• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제51권7호
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• pp.1749-1757
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• 2019

Predicting lower flammability limits (LFL) of hydrogen has become an ever-important task for safety of nuclear industry. While numerous experimental studies have been conducted, LFL results applicable for the harsh environment are still lack of information. Our aim is to develop a calculated non-adiabatic flame temperature (CNAFT) model to better predict LFL of hydrogen mixtures in nuclear power plant. The developed model is unique for incorporating radiative heat loss during flame propagation using the CNAFT coefficient derived through previous studies of flame propagation. Our new model is more consistent with the experimental results for various mixtures compared to the previous model, which relied on calculated adiabatic flame temperature (CAFT) to predict the LFL without any consideration of heat loss. Limitation of the previous model could be explained clearly based on the CNAFT coefficient magnitude. The prediction accuracy for hydrogen mixtures at elevated initial temperatures and high helium content was improved substantially. The model reliability was confirmed for $H_2-air$ mixtures up to $300^{\circ}C$ and $H_2-air-He$ mixtures up to 50 vol % helium concentration. Therefore, the CNAFT model developed based on radiation heat loss is expected as the practical method for predicting LFL in hydrogen risk analysis.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.231-237
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• 2021

Enhancing the performance of maritime wireless communication has been highlighted by the issue of cell planning in the sea area because of lack of an appropriate Propagation Loss Model (PLM). To resolve the cell planning issue in vast sea areas, it was essential to develop the (PLM) matching the intended sea area. However, there were considerable gaps between the prediction of legacy PLMs and field measurement in propagation loss and there was a need to develop the adjusted PLM (A-PLM). Therefore, cell planning was performed on this adjusted model, including modification of the base station's location, altitude, and antenna azimuth to meet the quality objectives. Furthermore, in order to verify the availability of the cell planning, Communication Service Quality Monitoring System (CS-QMS) was developed in the LTE-Maritime project to collect LTE signal quality information from the onboard equipment at regular intervals and to ensure that the service quality was high enough to satisfy the goals in each designated grid. As a result of verification, the success rate of RSRP was 95.7% for the intensive management zone (IMZ) and 96.4% for the interested zone (IZ), respectively.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제72권4호
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• pp.479-489
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• 2019

The corrosion of reinforcement leads to a gradual decay of structural strength and durability. Several models for crack occurrence prediction and crack width propagation are investigated in this paper. Analytical and experimental models were used to predict the bond strength in the period of corrosion propagation. The manner of flexural strength loss is calculated by application of these models for different scenarios. As a new approach, the variation of the concrete beam neutral axis height has been evaluated, which shows a reduction in the neutral axis height for the scenarios without loss of bond. Alternatively, an increase of the neutral axis height was observed for the scenarios including bond and concrete section loss. The statistical properties of the parameters influencing the strength have been deliberated associated with obtaining the time-dependent bending strength during corrosion propagation, using Monte Carlo (MC) random sampling method. Results showed that the ultimate strain in concrete decreases significantly as a consequence of the bond strength reduction during the corrosion process, when the section reaches to its final limit. Therefore, such sections are likely to show brittle behavior.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 1999년도 제3회 압연심포지엄 논문집 압연기술의 미래개척 (Exploitation of Future Rolling Technologies)
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• pp.438-446
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• 1999

Crop minimization of the top and bottom ends of hot rolled plate, in a plate, in a plate mill, has been investigated. The existing model to determine the edging pattern at the finishing rolling pass was not reasonable to get high width accuracy and rolling yields. New models including width prediction have been formulated by using neural network model of back propagation learning algorithm and statistical analysis based on the actual production rolling data to give the optimal pattern for minimizing trimming loss. Using these models, at a given rolling condition of broadside pass and finishing pass and the permissible condition of width variation, it was possible to minimize crip at the top and bottom ends according to optimum procedure in plate mill. An application to improve the plan view pattern reduced width variation by 23% and crop length by 30% on average with an effective fishtail crop shape.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.219-229
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• 1996

육상 이동통신의 서비스 범위 예측에 가장 기본이 되는 전송 손실 계산 방식은 그 적용범위 및 모델도출 방법에 따라 많은 발전을 거듭하여 왔다. 그러나, 전파는 이것이 지나가는 환경, 즉 빌딩의 특성이나, 나무, 그리고 지형형태 등에 의해 너무나 많은 영향을 받으므로 미국,일본 동 외국의 환경에서 만들어져 국내에 도입된 전파 예측모델들은 우리나라의 실정에 적합하지 않는 점이 많다. 본 논문에서는 국내 지형을 분석하여 그 특성에 따라 여섯가지의 종류로 분류하고 각각에 해당하는 국내 지역을 선정하여 무선호출 주파수 대역에서 전계강도 측정을 수행하였다. 또한, 이 측정 데이타를 이용한 실험식과 함께 산악지역에서의 회절 계산식을 포함하여 가시거리 및 비가시거리를 구분하여 전계강도를 계산하는 예측모델을 만들었다. 제안된 모델을 국내 지형 데이타 베이스와 연결하여 전계강도 예측을 수행한 값과 실측된 데이타와 비교한 결과, 최소 3dB에서 최고 9dB 정도로 오차가 나타났으므로 실용성이 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.638-645
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• 2013

유한한 주파수 자원을 효율적으로 이용하기 위해서는 무선국 설계시 지역별 전파환경에 기반한 전파전달 특성을 정확히 예측하여 무선국의 송신출력 및 서비스 커버리지 등을 설계하는 것이 필요하다. 따라서 세계 각국에서는 자국의 환경에 맞는 전파모델을 확보하려고 노력하고 있으며, 국내에서도 BCAST와 같은 모델이 개발되어 전파분석에 이용되어 왔지만, 아직도 측정결과와 상이한 결과를 제공하고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 국내 Rural 지역의 DTV 방송서비스에 대해 측정한 후, 측정된 데이터와 SMIS 예측모델 P.1546 및 BCAST에 대한 실측/예측 비교분석 및 이의 오차 분석을 수행하여 SMIS 향후 개선방안을 제시한다. ITU-R 권고안 P.1546 및 BCAST 모델적용에 있어 실측/예측 오차, 특히 BCAST 모델인 경우 측정치 보다 높게 예측되는 문제점 등이 도출되어, 향후 숲과 나무에 의한 페이딩, 호수 및 바다에 의한 전파반사 등에 대한 정밀한 분석이 필요하다.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.483-488
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• 2019

국제 표준으로 사용되고 있는 지구-우주 통신 링크의 전파 예측 모델을 사용하여 통신 경로의 총 손실을 계산하고 분석하였다. 총 손실의 계산에 사용되는 각 파라미터(강우, 신틸레이션, 대기 가스, 구름에 의한 감쇠)에 대한 ITU-R의 표준 정의 및 적용 범위를 분석하였다. 각 파라미터별 표준 모델과 ITU-R에서 제공하는 통계 데이터를 사용하여 총 손실을 계산하였고, 그 결과를 검증 사례 데이터를 사용하여 분석하였다. 국내에서 측정된 장기간의 지역 강우 감쇠 통계 데이터를 사용하여 강우 손실을 계산하고, ITU-R 권고서의 강우율 지도를 사용한 계산 결과와 비교하였다. 강우 손실 계산에서는 천리안 위성의 L-대역과 Ka-대역에 대한 신호 측정 데이터를 사용하였다. 0.01%-0.1%의 범위에서 ITU-R의 모델에 의한 감쇠보다 지역 측정 데이터를 사용 했을 때 더 큰 감쇠 기울기를 갖는 것을 확인하였다.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.911-921
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• 2012

In high-speed wireless communications, an analysis of the propagation characteristics is an important process. Information on the propagation characteristics suitable for each environment significantly helps in the design of mobile communications. This paper presents the analysis results of radio propagation characteristics in outdoor environments for a new mobile wireless system at 781 MHz. To avoid the interference of Korean DTV broadcasting, we measure the channel characteristics in urban, suburban, and rural areas on Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, using a channel sounder and $4{\times}4$ antenna. The path loss (PL) measurement results differ from those of existing propagation models by more than 10 dB. To analyze the frequency characteristics for Korean propagation environments, we derive various propagation characteristic parameters: PL, delay spread, angular spread, and K-factor. Finally, we verify the validity of the measurement results by comparing them with the actual measurement results and 3D ray-tracing simulation results.

• 소음진동
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.621-629
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• 1997

For computer aided design and costruction of low noisy power plants, indoor and outdoor noise prediction program has been developed. The program utilizes the predefined data of noise sources and building materials and has the faculty to estimate the source level using the empirical formula in case of the measured data not being available. In the noise prediction, the mutual noise propagation between indoor and outdoor sites are considered. The outdoor noise source in the calculation of geometric divergence effects is modelled as the omni-directional finite line or planar source according to the source geometry and the receiving points. Outdoor noise prediction is carried out to consider the diffraction effect due to plant structures as well as the attenuation effect due to atmospheric absorption and soft ground. The results of indoor and outdoor noise prediction for a recently constructed diesel engine power plant show good agreement with the measured.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2020

This paper analyses the feasibility of using implantable antennas to detect and monitor tumors. We analyze this setting according to the wireless propagation loss and signal fading produced by human bodies and their environment in an indoor scenario. The study is based on the ITU-R propagation recommendations and prediction models for the planning of indoor radio communication systems and radio local area networks in the frequency range of 300 MHz to 100 GHz. We conduct primary estimations on 915 MHz and 2.4 GHz operating frequencies. The path loss presented in most short-range wireless implant devices does not take into account the human body as a channel itself, which causes additional losses to wireless designs. In this paper, we examine the propagation through the human body, including losses taken from bones, muscles, fat, and clothes, which results in a more accurate characterization and estimation of the channel. The results obtained from our simulation indicates a variation of the return loss of the spiral antenna when a tumor is located near the implant. This knowledge can be applied in medical detection, and monitoring of early tumors, by analyzing the electromagnetic field behavior of the implant. The tumor was modeled under CST Microwave Studio, using Wisconsin Diagnosis Breast Cancer Dataset. Features like the radius, texture, perimeter, area, and smoothness of the tumor are included along with their label data to determine whether the external shape has malignant or benign physiognomies. An explanation of the feasibility of the system deployment and technical recommendations to avoid interference is also described.