• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.103-110
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• 2014

A wind-driven current in the East Sea from Lagrangian measurements of wind and current at 15 m using MiniMet drifters was analyzed. Spectral analysis of the current from 217 pieces of a 10 day-long time series shows the dominant energy at the inertial frequency for the current at 15 m. Wind has energy peaks at a 0.2-0.5 cycles per day (cpd) frequency band. The power spectrum of the clockwise rotating component is predominant for the current and was 1.5-2 times larger than the anticlockwise rotating component for wind. Co-spectra between the wind and current show two peak frequency bands at subinertial frequency and 0.5-0.3 cpd. Coherences between the wind and current at those peak frequencies are significant with 95% confidence and phase differences were $90-100^{\circ}$. From the phase differences, the efolding depth is estimated as 17 m and this e-folding depth is smaller than the estimation by Chereskin's (1999) 25 m using a moored Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler and an anemometer installed at the surface buoy. The angle between the wind-driven current (or ageostrophic current) and wind from this study was also much larger than the global estimate by Rio and Hernandez (2003) using reanalysis wind and drifters. The possible explanation for the discrepancy comes from the fact that the current is driven by a wind of smaller length scale than 250 km but the satellite or the reanalysis products do not resolve winds of length scale smaller than 250 km. Large rms differences between Mini-Met and QuickSCAT wind on spatial lags smaller than 175 km substantiate this explanation.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.547-557
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• 2018

This work proposes a control method of frequency stabilization for grid integration of large-scale wind farms via the voltage source converter-based high-voltage direct current (VSC-HVDC) technology. First, the topology of grid integration of a large-scale wind farm via the VSC-HVDC link is provided, and simple control strategies for wind turbines, wind farm side VSC (WFVSC), and grid side VSC are presented. Second, a mathematical model between the phase angle of WFVSC and the frequency of the wind farm is established. The control principle of the large-scale wind power integrated system is analyzed in theory in accordance with the mathematical model. Third, frequency and AC voltage controllers of WFVSC are designed based on the mathematical model of the relationships between the phase angle of WFVSC and the frequency of the wind farm, and between the modulation index of WFVSC and the voltage of the wind farm. Corresponding controller structures are established by deriving a transfer function, and an optimization method for selecting the parameters of the frequency controller is presented. Finally, a case study is performed under different operating conditions by using the DIgSILENT/PowerFactory software. Results show that the proposed control method has good performance in the frequency stabilization of the large-scale wind power integrated system via the VSC-HVDC technology.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.751-761
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• 2015

A multi-platform offshore wind farm is receiving the worldwide attention for the sake of maximizing the wind power capacity and the dynamic stability at sea. But, its wind power efficiency is inherently affected by the interference of wake disturbed by the rotating blades, so its layout should be appropriately designed to minimize such wake interference. In this context, the purpose of this paper is to introduce a layout optimization for multi-platform offshore wind farm consisted of 2.5MW spar-type floating wind turbines. The layout is characterized by the arrangement type of wind turbines, the spacing between wind turbines and the orientation of wind farm to the wind direction, but the current study is concerned with the spacing for a square-type wind farm oriented with the specific angle. The design variable and the objective function are defined by the platform length and the total material volume of the wind farm. The maximum torque loss and overlapping section area are taken as the constraints, and their meta-models expressed in terms of the design variable are approximated using the existing experimental data and the geometry interpretation of wake flow.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.261-273
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• 2020

This paper deals with the design, wind tunnel testing, and performance analysis of small wind turbines targeting low-power applications. Three different small-size blade designs in terms of size, shape, and twisting angle are considered and tested. We conduct wind tunnel tests while measuring the angular speed of the rotating blades, the generated voltage, and the current under varying resistive loading and air flow conditions. An electromechanical model is also used to predict the measured voltage and power and verify their consistency and repeatability. The measurements are found in qualitative agreement with those reported in previously-published experimental works. We present a novel methodology to estimate the mechanical torque applied to the wind turbine without the deployment of a torque measuring device. This method can be used to determine the power coefficient at a given air speed, which constitutes an important performance indicator of wind turbines. The wind tunnel tests revealed the capability of the developed wind turbines to deliver more than 1225 mW when subject to an air flow with a speed of 7 m/s. The power coefficient is found ranging between 26% and 32%. This demonstrates the aerodynamic capability of the designed blades to extract power from the wind.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.199-208
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• 2001

In this paper, an automatic route tracking algorithm using the position variables and the yaw angle of a ship is suggested, Since most autopilot systems paly only a role of course-keeping by integrating the gyrocompass output, they cannot cope with position errors between the desired route and real route of the ship resulted from a drifting and disturbances such as wave, wind and currents during navigation. In order for autopilot systems to track the desired route, a method which can reduce such position errors is required and some algorithms have been proposed[1,2]While such were turned out effective methods, they have a shortage that the rudder control actions for reducing the position errors are occurred very frequently. In order to improve this problem it is necessary to convert that error into the corresponding yaw angle and necessary to treat only yaw angle control problem. To do this a command generation algorithm which converts the rudder angle command reducing the current position error into they yaw angle command is suggested. To control the ship under disturbances and nonlinearities of the ship dynamics, the adaptive fuzzy controller is developed. Finally, through computer simulations for two ship models, the effectiveness of the suggested method and the possibility of the automatic route tracking are assured.

• 한국태양에너지학회 논문집
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.76-84
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• 2012

This study conducted experiments to measure air currents in an experimental building according to external conditions, types of induction ducts, and types of internal sockets by applying an external induction duct comprised of inducing openings and lines and induction units to the kitchen and bathroom vents at the rooftop of a super high-rise apartment building in order to help to improve the venting performance. The study also proposed the optimization of the external induction-style kitchen and bathroom vents capable of wind power generation. (1) As for air current distribution according to vent velocity changes, it increased the venting performance of the kitchen and bathroom by 1.0m/s at vent velocity of 2.0m/s or higher and allowed for wind power generation. (2)As for air current distribution according to external velocity changes, it increased the venting performance of the kitchen and bathroom by 1.2m/s at external velocity of 2.0m/s or higher and allowed for wind power generation. (3)As for air current distribution according to wind direction changes($0{\sim}180^{\circ}$), it was favorable for higher vent velocity when the angle between the external induction duct direction and prevailing wind direction was within ${\pm}30^{\circ}$. (4)As for air current distribution according to induction duct type, the[M1] type combining the inducing openings and lines with the induction units recorded the highest improvement effects in the kitchen and bathroom venting performance by increasing vent velocity by 46%. (5)As for air current distribution according to the changing types of internal sockets where the main ducts of the kitchen and bathroom are connected to the external induction ducts, the venturi tube type[Sv] increased vent velocity by 66% based on the smoothest external inflow.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 1994년도 하계학술대회 논문집 C
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• pp.1499-1501
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• 1994

This paper studies on the outdoor field test facilities which are established for weather-resist and mechanical-resist property teat of composite insulator. We have established measuring and data acquisition system for various test conditions -leakage current, temperature, humidity, wind direction, wind velocity and rainfall. The merry-go-round test and salt fog test have been studied in order to evaluate non tracking property of rubber material. Especially we have checked the relationship between hydrophobicity and outdoor exposure degree by contact angle measurement.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.1059-1065
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• 2014

풍력발전시스템은 정격풍속미만에서는 토크를 제어하여 바람의 에너지를 최대로 하고 정격풍속이상에서는 피치를 제어하여 발전량을 정격으로 유지한다. 본 논문에서는 풍력발전시스템의 피치제어를 신경망을 이용하여 제어하는 방안을 제시한다. 피치제어의 목적은 정격풍속 이상에서 발전기의 회전속도를 일정하게 제어하여, 결과적으로 발전기의 출력을 정격전력으로 유지한다. 이 논문에서는 신경망 피치제어기의 성능을 향상시키기 위하여 발전기의 정격회전속도와 현재 회전속도 차이를 풍속과 함께 신경망의 입력으로 사용하는 방법을 제안하였다. 신경망의 훈련 알고리즘은 오류역전파(error back-propagation) 방법이 사용되었고, Matlab/Simulink를 사용하여 제어가 원활하게 되는 것을 확인하였다.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.355-369
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• 2021

Shape optimization of tall buildings is an efficient approach to mitigate wind-induced effects. Several studies have demonstrated the potential of shape modifications to improve the building's aerodynamic properties. On the other hand, it is well-known that the cross-section geometry has a direct impact in the floor area availability and subsequently in the building's profitability. Hence, it is of interest for the designers to find the balance between these two design criteria that may require contradictory design strategies. This study proposes a surrogate-based multi-objective optimization framework to tackle this design problem. Closed-form equations provided by the Eurocode are used to obtain the wind-induced responses for several wind directions, seeking to develop an industry-oriented approach. CFD-based surrogates emulate the aerodynamic response of the building cross-section, using as input parameters the cross-section geometry and the wind angle of attack. The definition of the building's modified plan shapes is done adopting the reduced basis approach, advancing the current strategies currently adopted in aerodynamic optimization of civil engineering structures. The multi-objective optimization problem is solved with both the classical weighted Sum Method and the Weighted Min-Max approach, which enables obtaining the complete Pareto front in both convex and non-convex regions. Two application examples are presented in this study to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed strategy, which permits the identification of Pareto optima from which the designer can choose the most adequate design balancing profitability and occupant comfort.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.69-79
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• 2022

본 연구는 최근 신재생에너지원으로 관광, 여행 등의 목적을 가지며 관광자원의 역할을 할 수 있는 풍력발전시설의 경관 인식을 파악하였다. 이에 지역별로 방문객이 경험한 풍력발전시설의 경관과 관련된 소셜미디어 데이터를 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 풍력발전시설의 경관을 인식할 때 연구대상지에서 공통적으로 풍력발전시설의 규모, 조망점과 풍력발전시설 간의 거리, 조망점에서 풍력발전시설을 볼 때 시각적 개방성, 풍력발전시설이 위치하고 있는 지형에 따라 달라지는 것을 알 수 있다. 또한, 풍력발전시설의 선호는 풍력발전시설의 형태와 주변경관을 파악할 수 있는 장소인 평지나 바다에 설치되어 있는 곳을 더 좋은 경관이라고 인식하고 있다. 특이한 점으로 경관에 대한 부정적인 키워드는 강원도 태백 가덕산, 태백 매봉산, 태기산과 경상도 경주 풍력발전시설에서 나타났다. 부정적인 키워드는 풍력발전시설을 가까이 조망했을 때 조망각이 높아 느껴지는 압도적인 크기와 산의 능선이 함께 보이는 경관에서 심리적 위압감을 느끼고 있음을 알 수 있다. 반면, 평지나 바다가 보이는 경관의 풍력발전시설에서는 긍정적인 경관 형용사가 도출되어 방문객은 경관의 스카이라인이 산 능선과 겹쳐서 보이거나 너무 가까이에서 풍력발전시설을 바라볼 때보다 평지나 바다에서 경관의 시각량이 충분히 확보될 때 그 장소를 대표할 만한 상징적인 요소라고 인식하고 있음을 알 수 있다. 본 연구는 풍력발전시설을 경험한 방문객의 의견을 토대로 경관 인식을 분석하였다. 그러나 풍력발전시설은 설치되는 권역별로 경관특성이 다르고, 시점, 관찰자 등 변수가 많아 연구결과를 일반화시키기 어려운 한계가 있다. 최근 풍력발전시설 조성 시 발생하는 경관훼손이 주요 이슈가 되고 있고, 국내에는 풍력발전시설의 경관을 평가할 수 있는 방법이 미흡하다. 이에 풍력발전시설의 경관을 평가할 시 풍력발전시설의 규모, 풍력발전시설이 설치된 지역 고유의 자연적 특성, 풍력발전시설과 조망점과의 거리가 중요한 구성요소로 나타난 것은 주목할 사항이라 판단된다. 또한, 풍력시설은 보전해야 할 자연환경에 설치되는 시설로 추후 경관적 관점에서 풍력발전시설과 주변 환경을 바라보는 경관의 연구가 필요하다.