• Plant Journal
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.56-61
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• 2019

In this study, the failure analysis of the internal tube occurred in the high pressure feedwater heater for power generation boiler of 500 MW supercritical pressure coal fired power plant was investigated. I suggested a prediction model that can diagnose internal tube failure by changing the position of level control valve on the shell side and the suction flow rate of the boiler feedwater pump. The suggested prediction model is demonstrated through additional cases of feedwater system unbalance. The simultaneous comparison of the shell side level control valve position and the suction flow rate of the boiler feedwater pump compared to the normal operating state value, even in the case of the high pressure feedwater heater for the power boiler, It can be a powerful prediction diagnosis.

• Wind and Structures
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• v.35 no.1
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• pp.55-66
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• 2022

Tall buildings are often subjected to steady and unsteady forces due to external wind flows. Measurement and mitigation of these forces becomes critical to structural design in engineering applications. Over the last few decades, many approaches such as modification of the external geometry of structures have been investigated to mitigate wind-induced load. One such proven geometric modification involved the rounding of sharp corners. In this work, we systematically analyze the impact of rounded corner radii on the reducing the flow-induced loading on a square cylinder. We perform 3-Dimensional (3D) simulations for high Reynolds number flows (Re=1 × 105) which are more likely to be encountered in practical applications. An Improved Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation (IDDES) method capable of capturing flow accurately at large Reynolds numbers is employed in this study. The IDDES formulation uses a k-ω Shear Stress Transport (SST) model for near-wall modelling that prevents mesh-induced separation of the boundary layer. The effects of these corner modifications are analyzed in terms of the resulting variations in the mean and fluctuating components of the aerodynamic forces compared to a square cylinder with no geometric changes. Plots of the angular distribution of the mean and fluctuating coefficient of pressure along the square cylinder's surface illustrate the effects of corner modifications on the different parts of the cylinder. The windward corner's separation angle was observed to decrease with an increase in radius, resulting in a narrower and longer recirculation region. Furthermore, with an increase in radius, a reduction in the fluctuating lift, mean drag, and fluctuating drag coefficients has been observed.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.149-155
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• 2013

In this study, factors that affect the air entrainment within a closed conduit by air drawn in through an air vent are investigated using a hydraulic scale model, which represents a gated circular conduit system connected to the intake tower of an irrigation reservoir. In addition, using data obtained during the hydraulic experiments, experimental equations are developed to estimate the amount of air drawn in through the air vent. In case of pressurized flow conditions downstream of hydraulic jumps, the relationships between $\frac{Q_a}{Q_w}$ and $Fr_g-1$ of the data form a experimental equation, $\frac{Q_a}{Q_w}=0.0304(Fr_g-1)^{1.0622}$; in case of free surface flow conditions, $\frac{Q_a}{Q_w}=0.0271(Fr_g-1)^{1.8205}$. Comparing two data sets observed under the two flow regimes with the results of previous researchers, patterns of the data sets are similar to the results estimated using the equations presented previously, and this indicates that the quality of the data obtained during the hydraulic experiments is ensured. In addition, it is revealed that air entrainment phenomena in the regions close to air vents are affected by the characteristics of supercritical flows downstream of gates. Finally, it is concluded that the equation developed for pressurized flow conditions can be applied to design of air vents.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.93-100
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• 2013

The objective of present study is to investigate the sensitivity of aerostatic force coefficients of twin box girder of Yi Sun-sin Bridge according to the Reynolds numbers. This paper presents the 1:30 scale sectional model tests conducted at high speed wind tunnel in Korea Air Force Academy. Comparison with results at low Reynolds number obtained in KOCED Wind Tunnel Center in Chonbuk National University is also provide. The Reynolds number dependency of aerodynamic force coefficients were observed at present streamlined twin box girder. The drag coefficient revealed significant decrease of nearby 23% at supercritical region. The boundary layer trip strip was found to reduce the Reynolds number dependency of aerodynamic forces by fixing the location of flow transition.

• Journal of the Korean GEO-environmental Society
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• v.15 no.8
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• pp.39-44
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• 2014

Effects of operating parameters on the breakthrough properties of Pb(II) by $Mn_3O_4$ coated activated carbon prepared by supercritical technique were investigated through fixed-bed column experiments. The mass transfer zone and equilibrium adsorption capacity were enhanced about 2.8 times for Pb(II) by $Mn_3O_4$ coating onto activated carbon. Increase of bed height enhanced the residence time of Pb(II) in adsorption zone, giving the higher breakthrough time, mass transfer zone and equilibrium adsorption capacity. Increase of flow rate reduced the residence time and diffusion of Pb(II) in adsorption zone, therefore decreased the equilibrium adsorption capacity. The higher inlet concentration of Pb(II) decreased the breakthrough time and mass transfer zone through the promotion of Pb(II) transfer onto adsorbent.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.61-68
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• 2015

Reactive sprays of two propellant combinations(GOx/kerosene and $GN_2O$/ethanol) were observed and compared with each other as a basic research of visualizing supercritical combustion. A shadowgraph imaging method was used to visualize the reactive sprays, and shadowgraph images were converted to density gradient magnitude images to analyse the structure of reactive sprays. The gas-liquid interface of GOx/kerosene spray showed rougher boundary and steeper density gradient near the injector face than the $N_2O$/ethanol at similar combustion chamber pressure. Spray core length was calculated from averaged density gradient magnitude images and it was revealed that spray core length of GOx/kerosene was shorter than that of $GN_2O$/ethanol, although momentum flux ratio of GOx/kerosene propellant combination was lower.

• Journal of Korea Water Resources Association
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• v.36 no.5
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• pp.777-785
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• 2003

A numerical model for the solution of two-dimensional free surface flow is developed on unstructured grid. By using fractional step method, the two-dimensional shallow water equations (SWE) are treated as two one-dimensional problems. Thus, it is possible to simulate computational hydraulic problems with higher computational efficiency. The one-dimensional problems are solved using upwind TVD version of second-order Weighted Averaged Flux (WAF) scheme with HLLC approximate Riemann solver. The numerical oscillations which are common with second-order numerical scheme are controlled by exploiting WAF flux limiter, Some idealized test problems are solved using this model and very accurate and stable solutions are obtained. It can be concluded as an efficient implement for the computation of SWE including dam break problems that concerning discontinuities, subcritical and supercritical flows and complex domain.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.87-99
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• 1992

The types of dam-break have been classified as instantaneous and gradual failure. Equations for estimating the peak outflow have been derived respectively as a metric unit. New dimensionless routing curves have been deveoloped based on the distance parameter which has been used in SMPDBK and hydro-geometric characteristics of dams and reservoirs in Korea. These suggested curves can be used for any case of the flow of supercritical or subcritical. The computed peak flowrate shows the trend of decreasing dependence on the Froude numbers as it increases. These curves are applied to Hyogi dam. and the results have good agreements with the data observed in the peak discharges, peak elevations and flood travel time. The simplified dam-break model in this study would contribute effectively to forecast the dam-break flood in this country with minimum informations in a short time.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2021.06a
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• pp.22-22
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• 2021

최근 기후변화로 인한 홍수피해가 증가하고 있어 안전하고 효율적인 물관리의 중요성이 대두되고 있다. 국내 대부분의 하천의 경우 홍수 예·경보를 위해 수위 관측을 하고 있지만 소하천의 경우에는 홍수기와 평수기의 유량차이가 크고, 경사가 급한 경우에는 사류가 발생하여 수위-유량 관계가 일정하지 않아 수위 자료만으로 하천의 유량을 측정하기 어렵다. 이러한 경우에는 직접 유속을 측정하여 유량을 산정해야 하지만 홍수기에는 유속이 빨라 측정자가 직접 유속을 측정하기에는 위험하여 현실적으로 측정하기 어려운 문제가 있다. 따라서 하천의 유속을 측정하기 위해서는 측정자가 직접 하천에 들어가 측정하는 직접 측정방법이 아니라 하천에 접촉하지 않고도 유속을 측정할 수 있는 비접촉식 측정 방법을 사용해야 한다. 비접촉식 하천 유량측정 방법 중에서 영상자동유량계측 기술은 하천의 흐름 영상을 이용하여 넓은 범위의 유속을 쉽게 측정할 수 있는 장비로 미리 설치한 지점의 하천의 영상을 사용하기 때문에 안전하고 지속적으로 홍수기 하천의 유속과 유량 측정이 가능하다. 이에 본 연구에서는 국립재난안전연구원에서 설치한 인수천 지성교의 영상자동유량계측 장비를 이용하여 2020년 8월 2일 집중호우가 발생한 시기의 유속 및 유량 측정을 수행하여 홍수시 영상유속측정 기술의 산지하천 적용 가능성을 검토하였다. 계측 결과 2020년 8월 2일 09시부터 15시 까지 그리고 3일 05시부터 4일 12시까지의 수위, 유속 및 유량을 계측하였다. 계측 결과 홍수기 상승구간과 하강구간에서의 수위-유량 관계가 다르게 나타났으며, 특히 상승기에서는 수위는 일정한 상태에서 유속만 빨라지는 사류 흐름이 발생하여 수위-유량 관계식을 사용하기 어려운 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 산지하천의 경우 하류지역의 물관리 및 홍수 예·경보를 위해서는 홍수기 수위 계측뿐만 아니라 영상자동유량계측 기술을 활용한 유량측정이 반드시 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.39 no.11
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• pp.63-70
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• 2023

Underground carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage emerges as a pivotal strategy for mitigating atmospheric CO₂ emissions and addressing global warming concerns. This study investigates techniques to optimize storage efficiency in aquifers, which stand out for their superior capacity compared to other geological layers. The focus is on the application of nonionic and anionic surfactants to enhance CO₂ storage efficiency within confined spaces. A specialized micromodel facilitating fluid flow observation was employed for the evaluation. Experimental results revealed a noteworthy minimum 40% increase in storage efficiency at the lowest injection rate when utilizing nonionic and anionic surfactants, in comparison to pure water injection. Interestingly, no significant variations in storage efficiency were observed based on the ionicity and concentration of the surfactants under investigation. These findings have implications for guiding the selection and concentration determination of surfactants in future underground CO₂ storage endeavors.