• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.11 no.5
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• pp.547-564
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• 2001

The numerical formulation of a two-phase interface element appropriate for porous lining system is presented. The formulation is isoparametric and can be applied both for 2-D and 3-D analysis. Biot's theory is utilized as the basis for the development of the element constitutive theory. In order to be capable of simulating the reinforcing characteristics of some geotextiles utilized as lining system, a reinforcement component has also been implemented into the formulation. By employing this specially developed interface finite element, the influence of soil consolidation on the stress distribution along the lining system of a reservoir and a landfill has been investigated.

• Korean Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.451-462
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• 1996

In this study, which focuses on ice storage, a fundamental study in cooling and solidification was performed, including the interesting phenomena of density inversion, supercooling and dendritic ice. A numerical study was performed for natural convection and ice formation considering existence of subcooling and dendritic ice were analyzed numerically by using finite difference method and boundary fixing method. In the mesh, the solid fraction was introduced with adding as a term to the energy conservation equation. A flow in the dendrite was modelled as a flow in a porous medium, and the momentum conservation equation was modified to incorporate resistance forces involved in flows through porous media. A numerical solution of the time dependencies of dendrite area and dense ice front was successfully obtained, and the numerical results were good agreement with experimental results. Based on this methodology, a discussion was made of phenomena and characteristics of cooling and freezing processes under various conditions.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2005.06a
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• pp.630-633
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• 2005

Some gases can be formed into hydrate by physical combination with water under appropriate temperature and pressure condition. Besides them, it was found that the pore size of the sediments can affect the formation and dissociation of hydrate. In this study, formation temperatures of carbon dioxide and methane hydrate have been measured using isobaric method to investigate the effects of flow rates of gases on formation condition of hydrate in porous rock samples. The flow rates of gases were controlled using a mass flow controller. To minimize Memory effect, system temperature increased for the dissociation of gas hydrates and re-established the initial saturation. The results show that the formation temperature of hydrate decreases with increasing the injection flow rate of gas. This indicates that the velocity of gas in porous media may act as kinds of inhibitor for the formation of hydrate.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.05a
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• pp.584-587
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• 2008

최근 새로운 천연가스 수송/저장 방법으로 가스 하이드레이트 형성법이 주목받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 천연가스의 저장 매체로 다공성 실리카 젤을 사용하였다. 다공성 매질을 사용할 경우 물이 기체와 접촉하는 면적이 극대화되어 하이드레이트로의 전환율이 높아진다. 기공의 직경이 각각 6.0, 15.0, 30.0 nm의 실리카 젤을 사용하여 270 - 285 K의 온도 범위와 0.5 - 3.0 MPa의 압력 범위에서 기공 크기의 분포를 고려하여 에탄 하이드레이트의 3상 평형점 (하이드레이트 (H) - 물 (LW) - 기상 (V))을 측정하였다. 기공의 크기가 작아질수록 벌크 상태의 에탄 하이드레이트에 비해 하이드레이트 평형 조건이 온도는 낮아지고 압력이 높아지는 저해효과가 커짐을 알 수 있었다. 천연가스 수송/저장으로의 응용을 고려할 경우 저해효과가 적은 30.0 nm 이상의 실리카 젤을 사용하는 것이 유용할 것으로 사료된다. 본 연구의 결과는 심해저 천연가스 개발, 이산화탄소 심해저장 등의 가스 하이드레이트 응용 연구에도 유용한 기초자료가 될 것이다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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• 2004.04a
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• pp.19-22
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• 2004

Two-dimensional modeling studies using TOUGHREACT were conducted to investigate the coupling between flow and transport developed as a consequence of differences in density, dissolution/ precipitation, and medium heterogeneity. The model includes equilibrium reactions for aqueous species, kinetic reactions between tile solid phases and aqueous constituents, and full coupling of porosity and permeability changes resulting from precipitation and dissolution reactions in porous media. Generally, the evolutions in the concentrations of the aqueous phase are intimately related to the reaction-front dynamics. Plugging of the medium contributed to significant transients in patterns of flow and mass transport.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.06a
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• pp.5-8
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• 2007

In this paper, numerical investigation has been carried out to study performance of methane autothermal reformer and dynamic behavior for light-off under various operating conditions. In order to simulate the given problems, numerical methods are incorporated using finite-volume method. In addition, porous medium approach is accepted because the catalytic phenomena occur in porous media. Also, start-up issue is significant in autothermal reformer although the reaction is marginally exothermic. Thus, in this study transient behavior has been also investigated to find out optimal operating conditions for start-up.

• Computers and Concrete
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• v.4 no.4
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• pp.273-284
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• 2007

The paper considers a theoretical model for the study of the process of transfer of sulfate ions in saturated porous media - mineral composites. In its turn, the model treats diffusion of sulfate ions into cement based composites, accounting for simultaneous effects such as filling of micro-capillaries with ions and chemical products and liquid push out of them. The proposed numerical algorithm enables one to account for those simultaneous effects, as well as to model the diffusive behavior of separate sections of the considered volume, such as inert fillers. The cases studied illustrate the capabilities of the proposed model and those of the algorithm developed to study diffusion, considering the specimen complex configuration. Computations show that the theoretical assumptions enable one to qualitatively estimate the experimental evidence and the capabilities of the studied composite. The results found can be used to both assess the sulfate corrosion in saturated systems and predict and estimate damage of structures built of cement-based mineral composites.

• Journal of Power System Engineering
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• v.12 no.5
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• pp.54-58
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• 2008

최근 열교환기의 향상을 위해 발포다공성매체의 적용이 증가하고 있다. 열교환기의 적용에 있어서 발포다공성매체의 이점을 살펴보기 위해 본 연구에서는 2가지 실험을 수행하였다. 첫 번째는 수력의 관점에서 투과계수 및 내부계수를 결정하는 것이고, 두 번째는 열교환의 관점에서 다공성매체의 유효전도율을 측정하는 것이다. 본 실험에서는 기공도는 거의 같으나 기공의 크기가 각각 20 ppi와 40 ppi인 구리 다공성매체를 사용하였다. 실험의 결과는 40 ppi 크기의 다공성매체가 수력과 열교환, 두가지 관점 모두에서 보다 높은 저항 효율을 나타낸다는 것을 보여준다.

• Advances in biomechanics and applications
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• v.1 no.4
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• pp.227-237
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• 2014

The in vitro construction of osteo-articular large implants combining biomaterials and cells is of great interest since these tissues have limited regeneration capability. But the development of such organoids is particularly challenging, especially in the later time of the culture, when the extracellular matrix has almost filled the initial porous network. The fluid flow needed to efficiently perfuse the sample can then not be achieved using only the hydraulic driving force. In this paper, we investigate the interest of using an electric field to promote mass transport through the scaffold at the late stage of the culture. Based on the resolution of the electrokinetics equations, this study provides an estimation of the necessary electric driving force to reach a sufficient oxygen perfusion through the sample, thus analyzing the feasibility of this concept. The possible consequences of such electric fields on cellular activities are then discussed.

• 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.03b
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• pp.75-79
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• 2008

In this study, the numerical process for analyzing the automotive louver fin heat exchanger was developed with a 3D microscopic and semi-microscopic analysis. In the microscopic analysis, the simulation with the detailed meshes was performed for obtaining the characteristics of the heat exchanger. From this simulation, the numerical correlations of the heat transfer and flow friction were obtained. In the semi-microscopic analysis, the Semi-microscopic Heat Exchanger (SHE) method, which is characterized by a conjugate heat transfer and porous media analysis was used with the numerical correlation from the microscopic analysis. This analysis predicted the flow and heat transfer characteristics of the louver fin heat exchanger in the wind tunnel and vehicle. In the design of the louver fin heat exchanger, this numerical process can predict the performance and characteristic of the louver fin heat exchanger.