Thermoelectric materials and devices are energy-harvesting devices that can effectively recycle waste heat into electricity. Thermoelectric power generation is widely used in factories, engines, and even in human bodies as they continuously generate heat. However, thermoelectric elements exhibit poor performance and low energy efficiency; research is being conducted to find new materials or improve the thermoelectric performance of existing materials, that is, by ensuring a high figure-of-merit (zT) value. For increasing zT, higher σ (electrical conductivity) and S (Seebeck coefficient) and a lower к (thermal conductivity) are required. Here, interface engineering by atomic layer deposition (ALD) is used to increase zT of n-type BiTeSe (BTS) thermoelectric powders. ALD of the BTS powders is performed in a rotary-type ALD reactor, and 40 to 100 ALD cycles of ZnO thin films are conducted at 100oC. The physical and chemical properties and thermoelectric performance of the ALD-coated BTS powders and pellets are characterized. It is revealed that electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity are decoupled, and thus, zT of ALD-coated BTS pellets is increased by more than 60% compared to that of the uncoated BTS pellets. This result can be utilized in a novel method for improving the thermoelectric efficiency in materials processing.

In this study, a study on the design of the rake shape of a rotary screener is conducted. The rake bar and rake of a rotary screener were designed, and three types for the rake shape were designed by changing the rake shape. Structural analysis was conducted in consideration of the vertical load applied when the narrow object was pulled up by the rake and the friction force applied underwater, and the more efficient type was verified by comparing the stress and strain applied to the lake by shape. In addition, structural analysis was additionally performed by changing the material of the rake to a carbon composite material in the same manner. That is, in order to improve the need to replace the entire rake part in case of damage, we will examine the improvement of the strength of the rake by performing structural analysis by changing the material of the rake.

In the agriculture of strawberry cultivation, it is necessary to loosening and breaking up of the intertwined coco peat and strawberry root in order to cultivate strawberry again. The main objective of this study is to design and analyze the structure of strawberry rotary device for using breaking up of coco peat and strawberry root. In order to perform crushing coco peat on the bed, the rotary device was designed under the weigh 20kg with the speed 11.75m/min, and it can operate on bed width from 250~310mm. Due to different depth of bed, the body of device also was designed screw holder to adjust the hight from 0~120mm. To evaluate the safety of structure, body device was analyzed in static and free vibration state by using Abaqus program. The device was applied maximum load 1177.2N, and the maximum equivalent stress was reached 41.9MPa. The free vibration analysis of two rotating cutter showed minimum natural frequency mode 338.58Hz and 339.9Hz. The results indicate that the designed rotary device was satisfied and has enough strength under design and simulation conditions.

PURPOSES: The goal of this study is to analyze the operational effects of special roundabouts at large-scale rotaries in Korea. In pursuing the above, this study gives particular attention to comparing standard roundabouts with special roundabouts. METHODS: This study reviews the various types of roundabouts, creates 270 scenarios, builds networks, and comparatively analyzes the operational effects by using VISSIM simulation model and SSAM(Surrogate Safety Assessment Model). RESULTS : First, the operational effects of standard and signalized roundabouts were analyzed, and it was determined that standard roundabouts are the best in the case of under-saturated traffic volume, and signalized roundabouts are the best in the case of over-saturated traffic volume. Second, the operational benefits of a Turbo roundabout were evaluated to be generally lower than the benefits of a standard roundabout, and the benefits of a Turbo roundabout increase when right-turn traffic volume increases. Finally, the safety conflicts of a Turbo roundabout were determined to be the least and decrease when right-turn traffic volume increases. CONCLUSIONS : This study suggests that Turbo roundabouts rank highest for safety, and signalized roundabouts are best for oversaturated traffic volume. This study can be expected to provide some implications for policy decision-making.

PURPOSES: The goal of this study is to analyze the travel cost according to transferring from rotary to roundabout in Korea. METHODS: This study gives particular attentions to investigating the existing 48 rotaries in Korea and building the networks of before and after improvements using VISSIM, and analyzing their travel costs. RESULTS: The main results are as follows. First, from the field survey, the domestic rotaries were analyzed to need many improvements of geometric structure for the effective operation. Second, the difference of travel cost at 3-legged rotaries were evaluated to be less than other types of rotaries due to low traffic volume. Finally, the travel cost of 4-legged and multi-legged rotaries were analyzed to rapidly increase by increasing volume. CONCLUSIONS: This study analyzes the effects using both real and simulation data unlike the existing studies. Also, this study suggests the future research topics which compare and evaluate the relations between real data and simulation outputs.

PURPOSES : This study deals with the traffic accidents of rotary in Korea. The objective of this study is to develop the accident models by age group based on the various data of rotaries. METHODS : In pursuing the above, this study gives particular attentions to classifying the accident data of 17 rotaries by age, collecting the data of geometric structure, traffic volume and others, and developing the models using SPSS 17.0 and EXCEL. RESULTS : First, 3 multiple linear regression models which were all statistically significant were developed. The value of model of under 30-49 age group were, however, evaluated to be 0.688 and be less than those of other models. Second, the most powerful variables were analyzed to be traffic volume in the model of under 30 age group, circulatory roadway width in the model of 30-49 age group, and the number of approach lane in the model of above 50 age group. Finally, the test results of accident models using RMSE were all evaluated to be fitted to the given data. CONCLUSIONS : This study propose install streetlights, speed humps and widen Circulatory as effective improvements for reduction of accident in rotary.

PURPOSES : This study deals with Rotary by Accident Occurrence Location. The purpose of this study is to develop the accident models of rotary by location. METHODS : In pursuing the above, this study gives particular attentions to developing the appropriate models using multiple linear, Poisson and negative binomial regression models and statistical analysis tools. RESULTS : First, four multiple linear regression models which are statistically significant(their R2 values are 0.781, 0.300, 0.784 and 0.644 respectively) are developed, and four Poisson regression models which are statistically significant(their σ2 values are 0.407, 0.306, 0.378 and 0.366 respectively) are developed. Second, the test results of fitness using RMSE, %RMSE, MPB and MAD show that Poisson regression model in the case of circulatory roadway, pedestrian crossing and others and multiple linear regression model in the case of entry/exit sections are appropriate to the given data. Finally, the common variable that affects to the accident is adopted to be traffic volume. CONCLUSIONS : 8 models which are all statistically significant are developed, and the common and specific variables that are related to the models are derived.

이 연구는 회전교차로의 운영효율을 다루고 있다. 회전교차로는 일반적으로 높은 용량, 지체감소, 안전개선 등의 장점을 가지고 있다. 원형교차로는 통행우선권에 따라 로터리와 회전교차로로 나눌 수 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 시나리오에 따른 로터리와 회전교차로의 운영효율을 비교 분석하는데 있다. 이를 위해 이 연구는 진입교통량과 방향별 교통량에 따른 256개의 시나리오를 설정하고, VISSIM을 사용하여 지체를 분석하는데 중점을 두고 있다. 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 로터리의 평균지체가 회전교차로의 차량지체보다 1.56-8.74배 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 둘째, 주도로와 부도로의 교통량 비율의 차이가 클수록 운영효율이 더 좋은 것으로 분석되었다. 셋째, 4지 교차로의 평균지체가 3지 교차로보다 1.77-11.70배 높은 것으로 평가되었다. 마지막으로 2차로(3지와 4지) 교차로가 1차로(3지와 4지) 교차로에 비해 2.02-2.23배 많은 교통량을 수용할 수 있는 것으로 분석되었다.

이 연구는 회전교차로의 효과를 다루고 있다. 연구의 목적은 로터리를 회전교차로로 전환함에 따른 운영효과를 비교 분석하는데 있다. 이를 위해 이 연구에서는 국내에서 운영되고 있는 로터리 20개 지점을 조사하고, VISSIM을 통해 개선 전 후의 네트워크를 구축하며, 그 효과를 비교분석하는데 중점을 두고 있다. 국내의 로터리는 효과적인 회전교차로 운영을 위하여 기하구조 측면에서 많은 개선이 필요한 것으로 분석되었다. 연구의 주요결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 현재 교통량을 적용하였을 경우 로터리의 운영효과는 다소 좋은 것으로 나타나지만 그 차이는 매우 적은 것으로 평가되었다. 둘째, 도시부 로터리의 경우 교통량이 증가할수록 차량당 평균지체가 급격히 증가하는 것으로 분석되었다. 마지막으로 지방부의 경우 도시부에 비해 교통량이 적기 때문에 회전교차로의 평균속도는 로터리에 비해 약 10km/h의 속도저감효과를 갖는 것으로 평가되었다.