• Computational Structural Engineering
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• v.6 no.3
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• pp.99-112
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• 1993

One of the characteristics of Delaunay-Voronoii methods of mesh generation is local remeshing ability in comparison with other methods, which is very useful in adaptive finite element applications. Main part of the process is to construct remeshing element group out of the whole elements and to remesh it. Adjacent element array, accompanied with an additional algorithm of several lines, is introduced to make the process simple so that implementation of the concept is possible at the level of general PC users.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.423-433
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• 2018

A three-dimensional model is constructed to simulate water infiltration in an unsaturated slope from a leaking pipe. Adaptive mesh refinement and time stepping are used, assisted by an automatic procedure for progressive steepening of the hydraulic property function for better convergence. The model is justified by comparing the simulated results with experimental data. Steady-state flow is investigated considering various pipe water pressures, locations and sizes of the opening, and soil layering. The opening size significantly affects the soaked zone around the pipe. Preferential flow dominates along the pipe longitudinal direction in the presence of a loose backfill around the pipe.

• International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.209-219
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• 2015

A robust multi-fidelity optimization methodology has been developed, focusing on efficiently handling industrial runner design of hydraulic Francis turbines. The computational task is split between low- and high-fidelity phases in order to properly balance the CFD cost and required accuracy in different design stages. In the low-fidelity phase, a physics-based surrogate optimization loop manages a large number of iterative optimization evaluations. Two derivative-free optimization methods use an inviscid flow solver as a physics-based surrogate to obtain the main characteristics of a good design in a relatively fast iterative process. The case study of a runner design for a low-head Francis turbine indicates advantages of integrating two derivative-free optimization algorithms with different local- and global search capabilities.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.1037-1050
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• 2018

This paper presents a novel reconfigurable selective harmonic elimination technique to control harmonics over a wide range of Modulation Indexes (MI) in Multi-Level Inverter (MLI). In the proposed method, the region of the MI is divided into various sectors and expressions are formulated with different switching patterns for each of the sectors. A memetic BBO-MAS (Biogeography Based Optimization - Mesh Adaptive direct Search) optimization algorithm is proposed for solving the Selective Harmonic Elimination - Pulse Width Modulation (SHE-PWM) technique. An experimental prototype is developed using a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and their FFT spectrums are analyzed over a wide range of MI using a fluke power logger. Simulation and experimental results have validated the performance of the proposed optimization algorithms and the reconfigurable SHE-PWM technique. Further, the sensitivity of the harmonics has been analyzed considering non-integer variations in the magnitude of the input DC sources.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Technology of Plasticity Conference
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• 1994.10a
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• pp.64-73
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• 1994

An updated Lagrangian finite element analysis with automatic remeshing scheme is applied to the three-dimensional hot extrusion through landless square dies. In the remeshing procedure, it is very difficult that the meshes are generated automatically with consideration of physical characteristics. In the presented study, the mesh generation is accomplished by modular concept. The generated meshes by modular concept have advantages, especially for three-dimensional problems, such as economized computational time and consideration of physical characteristic. In the problem, orifice shapes of square die are divided into two for the extrusion of solid sections. The orifice adaptive modules are developed for each type and the numerical examples are carried out for each type.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.07a
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• pp.647-648
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• 2008

풍력발전기 최적 설계시, 해석특성상 발생하는 막대한 계산 시간문제를 개선하기 위해, 본 논문에서는 최대 연간 에너지 생산량(AEP)을 위한 풍력발전기 최적설계를 빠른 탐색 기법인 MADS(Mesh Adaptive Direct Search)를 기반으로 최적화를 수행하였다. 또한, MADS와, 병렬 분산컴퓨팅 시스템과 결합된 유전알고리즘(Genetic Algorithms)간의 최적화 수행시간을 비교하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.10c
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• pp.12-14
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• 2008

전기기기 최적설계 프로세스는 목적함수 계산을 위한 특성해석 부분과 최적화 알고리즘 부분으로 구분된다. 여기서 수렴시간 중 대부분을 특성해석에서 차지하므로 수렴시간을 줄이기 위해서는 목적함수 호출을 최소화하기 위한 최적화 알고리즘의 전략적 선택이 요구되며, 아울러 전기기기 설계가 가지는 Multimodal한 특성을 충분히 고려해 줄 필요가 있다. 본 논문은 특성 함수 호출의 최소화를 위해 지역탐색 기법인 MADS(Mesh Adaptive Direct Search)와 전역 최적해 탐색 가능성을 높이기 위해 확률론적 최적화 알고리즘인 G.A(Genetic Algorithms)를 유기적으로 결합하여 전기기기 최적설계에 요구되는 전반적인 특징을 포괄한 미미틱 알고리즘을 구현하였으며, 구현된 알고리즘을 테스트 함수에 적용하여 수렴결과를 나타내었다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.30 no.12 s.255
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• pp.1626-1633
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• 2006

In the present paper, in the context of the meshless interpolation of a moving least squares (MLS) type, a novel method which uses primary and secondary nodes in the domain and on the global boundary is introduced, in order to improve the accuracy of solution. The secondary nodes can be placed at any location where one needs to obtain a better resolution. The support domains for the shape functions in the MLS approximation are defined from the primary nodes, and the secondary nodes use the same support domains. The shape functions based on the MLS approximation, in an integration domain, have a single type of a rational function, which reduces the difficulty of numerical integration to evaluate the weak form. The present method is very useful in an adaptive calculation, because the secondary nodes can be easily added and moved without an additional mesh. Several numerical examples are presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the present method.

• Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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• 2003.11a
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• pp.1334-1339
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• 2003

An efficient method is developed for the shape optimization of 2-D structures. The sequential linear programming is used for minimization problems. Selected set of master nodes are employed as design variables and assigned to move towards the normal direction. After adapting the nodes on the design boundary, the B-spline curves and mesh smoothing schemes are used to maintain the finite element in good quality. Finally, a numerical implementation of optimum design of an automobile torque converter piston subjected to pressure and centrifugal loads is presented. The results shows additional weight up to 13% may be saved after the shape optimization.

• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• v.8 no.12
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• pp.4451-4466
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• 2014

We present joint radio selection and relay scheme that delivers data from a source to a sink in heterogeneous stationary sensor networks consisting of various radio interfaces. The proposed scheme finds the optimal relay nodes and their corresponding radio interfaces that minimize energy consumption throughout the network while satisfying the end-to-end packet deadline requirement. We formulate the problem of routing through radio interface selection into binary integer programs, and obtain the optimal solution by solving with an optimization solver. We examine a trade-off relationship between energy consumption and packet delay based on network level simulations. We show that given the end-to-end deadline requirement, our routing algorithm finds the most energy-efficient routing path and radio interface across mesh hops. We demonstrate that the proposed routing scheme exploits the given packet delivery time to turn into network benefit of reducing energy consumption compared to routing based on single radio interface.