• International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2010

The performance of the crossover system of a centrifugal compressor stage consisting of static components of $180^{\circ}$ U-bend, return channel vanes and exit ducting with a $90^{\circ}$ bend is investigated. This study is confined to the assessment of performance of the crossover system by varying the shape of the return channel vanes. For this purpose two different types of Return Channel Vanes (RCV1 and RCV2) were experimentally investigated. The performance of the crossover system is discussed in terms of total pressure loss coefficient, static pressure recovery coefficient and vane surface pressure distribution. The experimentation was carried out on a test setup in which static swirl vanes were used to simulate the flow at the exit of an actual centrifugal compressor impeller with a design flow coefficient of 0.053. The swirl vanes are connected to a mechanism with which the flow angle at the inlet of U-bend could be altered. The measurements were taken at five different operating conditions varying from 70% to 120% of design flow rate. On an overall assessment RCV1 is found to give better performance in comparison to RCV2 for different U-bend inlet flow angles. The performance of RCV2 was verified using numerical studies with the help of a CFD Code. Three dimensional sector models were used for simulating the flow through the crossover system. The turbulence was predicted with standard k-$\varepsilon$, 2-equation model. The iso-Mach contour plots on different planes and development of secondary flows were visualized through this study.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2015

지능형 센서 기반의 구조 건전성 감시를 통해 안전성을 확보하기 위한 연구는 우주항공을 비롯하여 기계/토목 구조물, 수송 기계 분야로 확대되었다. 특히, 실시간으로 운용되는 구조물은 사고로 인한 재산 및 인명 피해를 예방하기 위해 여러 스마트 센서 기반의 구조 건전성 감시 기술이 요구되는 결과로 이어졌다. 한편, 상용화되어 있는 대부분의 센서는 전자기 기반의 센서로써 전자기 간섭 및 부식과 같은 적용성의 제한과 환경적 요인에 취약할 수 있다. 따라서, 전자기 기반 센서의 단점을 보완하기 위한 신개념 센서로 광섬유 센서가 최근 각광을 받고 있다. 하지만, 광섬유 센서를 이용한 실제 구조물의 감시를 위해서는 고가 장비와 시스템이 요구되어 어려움이 존재한다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 한 가닥의 광섬유를 이용하여 여러 지점에서 발생할 수 있는 충격을 검출하는 센서 시스템을 제안하였다. 이를 위해, 광섬유 굽힘 손실 현상을 이용하여 같은 충격에 대해 위치별 광 강도의 변화량 차이가 존재하도록 센서부의 모듈을 제작하였다. 그리고, 광 강도 변화에 영향을 미치는 변수들을 이용하여 실험 설계를 하였으며, 충격 위치 검출이 가능함을 실험적으로 검증하였다.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.1247-1254
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• 2004

In momentum exchange theory the loss models for the circulatory flow is critically important. But because of lack of loss model on the circulatory flow, analysis model on regenerative turbomachines is not available in the open literature. In the present study circulatory loss is evaluated by combining bend's losses. Through the comparison with the previous experimental data on linear pressure gradient, a combination factor is suggested in terms of the aspect ratio of a channel. Applying this factor to two kinds of regenerative blowers the predicted results are found to be in good agreement with the experimental data of the overall performance and the head distribution along the rotational direction. Especially, the comparison with the head distribution demonstrates the accuracy of hydraulic model and loss model suggested in the present study. And the comparison with the overall performance confirms the validness of physical models as well as loss models suggested in the present study.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.447-458
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• 2009

Energy loss at manholes, often exceeding friction loss of pipes under surcharged flow, is considered as one of the major causes of inundation in urban areas. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze head loss at manholes, especially in case of surcharged flow. Hydraulic experiments were conducted with three cases. Case A is to test whether the shapes of the manholes influence head loss coefficients. Case B and C were proposed to further reduce head losses by improving the manhole hydraulic efficiency. In case B, the joining part of the pipe at both shapes of manholes is shifted from central part to side part. The test in case C is to check the average head loss coefficient by installing the side benching in square manhole, based on shifted joining part model. The average head loss coefficient for circular and square manhole on case A was 1.6. This did not show much difference of the head loss coefficients in spite of the discharge variation in this case. However, case B and C show large difference between head loss coefficients due to the strong oscillation of water surface and the horizontal swirl motion. The circular and square manholes in case B reduced the head loss by 30% and 6% than ones in case A, respectively. The average head loss coefficient for circular manhole in case B was 1.1. Case C reduced average loss coefficients of the square manhole in case A from 1.6 to 1.1. Accordingly, the circular manhole in case B and the square manhole in case C showed the effective way to reduce the head loss. These head loss coefficients could be available to apply to the urban sewer system with surcharged flow.

• International Journal of Vascular Biomedical Engineering
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.36-41
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• 2003

Both flow visualizations and computational fluid dynamics were performed to determine hemodynamics in a total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) model for surgically correcting congenital heart defects. From magnetic resonance images, an anatomically correct glass model was fabricated to visualize steady flow. The total flow rates were 4, 6 and 8L/min and flow rates from SVC and IVC were 40:60. The flow split ratio between LPA and RPA was varied by 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50. A pressure-based finite-volume software was used to solve steady flow dynamics in TCPC models. Results showed that superior vena cava(SVC) and inferior vena cava(IVC) flow merged directly to the intra-atrial conduit, creating two large vortices. Significant swirl motions were observed in the intra-atrial conduit and pulmonary arteries. Flow collision or swirling flow resulted in energy loss in TCPC models. In addition, a large intra-atrial channel or a sharp bend in TCPC geometries could influence on energy losses. Energy conservation was efficient when flow rates in pulmonary branches were balanced. In order to increase energy efficiency in Fontan operations, it is necessary to remove a flow collision in the intra-atrial channel and a sharp bend in the pulmonary bifurcation.

• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2006

Flexible couplers are widely used for exhaust transmitted vibration reduction in vehicles. This paper describes an investigation into the acoustical characteristics of exhaust flexible coupler by the simulation and testing. Computational acoustic simulation is carrying out to investigate resonance frequency and transmission loss of decoupler using the boundary element method and transfer matrix approach. To confirm the acoustical simulation results of exhaust decoupler, we compare with measured experimental results by the test of transmission loss measurement system. In the comparison with simulation results and tests results, there is correctly fit the resonance frequency and the trend of transmission loss. Also, we show that the acoustical structure of decoupler is analogous to the expended tube or side branch resonator. The characteristics of exhaust decoupler have a marked increase in the acoustic attenuation at the specified frequency bend. Therefore the decoupler is applied to develop the exhaust system not only for the vibration isolator but also for the noise attenuator.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2004

A variable optical attenuator with a bending-sensitive fiber (BSF) that can be used in optical networks is developed. The refractive index profile of the BSF is divided into four regions which are inner core, center dip of inner core, outer core and clad. The 3-dimensional finite difference beam propagation method (3D FD-BPM) is utilized to find the characteristics of the BSF, so the mode profile of the BSF and optical power attenuation according to the bending are investigated, and the equivalent model of the BSF is made. By using this equivalent model of the BSF, the BSF is fabricated, and the refractive index profile of the BSF is measured, which is similar to refractive index profile of the proposed BSF. The fabricated variable optical fiber attenuator (VOFA) consists of the BSF in a rectangular rubber ring with a fixed bend radius (BR) in a steady state. The VOFA using the proposed BSF was able to attenuate the optical power by more than about －38 ㏈ at certain wavelengths (1540∼1560 nm) based on adjusting the mechanical pressure applied to the upper surface of the rectangular rubber ring with the bent BSF. In addition, the proposed VOFA produced an insertion loss of 0.68 ㏈, polarization dependent loss (PDL) of about 0.5 ㏈, and return loss of less than －60 ㏈.

• International Journal of Vascular Biomedical Engineering
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2004

Both flow visualizations and computational fluid dynamics were performed to determine hemodynamics in a total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) model for surgically correcting congenital heart defects. From magnetic resonance images, an anatomically correct glass model was fabricated to visualize steady flow. The total flow rates were 4, 6 and 8L/min and flow rates from SVC and IVC were 40:60. The flow split ratio between LPA and RPA was varied by 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50. A pressure-based finite-volume software was used to solve steady flow dynamics in TCPC models. Results showed that superior vena cava(SVC) and inferior vena cava(IVC) flow merged directly to the intra-atrial conduit, creating two large vortices. Significant swirl motions were observed in the intra-atrial conduit and pulmonary arteries. Flow collision or swirling flow resulted in energy loss in TCPC models. In addition, a large intra-atrial channel or a sharp bend in TCPC geometries could influence on energy losses. Energy conservation was efficient when flow rates in pulmonary branches were balanced. In order to increase energy efficiency in Fontan operations, it is necessary to remove a flow collision in the intra-atrial channel and a sharp bend in the pulmonary bifurcation.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.395-406
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• 2018

도시유역의 침수해석에 널리 사용되는 XP-SWMM 모형은 맨홀을 하나의 절점(node)으로 간주하여 과부하 맨홀에서 발생하는 국부 손실의 영향을 고려하지 못하기 때문에 침수 면적(범위)을 과소 산정한다. 그러므로 XP-SWMM을 이용한 침수해석 시 과부하 맨홀에서의 국부손실을 고려한 손실계수의 적용성 분석이 필요한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 내수 침수피해가 빈번히 발생하는 도림천 유역의 도림1 배수분구를 활용하여 맨홀 형태 및 손실계수 적용 유무에 따른 침수면적의 변화를 비교 분석하였다. 침수모의 결과, 손실계수를 고려한 경우가 고려하지 않은 경우보다 실제 침수면적과의 일치율이 약 17% 증가하였다. 또한 중간맨홀 및 합류맨홀($90^{\circ}$접합, 3방향 및 4방향 접합 맨홀)에 따른 각각의 손실계수를 적용하여 침수 해석한 결과 중간맨홀의 손실계수만을 적용한 것과 유사한 결과가 도출되었다. 그러므로 도시지역의 침수지역을 정확하게 모의하기 위해서는 과부하 맨홀에서의 손실계수를 고려한 2차원 침수해석을 수행하여야 할 것으로 판단된다. 본 연구의 연구결과는 도시지역의 침수 위험지역을 파악하기 위한 기초적인 자료로 활용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.929-936
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• 2004

In the present work, shape of the mixing vane in Plus7 fuel assembly has been optimized numerically using three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes analysis of flow and heat transfer. Standard $k-{\epsilon}$ model is used as a turbulence closure. The Response surface method is employed as an optimization technique. The objective function is defined as a combination of heat transfer rate and inverse of friction loss. Bend angle and base length of mixing vane are selected as design variables. Thermal-hydraulic performances for different shapes of mixing vane have been discussed, and optimum shape has been obtained as a function of weighting factor in the objective function.