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A Study on Energy Saving of the Motor Cooling System with an Inverter (INVERTER를 응용한 MOTOR 냉각 제어시스템의 전력절감에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Ki-Hong;Jung, Jee-Hoon;Kwon, Bong-Hwan
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2004.11c
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    • pp.611-613
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    • 2004
  • This paper is concerned with the simulation and determination of the input voltage and frequency for the optimal efficiency operation of induction motors. In general, induction motors have a specific character that operation efficiency is dropped sharply at the light roads condition. Consequently, if the induction motor is controlled by high efficiency using the VVVF(variable voltage variable frequency) control methods at optimal values, the entire system can obtain the substantial energy savings from the efficiency improvement in induction motors. In this paper, optimal slip is derived from the modeling of an induction motor and the optimal hybrid-control method is suggested by the simulation of the proposed algorithm for a 3-phase induction motor.

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Theoretical Analysis of a Spark Ignition Engine by the Thermodynamic Engine Model

  • Han, Sung Bin
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.55-60
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    • 2015
  • Recent engine development has focused mainly on the improvement of engine efficiency and output emissions. The improvements in efficiency are being made by friction reduction, combustion improvement and thermodynamic cycle modification. Computer simulation has been developed to predict the performance of a spark ignition engine. The effects of various cylinder pressure, heat release, flame temperature, unburned gas temperature, flame properties, laminar burning velocity, turbulence burning velocity, etc. were simulated. The simulation and analysis show several meaningful results. The objective of the present study is to develop a combustion model for a spark ignition engine running with isooctane as a fuel and predicting its behavior.

Numerical Analysis on the Performance of a Outdoor Air Cooled Heat exchanger for Cooling Tower (외기이용 하이브리드 냉각탑 성능해석)

  • Kim, Sung-Il;Lee, Wook-Hyun;Lee, Kye-Jung;Chun, Won-Pyo
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2008.11b
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    • pp.2322-2327
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    • 2008
  • This paper is to provide analysis model that can be used to investigate the improvement in energy efficiency for cooling tower by using fresh air. Numerical analysis of Air-cooled heat exchanger for single-phase flow with variations of outdoor air temperature has been performed. A complete set of correlations of the heat transfer in both refrigerant and air sides was employed for predicting the heat transfer rate. The numerical results derived from the correlations were verified with experimental results. The energy consumption for a hybrid cooling tower has been compared for variation of a outdoor air temperature. The results showed that the hybrid cooling tower in low outdoor temperature offers a significant improvement in energy efficiency. The thermal analysis aids significantly in the solution of the design problem of hybrid cooling tower.

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The Efficiency Prediction for Plate Type Steam Reformer with Shape Change of Combustion Chamber (평판형 STR의 연소공간 형상변화에 따른 성능 예측)

  • Kim, Hun-Ju;Lee, Ji-Hong;Lee, Myeong-Yong;Lee, Sang-Seok;Lee, Do-Hyung
    • Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.286-294
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    • 2010
  • According to the propagation of fuel cell system, the importance of that system efficiency is being magnified. Thus, the efficiency improvement of reformer which is the important part of fuel cell system will be required. In structural aspect, the reformer is classified into cylindrical and plate type. Plate type reformer features better maintenance and space efficiency compared with cylindrical type. In this study, we changed the shape of combustion chamber to improve the reforming efficiency. And then we performed the CFD simulation to predict the spacial distribution of temperature. Analysis cased contains with baffles, fins, baffles and fins, and without those. In case of only with-baffle, temperature distributions were uneven because the high temperature stream was concentrated near the baffle end. In case of with-fin, the temperature distributions were relatively even than other cases.

Development of a novel tracking for efficiency improvement of PV system with sensor method (센서방식 태양광 발전시스템의 효율개선을 위한 새로운 추적알고리즘 개발)

  • Jang, Mi-Geum;Ko, Jae-Sub;Choi, Jung-Sik;Kang, Sung-Jun;Back, Jung-Woo;Chung, Dong-Hwa
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
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    • 2009.05a
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    • pp.424-427
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    • 2009
  • This paper reposes a novel tracking algerian for efficiency improvement of photovoltaic(PV) system using sensor method PV system of sensor method is exactly impossible to track a sun position when insolation is low or rapidly changed by the clouds and fogs. Also, in this case, tracking device is occurred energy consumption by unnecessary operating. This statement of reason, real power of PV system is not increased than fixed PV system in specified location. Therefore, this paper proposes a novel ticking algorithm considered insolation for efficiency improvement of PV system using sensor method And this paper analyzes the generation volume and proves the validity of proposed algorithm as compared with the conventional PV tracking system using sensor method.

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Development of a Novel Tracking for Efficiency Improvement of PV System with Sensor Method (센서방식 태양광 발전시스템의 효율개선을 위한 새로운 추적알고리즘 개발)

  • Choi, Jung-Sik;Ko, Jae-Sub;Chung, Dong-Hwa
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.58 no.11
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    • pp.2192-2199
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    • 2009
  • This paper proposes a novel tracking algorithm for efficiency improvement of photovoltaic(PV) system using sensor method. PV system of sensor method is exactly impossible to track a sun position when insolation is low or rapidly changed by the clouds and fogs. Also, in this case, tracking device is occurred energy consumption by unnecessary operating. This statement of reason, real power of PV system is not increased than fixed PV system in specified location. Therefore, this paper proposes a novel tracking algorithm considered insolation for efficiency improvement of PV system using sensor method. And this paper analyzes the generation volume and proves the validity of proposed algorithm as compared with the conventional PV tracking system using sensor method.

Predicting the Effectiveness of National Energy R&D Investment in Korea: Application of System Dynamics

  • Oh, YoungMin
    • Korean System Dynamics Review
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.27-50
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    • 2014
  • Korea government established the energy technology development plan (2011-2020) and declared to be a leader of the green energy technologies. The plan aims for 10% market share in the green energy industry, 12% energy efficiency improvement, and 15% greenhouse gas reduction. In order to achieve these goals, the government has tried to calculate the whole scale of national energy R&D investment, annual budget and specific expenditures for new technologies by computer simulation. The simulation modules include the R&D investment model, GDP model, energy consumption and $CO_2$ emission model by System Dynamics. Based on these simulation modules, I tested various scenarios for effectiveness of energy R&D investments until 2020. The results show that Korea should increase national energy R&D investment to 2.3 billion U.S. dollars, and switch the investment from electricity and nuclear power to the renewable energy.

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Survey and Analysis of Power Energy Usage of University Buildings (대학건축물의 전력에너지 사용량 조사 및 분석)

  • Youn, Nam Sik;Kim, Jeong Tai
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.27-32
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    • 2013
  • For the past seven years, the increase in the energy consumption of universities in Korea has been 3.7 times higher than the overall increase in the energy consumption across Korea (22.5%). This is an example that shows that universities have been a massive source of greenhouse gases. Such an increase has been attributed to the new and expanded construction of architectural structures on campus. Many people argue that the increasing number of buildings may cause waste of energy and loss of efficiency. Therefore, this study was conducted as a preliminary study to derive energy efficiency measures for new university buildings. The two aspects of energy-saving as required by the eco-friendly structure certification standards have been applied to analyze the use of new/renewable energy and the energy consumption of new university buildings that have applied light density and light engineering methods. Based on these results, the major sources of energy of existing buildings and new university buildings were compared to comparatively discuss how effectively they improve energy performance.

Efficiency Improvement for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Applied to High-rise Building (고층 빌딩에 적용되는 빌딩통합형 태양광패널 효율성 개선방안)

  • Lee, Do-Hyun;Ahn, Ihn-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.71-78
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    • 2022
  • With the advent of cutting-edge technology, renewable energy is significantly considered as alternative resources to supply electric power. However, many barriers such as energy intermittency, high initial installation cost, and low-efficiency generation challenged building new infrastructure with clean energy. Efforts reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels resulted in the decentralization of power generation like distributed energy resource (DER). This paper is to introduce and evaluate the feasibility of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) in a high-rise building in Ulsan. To optimize BIPV, a variety of methods to minimize efficiency decrease and maximize electric power generation after installing BIPV on the building's facade are suggested. The variables causing power losses are analyzed. By utilizing System Advisor Model (SAM), actual power generated from solar panels is measured by Thin-film PV, Mono-crystalline PV, and Poly-crystalline PV.