The rotary type dust remover is a device in which the rake assembly filters and processes clumps in the water while rotating and repeating movements along the track. It is installed in the pump suction part of the drainage pump station and the rainwater pump station to protect the pump to ensure smooth drainage. Since the rake assembly plays a key role in filtering out complications while passing through the water, stainless steel is applied to all components constituting it, and damage or failure due to deformation causes a crisis in case of heavy rain. This is because the existing rake assembly is excellent in rigidity, but all components are assembled by welding, which takes a lot of time for repair and replacement. In this study, shape design for rakes and assemblies of the rotary type dust remover, structural analysis to secure reliability, and demonstration tests were conducted through prototype production. Through this, it is intended to help prevent the stiffness of the joint of the rotary type dust remover from deteriorating, reduce time and cost, and efficient operation.

In this paper, the design feasibility of the high-temperature rotation test jig for the operating state of gas turbine blades was confirmed through thermal structural analysis and modal analysis. The structural analysis model was composed of assembled blade, disc, cover, and shaft. Here, the disc was designed to be assembled with two types of blade. First, thermal analysis was performed by applying the blade surface temperature of 800°C. Next, structural analysis was performed at 3600 RPM, the normal operating condition, and 4320 RPM, the overspeed operation condition. Lastly, modal analysis was performed to examine the natural frequency and deformation of the jig. The FE analysis showed that the temperature decreased from the blade to disc dovetail. Additionally, both the blade and disc showed structural stability as the maximum stress was below the yield strength. Also, the first natural frequency was 636.35Hz and 639.43Hz at 3600RPM and 4320RPM, respectively, satisfying gas turbine design standards and guidelines. Ultimately, the designed test jig was confirmed to be capable of high temperature and rotation testing of various blades.

Water-soluble substances like hydrogen fluoride, generated in semiconductor manufacturing, pose serious health and environmental risks, underscoring the need for effective capture devices. Vertical liquid capture devices help by aggregating and discharging hazardous substances with water, but their design can lead to backflow during abnormal operations, causing unintended releases and impacting efficiency and safety. This study seeks to improve a vertical liquid collection device’s containment performance by optimizing its geometry. The vertical wall was rotated at various angles and directions, and turbulent kinetic energy and streamline distribution were analyzed to assess vortex formation and flow characteristics. These structural modifications identify optimal conditions to control hazardous substance migration, offering insights for future pollutant removal device designs.

The reliability of control valves is critical in nuclear power plants to ensure precise fluid regulation and prevent risks associated with overheating or decreased efficiency. Recently, the supply of imported control valves used in these plants has been discontinued, making the development of domestic alternatives an urgent necessity. This study focuses on the design of an orifice in the pilot valve pipe of a positioner to reduce hunting, a key issue that compromises control stability. Fluid analysis was conducted using ANSYS CFX to investigate the fluid behavior in the pipe with the orifice. The analysis methods included enhanced meshing techniques, turbulence models, and residual values to improve convergence and accuracy. To meet the operational requirements of nuclear power plants (outlet pressure: 3.2 bar, inlet pressure: 7 bar), the inlet fluid velocity was determined. The pressure and pressure hunting were analyzed. Results showed that the selected inlet velocity satisfied the operational conditions, and pressure hunting values were measured and analyzed. The findings provide a basis for further optimizing orifice shapes to achieve the target pressure hunting value of 0.5%.

Globally, there is a concentrated effort to lead in alternative energy technologies. Among various eco-friendly energy sources and carbon-free fuels, hydrogen energy is gaining attention as a clean energy solution for future industries, as its only byproduct is water. There are two primary storage methods: compressing hydrogen gas at high pressure and storing it as a liquid. Research on insulation, including the structural design of multi-layer Insulation (MLI) and vapor-cooled shield (VCS), as well as the materials used for insulation, has been actively conducted. However, studies focused on improving the structural safety of the supports that sustain the structure between the inner and outer tanks have been limited. In this study, a thermal-structural coupled analysis technique for liquid hydrogen storage tanks was developed using commercial finite element analysis software for the design of support structures for liquid hydrogen storage tanks. Six analytical models were created based on varying the number and diameter of the supports with the constant total volume of the supports and a structurally safe support configuration was proposed.

In this study, a pulse jet engine that operates without a shutter valve was developed using a reflector. The pulse jet engine has the disadvantage of being noisy and low in efficiency compared to other engines, but has the advantage of a simple structure and no significant limitations on the fuel used, so research is being conducted to apply this engine to industrial fields such as biomass fuel conversion and boiler systems. Various research is being conducted as it becomes the basis of a pulse detonation engine. In this study, a pulse jet engine is designed, manufactured and tested successfully. The developed pulse jet engine can be used as a power source for various transportation methods such as vehicles and hovercraft through improvement.

In this study, we explored the design of improved road lighting for drivers and pedestrians using ray-tracing and reverse ray-tracing methods. Conventional road lighting often poses issues such as glare and unevenly illuminated areas, which can compromise safety and efficiency. These problems stem from traditional design approaches focused solely on achieving high luminance and electrical power. However, our research shows that higher brightness or power consumption does not necessarily equate to better road lighting. By applying ray-tracing techniques, we aimed to design a reflector that enhances visibility while being easier on the eyes of both drivers and pedestrians. Our optimized reflector design demonstrated significant improvements in both central and average illuminance levels, all while reducing energy consumption. This study suggests that careful reflector design is crucial for creating safer and more energy-efficient road lighting solutions.

In this study, we explored the design of improved road lighting for drivers and pedestrians using ray-tracing and reverse ray-tracing methods. Conventional road lighting often poses issues such as glare and unevenly illuminated areas, which can compromise safety and efficiency. These problems stem from traditional design approaches focused solely on achieving high luminance and electrical power. However, our research shows that higher brightness or power consumption does not necessarily equate to better road lighting. By applying ray-tracing techniques, we aimed to design a reflector that enhances visibility while being easier on the eyes of both drivers and pedestrians. Our optimized reflector design demonstrated significant improvements in both central and average illuminance levels, all while reducing energy consumption. This study suggests that careful reflector design is crucial for creating safer and more energy-efficient road lighting solutions.

Microreactors, a type of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) under 20 MWt, are being developed globally for use in remote areas, utilizing fourth-generation nuclear technology for enhanced safety. However, there are no established standards for their commercialization. This study reviews road transport regulations for microreactors and proposes necessary design loads and evaluation criteria for their transport. Transport concepts were identified through a review of overseas developments, with requirements derived for both accident and normal conditions. The study also presents an approach for evaluating transport stability based on land-based nuclear plant regulations, considering load conditions from drops and puncture impacts, as well as random vibrations during road transport. This work aims to support the design of mobile reactor transport systems and contribute to new regulatory and licensing procedures for advanced reactors.

This study aims to measure the current control waveform of an injector in real time using the developed monitoring system and verify its compliance with the manufacturer’s control waveform requirements. The measured operating waveforms include a peak current phase of 20A and a hold current phase of 10A. The injector of the engine was tested at 1500 RPM and 2000 RPM under conditions of normal fuel injection, small fuel injection, and large fuel injection. In this research, a real-time monitoring system was designed, incorporating an FPGA board and RS232 communication for PC interaction. This system is capable of measuring four channels simultaneously. Furthermore, it is expected that the system could measure up to 12 cylinders concurrently with the addition of more current probes while maintaining the same system configuration. The real-time collection of output waveforms using the developed monitoring system confirmed that the injector operates correctly and meets the manufacturer’s requirements.

This study investigates the structural stability of a telescopic arm designed for a painting robot through finite element analysis (FEA). As factory automation progresses, robots are increasingly used to replace hazardous tasks like painting. However, the heavy weight of telescopic arms poses significant control challenges. This research specifically examines the structural stability of a 7.4-meter telescopic arm, designed for use in a 14m x 14m large-scale block painting environment. The telescopic arm consists of six steel links, each ranging from 700 mm to 1500 mm, and supports a 50 kg painting robot mounted at the end of Link 6. Using Dassault System’s Abaqus2022 software, simulations were performed in both stretched and rotated modes to analyze self-weight effects and structural stability. The results revealed maximum deflection of 92.3 mm in stretched mode and 127.3 mm in rotated mode, with the highest stress concentration of 416.8 MPa occurring at the Link 3 and Link 4 connection. To improve stability, additional reinforcement materials and an increase in connector thickness from 40 mm to 80 mm were applied, successfully reducing maximum stress to 94.3 MPa. These findings suggest an effective enhancement in the stability of the telescopic arm under various operational modes.

The multi-local resonance metamaterial is based on the local resonance mechanism of resonators, effectively blocking wave propagation within multiple resonant frequency ranges, a phenomenon known as band gaps. In practical applications for vibration reduction, the goal is to achieve wide-band vibration attenuation at low frequencies. Therefore, this study aims to improve the vibration reduction performance of multi-local resonance metamaterials by lowering the band gap frequency and expanding the band gap width. To achieve this, an objective function was formulated in the optimization problem, considering both the frequency and width of the band gap, with the geometric shapes of the multiple local resonators selected as design variables. The Sequential Quadratic Programming (SQP) technique was employed for optimization. The results confirmed that the band gap was generated at lower frequencies and that the band gap width was expanded.

In various machines used in industrial sites and transportation equipment, fastening structures of bolts and nuts are widely employed. However, conventional Steel sockets, classified as non-explosion-proof materials, have a high likelihood of generating sparks due to friction with components, which can lead to explosions or large-scale fires. To address this issue, this study developed a lightweight explosion-protection socket using AL-7075-T6 aluminum alloy, which is known for its excellent explosion-proof properties. However, due to the inherent characteristics of aluminum, it has lower rigidity compared to Steel, requiring the use of more expensive alloy materials. Therefore, our research team utilized Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA) to optimize the mass and safety factor of the socket, proposing a design that simultaneously achieves both weight reduction and structural stability. The socket developed in this study is approximately 30% lighter than traditional Steel-based sockets while maintaining a safety factor of 1.2 or higher, significantly enhancing operational safety in explosive environments. This research sets a new standard in the design and manufacturing process of explosion-proof sockets and is expected to contribute to the optimization of various explosion-proof equipment in the future.

In order support the design support system of small and medium-sized shipbuilding companies that carry out designs using 2D CAD, this study developed a system that automatically calculates the cable length by extracting the Y-axis value expressed as text data in 2D CAD. By setting the equipment where the cable starts and ends, the essential route and the installation rate were checked so that the optimal route of the cable could be calculated. As a result, the value calculated based on the optimal route and length of the cable by extracting the data of 2D CAD through this study was the same as the value previously calculated by the actual user, and the installation rate was less than 130% so there was no problem with the on-site installation. In addition, it was confirmed that the cable length calculated through this was reduced by about 7% compared to the existing work.

This study presents the development of an algorithm that detects potential front bumper collisions caused by road inclinations and provides early warnings to drivers. The system uses a Time-of-Flight (ToF) infrared distance sensor and an obstacle detection sensor, both implemented on an Arduino-based platform. By continuously monitoring the road ahead, the algorithm measures and analyzes the slope angle to identify potential hazards. This solution offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional warning systems, notifying drivers in advance of dangerous road conditions and helping to prevent vehicle damage caused by sudden changes in road gradient.

해사 데이터는 항만을 입출항하는 선박 정보, 해상에서 운송되는 화물 정보, 이를 모니터링하고 관리하는 해상교통관제 정보 등 해상에서 생성되는 모든 데이터로 정의할 수 있다. 이러한 해사 데이터는 그 종류만큼이나 다양한 형식으로 송수신되고 있으며, 각각 의 데이터가 서로 밀접하게 연관되어 있는 멀티모달의 특징을 가지고 있기 때문에 데이터의 통합 관리가 어려운 실정이다. 더욱이 해사 데이터를 인공지능 시스템에 활용하기 위해서는 데이터 도메인에 대한 지식이 필요하기 때문에 비전문가의 경우 데이터를 활용하는 데 제약이 많았다. 이에 본 논문에서는 데이터의 연관 관계를 이용하여 멀티 모달 해사 데이터를 효과적으로 관리할 수 있는 데이터 체계를 제안하였다. 제안하는 관리 체계는 멀티 모달 데이터의 전처리 작업 절차와 연관 관계 기반의 그래프 데이터베이스, 비정형 데이터를 위 한 객체 저장 공간을 포함하고 있으며, 이를 통해 수집된 데이터로부터 연관 관계를 자동으로 추출하여 저장할 수 있도록 설계하였다. 또 한, VHF 데이터의 데이터베이스 구축 예시를 통해 제안하는 데이터 관리 체계의 활용 가능성을 검토하였으며, 기존의 데이터 관리 체계 에 비해 데이터의 이해도를 높이고, 활용도를 향상시킬 수 있을 것으로 예상된다.

해상 운송 시스템에 사이버 위협이 증가함에 따라, 안전한 운항을 보장하기 위한 사이버 복원력의 필요성이 부각되고 있다. 특 히, 자율운항선박과 같은 고도의 기술 융합이 요구되는 스마트선박은 기존보다 더 광범위한 사이버 공격 표면을 가지게 되어 이에 대한 리스크 관리가 필수적이다. 본 연구에서는 스마트선박의 사이버 복원력을 평가하기 위해 국제 표준인 IACS UR E26, E27, IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-160을 분석하고, 이를 통해 스마트선박의 선종과 자율화 수준에 따른 사이버 리스크 평가 및 각각의 리스크에 맞는 복원력 모델 개념을 설계하였다. 특히, 선박의 자율화 수준이 높아질수록 사이버 리스크가 커지므로 이를 반영한 맞춤형 대응 전략을 도출하고 스마트 선박의 사이버 복원력 향상을 위한 성숙도 모델을 제안했다.

전 세계적으로 보전 성과 및 효과평가 필요성, 신뢰도 높은 지표 측정 방법 등이 강조되고 있다. 식물체 높이는 재도입 등 보전이입 및 생태계 복원 시 중요한 지표로 활용된다. 정확한 모집단 추정을 위한 세밀한 표본 설계는 연구 진행에 앞서 가장 중요한 과정 중 하나이다. 이 연구는 멸종위기 야생생물 백양더부살이의 전국 분포, 개체군 현황, 생장 및 번식 특성, 식물체 높이의 지역 개체군 내 또는 개체군 간 변이를 파악하고, 보전·복원사업 효과평가에 필요한 효율적이고도 신뢰도 높은 생장 지표(즉, 식물체 높이) 모니터링 기반을 구축하고자 수행되었다. 백양더부살이 는 탐색한 전국 16곳 중 7곳에서 확인되었으며, 정읍 1지역 개체군이 국내 최대 규모 개체군이었다(N = 636). 이중 3개 지역(정읍 2지역, 제주 1지역)에 대해 식물체 높이 전수조사를 수행한 결과(N = 947), 높이의 범위는 3-50 cm였고 중앙값은 20 cm였다. 제주 지역 개체군의 평균 높이(22.1 ± 6.7 cm)는 가장 컸고, 무리(clump)당 개체수(중앙값 = 5)도 가장 많았다. 전수조사 자료를 바탕으로 표본추출 강도별 두 가지 방법(1. 집락표본추출, 2. 이단표본추출)으로 부트스트랩 복원추출을 수행한 결과, 집락표본추출 결과가 변동성, 정확도, 정밀도 측면에서 우수했으며, 무리를 표본추 출단위로 하고 표본추출 강도를 60% 이상으로 할 때 신뢰도 높은 모집단 추정이 가능했다. 이 연구는 멸종위기 야생생 물 보전·복원사업 이전에 충분한 기초정보 수집과 명확한 표본 설계를 통한 모니터링 체계 구축의 중요성을 강조한다.

본 논문에서는 마스크 설계에 다양한 위상 최적설계 기법을 적용하고, 광학 근접 보정 성능을 비교한다. 포토리소그래피 공정 중 포토레지스트에 가해지는 빛의 간섭 효과를 보정하는 광학 근접 보정 기술은 반도체 품질을 결정하는 중요한 요소 중 하나이다. 전통 적인 광학 근접 보정 기술에서는 마스크의 일부 요소를 조정하며 보정 효과를 시뮬레이션과 실험으로 확인하면서 설계를 진행한다. 이러한 경험적 설계를 통해 최적의 마스크 형상을 얻는 데는 한계가 있기 때문에, 위상 최적화 기법을 이용한 마스크 설계의 필요성이 증가하고 있으며, 민감도 기반 알고리듬을 이용한 위상 최적설계가 진행되어 왔다. 본 논문에서는 이진 구조 위상 최적설계(TOBS)와 새롭게 고안한 완화된 이진 구조 위상 최적설계(Continuated TOBS)를 이용하여 기존 최적설계와 비교하고, 더 발전된 최적설계 방향 을 제시한다.

본 논문에서는 소성 설계를 기반으로 한 프레임 구조 설계 시, 기둥의 종류에 따른 구조 제작 비용과 거동의 차이를 연구하였다. 축 력과 횡력을 모두 받는 구조물에 적합한 기둥 부재를 선택하는 것이 중요하며, 플라스틱 설계 방법을 채택할 경우 기둥의 역할이 더욱 강조된다다. 특히, 횡력은 기둥의 연성을 요구하며, CFT(콘크리트 충전 강관)형 기둥은 RC(철근 콘크리트) 기둥보다 높은 강철 비율 로 연성을 확보하게 된다. 이 논문에서는 CFT 기둥이 RC 기둥보다 더 나은 성능을 보이는지 확인하기 위해 다양한 구조 유형에서 기 둥을 설계하고 분석하였다. CFT 기둥을 소성 설계에 채택함으로써 얻을 수 있는 이점은 다양한 구조 유형에 따른 하중 유형의 분석을 통해 제시한다.