• 한국태양에너지학회 논문집
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.98-106
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• 2014

The effect of blockage ratio on wind tunnel testing of small vertical-axis wind turbine has been investigated in this study. Height and rotor diameter of the three blades Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine used in present test were 0.4m and 0.35m respectively. We measured the wind speeds and power coefficient at three different wind tunnels where blockage ratio were 3.5%, 13.4% and 24.7% respectively. The test results show that the measured powers have been strongly influenced by blockage ratio, generally increased as the blockage ratio increases. The maximum power at higher blockage ratio has been obtained at relatively high tip speed ratio compared with that at low blockage ratio. The measured power coefficients under high blockage ratio can be improved from proper correction using the simple correction equation based on blockage factor. In present study, the correction error for power coefficient can be less than 5%, however correction effectiveness reveals relatively poor at high blockage ratio and low wind speed.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2011년도 제42회 하계학술대회
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• pp.1111-1112
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• 2011

This paper investigated application of fractional-slot concentrated-winding axial flux permanent magnet machines for wind turbines. Design criteria of cogging torque and voltage regulation was firstly proposed for this kind of application. Fractional winding has small cogging torque which is highlight for wind turbines, but slot leakage inductance would increase voltage regulation, which is an important performance index of generators. By varying slot opening, cogging torque and slot leakage inductance could be adjusted. In this paper, cogging torque and inductances were calculated by both analytical and finite element methods. Voltage regulation was studied by two-axis model under unity-power-factor load and verified by transient finite element analysis.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.766-772
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• 2009

일반적으로 풍력발전은 광범위한 영역에 지속적인 바람을 요구하는 대형 시스템 위주로 개발이 되어왔다. 그러나 소형 풍력발전 시스템은 사용자에게 보다 친숙하고, 대형에 비해 보다 광범위한 적용이 가능하다는 점 때문에 최근 이에 대한 관심이 증가되고 있는 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 배터리 충전에 효과적으로 도입될 수 있는 도시형 풍력발전을 위한 프로토타입 시스템에 대해 기술하며, 프로토타입 시스템에 효과적으로 도입될 수 있는 인공신경망 기반의 최대 전력점 추종 알고리즘을 제안하고자 한다. 또한 Matlab기반의 다양한 시뮬레이션 및 실제 시스템 설계를 통해 제안된 기법의 유용성을 확인하고자 한다.

• 산업기술연구
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.37-40
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• 2017

This study was carried out to improve the performance of a vertical-axis micro wind turbine. It is unique in that it has two identical generators on both sides of the main shaft. Also it has a C shape frame to fix the generators and the main shaft firmly and to provide a connection to a tower. Performance analysis of the wind turbine rotor was performed using Qblade, which is an analysis program for vertical axis wind turbines and freeware. Based on the analysis results, the blade airfoil, the chord length, and the rotor size were modified to improve the performance of the rotor. The modification was found to increase the performance of the wind turbine and to reach the targeted rated power.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제62권10호
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• pp.1481-1486
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• 2013

The small wind generator with existing mechanical control system has a frequent failure and malfunction, and its maintenance is difficult. In this paper, an electric control method using a boost converter for small wind generator was suggested. The suggested 2-level boost converter control device was manufactured and its experimental operation were conducted on a wind generator with 200 [W] capacity. As a result of experimental device, the control by a boost converter was executed at the point that the output voltage of a wind generator became 36 [V] so it could be identified that the output voltage of a wind generator diminished and then it became 0 [V] after 5 [sec]. Besides, in case of applying the method suggested in this paper to a small wind power generation facility for street lights, it is expected to reduce its maintenance by preventing a frequent failure of a generator and to improve its utilization rate.

• 한국태양에너지학회 논문집
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.126-132
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• 2011

Recently, high-rise apartment is being briskly built but there are problems such as lack of ventilation, stack effect and much energy consumption. Therefore It is recommended to develop a Small Wind Power System Combined Ventilator as a solution to solve these problems. The purpose of this study is to provide basis for Small Wind Power System Combined Ventilator in super high-rise apartment. This study conducted CFD simulation (Star-CCM) according to the shape of structures, building height and distance of two structures to identify the effect of wind speed increase when the structure is installed. As a result, pyramidal type was best suited for increase of wind speed. The best place was the front of the roof to main wind direction, and the best building height was 200m rather than 300m. If two or more small wind turbines combined ventilator are installed closely, vertical position to main wind direction is recommended. Horizontal position must necessarily be avoided, but height difference between two blades more than 3m showed good performance.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.465-475
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• 2012

본 연구는 두 가지 목표를 가지고 수행하였다. 하나는 수치해석과 Design-FOIL Pro.를 이용해 블레이드 에어포일 모델개발이고, 다른 하나는 이 모델을 Folding blade에 적용하는 것이다. 일반적으로 1MW이상 대형풍력터빈용 블레이드는 강풍시에 피칭제어로 풍향에 대해서 평형상태를 유지하여 로터를 회전시키지 않는 방법으로 블레이드의 손상을 방지 하였지만, 소형풍력터빈용 블레이드는 설비비, 유지비등 경제성을 이유로 피칭제어를 채택하지 않아 블레이드의 파손 문제가 심각하다. 그래서 본 연구에서는 유지보수가 필요 없고 강풍에서도 파손이 없는 Spring pack을 이용한 로터를 직접설계(Direct-Design) 방법으로 설계하여, 그 성능을 검증 하고 변화 풍속에 맞는 폴딩각을 이용해 강풍시에도 Wind turbine이 Cut-out 없이 계속발전을 유지할 수 있도록 하는 점에 집중 연구하고자 한다.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2006년도 춘계학술대회 논문집 전기기기 및 에너지변환시스템부문
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• pp.194-196
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• 2006

This paper deals with design of a small-scaled permanent magnet generator (PMG) for wind power applications. First, this paper determines rated power and rated speed of the PMG from measured characteristics of wind turbines. Second, we derive analytical solutions for the open-circuit field in order to determine optimum magnet thickness and pole pitch/arc ratio. Third, on the basis of open circuit field solutions, stator magnetic circuit is designed. And then, a diameter of stator coil which agree with a required current density is calculated, and its turns are determined from the area of slot. Finally, finite element (FE) method is employed for validity of the designed PMG and, the back-emf measurements are also given to confirm the design.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.485-492
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• 2021

50kW 또는 그 이하의 정격용량을 갖는 풍력터빈은 일반적으로 소형풍력으로 간주한다. 소형풍력터빈은 독립형 전력시스템과 가전제품, 독립적인 적용 및 에너지저장장치, 태양광, 소수력, 디젤엔진과 같은 다른 에너지 기술을 조합하여 동시에 사용할 수 있는 매력적인 대체품이다. 연구목적은 터빈블레이드 제작법과 구조가 가능한 상업용 개발과정과 유사성을 갖도록 50kW급 풍력터빈 블레이드를 개발하기 위한 것이다. 목함에 기반하여 제작된 몰드기법은 탄소섬유와 열경화성 수지인 유리섬유를 사용한 경량설계, 다중부목, 오목성을 유지하기 위하여 채택한다. 수 작업형 시제품 제조법은 공기역학적인 평판형의 반복적인 설계를 통해서 단주기를 갖는 고밀도 형상 몰드를 사용하여 개발한 것이다. 5개의 블레이드 생산공정을 통하여 제작하고, 블레이드의 주요 구성요소는 IEC-61400-23 규정에 따라 설계의 적절성을 검증하기 위하여 시험하며. 또한, 개발된 블레이드를 갖는 풍력시스템은 성능특성을 검증하기 위하여 IEC 61400-12 규정에 따라 시험한다. 블레이드와 터빈시스템의 시험결과는 상업운전에서 요구되는 유효한 설계조건을 확인하였다.

• International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.169-174
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• 2016

A cross-flow wind turbine has a high torque coefficient at a low tip speed ratio. Therefore, it is a good candidate for use as a self-starting turbine. Furthermore, it has low noise and excellent stability; therefore, it has attracted attention from the viewpoint of applications as a small wind turbine for an urban district. However, its maximum power coefficient is extremely low (10 %) as compared to that of other small wind turbines. In order to improve the performance and flow condition of the cross-flow rotor, the symmetrical casing with a nozzle and a diffuser are proposed and the experimental research with the symmetrical casing is conducted. The maximum power coefficient is obtained as $C_{pmax}=0.17$ in the case with the casing and $C_{pmax}=0.098$ in the case without the casing. In the present study, the power characteristics of the cross-flow rotor and those of the symmetrical casing with the nozzle and diffuser are investigated. Then, the performance and internal flow patterns of the cross-flow wind turbine with the symmetrical casings are clarified. After that, the effect of the side boards set on the symmetrical casing is discussed on the basis of the analysis results.