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3D Modeling of a Fabric based on its 3D Microstructure Image and Application of the Model of the Numerical Simulation of Heat Transfer

  • Lee, Hyojeong;Lee, Heeran;Eom, Ran-i;Lee, Yejin
    • Journal of Fashion Business
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.30-42
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    • 2016
  • The objective of this study was to perform 3D solid modeling from 3D scanned surface images of cotton and silk in order to calculate the thermal heat transfer responses using numerical simulations. Continuing from the previous methodology, which provided 3D surface data for a fabric through optical measurements of the fabric microstructure, a simplified 3D solid model, containing a defined unit cell, pattern unit and fabric structure, was prepared. The loft method was used for 3D solid-model generation, and heat transfer calculations, made for the fabric, were then carried out using the 3D solid model. As a result, comprehensive protocols for 3D solid-model generation were established based on the optical measurements of real fabric samples. This method provides an effective means of using 3D information for building 3D models of actual fabrics and applying the model in numerical simulations. The developed process can be used as the basis for other analogous research areas to investigate the physical characteristics of any fabrics.

A Study on the State feedback with Integral Control for a Variable Air Volume Unit (가변 풍량 유닛에 대한 적분기를 가진 상태 궤환 제어에 관한 연구)

  • 박세화
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.9-14
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    • 2000
  • State feedback with integral control for a variable air volume(VAV) unit which is recently taken notice of for the energy efficiency and saving in the building is studied to investigate the performance of the digital control methodology for the possible practical application. The digital controller which acquires the targat zone temperature and the air flow rate of the supplied air to the zone controls the opening of the damper in the VAV unit. Simulation results are performed for the conditions including reference changes and external thermal variations. In the simulation. simplified conditioned zone and the damper actuator modelling is considered. and relationships between controller gain Parameters and the system dynamics are investigated.

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Development and Performance Evaluation of Optimal Control logics for the Two-Position- and Variable-Heating Systems in Double Skin Facade Buildings (이중외피 건물 난방시스템의 발정제어 및 가변제어를 위한 최적로직의 개발 및 성능평가)

  • Baik, Yong Kyu;Moon, Jin Woo
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.71-77
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    • 2014
  • This study aimed at developing and evaluating performance of the two logics for respectively operating two-position- and variable-heating systems. Both logics control the heating system and openings of the double skin facade buildings in an integrated manner. Artificial neural network models were applied for the predictive and adaptive controls in order to optimally condition the indoor thermal environment. Numerical computer simulation methods using the MATLAB (Matrix Laboratory) and TRNSYS (Transient Systems Simulation) were employed for the performance tests of the logics in the test module. Analysis on the test results revealed that the variable control logic provided more comfortable and stable temperature conditions with the increased comfortable period and the decreased standard deviation from the center of the comfortable range. In addition, the amount of heat supply to the indoor space was significantly reduced by the variable control logic. Thus, it can be concluded that the optimal control method using the artificial neural network model can work more effectively when it is applied to the variable heating systems.

Simulation of Changes in Nearby Thermal Environment According to Green Roof in Low-Rise Residential Area of Daegu (대구광역시 저층주거지역의 옥상녹화 조성에 따른 주변 열환경 변화 모의실험)

  • Kim, Dae-Wuk;Jung, Eung-Ho;Cha, Jae-Gyu
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.45-53
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    • 2013
  • It is important to secure green spaces to solve the urban heat island phenomenon, which is among problems resulted by high-density developments in metropolitan areas. However, it is hard to secure such green spaces in established urban areas so Green Rooftop development approaches have recently been highlighted and introduced as a solution to the situation. The present study conducts a simulation on residential areas in urbanized regions to quantitatively evaluate the effects of green rooftop developments through a comparison of changes in the air temperatures before and after relevant development projects. According to the evaluation results, when the green roof top development is conducted in the available areas, the temperature is reduced by 0.14 degree. The extension of green project to the entire building showed the reduction of the temperature by 0.29 degree. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the green rooftop development is a practically solution for reducing the air temperature of urbanized areas.

A Game Theory Based Interaction Strategy between Residential Users and an Electric Company

  • Wang, Jidong;Fang, Kaijie;Yang, Yuhao;Shi, Yingchen;Xu, Daoqiang;Zhao, Shuangshuang
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.11-19
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    • 2018
  • With the development of smart grid technology, it has become a hotspot to increase benefits of both residential users and electric power companies through demand response technology and interactive technology. In this paper, the game theory is introduced to the interaction between residential users and an electric company, making a mutually beneficial situation for the two. This paper solves the problem of electricity pricing and load shifting in the interactive behavior by building the game-theoretic process, proposing the interaction strategy and doing the optimization. In the simulation results, the residential users decrease their cost by 11% mainly through shifting the thermal loads and the electric company improves its benefits by 5.6% though electricity pricing. Simulation analysis verifies the validity of the proposed method and shows great revenue for the economy of both sides.

Analysis of the Energy Consumption in Underfloor Air Distribution System depending on Outdoor Air Intake Rates (외기 도입에 따른 바닥급기 시스템의 에너지 사용량 분석)

  • Kim, Dong-Hee;Huh, Jung-Ho;Cho, Dong-Woo;Yu, Ki-Hyung;Yu, Ji-Yong
    • Proceedings of the SAREK Conference
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    • 2006.06a
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    • pp.826-831
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    • 2006
  • In this paper, we discussed the energy performance of underfloor air distribution(UFAD) and overhead air distribution system according to outdoor air intake rates in a office building. For this, the laboratory(S lab.) is selected for measuring the thermal environments of UFAD system and overhead system. Based on the measured data, the TRNSYS simulation is used to evaluate the energy performance of UFAD system and the overhead system according to outdoor air intake rates. By increasing outdoor air intake rates from required outdoor air intake rates(100CMH) to maximum air intake rates, the energy savings of UFAD system comparing with overhead system are varied $15%{\sim}25.6%$ in summer, $12.8%{\sim}19%$ in fall/spring and not varied in winter(8%). As results of simulations on stratification height and cooling set temperature, the lower the stratification height and the higher cooling set temperature, the larger cooling energy savings of UFAD comparing with overhead system according to outdoor air intake rates.

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A numerical study on effects of thermal buoyance force on number of jet fans for smoke control (도로터널 화재시 열부력이 제연용 제트팬 댓수에 미치는 영향에 대한 해석적 연구)

  • Yoo, Ji-Oh;Shin, Hyun-Jun
    • Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.301-310
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    • 2013
  • Jet fans are installed in road tunnels in order to maintain critical velocity when fire occurs. Generally the number of jet fans against fire are calculated by considering critical velocity and flow resistance by wall friction, vehicle drag force, thermal buoyance force and natural wind. In domestic case, thermal buoyance force is not considered in estimating the number of jet fans. So, in this study, we investigated the pressure loss due to the thermal buoyance force induced by tunnel air temperature rise and the impact of thermal buoyance force on the number of jet fans by the numerical fire simulation for the tunnel length(500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3500m) and grade (-1.0, -1.5, -2.0%). Considering the thermal buoyance force, number of jet fans have to be increased. Especially in the case of 100MW of heat release rate, the pressure loss due to thermal buoyance force exceed the maximum pressure loss due to vehicle drag resistance, so it is analyzed that number of 2~11 jet fans are needed additionally than current design criteria. Thus, in case of estimating the number of jet fans, it must be considered of thermal buoyance force induced tunnel air temperature rise by fire.

Operating Mode of Thermally Activated Building System (TABS) for Residential Buildings According to their Cooling Load Profile (주거건물의 냉방 부하 패턴에 따른 구체축열시스템 운전 방안)

  • Park, Sang-Hoon;Yeo, Myoung-Souk;Yoo, Mi-Hye;Lee, Yu-Ji;Chung, Woong-June;Kim, Kwang-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.99-106
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    • 2012
  • Compared to Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning Systems, Radiant Cooling Systems have the advantage of energy saving and thermal comfort. Thermally Activated Building System (TABS) is one of the radiant heating and cooling systems. The main difference between TABS and other radiant systems lies in the usage of the time-lag effect of storing heat energy in the concrete. Current energy usage in summer time is concentrated within a specific time by using Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioner (PTAC). Due to the time-lag effect of TABS, energy usage can be distributed to other time zones. To maximize this effect, it is important to determine the appropriate operating mode, which for TABS is dependent upon the cooling load generated by the occupancy schedule. In this study, occupancy schedules are determined for various residential types. The operating modes of TABS for these residential types are estimated by using a dynamic computational simulation method. The results indicate that the operating modes of TABS can be determined by residential type and occupancy schedule. The load handled ratio by TABS is set up differently according to the cooling load profile obtained from residential type and occupancy schedule. By using TABS, energy consumption could be reduced by 20% compared to PTAC.

Comparative Studies on Heating and Cooling Loads' of a Building Varied by Annual Weather Data (연도별 기상데이터를 활용한 건물의 냉.난방부하 특성 비교)

  • Lee, Ji-Hoon;Hwang, Kwang-Il
    • Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.265-270
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze the differences of a building's heating and cooling loads depending on the weather variation. Followings are the results. The temperature, humidity and wind speeds of standard year are bigger than those of 2006~2009. The 2006~2009's total horizontal solar irradiance is greater than that of standard year, and the direct solar irradiance of standard year is bigger in winter and vice versa in summer. As results of simulation on heating and cooling loads, it is difficult to find out the bilateral influences between maximum thermal loads and annual's. The equivalent-time operating ratio(EOR) is defined on this study to estimate the differences between year and year, and the EOR of standard year shows low value comparing to 2006~2009 years'.

A Study on the Efficient Utilization of Spatial Data for Heat Mapping with Remote Sensing and Simulation (원격탐사 및 시뮬레이션의 열지도 구축을 위한 공간정보 활용 효율화 연구)

  • Cho, Young-Il;Yoon, Donghyeon;Lim, Youngshin;Lee, Moung-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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    • v.36 no.6_1
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    • pp.1421-1434
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    • 2020
  • The frequency and intensity of heatwaves have been increasing due to climate change. Since urban areas are more severely damaged by heatwaves as they act in combination with the urban heat island phenomenon, every possible preparation for such heat threats is required. Many overseas local governments build heat maps using a variety of spatial information to prepare for and counteract heatwaves, and prepare heatwave measures suitable for each region with different spatial characteristics within a relevant city. Building a heat map is a first and important step to prepare for heatwaves. The cases of heat map construction and thermal environment analysis involve various area distributions from urban units with a large area to local units with a small area. The method of constructing a heat map varies from a method utilizing remote sensing to a method using simulation, but there is no standard for using differentiated spatial information according to spatial scale, so each researcher constructs a heat map and analyzes the thermal environment based on different methods. For the above reason, spatial information standards required for building a heat map according to the analysis scale should be established. To this end, this study examined spatial information, analysis methodology, and final findings related to Korean and oversea analysis studies of heatwaves and urban thermal environments to suggest ways to improve the utilization efficiency of spatial information used to build urban heat maps. As a result of the analysis, it was found that spatial, temporal, and spectral resolutions, as basic resolutions, are necessary to construct a heat map using remote sensing in the use of spatial information. In the use of simulations, it was found that the type of weather data and spatial resolution, which are input condition information for simulation implementation, differ according to the size of analysis target areas. Therefore, when constructing a heat map using remote sensing, spatial, spectral, and temporal resolution should be considered; and in the case of using simulations, the spatial resolution, which is an input condition for simulation implementation, and the conditions of weather information to be inputted, should be considered in advance. As a result of understanding the types of monitoring elements for heatwave analysis, 19 types of elements were identified such as land cover, urban spatial characteristics, buildings, topography, vegetation, and shadows, and it was found that there are differences in the types of the elements by spatial scale. This study is expected to help give direction to relevant studies in terms of the use of spatial information suitable for the size of target areas, and setting monitoring elements, when analyzing heatwaves.