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Fatigue Life Prediction of CFRP using Fatigue Progressive Damage Model (피로누적손상을 이용한 직조 CFRP의 피로수명 예측)

  • Jang, Jae-Wook;Cho, Je-Hyoung;Oh, Dong-Jin;Kim, Myung-Hyun
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.52 no.3
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    • pp.248-254
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    • 2015
  • The strength and fatigue life of Satin and Twill-woven CF/epoxy composite(CFRP) have been investigated. Damage mechanism fatigue method has been used to assess fatigue damage accumulation. It is based on measured residual stiffness and residual strength of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic(CFRP) laminates under cyclic loading. Fatigue damage evolution in composite laminates and predict fatigue life of the laminates were simulated by finite element analysis(FEA) method. The stress analysis was carried out in MSC patran/Nastran. A modified Hashin's failure criterion di rmfjapplied to predict the failure of the experimental data of fatigue life but a Ye-delamination criterion was ignored because of 2D modeling. Almost linear stiffness and strength degradation were observed during most of the fatigue process. These stress distribution data were adopted in the simulation to simulate fatigue behavior and estimate life of the laminates. From the results, the predicted fatigue life is more conservatively estimated than the experimental results.

Design Space Methodology and Its Application in Interior Permanent Magnet Motor Design

  • Fan, Tao;Li, Qi;Wen, Xuhui;Xu, Longya
    • Journal of international Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems
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    • v.1 no.3
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    • pp.303-311
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    • 2012
  • An innovative interpretation of the per-unit interior permanent magnet (IPM) machine model known as Design Space is presented in this paper. Based on the proposed Design Space formulation, an effective computation method to predict IPM machine performance factors, such as the current and power factor in a full range of speeds, is proposed. A systematic methodology is summarized, which translates the full speed range machine design procedure into the region determination on the so-called Design Space. The effect of dc-link voltage is also analyzed in a similar manner with the current and power factor. A series of IPM motors have been designed, and a preferred motor is selected with the help of the proposed Design Space Methodology (DSM), which has the best tradeoff between the nominal voltage and the dropped voltage condition. Experiment results show that the selected motor satisfies the machine requirements and all the design constrains, such as the current and back-EMF limitations.

Analysis of 3-Dimensional Magnetic Field Distribution in CPM Considering Magnetization Vector Distribution and Design of CPM (자화 벡터 분포를 고려한 CPM의 3차원 자계 분포 해석 및 설계)

  • Lee, Cheol-Gyu;Gwon, Byeong-Il;Park, Seung-Chan;U, Gyeong-Il
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers B
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    • v.51 no.10
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    • pp.545-553
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    • 2002
  • This paper is about the analysis of 3-dimensional magnetic field distribution in CPM(Convergence Purity Magnet) considering magnetization vector and the optimum design of CPM. The magnetization vector of CPM is obtained using 2-dimensional magnetization FEA(Finite Element Analysis) coupled with Priesach model. Using this magnetization vector of CPM, we analysed the 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional magnetostatic field of CPM and know that these analysis results are not equal. From experimental result, we know that the 3-dimensional analysis is accurate because the magnetic field distribution in CPM cannot be considered correctly by 2-dimensional analysis because of the shape of CPM. Finally, the optimum designing of CPM which control accurately the electron beam deflection in CRT(Cathode Ray Tube) was possible using 3-dimensional magnetic field analysis result.

A Study on the Characteristics of High-Current Arc Plasma Influenced by Axial Magnetic Field (축방향 자기장에 의한 대전류 아크 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Cho, S.H.;Lee, J.C.;Choi, M.J.;Kwon, J.R.;Kim, Y.J.
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2008.11b
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    • pp.2515-2518
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    • 2008
  • The vacuum interrupter (VI) is widely used in medium-voltage switching circuits due to its abilities and advantages as an environmental friendly circuit breaker. An understanding of the vacuum arc flow phenomena is very important for improving the performance of vacuum interrupter. In order to closely examine the vacuum arc phenomena, it is necessary to predict the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) characteristics by the multidisciplinary numerical modeling, which is coupled with the electromagnetic and the thermal flow fields, simultaneously. In this study, we have investigated arc plasma constriction phenomena and an effect of AMF on the arc plasma with the high-current vacuum arcs for the cup-type AMF electrode by using a commercial finite element analysis (FEA) package, ANSYS. The simulation results applied with various AMFs and constant Joule heat generation show that strong axial magnetic field (AMF) permits the arc to be maintained in a diffused mode to a high-current vacuum arc. However, further studies are required on the two-way coupling method and radiation model for arc plasma in order to accomplish the advanced analysis method.

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Investigation of jack-up leg extension for deep water operations

  • Welaya, Yousri M.A.;Elhewy, Ahmed;Hegazy, Mohamed
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.288-300
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    • 2015
  • Since the first jack-up was built, jackups have become the most popular type of mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) for offshore exploration and development purposes in shallow water. The most pivotal component of the jack-up unit is the leg, which can directly affect the global performance of the unit. In this paper, an investigation into extending the length of the jack up leg is carried out in order to study the enhancement of the rig capability to drill in deeper water approaching the range of the Semisubmersible Drilling Unit (SSDU) (300-1000ft). A study of the performance of a deep-water jack-up unit is performed with different leg lengths. Typical leg scantling dimensions and identical external loads are assigned, and then a detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model is created in order to simulate the jack-up leg unit's structural behavior. A Multi-point Constraint (MPC) element together with the spring element is used to deal with the boundary conditions. Finally, a comparative analysis for five leg lengths is carried out to illustrate their performance, including the ultimate static strength, and weight.

A Study for the Measurement of Global Loads on Ship Structure Using Fiber Optic Sensors (광섬유 센서를 이용한 선체 구조의 Global 하중 추정에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Myung-Hyun;Kim, Young-Jae;Kang, Sung-Won;Oh, Min-Cheol
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.45 no.2
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    • pp.144-150
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    • 2008
  • Ships and offshore structures are exposed to wave and engine excitation loadings during navigation and cargo/ballasting operations. These excessive loads may cause damages to hull and may result loss of life the ship. Therefore, it is important to develop a system that allow accurate measurements of global hull loads. The objective of the study is developing a fiber optic monitoring system that is capable of monitoring, recording and warning of the vessel performance. A method for measurement of global loads on a vessel, using strain measurements from a network of fiber optic strain sensors and extensive finite-element analyses(FEA) with idealistic load cases, is presented. The method has been successfully validated on the idealized ship structure model with strain sensors.

Sawtooth Fingered Comb Drive Actuator for Greater Displacement

  • Ha Sang Wook;Oh Sang-Woo;Hahm Ju-Hee;Kim Kwon Hee;Pak James Jungho
    • KIEE International Transactions on Electrophysics and Applications
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    • v.5C no.6
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    • pp.264-269
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    • 2005
  • The electrostatic comb drive actuator is one of the main building blocks in the field of micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). Most of the comb actuators presented previously have fingers that are rectangular in shape which produce a stable, constant force output during actuation. The use of sawtooth fixed fingers in a comb drive, which were presumed to produce an increasing force output with displacement due to the increased number of regions where fringing force, the driving force of comb actuators, appear. The dimensions of the sawtooth were derived from finite element analysis (FEA) of simplified finger models with sawtooth type fingers of various dimension and were compared to the rectangular finger model that showed that the sawtooth type fingers have $7\~9$ times stronger driving force. Finally, comb drive actuators with sawtooth type and rectangular fingers were fabricated and although the gap was bigger, the comb actuator with sawtooth type fingers showed about 1.7 times greater electrostatic force than the one with rectangular fingers at equal driving voltages. In conclusion, using the proposed sawtooth type comb fingers in a comb drive makes it possible to increase its displacement or reduce the driving voltage.

Optimal Design of Direct-Driven Wind Generator Using Dynamic Encoding Algorithm for Searches(DEAS) (DEAS를 이용한 직접구동형 풍력발전기 최적설계)

  • Jung, Ho-Chang;Lee, Cheol-Gyun;Kim, Eun-Su;Kim, Jong-Wook;Jung, Sang-Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.22 no.10
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    • pp.24-33
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    • 2008
  • Optimal design of the direct-driven PM Wind Generator, combined with DEAS(Dynamic Encoding Algorithm for Searches) and FEM(Finite Element Method), has been proposed to maximize the Annual Energy Production(AEP) over the whole wind speed characterized by the statistical model of wind speed distribution. In particular, DEAS contributes to reducing the excessive computing time for the optimization process.

Stress Analysis and Residual Life Assessment of T-piece of High Temperature Pipe (고온배관 T-부의 응력해석 및 잔여수명평가)

  • Kwon, Yang-Mi;Ma, Young-Wha;Cho, Seong-Wook;Yoon, Kee-Bong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.20 no.3 s.71
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    • pp.34-41
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    • 2005
  • For assessing residual lift of the steam pipe in fossil power plants, inspections and analysis are usually focused on the critical locations such as butt welds, elbows, Y-piece and T-piece of the steam pipes. In predicting the residual life of T-piece, determination of local stress near welds considering system load as well as internal pressure is not a simple problem. In this study, stress analysis of a T-piece pipe was conducted using a three-dimensional model which represents the T-piece of a domestic fossil power station. Elastic and elastic-creep analysis showed the maximum stress level and its location. Residual creep rupture life was also calculated using the stress analysis results. It was argued that the calculated life is reasonably same as the measured one. The stress analysis results also support life prediction methodology based on in-field replication technique.

Mechanical Behavior Analysis and Strength Standardization of Paper Angle (종이 앵글의 역학적 거동 분석과 강도 표준화 연구)

  • Park, Jong-Min
    • KOREAN JOURNAL OF PACKAGING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2005
  • Paper angle, environment friendly packaging material, has been mainly used as an edge protector. But, we have perceived its application to package design of heavy product such as strength reinforcement or unit load system (ULS) in the future. Above all, understanding of buckling behavior for angle itself and compression strength and quality standard have to be accomplished for the paper angle to be used for this purpose. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the buckling behavior through theoretical and finite element analysis, and to develop compression strength model by compression test for symetric and asymetric paper angle. Based on the result of theoretical and finite element analysis, increasing rate of buckling of asymmetric paper angle was higher as applied load level was bigger and/or the length of angle was longer than that of symmetric paper angle. Decreasing rate of minimum principal moment of inertia was remarkably increased as the extent of asymmetric angle is bigger, and buckling orientation of angle was open direction near the small web. Increasing rate of maximum compression strength (MCS) for thickness of angle was smaller as the web size was bigger in symmetric angle. MCS of asymmetric angle of $43{\times}57$ and $33{\times}67$ was decreased $15{\sim}18%$ and $65{\sim}78%$, and change of buckling was increased $12{\sim}13%$ and $62{\sim}66%$, respectively.

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