• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.35 no.8
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• pp.693-698
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• 2007

A numerical method for accurate simulations of rotor aerodynamics is proposed. The numerical diffusion in the typically coarse grids away from the rotor blades is improved by implying a fourth-order of interpolation of local characteristic variables of the flow in the reconstruction stage of MUSCL approach in the framework of a finite volume formulation. In addition, different slope limiters are applied to the different characteristic fields, such as compressive limiters to linear characteristic fields to reduce the numerical dissipation whereas, diffusive limiters to nonlinear characteristic fields to increase numerical stability. Various exemplary problems related to the rotor aerodynamics applications are tested and the numerical results show a significant improvement in wake capturing capability. However, rotor aeroacoustic calculations show no meaningful difference over traditional MUSCL approach.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.86-91
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• 2008

An integrated multidisciplinary analysis and design system plays a critical role in the preliminary design of an aircraft. In this work a system based on the CATIA is developed for multidisciplinary computational design; aerodynamics, elasticity, and radar frequency stealth. Common data base of geometry and rectangular grids is generated and used for aerodynamic and structural analysis, while derivative triangular grids are generated for the RCS calculation. The panel method (PANAIR), FEM (NASTRAN), and PO technique are used for aerodynamic, structural, and RF stealth computations, respectively, and several additional algorithms are developed for the effective communication of the common data.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.38 no.10
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• pp.955-965
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• 2010

The MH-75 propeller for the MAV propulsion is designed using a free vortex design method which considers design parameters such as the hub-tip ratio, the twist angle distribution, the maximum camber location and the chord length of the propeller blade. Aerodynamic characteristics of the MH-75 propeller are predicted by changing the flight speed using the frequency domain panel method. And, the thrust characteristics of the MH-75 propeller are measured using the balance system of the subsonic wind tunnel for the validation of numerical results. The performance characteristics of the MH-75 propeller satisfied with design requirements. Numerical results of the MH-75, which are predicted by the frequency domain panel method, are more agree with experimental results compare with XFOIL.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.50 no.10
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• pp.677-690
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• 2022

By using an actuator disk method based flow solver, aerodynamic analysis is carried out for a dual ducted fan aircraft, which is one of the VTOL compound aircrafts, and its associated ground effect is analyzed. The characteristics and accuracy of the solver for ground effect analysis is evaluated through a comparison with the results obtained from the sliding mesh technique. The aerodynamic performance and flow field characteristics with respect to the distance from the ground are analyzed. As the ground distance decreases, the fan thrust increases, but the deterioration of total normal force and hovering flight efficiency is identified owing to the decrease in the vertical force of the duct, fuselage, and wing. By examining the flow field in the bottom of the fuselage, the ground vortices and fountain flow generated by the interaction of the fan wake and ground are identified, and their influence on the aerodynamic performance is analyzed. The strength and characteristics of outwash with respect to the ground distance and azimuth direction are analyzed through comparison/examination of velocity profile. Influence of the ground effect with respect to collective pitch angle is also identified.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 1999.10a
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• pp.35-35
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• 1999

최근 미사일 및 차세대 비행체에는 초기 고기동이나 무수한 제어력의 특성을 지닌 TVC 시스템이 많이 사용되고 있다. 기존의 공력 조타에 의한 비행 자세 제어방법은 속도의 2승에 비례하는 제어력을 발생하지만, TVC(Thrust Vector Control)를 이용하면 추력 방향을 변경하여 제어력을 얻음으로써 방향 제어에 보다 월등한 성능을 발휘할 수 있기 때문이다. TVC를 이용한 방향제어는 저속도 경우와 공기가 희박한 고 고도에서도 충분한 제어력을 얻을 수 있다. 그러나 그 우수성에 비추어 국내에서는 아직 그 성능에 대해 충분한 자료가 없는 실정이다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.38 no.11
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• pp.1060-1066
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• 2010

This paper focuses on the application of the proposed aerodynamic optimization techniques to design the blade planform of helicopter rotors. The design problems are formulated to maximize the hover figure of merit and the equivalent lift-to-drag ratio for high forward speed by optimally distributing airfoils, twist, and chord along the blade span. The numerical characters are investigated by solving various design problems. The advantages and limitations with the present design approach and the present modeling features for performance prediction are discussed. The recommendations for the required model refinements to get more accurate optimal configurations are addressed as future research areas.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.74-81
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• 2011

A numerical simulation is performed to study the ground effect of a rotating rotor blade on a whirl tower using unstructured overset mesh. The aerodynamic change of the rotor blade by the structure around the whirl tower is also considered. The calculated results showed good agreement with the experiment for the hover performance. The ground effect of the rotor blade is investigated by comparing with the calculated results for the out of ground condition and the results of an analytic model.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2011.11a
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• pp.33.1-33.1
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• 2011

풍력발전기가 점차 대형화되어가는 추세에 따라 블레이드 역시 점차 길어지고 무거워지는 경향을 보이고 있다. 이는 블레이드뿐만 아니라 풍력발전기 시스템 전체의 하중 및 비용의 증가를 불러오게 되므로, 시스템의 성능 및 하중에 가장 큰 영향을 끼치는 블레이드의 공력특성에 대한 연구가 전 세계적으로 지속되고 있다. 그 중에서도 특히 작동 중 오염에 의한 블레이드 표면 거칠기 변화는 블레이드의 공력특성을 변화시켜, 발전기 전체의 성능뿐만 아니라 전체 하중에도 영향을 끼치는 주요 인자이다. 따라서 풍력발전기 블레이드 설계 시에 예측된 설계하중과 실제 운용 환경에 의해 변화된 운용하중 간의 차이를 예측할 수 있다면, 블레이드 설계 시에 표면 거칠기 변화에 따른 영향을 고려함으로써 실제 운용 환경에 맞는 최적의 블레이드 및 풍력발전기 시스템 설계를 수행할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 블레이드의 표면 거칠기 변화에 따라 풍력발전기 하중이 어떻게 영향을 받는지에 대하여 분석하였다. 이를 위하여 표면 거칠기 민감도를 고려하지 않고 설계된 기준 블레이드와, 운용 중 표면 거칠기가 변화된 블레이드의 2개 모델에 대한 하중해석을 수행하고 그 결과를 비교하였다. 보다 실제적인 해석을 위해 Multi-MW 급 풍력발전기 시스템 모델을 대상으로 최적 설계된 블레이드를 기준 모델로 삼았다. 하중계산방법은 IEC 및 GL 2010 가이드라인을 참고하였으며, 일부 주요 극한하중 상황에 대하여 해석을 수행하여 설계하중상황(design load case, DLC) 별로 하중의 증감 및 경향을 비교하였다.

• 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2003.12a
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• pp.379-384
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• 2003

A turbo blower directly driven by a variable-speed BLDC motor was designed and tested to investigate performance characteristics. Computational analysis and performance tests validated the design method for the present turbo blower. Experimental measurements showed that the blower has an enough stability margin. This paper gives an outline of design, computational flow analysis and performance test for aerodynamic performance of the blower

• Clean Technology
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.316-322
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• 2022

The flow pattern at the inlet of the catalyst layer in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system is one of the key parameters influencing the performance of the denitrification process. In the curved diffusing parts between the ammonia injection grids and the catalyst layers, guide vanes are installed to improve flow uniformity. In the present study, a numerical simulation has been performed to investigate the effect of the geometrical configuration of the guide vanes on the aerodynamic characteristics of a denitrification facility. This application has been made to the existing SCR process in a large-scaled coal-fired power plant. The flow domain to be solved covers the whole region of the flow passages from the exit of the ammonia injection gun to the exit of the catalyst layers. ANSYS-Fluent was used to calculate the three-dimensional steady viscous flow fields with the proper turbulence model fitted to the flow characteristics. The root mean square of velocity and the pressure drop inside the flow passages were chosen as the key performance parameters. Four types of guides vanes were proposed to improve the flow quality compared to the current configuration. The numerical results showed that the type 4 configuration was the most effective at improving the aerodynamic performance in terms of flow uniformity and pressure loss.