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WEC 에너지 시나리오 2050

  • Korea Energy Forum
    • 에너지협의회보
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    • s.73
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    • pp.35-39
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    • 2005
  • WEC는 지금까지 세계적으로 발표된 수많은 장기에너지시나리오와는 전혀 개념이 다른 정책지향적 에너지시나리오를 개발하여정책결정자, 정치인, 언론, 소비자 등 에너지관련 모든 이해 당사자들에게 에너지정책이 어떤 길로 가야할 것인지에 대한 분명한 메시지를 던지고자 이 프로젝트에 착수했다. WEC가2005-07 기간 의욕적으로 추진하고 있는 이 프로젝트의 구상방향과 현재까지의 연구 성과를 소개

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Design of the dual-buoy wave energy converter based on actual wave data of East Sea

  • Kim, Jeongrok;Kweon, Hyuck-Min;Jeong, Weon-Mu;Cho, Il-Hyoung;Cho, Hong-Yeon
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.739-749
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    • 2015
  • A new conceptual dual-buoy Wave Energy Converter (WEC) for the enhancement of energy extraction efficiency is suggested. Based on actual wave data, the design process for the suggested WEC is conducted in such a way as to ensure that it is suitable in real sea. Actual wave data measured in Korea's East Sea (position: $36.404N^{\circ}$ and $129.274E^{\circ}$) from May 1, 2002 to March 29, 2005 were used as the input wave spectrum for the performance estimation of the dual-buoy WEC. The suggested WEC, a point absorber type, consists of two concentric floating circular cylinders (an inner and a hollow outer buoy). Multiple resonant frequencies in proposed WEC affect the Power Ttake-off (PTO) performance of the WEC. Based on the numerical results, several design strategies are proposed to further enhance the extraction efficiency, including intentional mismatching among the heave natural frequencies of dual buoys, the natural frequency of the internal fluid, and the peak frequency of the input wave spectrum.

Effect of Chungkukjang Water Extracts on the Dough Fermentation and Quality Characteristics of Bread (청국장 물 추출물이 반죽의 발효와 빵의 품질 특성에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee Ye-Kyung;Lee Myung-Ye;Kim Mee-Jung;Kim Soon-Dong
    • Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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    • v.14 no.5
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    • pp.487-494
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    • 2004
  • The effect of water extracts of Chungkukjang(WEC: 10%, w/v), which was prepared using Bacillus subtilis isolated from Korean traditional Chungkukjang, on the pH, acidity and volume of the dough, and loaf volume index(LVI), color, texture, retrogradation degree, microscopic observation and sensory quality of the bread were investigated. Experimental plots were divided to 3 groups(Control; without WEC, I; added 2.5% WEC against total amount of water, II; added 5.0% WEC against total amount of water). There were no significant difference in pH and acidity among each experimental groups. Dough volume were higher but LVI were lower in the 1- and II-bread than those of control group. L* values of the top crust and internal tissue in the I- and II-bread were lower than those of control group. The higher addition amounts had the lower L* values. Hardness, strength, gumminess and brittleness were higher, but cohesiveness and springiness were lower in the WEC-breads than those of control. In the results of microscopic observation, there were scarce of the bigger starch granules and a sparse structure, while there were smaller starch granules in the WEC-bread. The scores of crispy taste of the WEC-bread were lower than those of the control group, but there were no significant difference in tenderness, odor, savory taste and overall acceptability between the control and the I-bread. The retrogradation rate of the bread stored for 3 days at 25℃ was 45.09% in control, 17.92% in I-bread, and 12.45% in II-bread, respectively.

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Model Test of Dual-Buoy Wave Energy Converter using Multi-resonance (다중 공진을 이용한 이중 부이 파력발전장치의 모형실험)

  • Kim, Jeong-Rok;Hyeon, Jong-Wu;Koh, Hyeok-Jun;Kweon, Hyuck-Min;Cho, Il-Hyoung
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.191-198
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    • 2015
  • In this study, we proposed a new type of dual-buoy wave energy converter (WEC) exploiting multi-resonance and analyzed the experimental results from a model test in a 2-D wave flume. A dual-buoy WEC using multi-resonance has two advantages: high efficiency at the resonant frequencies and the potential to extend the frequency range available to extract wave power from the WEC. The suggested WEC was composed of an outer buoy and an inner buoy sliding vertically inside the outer buoy. As the power take-off device, a linear electric generator (LEG) consisting of permanent magnets and coils fixed at each buoy was adopted. Electricity was produced by the relative heave motion between the two buoys. To search for the optimal shape of a dual-buoy WEC, we conducted experiments on the heave motion of a two-body system in regular waves without an LEG installed. Model tests with six combinations of experimental models were conducted in order to find the motion characteristics of a dual-buoy WEC. It was found that model 2, which included a ring-shaped appendage to move the resonant frequency of the outer buoy toward a high value, showed a higher relative heave response amplitude operator (RAO) curve than model 1. In addition, the double-peak shape of the heave RAO curve shown for model 2 indicated the extension of the frequency range for extracting wave power in irregular waves.

Distribution of Precipitation on the Korean Peninsula Associated with the Weakening of Tropical Cyclones (태풍의 약화와 관련된 한국의 강수량 분포)

  • Hwang, Ho-Seong;Byun, Hi-Ryong;Lee, Sang-Min;Choi, Ki-Seon;Lee, Ji-Sun
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.322-334
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    • 2010
  • Spatiotemporal characteristics of precipitation in Korea, associated with the weakening of Tropical Cyclones (TCs) around the Korean Peninsula ($32-36^{\circ}N$, $122-132^{\circ}E$) over the last 30 years (1979-2008), were investigated. Weakened TCs are classified as WEC (Weakened to Extratropical Cyclone) and WTD (Weakened to Tropical Depression). In WEC, precipitation was evenly distributed all over the Korean Peninsula and the greater precipitation was recorded in the southern coast. In WTD, the most precipitation was recorded in the southern coast but low precipitation was recorded in the central and inland areas of Korea. The difference of precipitation between WEC and WTD was not statistically significant in Region 2 (Jeollanam-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, southeastern part of Gyeongsangbuk-do, Jeju-do); however, the precipitation resulting from WEC was greater than that resulting from WTD in Region 1 (central area of Korea, Jeollabuk-do, inland of Gyeongsangbuk-do). In WEC, the developed upper-level potential vorticity (PV) and low-level temperature trough shifted to the northwest of TCs approaching Korea. In addition, an upper-level jet stream and strong divergence field were observed to the northeast of the TCs. It was assumed that these meteorological factors had induced baroclinic instability and diabatic process, which created a large precipitation area around the TCs. However, the intense PV, temperature trough, jet stream were not observed in WTD, which created a small precipitation area around the TCs.

Theoretical Analysis of Wave Energy Converter

  • Oh, Jin-Seok;Komatsu, Toshimitsu;Kim, Yun-Hyung
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.32 no.1
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    • pp.169-174
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    • 2008
  • Floating devices, such as a cavity resonance device take advantage of both the water motion and the wave induced motions of the floating body itself. The wave energy converter is known commercially as the WAGB(Wave Activated Generator Buoy) and is used in some commercially available buoys to power navigation aids such as lights and horns. This wave energy converter consists of a circular floatation body which contains a vertical center pipe that has free communication with the sea. A theoretical analysis of this power generated by a pneumatic type wave energy converter is performed and the results obtained from the analysis are used for a real wave energy converter for buoy. This paper presents the analysis results and the design method for the WEC(Wave Energy Converter), and the associate results are application to the commercially available WEC for buoy. Maximum performance of WEC occurs at resonance with driving waves. The analysis of WEC is performed with LabVIEW program, and the design method of WEC for buoy is suggested in this paper.

A study on performance assessment of WEC rotor in the Jeju western waters

  • Poguluri, Sunny Kumar;Bae, Yoon Hyeok
    • Ocean Systems Engineering
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.361-380
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    • 2018
  • The dynamic performance of the wave energy converter (WEC) rotor with different geometric parameters such as depth of submergence and beak angle has been assessed by considering the linear potential flow theory using WAMIT solver and along with the computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The effect of viscous damping is incorporated by conducting numerical free decay test using CFD. The hydrodynamic coefficients obtained from the WAMIT, viscous damping from the CFD and estimated PTO damping are used to solve the equation of motion to obtain the final pitch response, mean optimal power and capture width. The viscous damping is almost 0.9 to 4.6 times when compared to the actual damping. It is observed that by neglecting the viscous damping the pitch response and power are overestimated when compared to the without viscous damping. The performance of the pitch WEC rotor in the Jeju western coast at the Chagwido is analyzed using Joint North Sea Wave Project (JONSWAP) spectrum and square-root of average extracted power is obtained. The performance of WEC rotor with depth of submergence 2.8 m and beak angle $60^{\circ}$ found to be good compared to the other rotors.

Snap back testing of unbonded post-tensioned concrete wall systems

  • Twigden, Kimberley M.;Henry, Richard S.
    • Earthquakes and Structures
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.209-219
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    • 2019
  • Unbonded Post-Tensioned (UPT) precast concrete systems have been shown to provide excellent seismic resistance. In order to improve understanding of the dynamic response of UPT systems, a series of snap back tests on four UPT systems was undertaken consisting of one Single Rocking Wall (SRW) and three Precast Wall with End Columns (PreWEC) systems. The snap back tests provided both a static pushover and a nonlinear free vibration response of a system. As expected the SRW exhibited an approximate bi-linear inertia force-drift response during the free vibration decay and the PreWEC walls showed an inertia force-drift response with increased strength and energy dissipation due to the addition of steel O-connectors. All walls exhibited negligible residual drifts regardless of the number of O-connectors or the post-tensioning force. When PreWEC systems of the same strength were compared the inclusion of further energy dissipating O-connectors was found to decrease the measured peak wall acceleration. Both the local and global wall parameters measured at pseudo-static and dynamic loading rates showed similar behaviour, which demonstrates that the dynamic behaviour of UPT walls is well represented by pseudo-static tests. The SRW was found to have Equivalent Viscous Damping (EVD) between 0.9-3.8% and the three PreWEC walls were found to have maximum EVD of between 14.7-25.8%.

Generation Characteristic of WEC for Buoy (브이용 파력발전시스템의 발전특성)

  • Oh, Jin-Seok;Kwak, Jun-Ho;Bae, Soo-Young;Jung, Sung-Young;Lee, Ji-Young
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.32 no.8
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    • pp.1123-1128
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    • 2008
  • Marine facilities like buoy, lighthouse are operated with stand alone power supply system. This power system can consist of a stand-alone type power system such as PV(Photovoltaic) system, wave system or hybrid system which is not cooperated with a commercial power system. Generally, PV power system for marine facilities can not supply a sufficient power to buoy, because it is so influenced from weather condition. For solving this problem the hybrid power system with PV and wave is studied on a various area, that is why a hybrid power system is requires to overcome these problems. This paper will describe a generation characteristic of WEC(Wave Energy Converter) for buoy, and an AFS(Anti-Fouling System) influence on WEC.