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Modification of Wind Generated Coastal Circulation Model (풍성연안순환모델의 수정)

  • Lee, J. W.;Shin, S. H.;Kim, J. Y.;Yang, S. Y.
    • Journal of Korean Port Research
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.25-38
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    • 1995
  • The wind generated circulation model describes the phenomenon based on the following physical assumptions: a) As the horizontal dimension of the flow domain is several orders of magnitude larger than vertical dimension, nearly horizontal flow is realistic. b) The time taken for circulation to develop may effect on the flow domain of the earth's rotation, the contribution of the Coriolis force. c) A flow domain of large dimension results in quite large Reynolds number and the Reynolds stresses are approximated by the turbulent mean velocity gradient. d) The circulation is forced by the shear stresses on the water surface exercised by the wind. Modification made to the depth average approximation of the convective terms and the bed shear stress terms by adopting a certain distribution of current over the depth and laboratory measurements for the bed shear expression. Modification circulation patterns, energy evolution and surface profile gave the significant differences comparing with the classical model results. The modified model results in higher free surface gradients balancing both the free surface shear and the bed shear and consequently to higher surface profiles along the coast.

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Collision Simulation of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Considering Ductile Fracture and Hydrodynamics Using Hydrodynamic Plug-in HydroQus

  • Dong Ho Yoon;Joonmo Choung
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.111-121
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    • 2023
  • This paper intends to introduce the applicability of HydroQus to a problem of a tanker collision against a semi-submersible type floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT). HydroQus is a plug-in based on potential flow theory that generates interactive hydroforces in a commercial Finite element analysis (FEA) code Abaqus/Explicit. Frequency response analyses were conducted for a 10MW capacity FOWT to obtain hydrostatic and hydrodynamic constants. The tanker was modeled with rigid elements, while elastic-plastic elements were used for the FOWT. Mooring chains were modeled to implement station keeping ability of the FOWT. Two types of fracture models were considered: constant failure strain model and combined failure strain model HC-LN model composed of Hosford-Coulomb (HC) model & localized necking (LN) model. The damage extents were evaluated by hydroforces and failure strain models. The largest equivalent plastic strain observed in the cases where both restoring force and radiation force were considered. Stress triaxiality and damage indicator analysis showed that the application of HC-LN model was suitable. It could be stated that applications of suitable failure strain model and hydrodynamics into the collision simulations were of importance.

Foundation Types of Fixed Offshore Wind Turbine

  • Yun Jae Kim;Jin-wook Choe;Jinseok Lim;Sung Woong Choi
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.74-85
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    • 2024
  • Offshore wind turbines are supported by various foundations, each with its considerations in design and construction. Gravity, monopile, and suction bucket foundations encounter geotechnical issues, while jacket and tripod foundations face fatigue problems. Considering this, a gravity foundation based on a steel skirt was developed, and a monopile foundation was analyzed for Pile-Soil Interaction using the p-y curve and 3D finite element method (3D FEM). In addition, for suction bucket foundations, the effects of lateral and vertical loads were analyzed using 3D FEM and centrifuge tests. Fatigue analysis for jacket and tripod foundations was conducted using a hotspot stress approach. Some hybrid foundations and shape optimization techniques that change the shape to complement the problems of each foundation described above were assessed. Hybrid foundations could increase lateral resistance compared to existing foundations because of the combined appendages, and optimization techniques could reduce costs by maximizing the efficiency of the structure or by reducing costs and weight. This paper presents the characteristics and research directions of the foundation through various studies on the foundation. In addition, the optimal design method is presented by explaining the problems of the foundation and suggesting ways to supplement them.

A Development of Constant Power Controller of Induction Generator for Wind Power System (풍력 발전용 유도 발전기를 위한 정출력 제어기 개발)

  • Kim, Rae-Young;Cha, Jong-Whan;Song, Jong-Whan;Oh, Si-Doek
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2002.07b
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    • pp.1367-1369
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    • 2002
  • The pitch and stall schemes have some problems such as, mechanical stress, tear and wear on the transmission line, noise emission and disturbance to the grid, due to a delaying factor of mechanical process. In this paper, a novel control is developed. It serves to compensate delaying of pitch or stall schemes and allows the generate power to control in fast response. The validity of the proposed control scheme is verified by experiment results with the actual 660KW wind power system model.

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Preliminary design and structural responses of typical hybrid wind tower made of ultra high performance cementitious composites

  • Wu, Xiangguo;Yang, Jing;Mpalla, Issa B.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.48 no.6
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    • pp.791-807
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    • 2013
  • Ultra High Performance Cementitious Composites with compressive strength 200MPa (UHPCC-200) is proposed for the structural design of super high hybrid wind turbine tower to gain durability, ductility and high strength design objectives. The minimal wall thickness is analyzed using basic bending and compression theory and is modified by a toque influence coefficient. Two cases of wall thickness combination of middle and bottom segment including varied ratio and constant ratio are considered within typical wall thickness dimension. Using nonlinear finite element analysis, the effects of wall thickness combinations with varied and constant ratio and prestress on the structural stress and lateral displacement are calculated and analyzed. The design limitation of the segmental wall thickness combinations is recommended.

A Study on the Numerical Models of Wave induced Currents (파랑에 의한 연안류의 수치모델에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Jung-Maan;Kim, Jae-Joong;Park, Jung-Chul
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.12 no.3 s.29
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    • pp.75-85
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    • 1998
  • A finite difference model for predicting time-dependent, wave-induced nearshore current is studied. The model includes wave refraction, wave-current interaction, bottom friction and wind effect. This model iteratively solved the linear the linear set of conservation of both mass and momentum, which were time averaged (over one wave period) and depth integrated, for mean velocities and free surface displacement. Numerical simulations of nearshore current under oblique wave attack, and for wave and wind induced current on a longshore periodic beach are carried out. Longshore velocities tend to zero in some distances outside the breaker line. And the peak velocity is shifted shoreward at the breaker line. The results represent the general characteristics of the nearshore current induced by wave.

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A Study on the Structural Safety of Photovoltaic System Mounted on Balcony Railing (발코니 거치 태양광 발전장치의 구조적 안전성에 관한 연구)

  • Jo, Jeong-Jae;Chung, Yu-Gun
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.33-38
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    • 2012
  • This study aims to evaluate the structural safety of the balcony photovoltaic systems easily installed or moved on the buildings. Also, the systems are controlled by solar altitudes focused on its mobility rather than high efficiency generation performance thereof. The results of the study are as follows. Two types of typical photovoltaic systems which can be mounted on the balcony are proposed, and, the sizes of the systems are designed to be adjusted within certain ranges of the frames in order to attach the various rail sizes. To evaluate the structural safety of the proposed systems, several simulation evaluations are performed on the safety evaluation standards by the Ministry of Construction-Transportation and KCI 2007. The results are that the proposed plans are reasonable in terms of stress and deflection in the structural aspects at the wind pressures of $1,907(N/m^2)$ of external wall surface under the condition of wind velocity higher than 25(m/s).

The Structural Analysis of the Curtain Wall System for the Attached Cleaning Robot (청소로봇이 부착된 커튼월 부재의 구조해석)

  • Han, Yu-Gil;Lee, Yong-Won;Yeun, Gyu-Won;Kim, Jong;Seo, Sang-Kyo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2011.11a
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    • pp.197-198
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    • 2011
  • Most of buildings' exterior walls are curtain wall systems and in the respect, the cleaning robot system is the main research item for cleaning and maintenance of them. We have structurely analysed the cases to review on the structural stability of the mullion members where the cleaning robot is attached. The result is showing that the largest stress is formed by the basic wind speed, which is specified in Korean Building Code-Structural.

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Lifetime estimation of a covered overhead line conductor

  • Leskinen, Tapio;Kantola, Kari
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.307-324
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    • 2003
  • The paper presents results of studies concerning wind-induced aeolian vibration and fatigue of a 110 kV covered conductor overhead line. Self-damping measurement techniques are discussed: power method is found to be the most reliable technique. A method for compensating tension variations during the self-damping test is presented. Generally used empirical self-damping power models are enhanced and the different models are compared with each other. The Energy Balance Analysis (EBR) is used to calculate the aeolian vibration amplitudes, which thereafter are converted to bending stress for the calculation of conductor lifetime estimate. The results of EBA are compared with field measurements, Results indicate that adequate lifetime estimates are produced by EBA as well as field measurements. Generally the EBA gives more conservative lifetime expectancy. This is believed to result from the additional damping existing in true suspension structures not taken into account by EBA. Finally, the correctness of the line design is verified using Cigre's safe design tension approach.

The structural performance estimation and assessment of noise barrier by wind pressure (풍압에 의한 방음벽의 구조성능 산정 및 평가)

  • 윤제원;박진일;권형오;김영찬;김두훈
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2001.11a
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    • pp.150-154
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    • 2001
  • 도로 및 철도에서 발생하는 소음을 저감시키기 위해 설치되는 방음벽은 흡음률, 투과손실 등과 같은 음향성능 외에도 태풍과 같은 강풍에 견딜 수 잇는 구조성능이 확보되어야 한다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 지역별 특성 및 풍속을 고려한 풍압을 산정하는 방법을 소개하고, 풍압에 의한 방음판의 구조해석을 수행하였다. 또한, EN 1794-1의 규정에서 정하는 시험방법에 따른 방음판의 하중변형량 시험을 통하여 방음판의 구조성능을 평가하였다.

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