• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.96-103
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• 2019

In this study, a comparison was conducted to verify the propellant isolation assembly of the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO). An engineering validation model (EVM) is being developed to simulate the flow of the flight model. Three factors were selected for comparison: the total pressure drop during propellant isolation assembly, the waterhammer by driving thruster valve, and the orifice set up for flow control and damping the waterhammer. The analysis results are compared with EVM test results. In the future, backup data to confirm the design will be established.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2011.04a
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• pp.27-30
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• 2011

For the successful development of korean lunar lander, the ground test is required in order to verify performance of propulsion system, attitude control system, performance of landing device and etc. In order to develop the lunar lander ground test model, development of large size thruster and pressure regulated propulsion system is now in progress. In this paper, the results of 200N class monopropellant thruster development and propulsion system design will be presented.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.126-133
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• 2018

A liquid rocket engine experiences various static loads in flight, such as high pressures due to propellents, thrust and thermal loads due to cryogenic liquid oxygen and combustion gas with extreme vibration. During the engine development stage, structural analyses and investigation on the strain measured from ground firing tests are necessary for determining the structural reliability of the engine. In this study, the strain characteristics, obtained from the ground firing tests of a 75 tonf-class engine, were analyzed.

• 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 Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.196.2-196.2
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• 2012

본 논문은 달착륙선의 개념설계를 위하여 고려한 전력시스템의 설계와 달착륙선의 지상시험모델용 추력기 밸브구동 전원장치 개발에 대해 기술하였다. 달착륙선의 임무특성을 고려하여 전력시스템의 구조를 검토하고, 극한의 온도환경에서 달착륙선의 임무수행을 위하여 필요한 전력에너지를 충분히 공급할 수 있도록 태양전지 배열기와 배터리의 용량, 그리고 전장품의 용량을 설계하였다. 특히 경량의 달착륙선 개발을 위하여 고효율의 태양전지를 이용한 태양전지 배열기와 리튬-이온 배터리를 검토하였다. 극한의 우주환경에서 태양전지배열기의 동작특성을 검토하고 생성될 수 있는 최대 전력을 분석하여 최적의 태양전지 배열기의 면적을 분석하고, 장시간의 월식을 고려하여 배터리의 방전특성에 따른 배터리의 전압특성을 검토하였다. 그리고 달착륙선의 전력시스템 개념설계의 타당성 검토를 위하여 유럽에서 개념설계 중인 달착륙선의 전력시스템 사양과 용량에 대해 비교검토를 수행하였다. 현재 개발중인 지상검증모델용 달착륙선의 전력시스템 설계와 추력기 밸브구동 전원장치의 개발에 관해 기술하였다. 지상검증용 전력시스템은 태양전지배열기의 장착 없이 배터리의 전력만을 사용하여 지상검증모델용 달착륙선의 부하에 전력을 공급할 수 있도록 설계되었다. 달착륙선 지상시험모델의 비행시간과 임무에 따른 부하특성을 고려하여 상용 리튬-이온 배터리의 용량을 선정하였으며, 부하의 전력을 고려하여 간단한 보호회로를 설계하였다. 그리고 지상검증용 전원시스템은 추력기의 밸브구동을 위한 추력기 밸브구동 전원장치, DC/DC 컨버터 전원 모듈, 모니터링 모듈, 그리고 위급상황에서 전원을 차단하기 위한 "Emergency STOP" 모듈로 구성되어 있다.

• Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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• v.33 no.5_1
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• pp.521-535
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• 2017

Since satellites, including payloads, are limited in how they can respond to problems after launch, the functionality of the satellite should be verified sufficiently by EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment). In addition, considering the trend that the development period of the satellite is shortening and the development of the EGSE must precede the development of the engineering model of electronic equipment, early securing of EGSE is necessary to comply with the development schedule of the entire satellite. In this paper, we propose a method for early securing highly reliable EGSE by devising a scenario based operating payload packet analyzer, which is a part of the EGSE, through functional modularization and external parameterization, and show the result of applying the implemented payload packet analyzer to real satellite program.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.10 no.3
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• pp.32-40
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• 2006

Dynamic Radioscopy technique was developed to observe internal phenomena of motors during firings. For use of this technique, generator and image box consisting of conversion screen, mirror, and video camera were designed and fabricated at our laboratory, and static firing tests were conducted to small motors. Protection devices against vibration and noise induced from during combustion were also made and their performances were evaluated with reference to the vibration criteria. Test results have shown that the vibration levels at concerned points were measured less than vibration criteria, and the internal phenomena during firings were also observed clearly.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.190-200
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• 2007

A pyrogen type igniter was designed to satisfy the requirements of KSLV-I Kick Motor system. To insure the reliability of the igniter before the production of the flight model, we have been performed the structure, environmental, combustion tests. The hydraulic test was carried out to confirm the strength of the components of the igniter. The shock and vibration tests were considered to check whether the igniter operates normally under the severe environmental condition. The combustion tests were also performed to understand the ignition characteristics with the variation of initial condition. Finally, we confirmed that the igniter could provide the acceptable energy to ignite the propellant of kick motor at the ground test.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.81-90
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• 2015

In order to know the characteristics of the hypersonic air-breahting engine, high altitude and Mach number ground test is necessary. Therefore, high pressure and high temperature condition should be simulated to do ground test of the hypersonic air-breathing engine. In this paper, the hypersonic air-breathing engine ground test facility of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute was introduced and the composition and characteristics were described.

• The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.153.1-153.1
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• 2012

조립 후 발사대로 이송된 추진기관(또는 발사체)는 지상시험 및 비행시험을 위한 충전을 하게 되는데, 추진제 및 고압가스 등 추진기관 구성품의 운용절차는 하드웨어의 설계 단계에서 그 개념이 수립되어야 한다. 다시 말해, 발사체 및 추진기관 설계 단계에서 연료와 산화제의 충전/배출, 시험 취소시의 운용절차 개념이 수립되어 있어야 추진기관 구성품들의 설계, 지상인터페이스 구성품의 설계에 그 내용이 반영될 수 있다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 발사체 및 추진기관 운용와 관련된 일반적인 충전/배출 절차와 지연 또는 취소시의 작업절차의 주요개념을 다루었고, 추진기관 운용에 필요한 각종 지상설비에 요구되는 주요 기능을 검토하였다. 또한, 추진제 충전 이후 발사 대기시까지의 업무와 발사 전에 수행되어야 하는 추진기관 운용 업무(Pre-Launch Operation)도 다루었다. 특히 다단 발사체의 경우에는 운용과 관련된 준비 업무량이 단수에 비례하여 늘어나므로, 효율적으로 모든 시험 준비 업무를 마치기 위해, 지상에서의 추진기관 운용절차는 각 단별로 유기적으로 진행되어야 한다. 즉, 각 단별 하드웨어에 대한 사전 검사, 충전, 대기 등의 운용시간 설계 및 그 절차가 중요하다. 한국형 발사체 및 추진기관의 운용 개념설계를 수행하는데에는 기 확보된 운용기술을 활용하였다.