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A Simulation of the Tubular Packed Bed Reactor for the Steam-CO2 Reforming of Natural Gas (천연가스의 수증기-이산화탄소 복합개질을 위한 충진층 관형반응기의 전산모사)

  • Lee, Deuk-Ki;Koo, Kee-Young;Seo, Dong-Joo;Yoon, Wang-Lai
    • Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.73-82
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    • 2012
  • A 2-dimensional heterogeneous reactor model was developed and simulated for a tube reactor of packed bed where the steam-$CO_2$ combined reforming reaction of natural gas proceeded to produce synthesis gas. Under the reactor feeding rate, 45 $Nm^3$/h, of the reactant gas stream, the 2-dimensional heterogeneous reactor model showed the similar results to those from the ASPEN simulator although there were some discrepancies between the two in the temperature and the $H_2$/CO ratio of the reformed gas at the reactor exit. The calculated enthalpy difference between the reformed gas at the reactor exit and the reactant gas fed to the reactor was closely correspondent to the total amount of heat transferred to the reactor interior from the furnace. This supports that the 2-dimensional heterogeneous reactor model was reasonably established and the numerical solution was properly obtained.

Study on the Characteristics of Methanol Steam Reformer Using Latent Heat of Steam (수증기의 잠열을 이용한 메탄올 수증기 개질기의 특성 연구)

  • CHEON, UKRAE;AHN, KANGSUB;SHIN, HYUNKHIL
    • Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.19-24
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    • 2018
  • Fuel cells are used to generate electricity with a reformer. In particular, methanol has various advantages among the fuels for reformer. Methanol steam reformer devices can efficiently supply hydrogen to PEM fuel cell. This study investigated the optimal operation conditions of a methanol steam reforming process. For this purpose, aspen HYSYS was used for the optimization of reforming process. The optimal operating condition could be designed by setting independent variables such as temperature, pressure and steam to carbon ratio (SCR). The optimal temperature and steam to carbon ratio were $250-270^{\circ}C$ and 1.3-1.5, respectively. It is advantageous to operate at a pressure of 15-20 barg, considering the performance of the hydrogen purifier. In addition, a heat exchange network was designed to supply heat constantly to reformer through the latent heat of steam.

Visualization and Workspace Analysis of Manipulator using the Input Device in Virtual Environment (가상 환경에서 입력장치를 이용한 매니퓰레이터의 작업영역 분석 및 시각화)

  • Kim Sung Hyun;Song Tae Gil;Yoon Ji Sup;Lee Geuk
    • Journal of Digital Contents Society
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.22-27
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    • 2004
  • To handle the high level radioactive materials such a spent fuel, the master-slave manipulaters (MSM) are wide1y used as a remote handling device in nuclear facilities such as the hot cell with sealed and shielded space. In this paper, the Digital Mockup which simulates the remote operation of the Advanced Conditioning Process(ACP) is developed. Also, the workspace and the motion of the slave manipulator, as well as, the remote operation task should be analyzed. The process equipment of ACP and Maintenance/Handling Device are drawn in 3D CAD model using IGRIP. Modeling device of manipulator is assigned with various mobile attributes such as a relative position, kinematics constraints, and a range of mobility. The 3D graphic simulator using the extermal input device of spare ball displays the movement of manipulator. To connect the exterral input device to the graphic simulator, the interface program of external input device with 6 DOF is deigned using the Low Level Tele-operation Interface(LLTI). The experimental result show that the developed simulation system gives much-improved human interface characteristics and shows satisfactory reponse characteristics in terms of synchronization speed. This should be useful for the development of work`s education system in the environment.

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Modeling and Analysis of PEMFC/Battery/Photovoltaic Hybrid Vehicle (고분자 전해질형 연료전지/2차전지/태양전지 하이브리드 자동차에 대한 모델링 및 특성평가)

  • Ji, Hyun-Jin;Ahn, Hyo-Jung;Cha, Suk-Won;Bae, Joong-Myeon
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2007.05b
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    • pp.2255-2260
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    • 2007
  • This Paper focuses on modeling and simulation to analyze the characteristic of hybrid vehicle. The system includes proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC), photovoltaic generator(PV), lead-acid battery, motor, vehicle and controller. Main electricity is produced by the PEMFC and battery to meet the requirements of a user load. When vehicle is parked in a sunny place, extra power is generated by the photovotaics and is charged in a battery for next drive. Further we evaluate usefulness of this hybrid vehicle by using ADVISOR - the advanced vehicle simulator written in the Matlab/Simulink environment. According to simulation results, the extra power obtained by photovoltaics which have been explored in nature conditions can help to reduce the electrical load of PEMFC and increase the efficiency (over 30%).

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The Analysis of PCS Loss for Fuel-Cell Composed of Boost Converter (Boost Converter로 구성되는 연료전지용 PCS의 손실 분석의 연구)

  • Kim, Young-Sik;Han, Dong-Hwa;Jeong, Byung-Hwan;Choe, Gyu-Ha
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.133-135
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    • 2008
  • 본 논문은 계통연계형 연료전지 PCS(Power Conditioning System)에서 최적의 승압효율을 갖는 Boost Converter의 설계를 위해 Boost Converter내의 각 소자의 선정에 따른 손실 및 분석을 통하여 최적의 소자선정 방법의 이해를 목적으로 한다. Boost Converter의 설계를 위한 소자선정을 위해 Or-CAD 16.0의 PSPICE Simulator을 사용하여 그 결과를 확인하였다.

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An Optimal Design of Solid Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Process Using Commmercial Simulator (상용 모사기를 이용한 고체 고분자 전해질 연료전지 공정의 최적 설계)

  • 김성준;설용건;이태희
    • Proceedings of the Korea Society for Energy Engineering kosee Conference
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    • 1993.05a
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    • pp.96-100
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    • 1993
  • 상용 모사기인 ASPEN PLUS를 이용하여 메탄올을 원료로 한 고체 고분자 전해질 연료전지 발전 시스템의 정상상태 전산 모사를 실시하여 최적의 설계를 시도하였다. 연료전지 본체의 모사를 위하여 USER block과 FORTRAN block을 작성하였으며, 다른 공정은 ASPEN PLUS에서 제공되는 모델을 사용하였다. 모사 결과, 실제 경우와 근사한 값을 얻었으며, 이를 근거로 하여 조업조건에 따른 출력의 변화를 살펴봄으로써 효율을 최대로 하는 각 단위공정의 최적 조업조건을 찾아내었다. 이로부터 향후 실용화될 국내의 고체 고분자 전해질 연료전지 발전 시스템에 대한 기본 자료를 제시할 수 있으며, 개발되는 공정은 고온으로 조작되는 개질기의 열을 효율적으로 회수하여 이용함으로써 공정의 에너지 효율을 높이도록 하여야 한다.

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Design Methodology for Power Conditioning System using Fuel Cell Simulator (연료전지 시뮬레이터를 이용한 PCS 하드웨어 설계 기법)

  • Kim, Jong-Soo;Choe, Gyu-Yeong;Kang, Hyun-Soo;Lee, Byoung-Kuk
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2008.07a
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    • pp.1083-1084
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    • 2008
  • 본 논문에서는, 연료전지 시뮬레이터를 이용한 연료전지용 전력변환기 하드웨어 최적설계기법에 대하여 기술한다. 이를 위해 고분자 전해질 연료전지 모델링을 수행하여 시뮬레이터를 구성하고, 이상적인 직류 전압원과 연료전지 전원 인가에 따른 부스트 컨버터의 동작을 이론적으로 해석하고 시뮬레이션을 통해 이론의 타당성을 검증한다.

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Control Strategy and Characteristic Analysis of PEMFC/Photovoltaics Hybrid Vehicle (연료전지-태양전지 하이브리드 자동차에 대한 제어전략 및 특성평가)

  • Ahn, Hyo-Jung;Ji, Hyun-Jin;Bae, Joong-Myeon;Cha, Suk-Won
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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    • v.31 no.10
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    • pp.840-847
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    • 2007
  • This Paper focuses on modeling and simulation to analyze the characteristic of hybrid vehicle. The system includes a proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC), photovoltaic generator(PV), lead-acid battery, motor, vehicle and controller. Main electricity is produced by the PEMFC and battery to meet the requirements of a user load. When vehicle is parked in a sunny place, extra power is generated by the photovotaics and is charged in a battery for next drive. Further we evaluate usefulness of this hybrid vehicle by using ADVISOR - the advanced vehicle simulator written in the Matlab/Simulink environment. According to simulation results, the extra power obtained by photovoltaics which have been explored in nature conditions can help to reduce the electrical load of PEMFC and increase the efficiency (over 21 %).

A High Efficiency Soft Switching Boost Converter (고효율 소프트 스위칭 부스트 컨버터)

  • Jung, Doo-Yong;Kim, Jae-Hyeng;Jung, Yong-Chae;Won, Chung-Yuen
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.28-30
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    • 2008
  • This paper proposes soft switching boost converter operating in zero current switching(ZCS) mode for photovoltaic and fuel cell power generation. The proposed topology is capable of reducing the size, and capability of passive element by using soft switching, and it allows for reduction of IGBT switching losses, for the increased of switching frequency. A detail mode analysis of operating in presented. We present the converter topology, principle of operation and simulation results obtained from the PSIM simulator. The performance of the proposed technique in evaluation on 1kW(380V,2.6A) experimental prototype circuit operating at 30kHz.

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Numerical analysis to determine fire suppression time for multiple water mist nozzles in a large fire test compartment

  • Ha, Gaghyeon;Shin, Weon Gyu;Lee, Jaiho
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.53 no.4
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    • pp.1157-1166
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    • 2021
  • In this study, a numerical sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the fire suppression time for a large number of water mist nozzles in a large fire compartment. Fire simulations were performed using FDS (Fire dynamics simulator) 6.5.2 under the same condition as the test scenario 5 of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 1165 test protocol. The sensitivities of input parameters including cell size, extinguishing coefficient (EC), droplets per second (DPS), and peak heat release rate (HRR) of fuel were investigated in terms of the normalized HRR and temperature distribution in the compartment. A new method of determining the fire suppression time using FDS simulation was developed, based on the concept of the cut-off time by cut-off value (COV) of the heat release rate per unit volume (HRRPUV) and the cooling time by the HRR cooling time criteria value (CTCV). In addition, a method was developed to determine the average EC value for the simulation input, using the cooling time and cut-off time.