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A fluid transient analysis for the propellant flow in a monopropellant propulsion system (단일추진제 추진시스템의 과도기유체 해석)

  • Chae J. W.;Han C. Y.
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.04a
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    • pp.173-181
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    • 2005
  • A fluid transient analysis for the propellant flow in a monopropellant propulsion system is conducted using the method of characteristics (MOC). Algebraic simultaneous equations method and Clamor's rule method utilized to drive the compatible and characteristic equations are reviewed to understand MOC more extensively. The identification of fluid transient phenomena of propulsion system of Koreasat 1 is carried out through parametric studies. Also this work describes the reason that the propulsion system of Koreasat 1 has no orifice to control flow transients or to limit the initial hydrazine flow rate for the first-pulse firing.

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Study on Transient Analysis for Flow Characteristics in DPF (DPF의 유동특성에 관한 과도해석 연구)

  • Shin, Dong-Won;Yoon, Cheon-Seog
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.131-138
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    • 2010
  • Because real flow of engine exhaust is very hot and highly transient, it may cause thermal and inertial loads on catalyzed filters in DPF. Transient and detailed flow and thermal simulations are necessary in this field. To assess the importance of time dependent phenomena, typical cone-type configuration such as an underbody DPF is selected for steady and transient analysis. User defined functions of FLUENT by sinusoidal inlet velocities are written and integrated with main solver for realistic simulation. Also, 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines for 3,000 L class are considered for the dynamic exhaust effect of engine type. Key parameters to understanding of catalyst performance and durability issues such as flow uniformity index and peak velocity are investigated. Also, pressure drop for engine power are considered. From the simulation results for three different cases, proper approach is recommended.

A Study on the Transient Phenomenon Analysis of Ship Generator Synchronization (선박용 발전기 동기화시의 과도현상 해석에 관한 연구)

  • Oh, Sae-Gin;Kim, Jong-Su;Kim, Sung-Hwan;Lee, Sung-Gun;Jo, Sung-Kab
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.31 no.8
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    • pp.998-1004
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    • 2007
  • Connecting a synchronous generator to a power system is a dynamic process, requiring the coordinated operation of many components and systems. The goal is to connect the oncoming generator to the system smoothly i.e without causing any significant bumps, surges, or power swings, by closing the ACB when the oncoming generator matches the power system in voltage magnitude, phase angle, and frequency. If oncoming generator voltage is not matched to the power system voltage, reactive power will flow either into or out of the system at the instant of ACB closure. If this voltage difference is too great, the reactive power flow may result in high transient stresses that could damage the windings of the generator. Also, if oncoming generator frequency is not matched to the power system frequency, transient power will flow between generator and power system. If the frequency difference is too great, the transient power flow is reflected into the prime mover shaft, and this may result in excessive shaft or coupling stress. This paper tries to prove the necessity of correct synchronization for ship generators through a transient phenomenon analysis.

LDV Measurement, Flow Visualization and Numerical Analysis of Flow Distribution in a Close-Coupled Catalytic Converter

  • Kim, Duk-Sang;Cho, Yong-Seok
    • Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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    • v.18 no.11
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    • pp.2032-2041
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    • 2004
  • Results from an experimental study of flow distribution in a close-coupled catalytic converter(CCC) are presented. The experiments were carried out with a flow measurement system specially designed for this study under steady and transient flow conditions. A pitot tube was a tool for measuring flow distribution at the exit of the first monolith. The flow distribution of the CCC was also measured by LDV system and flow visualization. Results from numerical analysis are also presented. Experimental results showed that the flow uniformity index decreases as flow Reynolds number increases. In steady flow conditions, the flow through each exhaust pipe made some flow concentrations on a specific region of the CCC inlet. The transient test results showed that the flow through each exhaust pipe in the engine firing order, interacted with each other to ensure that the flow distribution was uniform. The results of numerical analysis were qualitatively accepted with experimental results. They supported and helped explain the flow in the entry region of CCC.

A FLUID TRANSIENT ANALYSIS FOR THE PROPELLANT FLOW IN A MONOPROPELLANT PROPULSION SYSTEM (단일추진제 추진시스템의 과도기유체 해석)

  • Chae, Jong-Won
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.69-81
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    • 2005
  • A fluid transient analysis for the propellant flow in a monopropellant propulsion system is conducted by using the method of characteristics(MOC). It reviews algebraic simultaneous equations method and Cramer's rule method utilized to drive the compatible and characteristic equations to understand MOC extensively. The identification of fluid transient phenomena of propulsion system of Koreasat 1 is carried out through parametric studies. The valve response time is one of the dominant parameters governing the fluid transient phenomena. The results show that the shorter closing time induces the greater pressure response amplitude. And it shows that the installation of in-line orifice is effectively to limit the fluid transients in rapid valve response time and at high pressure. But it seems that the effect of orifice weakens at slow valve response time and at low pressures.

Nonlinear finite element analysis of reinforced concrete structures subjected to transient thermal loads

  • Zhou, C.E.;Vecchio, F.J.
    • Computers and Concrete
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    • v.2 no.6
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    • pp.455-479
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    • 2005
  • This paper describes a 2D nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) platform that combines heat flow analysis with realistic analysis of cracked reinforced concrete structures. The behavior models included in the structural analysis are mainly based on the Modified Compression Field Theory and the Distributed Stress Field Model. The heat flow analysis takes into account time-varying thermal loads and temperature-dependent material properties. The capability of 2D nonlinear transient thermal analysis is then implemented into a nonlinear finite element analysis program VecTor2(C) for 2D reinforced concrete membranes. Analyses of four numerical examples are performed using VecTor2, and results obtained indicate that the suggested nonlinear finite element analysis procedure is capable of modeling the complete response of a concrete structure to thermal and mechanical loads.

Flow and Heat Transfer Analysis of Reactor Coolant Pump in Transient Conditions (원자로 냉각재 펌프의 과도 상태의 유동 및 열전달 해석 연구)

  • Hur, N.;Kim, S.;Yoo, K.-P.;Kim, S. T.
    • 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1999.12a
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    • pp.245-251
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    • 1999
  • The structural analysis of a reactor coolant pump(RCP) of a nuclear power plant is very important for the safety assessment of the plant. Accurate boundary conditions for the heat transfer coefficient are required for reliable thermal stress analysis of the pump casing, especially in transient operations of the pump since the coolant properties are largely dependent on operational conditions. In the present study, a 3D mixed flow type coolant pump was modeled from the RCP drawings and analyzed in the steady state and number of transient flow conditions by using a commercial code STAR-CD. From the result of the computation, it is seem that the average heat transfer coefficients for the cases considered are found to be the suggested values of the manufacturer, Westinghouse Energy System. The unevenness in local heat transfer coefficients, however, is found to be considerable so that the use of average heat transfer coefficients in all boundaries might not give reliable thermal stresses.

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Transient Analysis and Experiment Considering Unsteady Friction and Leakage in a Pipeline System (단일관망에서 누수효과를 고려한 천이류 분석 및 실험)

  • Lee, Mi-Hyun;Song, Yong-Sok;Kim, Sang-Hyun
    • Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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    • 2006.05a
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    • pp.1395-1399
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    • 2006
  • The current paper focuses the analysis of leakage detection in water pipeline systems by means of the transient analysis. In order to obtain pressure variation for evaluation the existing methodology, an extensive experimental process has been carried out in a single pipeline system. Several experimental tests were performed with and without a leakage in the system. Using the unsteady friction and improved unsteady friction factors, reasonable match between the computed and measured pressure were presented on the condition of the flow situations. The transient method attempts to estimate the leakage in water pipelines using observed pressure data collected during transient events on the system.

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Finite Element Analysis of Transient Viscous Flow with Free Surface using Filling Pattern Technique (형상 충전 기법을 이용한 자유표면의 비정상 점성 유동장의 유한 요소 해석)

  • Kim, Ki-Don;Jeong, Jun-Ho;Yang, Dong-Yol
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2001.11b
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    • pp.551-556
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    • 2001
  • The filling pattern technique based on the finite element method and Eulerian mesh advancement approach has been developed to analyze incompressible transient viscous flow with free surfaces. The governing equation for flow analysis is Navier-Stokes equation including inertia and gravity effects. The penalty and predictor-corrector methods are used effectively for finite element formulation. The flow front surface and the volume inflow rate are calculated using the filling pattern technique to select an adequate pattern among four filling patterns at each triangular control volume. Using the proposed numerical technique, the collapse of a dam has been analyzed to predict flow phenomenon of fluid and the predicted front positions versus time have been compared with the reported experimental result.

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Unsteady Flow with Cavitation in Viscoelastic Pipes

  • Soares, Alexandre K.;Covas, Didia I.C.;Ramos, Helena M.;Reis, Luisa Fernanda R.
    • International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.269-277
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    • 2009
  • The current paper focuses on the analysis of transient cavitating flow in pressurised polyethylene pipes, which are characterized by viscoelastic rheological behaviour. A hydraulic transient solver that describes fluid transients in plastic pipes has been developed. This solver incorporates the description of dynamic effects related to the energy dissipation (unsteady friction), the rheological mechanical behaviour of the viscoelastic pipe and the cavitating pipe flow. The Discrete Vapour Cavity Model (DVCM) and the Discrete Gas Cavity Model (DGCM) have been used to describe transient cavitating flow. Such models assume that discrete air cavities are formed in fixed sections of the pipeline and consider a constant wave speed in pipe reaches between these cavities. The cavity dimension (and pressure) is allowed to grow and collapse according to the mass conservation principle. An extensive experimental programme has been carried out in an experimental set-up composed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, assembled at Instituto Superior T$\acute{e}$cnico of Lisbon, Portugal. The experimental facility is composed of a single pipeline with a total length of 203 m and inner diameter of 44 mm. The creep function of HDPE pipes was determined by using an inverse model based on transient pressure data collected during experimental runs without cavitating flow. Transient tests were carried out by the fast closure of the ball valves located at downstream end of the pipeline for the non-cavitating flow and at upstream for the cavitating flow. Once the rheological behaviour of HDPE pipes were known, computational simulations have been run in order to describe the hydraulic behaviour of the system for the cavitating pipe flow. The calibrated transient solver is capable of accurately describing the attenuation, dispersion and shape of observed transient pressures. The effects related to the viscoelasticity of HDPE pipes and to the occurrence of vapour pressures during the transient event are discussed.