Winners of the Best Innovation Award at the 2nd Simulation Competition for Undergraduate and Graduate Students / Students from the New Energy Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- 26.08.21 / 홍유민
This competition, open to undergraduate and graduate students nationwide, comprehensively evaluated problem-solving skills using engineering simulation technology, technical innovation, and the validity of analytical models.
The eight teams that advanced to the finals after the preliminary round competed against each other. Team H2, consisting of researchers Jo Ju-an and Park Ki-beom from the New Energy Research Laboratory, participated with a project titled “Study on a Catalytic Reactor for Hydrogen Production Using Flameless Combustion” and achieved second place in the finals (second out of the eight teams that advanced to the finals), winning the Best Innovation Award along with a scholarship of 1 million won.
To address the limitations of flame combustion in conventional steam methane reforming (SMR) processes—such as the formation of localized high-temperature zones, equipment degradation, and uneven heat distribution—the research team proposed a 50 kg/day reactor model incorporating “flameless combustion” technology.
In particular, by utilizing Ansys Fluent to simulate a complex system combining flow, combustion, reforming reactions, porous media, and natural convection, and by precisely predicting and verifying experimental data within a margin of error of approximately 1% using an Arrhenius-based complex reaction model, the team demonstrated the high reliability of their analytical model.
The research results revealed through numerical analysis that applying flameless combustion not only improved heat transfer efficiency through strong internal fluid recirculation but also mitigated extreme temperature variations on the outer wall of the reforming tube by more than 90%, thereby significantly improving the structural durability of the device.
A representative from the award-winning team stated, “Through the precise simulations of Ansys Fluent, we were able to successfully verify the design feasibility of a next-generation eco-friendly hydrogen production reactor,” adding, “Based on these results, we will redouble our efforts in the research and development of efficient and stable hydrogen production systems to achieve carbon neutrality.”
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Winners of the Best Innovation Award at the 2nd Simulation Competition for Undergraduate and Graduate Students / Students from the New Energy Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
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This competition, open to undergraduate and graduate students nationwide, comprehensively evaluated problem-solving skills using engineering simulation technology, technical innovation, and the validity of analytical models. The eight teams that advanced to the finals after the preliminary round competed against each other. Team H2, consisting of researchers Jo Ju-an and Park Ki-beom from the New Energy Research Laboratory, participated with a project titled “Study on a Catalytic Reactor for Hydrogen Production Using Flameless Combustion” and achieved second place in the finals (second out of the eight teams that advanced to the finals), winning the Best Innovation Award along with a scholarship of 1 million won. To address the limitations of flame combustion in conventional steam methane reforming (SMR) processes—such as the formation of localized high-temperature zones, equipment degradation, and uneven heat distribution—the research team proposed a 50 kg/day reactor model incorporating “flameless combustion” technology. In particular, by utilizing Ansys Fluent to simulate a complex system combining flow, combustion, reforming reactions, porous media, and natural convection, and by precisely predicting and verifying experimental data within a margin of error of approximately 1% using an Arrhenius-based complex reaction model, the team demonstrated the high reliability of their analytical model. The research results revealed through numerical analysis that applying flameless combustion not only improved heat transfer efficiency through strong internal fluid recirculation but also mitigated extreme temperature variations on the outer wall of the reforming tube by more than 90%, thereby significantly improving the structural durability of the device. A representative from the award-winning team stated, “Through the precise simulations of Ansys Fluent, we were able to successfully verify the design feasibility of a next-generation eco-friendly hydrogen production reactor,” adding, “Based on these results, we will redouble our efforts in the research and development of efficient and stable hydrogen production systems to achieve carbon neutrality.”
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