Energy and Water Co-Generation Steam Power System
Professor Lee Won-oh's research team at Chonnam National University has developed an innovative solar thermal steam power generation technology that will accelerate the development of eco-friendly energy.
The research team led by Professor Lee Won-oh (Department of Mechanical Engineering) at Chonnam National University recently combined the smart technologies of 'thermo-responsive hydrogel' and '4D printing technology' with the emerging solar thermal steam generation technology to develop a 'solar thermal steam power generation system design method' capable of simultaneously producing energy and water.
The team introduced a technique to mathematically model and simulate the physical properties of the hydrogel system through finite element analysis (FEA). This allowed them to analyze how the hydrogel deforms and transfers energy, presenting a method for designing a more precise and efficient steam generation system.
This technology efficiently utilizes solar thermal energy while minimizing environmental impact, and is expected to become a key technology driving sustainable development in situations facing energy and water shortages.
The research was published online in the prestigious international journal in the materials field, Progress in Materials Science (IF 33.6, top 1.5% in JCR), and was conducted with support from a mid-career research project grant.
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