The presented converter topology is based on combinations of cascaded-rectifier and three-level T-type neutral-point-clamp inverter. It can overcome the limitation of voltage transfer ratio of the conventional matrix converter and the high voltage rating of power switches of conventional matrix converter. Two SVPWM strategies for proposed converter are described in this paper to achieve the advantages features such as: sinusoidal input/output currents and three-level output voltage waveforms. Results from Psim 9.0 software simulation are provided to confirm the theoretical analysis. Hence, a laboratory prototype was implemented, and the experimental results are shown to validate the simulation results and to verify the effectiveness of the proposed topology and modulation strategies.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2019.07a
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• pp.183-185
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• 2019

최근 대용량 전력 전송 시스템에서 모듈형 다단 컨버터(Modular Multilevel Converter; MMC)를 이용한 고압 직류(high voltage DC; HVDC) 송전 시스템이 각광받고 있다. 일반적으로, 전압형 컨버터는 AC 단출력전압 합성 방법에 따라 AC 단 전압 사용률이 달라지며, MMC 시스템에 있어서도 마찬가지이다. 따라서, HVDC 송전시스템의 DC 단의 용량이 정해져 있는 경우에도 출력전압 합성 방법에 따라 AC 단으로 공급 가능한 최대 무효전력의 크기를 변화시킬 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 대표적인 전압 변조 방식에 따른 암 에너지 맥동을 수학적으로 분석하였으며, 이를 MMC의 실제 스케일의 시뮬레이션으로 검증하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2020.08a
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• pp.395-396
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• 2020

HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current) 시스템은 무효전력의 독립적인 제어가 가능하여 계통의 안정적인 연계가 가능하다. 또한, 멀티 터미널 DC grid 구성이 가능해 다수의 계통을 통합 연계할 수 있는 장점이 있다. HVDC 시스템은 단위 유닛인 서브모듈로 구성된 MMC(Modular Multi-level Converter) 구조를 갖으며 밸브 단위로 시스템이 구성된다. VSC(Voltage Source Converter) 밸브는 IEC 62501 기반의 규격을 바탕으로 하드웨어 설계의 건전성과 성능을 확인할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 (주)효성이 개발중인 200MW 모듈형 멀티레벨 컨버터 밸브 단위의 성능과 설계의 건전성을 확인하기 위해 밸브단위 운전시험 회로를 구성하였으며, 운전 시험 결과를 분석하였다.