• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2010년도 추계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.171-171
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• 2010

An innovative design of a floating-buoy wave energy converter (WEC) using hydrostatic transmission (HST), named HSTWEC, is presented in this paper. The system is designed to convert ocean wave fluctuation into electricity by using the HST circuit and an electric generator. Based on the floating-buoy concept, the wave forces the sub-buoy to move up and down. Consequently, the electric power can be obtained from the generator in both the moving directions of the sub-buoy through the HST circuit as shown in Fig. 1. In order to investigate the HSTWEC operations, a mathematical model of the system is indispensible. In addition, the method to control the HSTWEC, including: pump displacement control, tension adjustment control and ballast weight control, is also discussed in this paper. Finally, the design concept as well as simulation results indicated that this HSTWEC design is an effective solution and possible to fabricate for wave energy generation.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회논문집D
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• pp.955-960
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• 2001

In order to develop an efficient turbine for wave energy conversion suitable for actual ocean conditions, a new type of the air turbine with staggered blades has been investigated experimentally. Experiments have been carried out under steady flow conditions. Both the running and starting characteristics under sinusoidally oscillating flow conditions are simulated by a CFD method using a quasi-steady analysis. It is known that the air turbine with staggered blades gives a better performance compared with conventional Wells turbine, and a proper design factor of the air turbine is discussed for the setting angle of the rotor.

• 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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• 유체기계공업학회 2000년도 유체기계 연구개발 발표회 논문집
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• pp.325-333
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• 2000

The aerodynamics of the Wells turbine has been studied using a 3-dimensional, unstructured mesh flow solver for the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The basic feature of the Wells turbine is that even though the cyclic airflow produces oscillating axial forces on the airfoil blades, the tangential force on the rotor is always in the same direction. Geometry used to define the 3-dimensional numerical grid is based upon that of an experimental test rig. The 3-dimensional Wells turbine model, consisting of approximate 220,000 cells is tested at four axial flow rates. In the calculations the angle of attack has been varied between $10^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$ of blades. Representative results from each case are presented graphically and analyzed. It is concluded that this method holds much promise for future development of Wells turbines.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.64-69
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• 2006

A numerical analysis is made to investigate the wave absorption efficiency of a OWC-type wave power generator. Energy absorption by an OWC(Oscillating Water Column) air-chamber is computed in regular waves, taking account of the oscillating surface-pressure, due to pressure drop, across the duct of the air chamber. The problem is formulated in the scope of potential theory and solved by the Localized Finite Element Method(LFEM), based on the classical variational principle. The efficiency of energy absorption is investigated by. changing wave conditions, sea-bottom slope and pressure drop coefficient.

• 한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수자원학회 2021년도 학술발표회
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• pp.214-214
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 부유식방파제의 입사면과 전달면이 Slit으로 구성되어있어 유수실이 존재하는 투수성 부유식방파제에 대하여 2차원 자유도운동에 따른 발전가능성을 검토하였다. 입사파랑이 부유식방파제 유수실구간의 내부로 유입될 때 발생하는 강한 와류는 입사파랑의 주기와 파고가 증가할수록 궤적이 높고 길게 발생하게 된다. 이러한 원리를 이용하여 부유식방파제 유수실구간 입사면과 전달면에 각각 양방향으로 회전이 가능한 수차를 설치하고 와류 발생에 따른 2차 에너지 생성 가능성을 검토하였다. 실험결과, 입사파랑의 내습에 따라 수차는 시계방향과 반시계방향으로 회전하는 것을 확인할 수 있었으며, 상대적으로 주기가 긴 규칙파랑 실험조건(파고 0.1m, 주기 2.0sec)에서 약 0.5W 내외의 지속적인 전기에너지를 확보하는 것으로 검토되었다.

• 한국태양에너지학회 논문집
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2003

This paper represents the effect of rotor geometry on the performance of a small-scale Wells turbine for wave energy conversion. In this study, four kinds of blade profile were selected from previous studies with regard to the blade profile of the Wells turbine. The experimental investigations have been performed for two solidities by model testing under steady flow conditions, and then the effect of blade profile on the running and starting characteristics under sinusoidal flow conditions have been investigated by a numerical simulation using a quasi-steady analysis. In addition, the effect of sweep on the turbine characteristics has been investigated for the cases of CA9 and HSIM 15-262123-1576. As a result, a suitable choice of these design factors has been suggested.

• 한국태양에너지학회 논문집
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2003

This paper presents the effect of rotor geometry on the performance of a small-scale Wells turbine for wave energy conversion. In this study, four kinds the Wells turbine of blade profile were selected from previous studies. The types of blade profile included in the papers are as follows: NACA0020 ; NACA0015; CA9; and HSIM 15-262123-1576. The experimental investigations have been performed for two solidities by testing model under steady flow conditions. The effect of blade profile on the running and starting characteristics under sinusoidal flow conditions have also been investigated by a numerical simulation based on a quasi-steady analysis. In addition, the effect of sweep on the turbine characteristics has been studied for the cases of CA9 and HSIM 15-262123-1576. Based on the evaluation, a suitable choice of these design factors has been suggested. As a result, it seems that a suitable choice of the sweep ratio of 0.35 for the blade profile of the Wells turbine.

• 한국해양환경ㆍ에너지학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.81-89
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• 2014

부유식 파력발전구조물의 운동은 발전성능과 구조물의 안정성에 중요한 영향을 미치며, 이에 구조물의 형상 최적화가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 기존에 연구되고 있는 부유식 진자형 파력발전장치를 대상으로 운동 저감부 형상의 부가를 통해 운동응답특성을 최적화 하려 한다. 이를 위해 감쇠판을 설치하여 부가저항과 감쇠력을 변화시키고, 복원판을 설치하여 복원력을 증가시켜 구조물의 운동응답의 변화를 확인하였다. 실험을 통해 운동응답특성의 변화를 비교 검증하였으며, 수치해석을 통해 다양한 운동저감부 형상에 대해 분석하였다. 본 연구를 통해 부유식 파력발전구조물의 형상을 최적화하고 성능을 향상 시킬 수 있다.

• 한국유체기계학회 논문집
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.65-76
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• 2007

• 물과 미래
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2021