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Zero Voltage Switching Boost H-Bridge AC Power Converter for Induction Heating Cooker

  • Kwon, Soon-Kurl;Saha, Bishwajit
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.19-27
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    • 2007
  • This paper presents a novel soft-switching PWM utility frequency AC to high frequency AC power conversion circuit incorporating boost H-bridge inverter topology, which is more suitable and acceptable for cost effective consumer induction heating applications. The operating principle and the operation modes are presented using the switch mode equivalent circuits and the operating voltage and current waveforms. The performances of this high-frequency inverter using the latest IGBTs are illustrated, which includes high frequency power regulation and actual efficiency characteristics based on zero voltage soft-switching(ZVS) operation ranges, and the power dissipation as compared with those of the conventional type high frequency inverter. In addition, a dual mode control scheme of this high frequency inverter based on asymmetrical pulse width modulation(PWM) and pulse density modulation(PDM) control scheme is discussed in this paper in order to extend the soft switching operation ranges and to improve the power conversion efficiency at the low power settings. The power converter practical effectiveness is substantially proved based on experimental results from practical design example.

On the Optimal time for Renewal of Facilities (설비교체의 최적시기 결정에 관하여)

  • Choi, Eun-Chae
    • Journal of the military operations research society of Korea
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.109-114
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    • 1977
  • There are some factors which cause the profits from the production to be decreased or increased. They are, for example, the rise in efficiency of production facilities resulting from the development of the scientific technique, the changes of purchase price of those, and the drop in efficiency of those owing to there long-term operation. In this connection, an manager can get the highest profit by deciding the proper time of new facilities replacement for those in operation or in being planned, which leads to good management planning of his manufactaring business for a given period or a long time. Main purpose of this is the study of how we decide the optimal time or facilities replacement in order to maximize the total profits for a given period by considering them as continous function as to the time in the case where a machineng is set. The results are following: 1. The definition of profit function is in duced in consideration of the breakdowns caused from continous operation of the machinery. 2. The necessary conditions are obtained for the optimal time of replacement and find out the methods of its solution. 3. Comparing between the 'Short cut' method and method in this paper, we obtained that our method is more realistic.

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Study on Basic Characteristics of Natural Gas Autothermal Reformer for Fuel Cell Applications (연료전지용 천연가스 자열개질기의 기초특성 연구)

  • Lim, Sung-Kwang;Nam, Suk-Woo;Bae, Joong-Myeon
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.30 no.9 s.252
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    • pp.850-857
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    • 2006
  • Hydrogen production using current fueling facilities is essential for near-term applications of fuel cells. A preliminary process for developing a natural gas autothermal reforming (ATR) reactor for fuel cells is presented in this paper. A experimental reactor for methane ATR was constructed and used for characterization of Jin reactor. Temperature profiles of the reactor were observed, and reformed gas compositions were analyzed to evaluate efficiency, conversion and reaction heat with varying amounts of $O_2/CH_4$ at selected furnace temperature and $H_2O/CH_4$. The amount of $O_2/CH_4$ showed strong offsets on reactor temperature, efficiency and conversion indicating that $O_2/CH_4$ is a crucial operation condition. Operation conditions which result in thermal neutrality of ATR reactor system were determined for two cases of an ATR system based on the estimation of enthalpy difference between reactants of assumed inlet temperatures and the products from experimental results. The determined conditions for thermally neutral operations could be used for guidelines to design reformers and for determining the operation parameters of a self sustaining ATR reactor.

An estimation method for the maintenance timing of the infiltration trench (침투도랑 시설의 유지관리 시점 산정방법에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Seung Won;Cha, Sung Min
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.36 no.1
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    • pp.29-35
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    • 2020
  • To manage the non-point source pollution and restore the water circulation, many technologies including infiltration or reservoir systems were installed in the urban area. These facilities have many problems regarding maintenance as their operation period becomes lengthier. The purpose of this study was to estimate the optimal maintenance timing through a long-term load test on the infiltration trench as one of the low impact development techniques. An infiltration trench was installed in the demonstration test facility, and stormwater was manufactured by Manual on installation and operation of non-point pollution management facilities from the Ministry of Environment, Korea and entered into the infiltration trench. Particle size distribution (PSD), suspended solids (SS) removal efficiency, and infiltration rate change tests were performed on inflow and outflow water. In case of the PSD, the maximum particulate size in the outflow decreased from 64 ㎛ to 33 ㎛ as the operating duration elapsed. The SS removal efficiency improved from 97 % to 99 %. The infiltration rate changed from 0.113 L/sec to 0.015 L/sec during the operation duration. The maintenance timing was determined based on the stormwater runoff requirements with these changes in water quality and infiltration rate. The methodologies in this study could be used to estimate the timing of maintenance of other low impact development techniques.

Study on a Implement Control System for Agricultural Tractors (농용 트랙터용 작업기 승.하강 제어시스템에 관한 연구)

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    • Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.521-528
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    • 2002
  • Rotary and plow implements are mainly utilized for the tillage operation in Korea, and a implement control system for agricultural tractors was designed and fabricated to improve the working accuracy and efficiency. The control system was composed of three units: 1) sensors fur detection of angle of liftarm, draft force, engine rpm, tillage depth and so on, 2) a controller, and 3) hydraulic circuits, which included solenoid valves and so on, for operation of three point linkage and implements. The control system can control the speed(high and low speed) of implements by adjusting input flow rates of the hydraulic cylinder which was controled by two speed valve, which was composed of a solenoid valve and a orifice. Indoor experiments were conducted to evaluate response characteristics of the designed implement control system under experimental conditions of various engine nm, two kinds of input flow rates of the cylinder and some input frequency. The results of experiments showed the response characteristics sufficient to use as the implement control system fur agricultural tractors.

Turbidity Treatment of TiO2 Wastewater by Electrocoagulation/flotation Process (전기응집/부상 공정을 이용한 TiO2 폐수의 탁도 제거)

  • Park, Young-Seek
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.89-96
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    • 2010
  • The separation of $TiO_2$ wastewater carried out by an electrocoagulation/flotation process, which had various operating parameters. The effect of electrode material (aluminum and four dimensionally stable electrode), applied current (0.07~0.5 A), electrolyte concentration (0~1 g/L), solution pH (3~11), initial turbidity (1000~20000 NTU) and suspended solid concentration (5000~25000 mg/L) were evaluated. Turbidity removal efficiency of the soluble anode (aluminum), which could produce metal ions, was higher than that of the dimensionally stable electrode. Considering operation time, turbidity removal and electric power, optimum current was 0.19 A. The more NaCl dosage was high, the less electric power was required. However, optimum NaCl concentration was 0.125 g/L considered removal efficiency, operation time and cost. Initial $TiO_2$ concentration did not affected turbidity removal on the electrocoagulation/flotation operation. The electrocoagulation/flotation process was proved to be a very effective separation method in the removal of $TiO_2$ from wastewater.

A Study on the Improving Operation Efficiency of the Back-door type Private Network (백도어형 사설망의 작업효율 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Lee Hyun-Chang;Lee Jong-Eon
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.31 no.3B
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    • pp.199-206
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    • 2006
  • In this paper, we analyzed the weakness of the Back-door type private network which was effective method of system security and transmission speed in the same area without firewall system, and presented the solution to improve it. To prove the effect of this solution, Windows based systems and UNIX based systems are set up in same area, data transmission was tried. According to the result, this solution can maintain the advantage of the Back-door type private network and can have the advantage of removing file server and increasing operation efficiency by reducing the number of operation.

Effect of Re-liquefaction System on Operating Expenditure of LNGC in Terms of Fuel Oil Consumption Cost and BOG Combustion Cost (천연가스 운반선의 재액화 장치가 운항비용에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구: 연료비용 및 증발 가스 연소비용 관점에서)

  • You, Youngjun;Lee, Joon Chae
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.57 no.3
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    • pp.152-159
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    • 2020
  • Ship owners had pursued higher benefits by demanding the new design and construction of ships with higher operational efficiency. There was a necessity for shipyards to suggest a more economical design and advanced operation concept in order to meet the demands. Especially, since BOG combustion and activation of the re-liquefaction unit had to be taken into account in ship design in addition to fuel oil and gas consumption, the evaluation of the operating efficiency considering the technological trends was necessary. In this paper, it was aimed to study the design philosophy and operation strategy by considering the effect of fuel oil and gas consumption, BOG combustion, and activation of the re-liquefaction unit on the operating cost for laden voyage according to ship speed, BOR, and activation of the re-liquefaction unit. For this purpose, the costs were acquired by conducting the sailing simulation of an LNGC based on a mathematical model including the maneuvering equations of motion. The design philosophy and operation strategy was reviewed in terms of the operating cost.

Cloud Broadcasting Service Platform (클라우드 방송 서비스 플랫폼)

  • Kim, Hong-Ik;Lee, Dong-Ik;Lee, Jong-Han
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.623-638
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    • 2017
  • Application fields of cloud technologies have been gradually expanded with development of technology development and diversification of services. Cloud technology is used for investment efficiency, operation efficiency and service competitive advantage in digital broadcasting platform. Recently, Cloud broadcasting platform commercialized for UI(User Interface) and data broadcasting in Korea, and broadcasting service competition becomes fierce. Cloud technology of broadcasting provides remove a service dependency hardware resource and software architecture on STB device, and unified operation of user interface and service using cloud server without legacy separating management of STB types. In this paper, we explain application effects in image based cloud broadcasting service platform.

Quasi-Resonant PWM Converter Controlled by Constant Frequency (일정한 주파수로 제어되는 쿼지 공진형 PWM 컨버터)

  • Joung, Gyubum
    • Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.28-32
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    • 2017
  • In this paper, a quasi-resonant PWM converter, which is controlled by constant frequency, has been suggested. As quasi-resonant converter, the switches of the suggested converter has soft switching characteristics, which can operate to high frequency with high efficiency. Comparing with varied controlled frequency of quasi-resonant converter for controlling output voltage, the suggested converter has advantages which optimize filter and EMI filter design at constant switching frequency. The converter has been analyzed by switch mode analysis which verified soft switching operation. Also, the PWM operation and characteristics of the converter are verified by simulation and experiment of 100 kHz DC-DC converter.