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We study advanced propulsion, pump, and duct systems for aerial and fluid machinery applications, with particular interest in rim-driven pumps, hubless propellers, and firefighting drone technologies.
This research aims to improve hydraulic performance, thrust generation, design compactness, and operational reliability through numerical analysis and engineering optimization.
Key Topics
Key Topics
Pump and turbomachinery performance analysis
Cavitation and erosion prediction
Valve and piping system optimization
Pressure fluctuation and vibration characteristics
Internal flow uniformity and hydraulic loss reduction
Design modification for improved system reliability
Representative Applications
Representative Applications
Submersible and industrial pump systems
Piping systems in water and energy infrastructure
Flow control devices and valve arrangements
High-performance propulsion and fluid transport components
Tools and Methods
Tools and Methods
CFD-based performance evaluation
Flow-induced vibration analysis
Parametric design comparison
Performance curve analysis and optimization studies
Research Projects
Research Projects
Development of a Rim-Driven Pump-Equipped Firefighting Drone for High-Rise Building Fire Response
Optimization of Performance in Booster Pump
Supports the Glocal R&D project on firefighting drone development (2025–2026)
Numerical performance analysis of modified duct shapes for electric hubless rim-driven propellers (RDP)
Flow Information Lab
School of Aerospace Engineering,
Gyeongsang National University
501, Jinju-daero, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 52828
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