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Analysis of PIG Dynamics through Curved Section in Natural Gas Pipeline (천연가스 배관 곡관부에서의 피그 동적 거동 해석)

  • Kim D. K.;Nguyen T. T.;Yoo H. R.;Rho Y. W.;Kho Y.T.;Kim S. B.
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.6 no.1 s.17
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2002
  • This paper presents simple models for flow and the PIG dynamics when it passes through a $90^{\circ}$ curved section of pipeline. The simulation has been done with two different operational boundary conditions. The solution fur non-linear hyperbolic partial equations for flow is given by using MOC. The Runge-Kuta method is used to solve the initial condition equation fur flow and the PIG dynamics equation. The simulation results show that the proposed model and solution can be used fur estimating the PIG dynamics when the pig runs in the pipeline including curved section. In this paper, dynamic modeling and its analysis for the PIG flow through $90^{\circ}$ curved pipe with compressible and unsteady flow are studied. The PIG dynamics model is derived by using Lagrange equation under assumption that it passes through 3 different sections in the curved pipeline such that it moves into, inside and out of the curved section. The downstream and up stream flow dynamics including the curved sections are solved using MOC. The effectiveness of the derived mathematical models is estimated by simulation results fur a low pressure natural gas pipeline including downward and upward curved sections. The simulation results show that the proposed model and solution can be used for estimating the PIG dynamics when we pig the pipeline including curved section.

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Molecular Dynamics (MD) Study of Polymeric Membranes for Gas Separation (기체 분리용 고분자 분리막의 분자동력학 연구)

  • Park, Chi Hoon;Kim, Deuk Ju;Nam, Sang Yong
    • Membrane Journal
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.341-349
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    • 2014
  • Molecular dynamics (MD) computer simulation is a very useful tool to calculate the trajectory and velocity of particles (generally, atoms), and thus to analyze the various structures and kinetic properties of atoms and molecules. For gas separation membranes, MD has been widely used for structure analysis of polymers such as free volume analysis and conformation search, and for the study of gas transport behavior such as permeability and diffusivity. In this paper, general methodology how to apply MD on gas separation membranes will be described and various related researches will be introduced.

Diffusion Range and Pool Formation in the Leakage of Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tank Using CFD Tools

  • Kim, Soohyeon;Lee, Minkyung;Kim, Junghwan;Lee, Jaehun
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.33 no.6
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    • pp.653-660
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    • 2022
  • In liquid hydrogen storage tanks, tank damage or leakage in the surrounding pipes possess a major risk. Since these tanks store huge amounts of the fluid among all the liquid hydrogen process facilities, there is a high risk of leakage-related accidents. Therefore, in this study, we conducted a risk assessment of liquid hydrogen leakage for a grid-type liquid hydrogen storage tank (lattice-type pressure vessel (LPV): 18 m3) that overcame the low space efficiency of the existing pressure vessel shape. Through a commercially developed three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics program, the geometry of the site, where the liquid hydrogen storage tank will be installed, was obtained and simulations of the leakage scenarios for each situation were performed. From the computational flow analysis results, the pool formation behavior in the event of liquid hydrogen leakage was identified, and the resulting damage range was predicted.

Development of a Software System for Measurements of Combustion Dynamics of a Dry Low NOx Gas Turbine (건식 저 NOx 가스터빈의 연소동압 측정용 소프트웨어 시스템 개발)

  • Jang, Wook;Seo, Seok-Bin;Jung, Jae-Hwa;An, Dal-Hong;Kim, Jong-Jin;Cha, Dong-Jin
    • Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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    • v.14 no.11
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    • pp.931-938
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    • 2002
  • Combustion dynamics of a dry low NOx gas turbine have been measured by utilizing a dynamic pressure measurement system. The software part of the measurement system, implemented with a commercial general-purpose DASYLab version 5.6 code, basically acquires combustion dynamics signals, performs the FFT analysis, and displays the results. The gas turbine often experiences momentary combustion instability, especially when its combustion mode changes. It is found that the measurement system developed in the study may outperform the other commercial dynamic pressure measurement system. The developed system currently serves to monitor the combustion dynamics of the gas turbine.

Modeling of hollow formation and its dynamics in liquid gas assisted injection molding process

  • Kim, Dong-Hak;Ahn, Kyung-Hyun
    • Korea-Australia Rheology Journal
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.27-33
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    • 2004
  • Application of gas assisted injection molding has been expanded during last two decades because of many advantages such as design flexibility, dimensional stability, reduction of machine tonnages, and so on. However, the surface defects including hesitation mark and gloss difference are observed for thick parts. Difficulties in lay-out of the gas channel and processing condition are another disadvantages. Liquid gas assisted injection molding(LGAIM), in which a liquid with a boiling point lower than the temperature of the polymer melt is injected into the melt stream, and travels with the melt into the mold where it vaporizes and pushes the melt downstream and against the cavity walls to create hollow channels within the part, is a good alternative of the conventional gas assisted injection molding especially in manufacturing simple and very thick parts. Though this is a new frontier of the innovation in the injection molding industry, there is no guideline for the design and processing conditions. In this paper, theoretical analysis has been made to describe the hollow formation dynamics in LGAIM. This model provides an insight into LGAIM process: explains why LGAIM has advantages over conventional gas assisted injection molding, and gives a guideline for the design and processing conditions.

CFD Approach on Gas Explosion for SIL in Gas Fuelled Ship

  • Kim, Ki-Pyoung;Kim, You-Taek;Kang, Ho-Keun
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.39 no.2
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    • pp.195-200
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    • 2015
  • It is envisaged that the effect of increasingly stricter air emissions legislation implemented through IMO Annex VI and other local air quality controls, together with favorable financial conditions for the use of natural gas instead of liquid fuel oil as a bunker fuel, will see an increasing number of DF engine and single gas fuel engine applications to LNG carriers and other vessel types. As part of provision for the current international movements in the shipping industry to reduce GHG emission in air, new design concepts using natural gas as an alternative fuel source for propulsion of large commercial vessels, have been developed by shipyards and research institutes. In this study, an explosion analysis for a gas supply machinery room of LNG-fuelled container ship is presented. The gas fuel concept is employed for the high pressure ME-GI where a leakage in the natural gas double supply pipe to the engines is the subject of the present analysis. The consequences of a leak are simulated with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools to predict typical leak scenarios, gas cloud sizes and possible explosion pressures. In addition, capacity of the structure which is subject to explosion loads has been assessed.

A Study on the Dynamic Analysis of a Reciprocating Linear Actuator for Gas Compression Considering Pressure Using Finite Element Method (압력을 고려한 압축기용 선형 엑츄에이터의 동특성 유한요소해석에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Ki-Chan;Jung, In-Soung;Yoon, Sang-Baeck;Hyun, Dong-Seok
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1997.07a
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    • pp.168-170
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    • 1997
  • This paper presents the dynamic analysis of a reciprocating actuation system based on moving magnet actuator for gas compression. For the analysis of the linear actuator, an axisymmetric finite element method (FEM) considering the saturation effect of the magnetic material is used, and electrical circuit equation, mechanical dynamic equation and pressure dynamics are coupled. In the FE analysis, we adopt a moving line technique. The pressure dynamics of the gas in the compressor is modeled by using the law of thermodynamics. The analysis results are compared fairly well with experimental ones.

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Fluid Dynamics Analysis and Experimental Trial to Improve the Switching Performance of Eco-friendly Gas Insulated Switch (친환경 가스개폐기 개폐성능 향상을 위한 유동해석 및 실험)

  • Yu, Lyun;Ahn, Kil-Young;Kim, Young-Geun;Cho, Hae-Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.21 no.9
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    • pp.42-49
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    • 2022
  • An underground electric switch is a high-voltage switch used in distribution network systems for a reliable power supply. Many studies are being conducted to expand the switch to use an eco-friendly gas using dry air instead of SF6 gas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, a flow analysis model was established to improve the performance of an eco-friendly gas switch. The results were compared and reviewed through experiments. For the optimal arc grid design applied to the switch, the flow characteristics based on the flow path configuration and the changes in arcing time for each configuration were compared. Flow analysis can predict the switch flow distribution, and a comparative review of the flow path configurations of various methods is possible.

Calculation of Temperature Rise in Gas Insulated Busbar by Coupled Magneto-Thermal-Fluid Analysis

  • Kim, Hong-Kyu;Oh, Yeon-Ho;Lee, Se-Hee
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.510-514
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    • 2009
  • This paper presents the coupled analysis method to calculate the temperature rise in a gas insulated busbar (GIB). Harmonic eddy current analysis is carried out and the power losses are calculated in the conductor and enclosure tank. Two methods are presented to analyze the temperature distribution in the conductor and tank. One is to solve the thermal conduction problem with the equivalent natural convection coefficient and is applied to a single phase GIB. The other is to employ the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tool which directly solves the thermal-fluid equations and is applied to a three-phase GIB. The accuracy of both methods is verified by the comparison of the measured and calculated temperature in a single phase and three-phase GIB.

CFD Simulation Study to analyze the Dispersion and Explosion of Combustible Gas (CFD를 이용한 가연성 가스의 확산 및 폭발 Simulation)

  • Jang, Chang-Bong;Lee, Hyang-Jik;Lee, Min-Ho;Min, Dong-Chul;Back, Jong-Bae;Ko, Jae Wook;Kwon, Hyuck-Myun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.58-65
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    • 2012
  • Various models are currently applied to predict the dispersion of leaked combustible gas and overpressure from a vapor cloud explosion(VCE). However, those models use simple approaches where topography and barriers of anti-leakage facilities and the effects of buildings were not sufficiently taken into considerations. For this reason, this study has proposed the dispersion process of leaked gas, distribution patterns, and flames and overpressure generated from gas explosions in 2D and 3D virtual spaces by reviewing more accurately analyzable computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model by considering various variables including combustion types of leaked substances, geometry of facility, warm currents, barriers, the influence of wind, and others. The CFD analysis results are anticipated to be usefully applied for the risk analysis of explosion and for the risk-based design.