• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.547-552
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• 2010

In this study, we suggested an integrated humidification system for a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) as an efficient method of humidification under the various driving condition of the fuel cell vehicle and system. It is improving air humidification system combined the existing membrane humidifier and water injection. As a result, we verified it through experiments and the vehicle test and could get a result of improvement of humidification performance. The results show that an integrated humidification system is a useful method for FCEV applications.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2009.11a
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• pp.222-224
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• 2009

3상 인버터의 PWM 구동시 인버터 파워모듈의 IGBT와 Diode에서는 도통 손실 및 스위칭 손실이 발생하며 이러한 손실은 소자의 정션 온도를 증가시킨다. 하이브리드 차량(HEV)의 경우 다양한 주행 조건에서 IGBT와 Diode가 제한 온도를 초과하지 않도록 해야한다. 본 연구에서는 순시 전압 및 전류에 대한 3상PWM 인버터의 손실을 계산하고 열모델을 통해 소자의 온도를 파악함으로써 하이브리드 차량의 성능 예측에 활용하였다. 열모델은 파워모듈 각 상의 IGBT와 Diode 사이의 상호 열전달을 고려하였으며 시험 결과와 시뮬레이션 결과 비교를 통해 열모델의 타당성을 살펴보았다. 제안된 모델을 통해 다양한 주행 조건에서 하이브리드 차량의 성능 분석을 실시하였다.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.184-192
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• 2010

PEM fuel cell produces electric power, water and heat by the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. The heating value is dependent on the molar enthalpy of vaporization of product water and the performance loss. In this paper, the heating value of fuel cell stack has been studied under various stack operating temperatures to achieve more efficient heat management. A technology using the molar enthalpy of vaporization of product water is suggested to reduce heat-up time during start-up of a fuel cell vehicle.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.520-526
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• 2011

In recent years, it is very important that hydrogen storage system is safe for user in any circumstances in case of crash and fire. Because the hydrogen vehicle usually carry high pressurized cylinders, it is necessary to do safety design for fire. The Global Technical Regulation (GTR) has been enacted for localized and engulfing fire test. High pressure hydrogen storage system of fuel cell electrical vehicles are equipped with Thermal Pressure Relief Device (TPRD) installed in pressured tank cylinder to prevent the explosion of the tank during a fire. TPRDs are safety devices that perceive a fire and release gas in the pressure tank cylinder before it is exploded. In this paper, we observed the localized and engulfing behavior of tank safety, regarding the difference of size and types of the tanks in accordance with GTR.

• Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering
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• v.24 no.7
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• pp.549-554
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• 2014

In general, there has been a lot of research concerned about the gear noise known to be proportional to gear transmission error for external gears likewise spur, helical gear, and hypoid gears. But, In the case of planetary gear set, gear noise study is insufficient because of the difficulty of designing, manufacturing, and understanding of its mechanical system. This study is aimed to develop the transmission error measurement equipment for the planetary gear sets used in the automatic transmission. By comparing the results of the transmission error and noise objectively, user could select the optimized planetary gear set which has quiet noise level before manufacturing the automatic transmission.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.167-178
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• 2017

The steering wheel of a vehicle has a typical characteristic of automatically returning to its neutral state when the driver releases it. Steering returnability originated from the tire forces and kingpin moments. It is proportional to the reaction torque that is generated through the rack and column, which are dependent on suspension and steering geometry. It is also important to accurately predict and design it because steering returnability is related to steering performance. In this study, a detailed multibody dynamics model of a vehicle was designed by using ADAMS/Car and simulated for steering returnability. In addition, a tolerance analysis of the chassis system in terms of part dimension and properties has been performed in order to minimize the design parameters. The sensitivity of the selected design parameters was then analyzed via Design of Experiments(DOE). As a result, we were able to obtain the main parameters through a contribution analysis. It can be used to predict steering returnability and improve its performance, which is represented by the angle of restoration and laterality.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.130-135
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• 2014

In this paper, a new estimation method is proposed to calculate steering rack axial force using a 3 dimensional tire mesh model when a car is standing on the road. This model is established by considering changes of camber angle and contact patch between the tires and the ground according to steering angle. The steering rack bar axial force is estimated based on the static equilibrium equations of forces and moments. A tire friction force is supposed to act on the center point of the contact patch, and the proportional coefficient of friction depending on contact patch is suggested. Using the proposed estimation method, rack axial force sensitivity analysis is evaluated according to changes of suspension geometry. Then optimal motor power of Motor Driven Power Steering(MDPS) is evaluated using suggested rack forces.

• Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering
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• v.25 no.7
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• pp.487-495
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• 2015

A generalized special program called planetary transmission analysis(here in after PTA) is developed to improve planetary gear noise in automatic transmission. PTA is capable of analyzing any typical one-degree-of-freedom automatic transmission gear train containing any number of simple, compound or complex-compound planetary gear sets. The kinematics module in PTA can compute the rotational speeds of gears and carriers and calculate the order frequencies to predict the planetary noise components. The power flow analysis module performs a complete static force analysis providing forces, moments, or torques of gears, bearings, clutches and connections. Based on the given type and number of planetary gear sets, the search algorithm determines all possible kinematic configurations and gear tooth combinations in a required set of gear ratios, while eliminating whole kinematic redundancies and unfavorable clutching sequences. By using PTA program, planetary internal speeds of new developed automatic transmission are early obtained; therefore, possibility of the noise problem could be predicted in early design stage. As implementing PTA in planetary gear NVH development procedure, planetary gear noise was successfully reduced by 10 dBA.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.25 no.5
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• pp.525-532
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• 2014

The sensing of a stack coolant deficiency is very important in that cooling performance of a fuel cell, overheating prevention of a stack or coolant heater. This paper explains the performance comparison between the coolant contact/noncontact level sensors and coolant deficiency sensing logic using the pressure sensor in a stagnant or circulating flow. Throughout the comparison, the pressure sensor is more suitable than the other sensors in terms of the precision, fast response, sensing frequency. After the experiment, the pressure sensor is equipped to an FCEV(Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) to verify sensing definitely. There was no miss-sensing using pressure sensor while FCEV runs in the conditions of the paved road and cross country road.

• Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering
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• v.23 no.9
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• pp.857-862
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• 2013

Recently, the importance of GDI and diesel engine noise reduction is required, so newly designed components very close to noise sources are added in order to maximize the sound absorbing performances. In this study, the high temperature resistant part made with meta-Aramid nonwoven, which was applicable for high temperature applications of about $200^{\circ}C$ or more, such as engines and exhaust systems, was developed. And three-dimensional shaped component was successfully fabricated, and it was observed high temperature resistance of $260^{\circ}C$, lightweight properties and the noise was decreased by 1.0 dB with 70 g of product.