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Three Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Free Surface Flow Using Filling Pattern Technique and Adaptive Grid Refinement (형상 충전 및 격자 세분화를 이용한 삼차원 자유 표면 유동의 유한 요소 해석)

  • Kim, Ki-Don;Yang, Dong-Yol;Jeong, Jun-Ho
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.28 no.11
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    • pp.1348-1358
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    • 2004
  • The filling pattern and an adaptive grid refinement based on the finite element method and Eulerian mesh advancement approach have been developed to analyze incompressible transient viscous flow with free surfaces. The governing equation fur flow analysis is Navier-Stokes equation including inertia and gravity effects. The mixed FE formulation and predictor-corrector method are used effectively for unsteady numerical simulation. The flow front surface and the volume inflow rate are calculated using the filling pattern technique to select an adequate pattern among seven filling patterns at each tetrahedral control volume. By adaptive grid refinement, the new flow field that renders better prediction in flow surface shape is generated and the velocity field at the flow front part is calculated more exactly. In this domain the elements in the surface region are made finer than those in the remaining regions for more efficient computation. The collapse of a water dam and the filling of a fluidity spiral have been analyzed. The numerical results have been in good agreement with the experimental results and the efficiency of the adaptive grid refinement and filling pattern techniques have been verified.

Stability Analysis for a Dyke Subjected to Tidal Fluctuations (조위변동(潮位變動)을 받는 호안제(護岸堤)의 사면안정해석(斜面安定解析))

  • Kim, Sang Kyu
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.91-100
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    • 1988
  • Assuming that tidal level is constantly changed with an amplitude of 10 meters and a cycle of 12 hours, the slope stability for a typical dyke is analysed. The variation of pore water pressure within the dyke during the tidal change is obtained using a computer program, FLUMP, which is incorporated with saturated-unsaturated and transient flow. The results show that the variation of free water surface and distribution of pore water pressure within the dyke during the tidal fluctuations can be clearly predicted with the computer program. When a tide is lowered to the minimum level, the predicted pressure head is higher than the level of the free water surface in some parts of the dyke; that is, excess pore water pressure is generated in a zone affected by the tidal change. Also an unsaturated zone which shows negative pore water pressure is temporally created when a tide is lowered. The shear strength of the zone can be predicted based on the proposal suggested by Fredlund et al. It is emphasized that the excess pore water pressure generated during tidal fluctuations and strength parameters for the unsaturated zone should be considered in analyzing the slope stability of dykes. When those are considered, the critical slip surface seems to be located below the free water surface obtained when a tide is at the lowest.

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Optimization of distribution basin and ratio at valve opening in the water treatment process (정수공정에서 분배조 및 밸브 개도율 최적화)

  • Cho, Youngman;Ryu, Dongchoon;Yoo, Pyungjong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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    • v.29 no.5
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    • pp.559-564
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    • 2015
  • Distribution basins are used widely in the water treatment process. Uniform distribution at the distribution basin is an important because it affect precipitation efficiency of sedimentation basin. Generally distribution basin has a free surface water and is consisted of a weir. Study result, when inflow of distribution basin is less, amount of overflow is much at the nearest weir from the inlet. But when inflow is much, amount of overflow is much at the far weir from the inlet. The difference of distribution amount at the pipe is affected by the curvature and length of the pipe. The magnitude of the effect is determined by the relative energy loss and the flow state of the distribution basin. Optimization of the response surface method for minimizing an amount of deviation of the distribution is a very useful technique to determine the optimal ratio of the valve opening.

Physical Model Investigation of a Compact Waste Water Pumping Station

  • Kirst, Kilian;Hellmann, D.H.;Kothe, Bernd;Springer, Peer
    • International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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    • v.3 no.4
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    • pp.285-291
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    • 2010
  • To provide required flow rates of cooling or circulating water properly, approach flow conditions of vertical pump systems should be in compliance with state of the art acceptance criteria. The direct inflow should be vortex free, with low pre-rotation and symmetric velocity distribution. Physical model investigations are common practice and the best tool of prediction to evaluate, to optimize and to document flow conditions inside intake structures for vertical pumping systems. Optimization steps should be accomplished with respect to installation costs and complexity on site. The report shows evaluation of various approach flow conditions inside a compact waste water pumping station. The focus is on the occurrence of free surface vortices and the evaluation of air entrainment for various water level and flow rates. The presentation of the results includes the description of the investigated intake structure, occurring flow problems and final recommendations.

고온, 고압 가수분해반응에 의한 우지 분해공정: 반응표면분석법을 이용한 반응조건의 최적화

  • Kim, Won-Ho;Kim, Yong-Min;Kim, Ho-Jung;Heo, Byeong-Gi
    • 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.11a
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    • pp.303-307
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    • 2001
  • Operation conditions to maximize the hydrolysis of beef tallow was investigated by using the response surface method. In the response surface analysis, reaction temperature, pressure, and ratio of fat to water was considered as independent variables. The concentrations of triglycerides. diglycerides, monoglycerides and free fatty acids were considered as dependent. variables. The optimum conditions for the hydrolysis was as follows' the reaction temperature was $271^{\circ}C$, pressure 86 bar and ratio of fat to water was 106.08g / 133.93 g. The maximum concentration of free fatty acids was 96.49 % at these optimum conditions.

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Effect of nitrogen doping on properties of plasma polymerized poly (ethylene glycol) film

  • Javid, Amjed;Long, Wen;Lee, Joon S.;Kim, Jay B.;Sahu, B.B.;Jin, Su B.;Han, Jeon G.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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    • 2014.11a
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    • pp.286-288
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    • 2014
  • This study deals with the catalyst free radio frequency plasma assisted polymerization of ethylene glycol using nitrogen as reactive gas to modify the surface chemistry and morphology. The deposited film was characterized through various analysis techniques i.e. surface profilometry, Forier transform infrared spectroscopy, water contact angle and UV-visible spectroscopy to analyze film thickness, chemical structure, surface energy and optical properties respectively. The surface topography was analyzed by Atomic force microscopy. It was observed that the ethylene oxide behaviour and optical transmittance of the film were reduced with the introduction of nitrogen gas due to higher fragmentation of monomer. However the hydrophilic behavior of the film improved due to formation of new water loving functional groups suitable for biomedical applications.

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Modification methods of polyethersulfone membranes for minimizing fouling - Review

  • Sathish Kumar, R.;Arthanareeswaran, G.;Paul, Diby;Kweon, Ji Hyang
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.323-337
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    • 2015
  • Membrane Fouling was considered as major drawback in various industrial applications. Thus, this paper reviews the surface modification of polyethersulfone (PES) membranes for antifouling performance. Various modification techniques clearly indicate that hydrophilicity has to improve on the PES membrane surface. Moreover, the mechanism of fouling reduction with corresponds to various modification methods is widely discussed. Incorporation of hydrophilic functional groups on PES membrane surface enhances the surface free energy thereby which reduces the fouling. Characterization techniques adopted for the surface modified membranes was also discussed. These studies might be useful for the other researchers to utilize the modification technique for the applications of waste water treatment, chemical process industry and food industry.

Hydrodynamic analysis of a floating body with an open chamber using a 2D fully nonlinear numerical wave tank

  • Uzair, Ahmed Syed;Koo, Weon-Cheol
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.4 no.3
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    • pp.281-290
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    • 2012
  • Hydrodynamic analysis of a surface-piercing body with an open chamber was performed with incident regular waves and forced-heaving body motions. The floating body was simulated in the time domain using a 2D fully nonlinear numerical wave tank (NWT) technique based on potential theory. This paper focuses on the hydrodynamic behavior of the free surfaces inside the chamber for various input conditions, including a two-input system: both incident wave profiles and forced body velocities were implemented in order to calculate the maximum surface elevations for the respective inputs and evaluate their interactions. An appropriate equivalent linear or quadratic viscous damping coefficient, which was selected from experimental data, was employed on the free surface boundary inside the chamber to account for the viscous energy loss on the system. Then a comprehensive parametric study was performed to investigate the nonlinear behavior of the wave-body interaction.