• Solar Energy
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.23-33
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• 1997

In this paper, performance of various working fluids is evaluated for the closed Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion(OTEC) power plant operating on Rankine cycle. The evaporator and condenser are modeled via UA and LMTD method while turbine and pump are modeled by specifying isentropic efficiencies. R22, Propane, Propylene, R134a, R125, R143a, R32, R410A and Ammonia are used as working fluids. Results show that newly developed fluids such as R410A and R32 that do not cause stratospheric ozone layer depletion perform as well as R22 and ammonia. The superheat at the evaporator exit and subcooling at the condenser exit do not affect the performance of the simple OTEC power cycle. Turbine efficiency and heat exchanger size influence greatly the performance of the Rankine cycle. Finally, it was shown that closed OTEC power plants can practically generate electricity when the difference in warm and cold sea water inlet temperatures is greater than $20^{\circ}C$.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.30 no.6C
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• pp.231-239
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• 2010

This paper presents the thermal conduction analysis (using ABAQUS ver 6.10 and FLUENT ver 6.3.26) of geothermal energy for PHC, steel and copper energy piles by considering subsurface environment, thermal efficiency of grouting materials, and fluid velocity of circulating fluid. Results show that higher thermal efficiency for copper pile is observed followed by steel and PHC piles depending on the grouting materials and subsurface condition. The fluid velocity of 0.6m/s presents most efficient outflow temperature (275.4K) and heat exchange rate (103.1W/m) for the case of PHC pile during 8 hours operation. Analysis of operation schedule concludes that 16 hours of stand-by allows charging geothermal energy following 8 hours operation in winter season is most appropriate with 0.1K of temperature difference from the steady-state condition.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2012.08a
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• pp.150-150
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• 2012

본 연구에서 개발된 Enhanced huels형 플라즈마 발생장치는 초음속 공기 플라즈마 환경에 대한 열 보호 물질의 개발과 시험평가를 위한 지상 시뮬레이션 시험을 목적으로 개발되었다. Enhanced Huel형 플라즈마 토치는 고출력에도 불구하고 전극 부식에 의한 오염도를 최소화할 수 있고, 일반적인 직류 토치로는 얻을 수 없는 초고엔탈피 플라즈마 열유동을 얻을 수 있는 특징이 있다. 구축된 장치는 최대 직류 전력 1,200 kW까지의 출력 제공이 가능한 DC 전원과 플라즈마 토치, 플라즈마의 진단계측 및 재료 시험 수행이 가능한 진공쳄버, 플라즈마를 기체로 회복시켜주기 위한 디퓨저, 디퓨저를 빠져나오는 초고온 열 유동으로부터 열을 제거하기 위한 열교환기, 쳄버 전체의 압력을 제어하기 위한 진공 장치, 후처리 시스템, 가스 공급부 시스템, 냉각수 공급 시스템으로 구성되어 있다. 또한 플라즈마 진단계측장비로는 enthalphy 측정시스템과 각 종 열유속 측정 탐침기, pyrometers, 분광계, 적외선 카메라, 고속 카메라를 갖추고 있다. 시운전 결과 토치 공급전력 412 kW, 공기공급 12.31 g/s , 토치 내부압력 4.14 bar의 운전조건에서 62%의 효율로 플라즈마 엔탈피 16.7 MJ/kg의 성능을 얻었다.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• v.34 no.1
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• pp.195-201
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• 2010

In this paper, a cooling system of high-power propulsion motor with Energy Saving System(ESS) is described. Normally, the cooling system for ship consists of fresh water pump, sea water pump, 3-way valve and cooler. In the cooling system, F.W(Fresh Water) and S.W(Sea Water) pump is operated on rated rpm, and the 3-way valve is controlled for preventing over-cooling. So, the consumption power of pump's motor is changed according to a sea water temperature. In the proposed cooling system, F.W. pump and S.W pump is controlled by inverter, and it is can be reduced the consumption power. Also, it is proved with simulation.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.05a
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• pp.169-173
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• 2008

Stirling engine is a promising heat engine with a high efficiency, muti-fuel capability, low emission, quiet operation, very low maintenance and long life. As one of the promising applications, solar power system based on the Stirling dish, providing net solar-to-electric conversion efficiencies reaching 30%, can operate as stand-alone units in remote locations or can be linked together in groups to provide utility-scale power. This paper introduced a new Scroll-type Stirling engine, being developed for solar power, superior to conventional Stirling engines. The Scroll-type Stirling engine is characterized as traits of continuous and wholly separated compression and expansion; one-way flow system; direct cooling and heating the fluid in the working spaces through the extensive inner surfaces of scroll wraps. All theses traits contribute to achieving thermodynamic cycle closer to the ideal Stirling cycle (exactly speaking, Ericsson cycle).

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.66-72
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• 2008

In this study, the ground source heat pump was installed at a research center in Jeju Island to verify the performance of the system and to give an information for a economic feasibility. The performance test was conducted until the heat storage tank temperature reached at $5^{\circ}C$ from $50^{\circ}C$ in the cooling operation, and until the storage temperature goes up to $50^{\circ}C$ from $10^{\circ}C$ in the heating mode. As results, the system performance shows that $2.2{\sim}3.5$ for the cooling operation and $2.5{\sim}3.5$ for heating operation. It is found that the underground is good heat source for the heat pump with $3{\sim}10^{\circ}C$ variation range. The ground source heat pump could be connected one of air conditioning system without any problem in system performance. Based on the economic analysis, the initial cost for the ground source heat pump will be compensated after 4 years operation. If the system runs 20 years, approximately 300 million Won will be saved when the air conditioning system adapt the ground source heat pump based on Life Cycle Cost analysis.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.52.2-52.2
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• 2010

각종 전자 및 산업용 기기, 수송기기류의 고성능화에 따라 다양한 특성을 갖는 합금판재에 대한 수요도 증가하여, 기존의 합금판재의 성질이외의 기능성이 추가된 새로운 판재 제조기술 확보의 필요성이 증가하고 있다. 그러나 기존의 합금 설계 및 조직제어방법으로는 새로운 기능을 갖는 합금 판재의 개발에는 한계가 있으며 따라서 기존 특성이외에 여러 가지 기능성을 부여하는 판재의 제조를 위한 새로운 기술 개발이 요구되고 있다. 특히 경량재료로서 그 사용량이 계속 증가하고 있는 알루미늄 판재에 대하여 내 외부 층의 조성이 다른 합금으로 이루어진 다층 금속판재 제조방법을 도입함으로써 내식성, 열전도성, 브레이징성 등의 다양한 기능성이 부여된 알루미늄 판재의 제조가 가능하다. 본 연구에서는 다양한 기능성을 갖는 다층 금속 복합판재를 제조하기위하여 압연접합기술을 적용하고 다양한 합금계의 조합을 통하여 기능성이 향상된 다층 알루미늄 판재를 제조하는 기술을 개발하였다. 먼저 경량 열교환기 제조에 사용되고 있는 브레이징용 알루미늄 클래드재 제조를 위하여 여러 가지 압연접합 조건에서 알루미늄 클래드 재를 효율적으로 제조하는 방법을 개발하였다. 또한 기존의 고강도 알루미늄 합금에 대하여 내 외부합금층을 달리하여 다층 알루미늄 판재를 제조하고 기계적 특성 변화을 평가하였으며 새로운 특성을 갖는 알루미늄 판재의 제조가능성을 타진하였다.

• New & Renewable Energy
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• v.1 no.4 s.4
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• pp.30-37
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• 2005

Cycle simulation of Ground Source Heat Pump[GSHP] system was carried out to determine the design specification of basic components such as turbo compressor and heat exchangers. Part load operation characteristics of the designed GSHP system was estimated using the compressor and heat exchanger performance data. A 50RT class turbo compressor for GSHP system is now under development, in which R134a refrigerant is adopted as working fluid. The compressor with variable cascade diffusers is designed to work both in cooling and heating modes so that it can actively keep up with the climate change with high efficiency. The normal running speeds of the compressor are 59000rpm for heating mode and 70000rpm for tooling mode respectively. It has two identical impellers at both ends of the rotor so as to minimize aero-induced thrust force effectively. GSHP system was coupled with a vortical type heat exchanger, and heat gain and heat loss from ground were evaluated per a bore hole. For the optimal integration of the heat pump system, its header for circulating fluid was combined with the ground heat exchangers in parallel and series configuration.

• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.95-101
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• 2003

Ultrasonic transmitter used for scale prevention in boiler or heat exchanger is composed of the magnetostrictive material which transforms electric energy into ultrasonic wave and the horn which amplifies generated ultrasonic wave and transfers it into medium loaded. In this paper, we have performed the shape design for magnetostrictive material and analyzed a few type of horns which amplify generated ultrasonic wave and found each solution theoretically. Final length of the horn has been determined by measuring the sound pressure in medium between theoretical value and experience data. At last we have given the results of our study for the effects of ultrasonic wave irradiated by manufactured ultrasonic transmitter on preventing scale deposition on test pipe under the similar condition to boiler.

• Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.147-155
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• 1999

In this work, the defrosting characteristics of PTC heating sheet used as a defrosting heat source of fin-tube heat exchanger in a refrigerator have been experimentally compared with those of conventional electric heater. It is found that the characteristics of water draining rate with defrosting time show smoothly oscillating pattern when PTC heating sheet is used, and the drained water is completely melted. The defrosting efficiency of the PTC heating sheet is about 75%, which represents about 25% higher than that of the electric heater. A reduction of defrosting time and an increase of defrosting efficiency may be obtained by improving the arrangement of heating elements of the heating sheet. It is shown that the defrosting time of PTC heating sheet increases linearly with the amount of frost, however the defrosting efficiency is nearly constant. In the application to the refrigerating system, one should notice the fact that the defrosting performance of PTC heating sheet may be defraded due to the repeated operations.