Research Topics 

Advanced Nuclear Reactor Systems & Safety Analysis

We conduct practical R&D to strengthen national technological capabilities and create high added value by advancing Generation IV nuclear systems—including SFR, VHTR, MSR, and iSMR—and verifying their core technologies.

High-Fidelity Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis

• Advanced CFD Modeling: We are developing high-precision thermal-hydraulic analysis techniques for reactor cores using ANSYS CFX and STAR-CCM+.

• Safety & Versatility: These high-fidelity CFD methods are crucial for proving the safety of fuel assemblies in advanced reactors. Furthermore, the developed analysis technologies are highly adaptable for the design of heat exchangers across various industrial sectors.

• Enhancing Public Trust: By establishing superior safety through high-precision simulations, we aim to improve public perception and strengthen the social acceptance of future nuclear energy.

Real-Time Digital Twin & System Stability

• Integrated Analysis Platform: We are developing a real-time Digital Twin by coupling system-level transient safety analysis codes (MARS-KS, Simcenter Amesim) with 3D CFD tools (STAR-CCM+).

• Stability Evaluation: This integrated approach allows for comprehensive stability assessments and predictive maintenance of entire nuclear power plant systems.

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Wind Power Systems & Aerodynamic Engineering

We specialize in the comprehensive design of medium to ultra-large scale wind power systems, utilizing CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) with a focus on CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and advanced design software.

Key Research & Industry Projects

• Aerodynamic Flow Analysis: Conducting high-fidelity flow analysis for wind turbine blades and evaluating the effectiveness of Vortex Generators (VG) to optimize performance.

• Industry-Linked Implementation: Successfully applied research outcomes to the 113m diameter wind turbine in collaboration with UNISON, demonstrating practical engineering excellence.

• National R&D Initiatives:

  • Collaborating with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) on a national project to evaluate the feasibility of developing 20MW ultra-large wind turbines.

  • Partnering with the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) for the development of Green Bridge technologies.

Advanced Analysis & Evaluation

• Drone & Blade Stability: Performing stability analysis and structural evaluation of drones and turbine blades using CFD-based simulations.

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Analyzing data from X-ray-based non-destructive inspections of full-scale blades to ensure structural integrity and reliability.

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Turbomachinery & Thermal-Fluid Analysis

We focus on optimizing the performance, cooling, and stability of high-performance turbomachinery for aerospace and automotive applications through advanced numerical simulations and experimental verification.

Key Research Areas

• Tip Geometry & Heat Transfer: Research on optimized tip shapes to minimize tip leakage flow and improve thermal management.

• Aerofoil Design Optimization: Advanced aerofoil design considering vane-rotor flow interactions to maximize aerodynamic efficiency.

• Aeroacoustics & Stability: Development of acoustic liner design and analysis techniques to reduce fan noise and prevent acoustic flutter.

• Performance Prediction Enhancement: Improving the accuracy of performance prediction methodologies, specifically focusing on performance curves and surge line identification.

• Leakage Flow Dynamics: Investigating the flow characteristics of endwall leakage to mitigate efficiency losses.

• Film Cooling Analysis: Unsteady analysis of film cooling effectiveness and flow dynamics within the cut-back regions.

• Automotive Thermal Management: Thermal-fluid analysis of Slotless-type Motors for Electrical Power Steering (EPS) systems in vehicles.

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