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An Overview of Biopulping Research: Discovery and Engineering

  • Scott, Gary M.;Akhtar, Masood;Lentz, Michael J.;Horn, Eric;Swaney, Ross E.;Kirk, T.Kent
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.18-27
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    • 1998
  • Biopulping is defined as the treatment of wood chips with lignin-degrading fungi prior to pulping. Fungal pretreatment prior to mechanical pulping reduces electrical energy requirements during refining or increases mill throughput, improves paper strength, reduces the pitch content, and reduces the environmental impact of pulping. Our recent work involved scaling up the biopulping process towards the industrial level, investigating both the engineering and economic feasibility. We envision the process to be done in either a chip-pile or silo-based system for which several factors need to be considered: the degree of decontamination, a hospitable environment for the fungus, and the overall process economics. Currently, treatment of the chips with low-pressure steam is sufficient for decontamination and a simple, forced ventilation system maintains the proper temperature, humidity, and moisture conditions, thus promoting uniform growth of the fungus. The pilot-scale trial resulted in the successful treatment of 4 tons of wood chips (dry weight basis) with results comparable to those on a laboratory. Larger, 40-ton trials were also successful, with energy savings and paper properties comparable with the laboratory scale. The overall economics of the process also look very favorable and can result in significant annual savings to the mill. Although the current research has focused on biopulping for mechanical pulping, it is also beneficial for sulfite chemical pulping and some applications to recycled fiber have been investigated.

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Library SST-Based Service Failure and Service Recovery Strategy Based on Attribution Theory (귀인이론을 바탕으로 한 도서관 SST(Self-Service Technology)기반 서비스실패와 서비스회복 전략 탐색)

  • Lee, Seong-Sin
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.251-270
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study was to make a general overview of SST-Based(Self-Service Technology Based) services and understand SST-Based service failure by users and service recovery strategy based on attribution theory. To achieve these purposes, the study reviewed literature related to the unique characteristics of SST-Based service and user studies of SST-Based service. As a result, it was found that there are no significant differences between general SST-Based service and library SST-Based service. In addition, this study suggested appropriate service recovery strategies of service failure by users through the understanding of attribution theory. The finding was that the most important SST-Based service recovery strategy is to improve technical service quality of the services.

Overview and Recent Development of Recycling Waste Refrigerators (폐(廢) 냉장고(冷藏庫) 재활용(再活用) 현황(現況)과 기술(技術) 전망(展望))

  • Yang, Hyunseok;Kim, Geon-Hong;Kong, Man-Sik;Park, Kiejin;Lee, Gwang Weon;Kim, Bo Saeng
    • Resources Recycling
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.70-80
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    • 2013
  • Waste refrigerator is the most large amount of item being recycled and the recycling process is the most complicated in WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) because refrigerator is biggest product and consists of various parts and materials such as ferrous, non-ferrous, and plastics. Recently, recycling process of waste refrigerator has been being more complex since large capacity 2 door refrigerators and standing Kimchi refrigerators with various material are distributed on custom market. In addition, recycling of valuable resource from waste refrigerator is mandatory by WEEEs recycling legislation; therefore, high efficiency recycling enough for economic and environment-friendly recovery of valuable resource through present technical situation analysis and comparison of recycling technologies of waste refrigerator with advanced country.

Development of Computer-based Remote Technologies and Course Control Systems for Autonomous Surface Ships

  • Melnyk, Oleksiy;Volianska, Yana;Onishchenko, Oleg;Onyshchenko, Svitlana;Kononova, Olha;Vasalatii, Nadiia
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.9
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    • pp.183-188
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    • 2022
  • Recently, more and more researches aimed at the development of automated and autonomous ships are appearing in the scientific environment. One of the main reason is the need to solve the problems of safe navigation and reducing accidents due to human factor, as well as the ever-increasing problem associated with the lack of qualified maritime personnel. Development of technologies based on application of artificial intelligence also plays important role, after all for realization of autonomous navigation concept and enhancement of ship automatic maneuvering processes, advancement of maneuvering functions and elaboration of specific algorithms on prevention of close quarter situations and dangerous approach of ships will be required. The purpose of this work is the review of preconditions of occurrence of the autonomous ship navigation conception, overview of introduction stages and prospects for ship remote control based on unmanned technologies, analysis of technical and intellectual decisions of autonomous surface ships, main research tendencies. The research revealed that the technology of autonomous ship navigation requires further development and improvement, especially in terms of the data transmission protocols upgrading, sensors of navigation information and automatic control systems modernization, which allows to perform monitoring of equipment with the aim of improving the functions of control over the autonomous surface ship operation.

Overview of technologies: ensure anonymity of privacy coins

  • Kwon, Hoon;Kim, Eun-Young
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.27 no.6
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    • pp.77-86
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    • 2022
  • Recently, various cryptocurrencies (coins) based on block chains have appeared, and interest in privacy coins, which is an anonymity-based cryptocurrency that values personal information protection, is growing. In this paper, we look at coin abuse cases using privacy coins, and analyze the technology that guarantees the anonymity of 8 mainly traded privacy coins (Monero, Dash, Zcash, BEAM, Grin, Horizen, Verge, and Pirate Chain). We would like to analyze the applied technologies for We present the problems that can occur in these privacy coins, check the technology and each element applied to the privacy coin, and analyze the technical difficulty of the anonymity guarantee technology for the mainly traded coins through this, and Appropriate countermeasures and classification of privacy coins for technical difficulty were presented through the problem. Through this, the standard for re-evaluating the value of the coin according to the application of appropriate technology for the privacy coin can be presented.

Integrated Building Energy Supply System : An Overview of Technical Trends for Gas Engine Driven Combined Heat and Power System (가스엔진 구동 건물에너지 통합 공급시스템 개발을 위한 기술동향 사례연구)

  • Park, Beungyong;Jeong, Yongdae;Shin, Hyunchul;Cho, Jinkyun
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.29 no.11
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    • pp.612-620
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    • 2017
  • Power consumption in Southeast Asia is steadily increasing due to industrialization and the effects of hot and humid climates. However, there are not enough energy generation facilities and infrastructures to meet the growing demand because it is difficult to secure the construction and operation costs of the transmission and distribution systems. This study aims to develop a gas engine driven heat pump system that supplies heating, cooling and electric power to buildings. This system, besides its normal function to produce heat, has the capacity to generate electricity on a household level. This paper investigates similar cases overseas before developing the system. Through the investigation of commercialized similar systems, the level of technology and market trend of development system were identified. Features and specifications of commercial and industrial systems will be used for system development.

Research on the Re-Use of Electric Vehicle Battery for Energy Storage Systems (전기자동차 배터리의 에너지 저장장치로의 재사용에 관한 연구)

  • Vuand, Hai-Nam;Choi, Woojin
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2016.07a
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    • pp.345-346
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    • 2016
  • The grid-connected energy storage systems, which could increase the reliability, efficiency, and cleanliness of the grid is presently restricted by the high cost of batteries. This problems could be solved by batteries retired from automotive services. These batteries can provide a low-cost system for energy storage and other applications such as residential applications and renewable energy integration. This paper gives an overview of technical requirements for the re-use of the electric vehicle batteries in energy storage systems.Firstly, the motivation of research is introduced. Secondly, the technologies needed for the re-use of the battery are introduced such asidentification of the battery characteristics, grading of the aged batteries, identification of the state-of-charge and state-of-health of the battery and suitable power electronic converter topologies. In addition the control strategy to maximize the battery lifespan and bypass the faulty batteries is presented and one-stop solution to implement the above mentioned technologies are also given.

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An Efficiency Analysis for the Korean Multiplexes by the DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis) Approach (DEA에 의한 우리나라 멀티플렉스 산업의 효율성 분석)

  • Kim Sung-Kuk;Moon Seung-Mo;Weon Young-Su
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.6 no.7
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    • pp.111-118
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    • 2006
  • This paper aims at exploring the efficiencies of Big 3 Multiplexes(CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox) in Korea over the 3 years between 2002 and 2004. For the Korean Film industry, the years 1998 over were a period of challenge and extreme transaction due to building of multiplex that began in 1998. This paper begins with the present state of film market and multiplexes in Korea and provides an overview of the reasons why Korea film industry have been sharply increased in customer growth. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the film industry competition power for multiplex according to the technical and scale efficiency scores of DEA(Data Envelopment Analysis) method.

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RETScreen(R) Ground Source Heat Pump(GSHP) Application for Korea (RETScreen(R) 지중열 히트펌프 모듈 한국 적용에 관한 연구)

  • Naveed Ahmed T;Park Sanghyun;Lee Euijoon;Kim Byungseon
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.678-683
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    • 2005
  • Korea is utilizing geothermal resources mainly in the bathing and swimming facilities with very few applications for industrial processes or space heating. It is estimated that geothermal capacity and annual utilization are 36.2MWt and 761TJ/year as compared to global capacity and annual utilization of 15,145MWt and 190,699 TJ/year. RETScreen software is a user's friendly tool for analyzing the technical and financial pre-feasibility of potential Renewable Energy (RE) projects that promotes the use of RE applications through the capacity building of planners, decision-makers and industries for successful implementation of RE projects. Strong ties between Canada and Korean organizations such as Korean Solar Energy Society (KSES) and the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) exist for knowledge transfer about RETScreen. In this paper, an overview of RETScreen and its ground source heat pump (GSHP) model with a practical example of an existing project of a community hall in Canada are described to illustrate effectiveness of RETScreenin the implementation of RE technologies. The same community hall project is then evaluated hypothetically considering its location at Kangnyng, Korea. The main objective is to demonstrate how RETScreen GSHP model can also be utilized effectively for GSHP applications in Korea.

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Technical Status of Confined Disposal Facilities for Dredged Materials (준설토 처리를 위한 해상처분장 기술 현황)

  • Oh, Myoung-Hak;Yoon, Gil-Lim;Oh, Young-Min
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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    • 2012.06a
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    • pp.383-385
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    • 2012
  • Confined Disposal Facilities(CDF) are an effective and commonly used management option for contaminated dredged material. CDF is an engineered contstruction for containment of contaminated dredged material to control potential releases to the environment. Although the concept is simple, constructing a CDF is a complex and non-standard process. In the process of planning a CDF, many different fields of expertise have to be considered, such as civil engineering, landscaping, chemistry, legislation, social impact, and environmental engineering. This paper provides the concise overview of common guidance on CDF.

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