• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.35 no.5
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• pp.1083-1096
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• 2015

This study utilised Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) for preliminary assessment of mixing efficiencies of 2-phase fluids in a pipe at which a slurry flow and an injected solidifier join, for the purposes of reducing trial-and-error-based instances of physical experiments and conducting the overall research in an economical way. Using OpenFOAM$^{(R)}$, we simulated behavior of 3-phase fluids under 18 different settings generated by changing diameters of a dredged soil transportation pipe, a quality improving material injection pipe and the confluence angle. While difference in mixing efficiencies amongst the instances was insignificant, discernible boundary layers amongst the materials were observed in all of the instances. In order to break the boundary layers, we designed a substructure inside a pipe and found out that it could remarkably improve mixing efficiencies particularly for short distance applications.

• Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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• v.34 no.5
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• pp.439-448
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• 2001

A two-dimensional finite difference numerical model was developed in order to simulate two-phase fluid flow in a single fracture. In the model, variation of viscosity with pressure and that of relative permeability with water saturation can be treated. For the numerical solution, IMPES method was used, from which the pressure and the saturation of water and gas were computed one by one. Seven cases of model test using parallel plates for a single fracture were performed in order to obtain the characteristic equation of relative permeability which would be used in the numerical model. it was difficult to match the characteristic curves of relative permeability from the model tests with the existing emperical equations, consequently a logistic equation was proposed. As the equation is composed of the parameters involving aperture size, it can be applied to any fracture.

• Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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• v.34 no.5
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• pp.449-458
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• 2001

In order to verify the numerical model, which was developed to simulate the behavior of the two-phase fluid flow in a single fracture, the characteristic equation of relative permeability was incorporated into the developed numerical model, and the computed results were compared with the experimental results of the model test. As results of the sensitivity analysis on the roughness and the aperture size of fracture, the gas velocity was inversely proportional to the fracture roughness, and not proportional to the square of aperture size which is usually observed in single phase flow in a single fracture. The numerical model was applied to the underground LPG storage terminal in order to check the field applicability. The simultaneous flow of water and gas in accordance with the operation pressures in a single fracture near cavern was simulated by the model. It was shown that the leaked gas was able to be controlled in a single fracture neither by the pressure of operation nor by that of groundwater in case the fracture became smoother in roughness and smaller in aperture size.

• 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 $20^{\circ}C$.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.58-64
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• 2016

Vibrational characteristics of curved pipe structures are investigated with respect to the change of inside flow velocities. Based upon the Hamilton's principle, the equations of motions are derived, and the finite element equation is constructed to solve the frequency equation for curved pipe structures. When the initial tension is neglected in cured pipes, the natural frequencies are reduced as flow velocity increases, and the rapid decreases of the natural frequencies take place. However, when the initial tension is taken into account, the natural frequencies are not changed with the change of the flow velocity. In free vibrational simulation of pipe systems, it is necessary to calculate the initial force due to the velocity and the pressure of the fluid flow from the equilibrium. The force should be included in the equation of motion of the systems to get more accurate natural frequencies. The mechanical properties like stiffness or the location of pipe support need to be changed to avoid resonance. The natural frequencies are to be isolated from the frequency range of dominant vibration modes. The angles of elbows do not affect the change of the fundamental natural frequency, but affect the change of the third or higher natural frequencies.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2009.06a
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• pp.30-31
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• 2009

Through the full scale ship collision response analysis of high speed passenger ship with underwater floating matters, the objective of this study is to perform the crashworthy safety assessment of its hull and passengers. For this safety assessment, diverse collision scenarios could be established through the thorough understanding of damage mechanisms due to the collision of its hydrofoil system with underwater floating matter examining the damage informations of its hull and passengers from the collision accidents, and through the estimation of the damages of its hull and passenger. The next step, crashworthy safety assessment of its hull and passengers, was carried out by the collision response analyses of high speed passenger ship with underwater floating matter using Fluid-Structure Interaction(FSI) analysis technique of LS-DYNA code in consideration of surrounding water, and using local zooming analysis technique.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.292-292
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• 2017

하천에서 주로 부유사의 형태로 이송되는 유사는 크게 점착성 유사와 비점착성 유사로 구분된다. 입자의 크기가 약 $63{\mu}m$이하인 유사는 입자 표면의 전자기적 점착력의 영향이 우세하여 유사입자들은 지속적인 응집현상을 겪는다. 응집 현상을 통해 유사의 가장 단위인 일차입자(Primary Particle)들은 하나의 커다란 덩어리인 플럭(Floc)을 형성한다. 응집현상이 중요한 이유는 형성된 플럭의 크기 및 밀도가 끊임없이 변화하는 데 있다. 크기와 밀도의 지속적인 변화로 인하여 유사의 부유에 직접적으로 관계하는 침강속도가 변화한다. 우리나라의 금강 및 낙동강의 하구는 점착성 유사가 지배적인 환경으로, 하구에서의 유사 이동을 살펴보기 위해서는 흐름 방향 및 연직방향으로의 흐름 특성(Hydrodynamics)변화와 응집 모형을 통한 응집 현상의 고려가 필수적이다. 이에따라, 본 연구에서는 흐름 방향 및 연직방향으로의 2차원 점착성 유사 이동모형에 관한 개념적 틀(Framework)을 제시한다. 2차원 점착성 유사 이동 모형의 개념적 틀은 기존의 1차원 연직 점착성 유사 이동 모형을 근간으로 한다. 모형에서 흐름을 구성하는 지배 방정식은 오일러-오일러 이상방정식(Eulerian-Eulerian Two-Phase Equation)을 통해 얻는다. 유사상(Sediment Phase, Dispersed Phase)와 유체상(Fluid Phase, Continuous Phase)는 혼합물 이론(Mxiture Theory)를 통해 하나의 혼합물 상(Mixture Phase)의 지배방정식으로 대표된다. 난류의 계산은 와점성 모형 중 -${\varepsilon}$모형을 통해 수행되며, 부유사의 농도는 유사의 이송-확산 방정식을 통해 모의된다. 입력된 흐름 조건을 따라 초기 흐름이 모의되면, 유체 내에서 시간에 따른 플럭의 크기가 계산된다. 플럭의 크기가 계산되는 과정에서 밀도와 침강 속도가 계산되며, 그 이후에 유체 내 유사의 농도가 계산된다. 난류 모의가 수행되고 난 이후에, 유속이 재계산 된다. 이러한 과정을 통해 흐름 방향 및 연직 방향으로의 유사 이동 모의가 가능한 2차원 점착성 유사 이동 모형이 개발될 수 있을 것이라고 생각된다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.430-437
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• 2018

For a ship navigating in waves, added resistance, sway force and yaw moment due to waves differ from still water conditions, which affects the maneuverability of the ship. Therefore, it is important to estimate the sway force and yaw moment generated by waves. In this study, numerical simulations were carried out to calculate the hydrodynamic forces acting on a barge in still water and waves using CFD. Based on the results, the characteristics of course stability of a barge were investigated and analyzed. The hydrodynamic forces acting on the barge in waves were stronger than in still water, and it was confirmed that hydrodynamic forces become greater as wavelength becomes longer. In long wavelength regions, the (-) value of the yaw damping lever was larger than in still water. However, in short wavelength regions and when wavelength coincided with the length of the ship, values were smaller than in still water. In this region, it can be assumed that course stability improved. In other words, in long wavelength regions, the course stability of the barge was worse than in still water and short wavelength regions. Therefore, attention is required for safe navigation in long wavelength regions.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.49 no.5
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• pp.399-405
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• 2021

In the present study, ground tests and CFD simulations for a ducted fan system were performed to verify the hovering performance of the ducted fan system designed by KARI rotorcraft team. Six blades were composed for the ducted fan, and target rotating speed of the fan was decided to 4,000 RPM. Collective pitch angles were considered from 20 degrees to 36 degrees. The test data were obtained by increasing the rotating speed up to 4,000 RPM in 1,000 RPM increments. The CFD simulations were considered only 4,000 RPM of rotating speed. The hovering performance was represented by thrust, power, duct thrust ratio, and FM(Figure of Merit). Reliability of the performance results was ensured through the test and simulation results, and it was found that the target performance was achieved under conditions above 31 degrees of the pitch angle.

• The Journal of the Acoustical Society of Korea
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.122-130
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• 2024

Vibration of compressor in the air-conditioner outdoor unit have known to be main noise source radiated from outdoor unit. However, as the operating speed of compressor increase, the relative contribution of flow induced vibration and noise is also increase. In this paper, the numerical method was established to predict fluid-borne noise from compressor discharging pipe of air-conditioner outdoor unit. In this step, numerical result was compared to experimental one to verify numerical method. Additionally, the effects of pressure pulsation of compressor and compressor vibration into radiated noise were investigated in frequency domain. It was confirmed that the compressor vibration contributed to the low frequency band, while the pressure pulsation dose to the high frequency band.