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THE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OF VACUUM CLEANER BY ANALYSIS OF THE FLOW AROUND CENTRIFUGAL FAN (진공청소기용 원심팬 주위의 유동해석을 통한 성능개선)

  • Park, J.W.;Ki, M.C.;Park, H.K.
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.10a
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    • pp.82-87
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    • 2007
  • A cleaner has trouble with too much noise and power consumption. To solve these problems, the investigation for motors, which are the main component of vacuum cleaner, is required. However, it is difficult to analyze the flow by the experimental means because of the high speed of the fan rotation ranging from 30,000 rpm to 50,000 rpm. Moreover it takes much time to perform the numerical simulation for the flow. In this research, it is aimed to analyse the flow through the centrifugal fan which is believed to be a main noise source, by the computational method. The efficiency of the centrifugal fan is affected by friction loss, shock loss and so on. Those losses depend on factors like the velocity of impeller, blade shape and etc. Accordingly, the influence of the shape of impeller on the flow is investigated in this study. The computational analysis was done by changing impeller shapes. The flow around the centrifugal fan is simulated by applying the moving mesh. To verify the validity of the computation results, the air flow rate and the pressure field to the cleaner is compared with the experimental data. All simulations are performed by using commercial code SC/Tetra. The calculated results show good agreement with the experimental ones qualitatively and it is believed to be promising to use computational simulation in the improvement of the vacuum cleaner performance.

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A Study on the Aeration Characteristics of a Mechanical Aerator Model (기계식(機械式) 폭기장치(曝氣裝置) 모형(模型)의 폭기특성(曝氣特性)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Kim, Hwan Gi;Yang, Sang Hyon
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.33-44
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    • 1982
  • In Order to study for the aeration characteristics which is one of the most important unit processes for the activated sludge process, a pitched blade type aeration model of octagonal shape with a draft tube in it was made as a pilot plant. Oxygen transfer rates, power consumptions and fluid velocities and behaviers were measured and evaluated with the various turbine shapes. And with these results, the dimensionless model analysis using the Buckingham ${\pi}$ theorem was discussed for a proper turbine shape determination.

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Experiments on Efficiency of Standing Type Waterwheel with Narrow Canal for Micro/Small Scale Hydro Power Plant (초소수력발전용 좁은 수로 고정형 수직수차 성능실험)

  • Kim, Dong-Jin;Lee, Kyong-Ho;Ahn, Kook-Chan;Kim, Bong-Hwan;Lee, Chi-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.11 no.5
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    • pp.104-108
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    • 2012
  • Recently, small scale hydropower needs to be developed due to its clean, renewable and abundant energy resources. However, suitable draft of hydro-turbine body in combination with differences in wheel blade shapes is not determined yet in the range of small hydropower and it is necessary to study for the effective draft in combination with type. Therefore, watermill shaped of 250mm diameter. hydro-turbine aiming 20 watt class generator is adopted in this study because of its simple structure and high possibility of applying to small hydropower. The result shows that effective draft for the turbine body is variable concerning the size of turbine and flow rate of water. Thus, the difference of water depth between fore and aft turbine body contributes to the increase of torque, angular momentum and power output.

An Experimental Study on the flow Characteristics of a Supersonic Turbine Cascade as the Leading Edge Shape and the Nozzle-Cascade Cap (초음속 터번 익렬 앞전 형상 및 노즐-익렬 간격에 따른 유동 특성에 대한 실험적 연구)

  • Cho Jong-Jae;Kim Kui-Soon;Kim Jin-Han;Jeong Eun-Hwan;Jeong Ho-Kyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.66-72
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, a small supersonic wind tunnel is designed and built to study the flow characteristics of a supersonic impulse turbine cascade. The flow is visualized by means of a single pass Schlieren system. The supersonic cascade with 2-dimensional supersonic nozzle was tested for various blade leading edge shapes and gaps between the nozzle and cascade. Highly complicated flow patterns including shocks, nozzle-cascade interaction and shock boundary layer interactions are observed.

5-Axis Cross-Coupling Control System Based on a Novel Real-Time Tool Orientation Error Model (새로운 실시간 공구방향오차 모델에 기초한 5 축 연동제어 시스템)

  • Byun, Je-Hyung;Jee, Sung-Chul
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.27 no.8
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    • pp.48-53
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    • 2010
  • 5-axis CNC machining now is getting popular because it can deal with complex shapes such as impeller, turbine blade and propeller without additional equipment or process, proving a set of various tool orientations. CAM software related to 5-axis machining is being developed quickly so that users can take advantage of potential capacities of 5-axis machine tools. However, only a few researches can be found in the area of control strategy development for 5-axis machining. This paper proposes a 5-axis cross-coupling control system based on a novel tool orientation error model. The proposed tool orientation error model provides accurate information on the tool orientation error in real time, which in turn enables directly controlling the tool orientation accuracy. The proposed control system also employs a contour error model to calculate the contour error and reflect it in the control as well. The accuracy of the proposed tool orientation error model is verified and the performance of the 5-axis cross-coupling control system in terms of both contouring and tool orientation accuracy is evaluated through computer simulations compared with existing 5-axis control systems.

Performance of a Cross-Flow Fan with Various Stabilizer Positions and Rearguider Shapes (스태빌라이져 위치 및 리어가이더 형상변화에 따른 횡류홴의 성능특성 연구)

  • Kim, D.W.;Kim, H.S.;Yoon, T.S.;Park, S.K.;Kim, Yon J.
    • The KSFM Journal of Fluid Machinery
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    • v.7 no.4 s.25
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    • pp.7-15
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    • 2004
  • The design point of the cross-flow fan is generally based on the region within low static pressure and high flow rate. It relatively makes high dynamic pressure at low speed because a working fluid passes through an impeller blade twice. However, it has low static pressure efficiency between $30\%$ and $40\%$ because of relative high impact loss. The purpose of this study is to research the reciprocal relation among each parameter. Experiments and numerical analyses are conducted on effects of a stabilizer and a rearguider on performance analysis of a cross-flow fan. Two-dimensional, unsteady governing equations are solved using FVM, PISO algorithm, sliding grid system and standard $k-{\epsilon}$ turbulence model. Experiments are also carried out to estimate the performance of the modeled cross-flow fan. It is clarified that the rearguider of Archimedes type has excellent results for the most part.

Numerical Optimization of A Multi-Blades Centrifugal Fan For High-Efficiency Design (원심다익송풍기의 고효율 설계를 위한 수치최적설계)

  • Seo, Seoung-Jin;Kim, Kwang-Yong
    • 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.12a
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    • pp.385-390
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    • 2003
  • Shape of a multi-blades centrifugal fan is optimized by response surface method based on three-dimensional Navier-Stokes analysis. For numerical analysis, Reynolds-averaged Wavier-Stokes equations with standard $k-{\varepsilon}$ turbulence model are transformed into non-orthogonal curvilinear coordinate system, and are discretized with finite volume approximations. Due to the large number of blades in this centrifugal fan, the flow inside of the fan is regarded as steady flow by introducing the impeller force models for economic calculations. Optimizations with and without constraints are carried out. Design variables, location of cur off, radius of cut off, expansion angle of scroll and width of impeller were selected to optimize the shapes of scroll and blades. Data points for response evaluations were selected by D-optimal design, and linear programming method was used for the optimization on the response surface. As a main result of the optimization, the efficiency was successfully improved. The correlation of efficiency with relative size of inactive zone at the exit of impeller is discussed as well as with average momentum fluxes in the scroll.

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Establishment of Manufacturing Process of Skeleton Leaves in Different Species by NaOH Treatment (NaOH 처리에 의한 식물종류별 망사잎 제조 방법의 확립)

  • Byun, Mi Soon;Kim, Yoon Hee;Kim, Kiu Weon
    • FLOWER RESEARCH JOURNAL
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.17-22
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    • 2008
  • Four kinds of leaves with different shapes of leaf blade were used as experimental materials to establish an optimum condition for treating leaves to obtain skeleton leaves. Effective concentration and length of soaking time in a hot NaOH solution, which resulted in high valued ornaments, were 60% (v/v) for 50 minutes for Acer buergerianum (palmatifid), 20% (v/v) for 50 minutes for Ilex cornuta (serrate), 20-60% (v/v) for 70 minutes for Quercus mongolia (lobed), and 20-40% (v/v) for 70 minutes for Quercus palustris (parted). Through a series of the process of soaking leaves in a hot NaOH solution, rinsing or brushing to remove mesophyll, drying, and dying, high quality ornaments could be obtained.

Application of differential transformation method for free vibration analysis of wind turbine

  • Bozdogan, Kanat Burak;Maleki, Farshid Khosravi
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.11-17
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    • 2021
  • In recent years, there has been a tendency towards renewable energy sources considering the damages caused by non-renewable energy resources to nature and humans. One of the renewable energy sources is wind and energy is obtained with the help of wind turbines. To determine the behavior of wind turbines under earthquake loads, dynamic characteristics are required. In this study, the differential transformation method is proposed to determine the free vibration analysis of wind turbines with a variable cross-section. The wind turbine is modeled as an equivalent variable continuous flexural beam and blade weight is considered as a point mass at the top of the structures. The differential equation representing the free vibration of the wind turbine is transformed into an algebraic equation with the help of differential transformation method and the angular frequencies and the mode shapes of the wind turbine are obtained by the help of the differential transformation method. In the study, a sample taken from the literature was solved with the presented method and the suitability of the method was investigated. The same wind turbine example also modeled by finite element modelling software, ABAQUS. Results of the finite element model and differential transformation method are compared with each other and the results are in good agreement.

A Taxonomic Study on Korean Allium L. Based on the Morphological Characters (형태학적 형질에 기초한 한국산 부추속의 분류학적 연구)

  • Choi, Hyeok-Jae;Jang, Chang-Gee;Lee, You-mi;Oh, Byoung-Un
    • Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.275-308
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    • 2007
  • For 20 taxa of Korean Allium, including 16 species and 5 varieties, examined were morphological characters (i.e. sexuality, structure and shape of underground part, types and growing patterns of leaf and scape, and shapes of perianth, filament and pistil). The specialization and the evolutionary trends of taxonomic characters were inferred from morphological examination. Taxonomic relationships and system of Korean Allium were also studied. The characters showing evolutionary trends were the structure and shape of underground part including rhizome and bulb, leaf, scape, inflorescens, filament and ovary. It seemed that thin and short rhizome developed from thick and long one, and the membranous simple bulb tunic evolved into fibrous reticulate one. The presence of hyaline sheath in A. monanthum of sect. Microscordum was apomorphic. Both angular leaf blade with 2-rowed vascular bundle and flat blade with 1-rowed vascular bundle were developed from terete one with 2-rowed vascular bundle. The base of filament have differentiated from entire to toothed, and 2-ovuled ovary as well as erect scape before flowering was plesiomorphic type. In addition, sexuality, structure of underground part, the presence of hyaline sheath and cross-section structure of leaf were taxonomic characters with the level of the subgenus in this genus. Shape of rhizome, bulb, leaf, scape and pedicel discriminated each section from other ones in the subgenera easily. The shape and arrangement of perianth and filaments were the diagnostic characters for species level along with shape of ovary and stigma.