Globally, there is a concentrated effort to lead in alternative energy technologies. Among various eco-friendly energy sources and carbon-free fuels, hydrogen energy is gaining attention as a clean energy solution for future industries, as its only byproduct is water. There are two primary storage methods: compressing hydrogen gas at high pressure and storing it as a liquid. Research on insulation, including the structural design of multi-layer Insulation (MLI) and vapor-cooled shield (VCS), as well as the materials used for insulation, has been actively conducted. However, studies focused on improving the structural safety of the supports that sustain the structure between the inner and outer tanks have been limited. In this study, a thermal-structural coupled analysis technique for liquid hydrogen storage tanks was developed using commercial finite element analysis software for the design of support structures for liquid hydrogen storage tanks. Six analytical models were created based on varying the number and diameter of the supports with the constant total volume of the supports and a structurally safe support configuration was proposed.
In this study, among the indoor lighting sources of a training ship, the fluorescent lamps for lighting in the passageways, emergency fire pump room, refrigerant plant room, steering gear room, and bow hydraulic pump room, which have very high lighting rates, were replaced by 40W fluorescent lamps with 17W and 20W fluorescent lamps with 11W LEDs. The analysis results of replacing the lighting sources with LEDs showed that the power consumption and carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by 62.1% when using shore power.
Groundwater in Jeju Island is extensively utilized for living, agriculture, and industry, with over 20 million tons consumed monthly. This heavy usage raises concerns about groundwater pollution due to aging and corrosion of pipes, with over 90% being outdated. Effective management and corrosion prevention measures are essential to address these issues. This study aims to compare the corrosion characteristics of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to analyze weld joint corrosion in the groundwater environment of Jeju Island and under ordinary temperatures. The corrosion behaviors of mild steel and stainless steel were examined by measuring weight changes over time in both conditions. Results indicate that, with the SMAW process, corrosion progressed slowly at the start and end of the weld under ordinary temperatures, while in the groundwater environment, it occurred gradually across the entire weld area. In contrast, GTAW exhibited corrosion at the weld start, end, and heat-affected zone in ordinary conditions, with gradual corrosion also observed under ground.
In this study, a control algorithm was developed to suppress the free vibration amplitude of a cantilever beam with time-varying dynamic characteristics. In other words, since it is assumed that the natural frequency and mode shape of the vibrating structure are not fixed, the system model of the vibrating structure was not used in the control algorithm. A single electromagnet was chosen as the actuator, so the attractive force was applied to only one fixed location in the structure. Through experiments, the proposed control algorithm is proven to effectively suppress the amplitude of vibration even when the dynamic characteristics of the cantilever beam change. Contrary to the usual active vibration control method, the proposed algorithm is just simple and intuitive without complicated mathematics in the modeling and control process. However, the proposed control method is very effective to suppress the vibration even when the dynamic characteristics of the target structure is not exactly known, as is often the case in industries or laboratories.
Recently, automotive are used not only as a means of transportation, but also as a private and leisure spaces. In order to secure competitiveness in the automobile market, we must improve durability and noise/vibration technologies. The driver wants to keep quiet even if the car is used for a long time. The types of noise and vibration generated by the automotive can be divided into NVH and BSR. NVH should be reduced because it is caused by mechanical defects and aging. In this study, it was possible to accurately analyze the cause of noise and vibration, also it could identify the location, and repair that. In the future, research of an abnormal and vibrations such as NVH and BSR in automotive is needed to clearly identify.
For experimental studies on the production of MR fluid for MR dampers, MR fluid with a viscosity of 506 cP and a density of 2.6 g/cc was produced. In order for MR fluid to have suitable performance for MR dampers, it is important to select surfactants, magnetic particles, base oil, and characteristic additives to obtain high damping force and maintain physical and chemical properties. In order to investigate the redispersibility of MR fluid, viscosity, density, saturation magnetic flux density, dispersibility, and temperature effects were evaluated. A particle size distribution meter and a vibrating magnetometer were used, and a yield stress and redispersion device were developed to obtain the yield stress of the MR fluid. The recovery rate of MR fluid was approximately 97% at 0.2% succinic acid coating and 8% anti-settling agent. And when current is applied, the viscosity increases by more than 90% due to magnetic properties.
The reliability of control valves is critical in nuclear power plants to ensure precise fluid regulation and prevent risks associated with overheating or decreased efficiency. Recently, the supply of imported control valves used in these plants has been discontinued, making the development of domestic alternatives an urgent necessity. This study focuses on the design of an orifice in the pilot valve pipe of a positioner to reduce hunting, a key issue that compromises control stability. Fluid analysis was conducted using ANSYS CFX to investigate the fluid behavior in the pipe with the orifice. The analysis methods included enhanced meshing techniques, turbulence models, and residual values to improve convergence and accuracy. To meet the operational requirements of nuclear power plants (outlet pressure: 3.2 bar, inlet pressure: 7 bar), the inlet fluid velocity was determined. The pressure and pressure hunting were analyzed. Results showed that the selected inlet velocity satisfied the operational conditions, and pressure hunting values were measured and analyzed. The findings provide a basis for further optimizing orifice shapes to achieve the target pressure hunting value of 0.5%.
As global greenhouse gas reduction regulations are strengthened and the demand for eco-friendly energy increases, renewable energies, including offshore wind power, are growing rapidly. Unlike onshore wind power generation, offshore wind power is located in the ocean. As a result, the offshore wind power substructure is exposed to low temperatures, corrosion, and continuous fatigue loads. Therefore, selecting appropriate materials and welding techniques is crucial for durability. In this study, FCAW welding was performed on S355ML steel (EN10025) for offshore wind power applications. After the welding process, the mechanical properties of the welded joint were evaluated through tensile, low-temperature impact, and hardness tests to assess the welding condition. The study revealed that the tensile and yield strength of the welded joint were superior to those of the base material. Additionally, the impact strength at low temperatures was confirmed to exceed the standard.
In this paper, several types of torque distribution functions (TDFs) are presented for the instantaneous torque control of switched reluctance motor (SRM) drives. To verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed TDFs, two different categories—parameter non-adaptive and parameter adaptive functions—are introduced and analyzed. These different types of TDFs are systematically implemented in instantaneous torque control schemes to enhance the performance of SRM drives. The proposed torque control method, incorporating these various TDFs, is modeled and simulated in PSIM software to validate the presented control schemes. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in achieving precise torque control and improving the dynamic performance of SRM drives.
In this study, the ultra-smooth surface of Inconel 625 workpieces were achieved by 40000-RPM grade magnetic abrasive polishing (MAP) process. This process created the high rotational speed of workpiece and the movement of magnetic pole to produce the polishing action of magnetic abrasive tools on the surface of Inconel 625 workpieces. The input parameters used in this experiment were selected as the rotational speed of workpiece (40000 rpm), movement of magnetic poles (Feed rate: 2 mm/sec), grain size of abrasive tool (PCD abrasive: 1- ㎛), magnetic poles (A-shape, B-shape, and C-shape) and the polishing times (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 min). The results of this study showed that the smooth surface of Inconel 625 bar was achieved, which the surface roughness of Inconel 625 were significantly improved from 0.33 μm to 0.03 μm within 10 min of the polishing time via B-shape of magnetic poles. This can be confirmed that the 40000-RPM grade MAP processing method is an effective process to achieve high surface quality of Inconel 625 workpieces.
This study attempted to examine how the airline safety reporting system affects the go-around that may occur when flight crew members operate an aircraft. In addition, we sought to determine how the captain's awareness of command responsibility intervenes and influences the relationship between safety reporting and go-around. The results of the study showed that among the official safety reporting subfactors, Response & Feedback had a statistically significant effect on go-around(ΔR2 = .009, p < .05). In the relationship between formal safety reporting and go-around, the moderating effect of command responsibility(β = .595, p < .05) showed statistically significant results. In addition, the interaction effect between Response & Feedback and Command & Responsibility was confirmed through a simple slope test, and as a result, it had a statistically significant effect when Command & Responsibility was low.
Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) is applied to analyze the coherent structure of three-dimensional cylinder wake flow. The flow field data, such as velocity and pressure as functions of time, was obtained by the incompressible CFD analysis. The resulting CFD data was then used to determine eigenvalues, POD modes, and time coefficients through POD process. The flow field was approximately reconstructed using some of lower POD modes. The three-dimensional field reconstructed using the low-order model was found to be in good agreement with the original. This verifies that low-dimensional modeling of complex flow fields is fully possible.
This study aims to optimize the orifice diameter to reduce pressure hunting in the pilot valves of positioners used in nuclear power plant control systems. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis using ANSYS CFX was conducted to create 3D models with varying orifice diameters (1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3 mm). To enhance the accuracy of the analysis, boundary layer meshing techniques (Inflation) were applied, and the SST k-ω turbulence model was employed. The analysis of pressure variation and pressure hunting over time revealed that larger orifice diameters resulted in reduced pressure hunting, with a 3 mm orifice diameter achieving 0% pressure hunting. Additionally, it was observed that larger orifice radii slightly increased the average outlet pressure. Based on the findings, a 3 mm orifice diameter is recommended to effectively mitigate pressure hunting in pilot valves, contributing to improved system stability in nuclear power plants. Future studies will explore the design of slanted orifices to further analyze fluid flow characteristics.
Water-soluble substances like hydrogen fluoride, generated in semiconductor manufacturing, pose serious health and environmental risks, underscoring the need for effective capture devices. Vertical liquid capture devices help by aggregating and discharging hazardous substances with water, but their design can lead to backflow during abnormal operations, causing unintended releases and impacting efficiency and safety. This study seeks to improve a vertical liquid collection device’s containment performance by optimizing its geometry. The vertical wall was rotated at various angles and directions, and turbulent kinetic energy and streamline distribution were analyzed to assess vortex formation and flow characteristics. These structural modifications identify optimal conditions to control hazardous substance migration, offering insights for future pollutant removal device designs.
In this paper, the design feasibility of the high-temperature rotation test jig for the operating state of gas turbine blades was confirmed through thermal structural analysis and modal analysis. The structural analysis model was composed of assembled blade, disc, cover, and shaft. Here, the disc was designed to be assembled with two types of blade. First, thermal analysis was performed by applying the blade surface temperature of 800°C. Next, structural analysis was performed at 3600 RPM, the normal operating condition, and 4320 RPM, the overspeed operation condition. Lastly, modal analysis was performed to examine the natural frequency and deformation of the jig. The FE analysis showed that the temperature decreased from the blade to disc dovetail. Additionally, both the blade and disc showed structural stability as the maximum stress was below the yield strength. Also, the first natural frequency was 636.35Hz and 639.43Hz at 3600RPM and 4320RPM, respectively, satisfying gas turbine design standards and guidelines. Ultimately, the designed test jig was confirmed to be capable of high temperature and rotation testing of various blades.
Recently, there has been growing anxiety about automotive due to accidents suspected to be caused by sudden unintended acceleration. A study was conducted on the effect of automotive defects on Sudden Unintended Acceleration. Experimental results were derived and analyzed by simulating the situation of sudden unintended acceleration while driving a automotive. It was experimentally confirmed that the defect in the TPS sensor had no direct effect on the rapid increase in RPM. It has been confirmed that the vehicle brakes normally when the brakes are applied even if there is a TPS sensor defect. In the future, it is necessary to investigate the correlation between automotive defects and sudden unintended acceleration through various experiments.
This study analyzes the aerodynamic and structural characteristics of an H-Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) under varying inlet velocities using transient analysis. The k-ε turbulence model and six-DOF were applied to simulate urban environments in the flow analysis, while the structural analysis considered blade momentum of inertia and RPM conditions. The numerical results showed that the drag and lift forces increased by 60% and 53% respectively from the nominal wind speed to the cut-off wind speed conditions. Structural analysis indicated that the maximum Von-Mises stress in the blade did not exceed the yield strength of 69 MPa of PC-ABS, ensuring structural stability. However, the connecting rod exceeded the yield strength of SPCC 270 MPa, suggesting potential failure due to repeated rotational loads. This study confirms that materials with a yield strength of more than 1,100 MPa required for connecting rods to ensure reliable operation at high wind speed. These findings provide important insights for the design of robust VAWTs suitable for extreme environments.
In this study, when manufacturing a rectangular plate with a pinhole, the following conclusions were obtained as a result of analyzing the shape characteristics of the unit cell that fills the interior of the plate and the effect of changes in the size of the pinhole on the stress concentration coefficient. 1. The stress value generated in the case of the completely empty model was 13.9 MPa, which is an 18.8% increase in stress compared to the stress value 11.7 MPa generated in the fully filled model. However, since the weight of the empty model is 43.6% lower than that of the filled model, it is believed to be very advantageous in terms of cost. 2. The stress concentration coefficient value is lowest for the solid model and highest for the hollow model at the same d/H value. In other words, you can see that the values are changing within the boxes of the solid model and hollow model. However, the grid matching model is closest to the solid model and the filling rate is as low as 33.4-9.1%, showing the most stable strength when filling empty space.
Carbon neutrality by 2050 was declared and are focusing on developing innovative energy technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Active investment and research are underway in the full-cycle development of hydrogen energy technologies, including hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization, which is gaining attention as a promising future eco-friendly energy source. The storage density of liquid hydrogen is 70.79kg/m3, which is higher than the 41kg/m3 of compressed hydrogen at 700bar, making it more suitable for large-scale storage. To store hydrogen at 20K, insulation technologies such as vacuum insulation, powder insulation, or multi-layer insulation (MLI) are typically required. Consequently, there is active research being conducted on the design of insulation systems and materials. However, research on the design for improving the structural integrity of the supports between the inner and outer tanks remains insufficient. n this study, topology optimization was performed for the support design of a liquid hydrogen storage tank using commercial finite element analysis (FEA) software. The structural safety was validated through structural analysis of a simplified self-designed model.
By developing molds and facilities to horizontally mold the functional part of the dry-cast concrete block, We intend to develop molds and a series of facilities to horizontally mold the functional part of the dry-cast concrete block to increase production per cycle while maintaining existing production methods and major facilities. In order to do so, CAE analysis is first required to develop molds and facilities for horizontally molding the functional part of the drycast concrete block in the horizontal direction. The procedure will be carried out by reviewing the validity of boundary conditions and physical properties, 3D modeling, grid generation, construction of analysis models, model validity, analysis according to frequency changes, and analysis according to physical properties. First, through the comparison of two-point support, three-point support, and two-point and three-point support in the constraint conditions, We would like to compare it with the actual molded product in the horizontal direction. But first of all, it is considered three-point support in the constraint conditions in this paper.