Yong Hoon Jeong
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology · Engineering
About the Lab
Professor Yong Hoon Jeong's research lab specializes in advanced energy systems and environmental sustainability, with a strong focus on nuclear thermal propulsion for space exploration and innovative water splitting technologies for clean hydrogen production. The lab investigates critical thermal-hydraulic phenomena such as critical heat flux in reactor systems and develops advanced cycles like the hybrid sulfur cycle for efficient, low-temperature hydrogen generation. Additionally, the lab conducts long-term environmental monitoring of large-scale aquatic ecosystems, such as the Saemangeum Reservoir, to assess the ecological impacts of major engineering projects. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge nuclear energy, sustainable chemistry, and environmental engineering.
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15The critical heat flux (CHF) on the reactor vessel outer wall was measured using the two-dimensional slice test section. The radius and the channel area of the test section were 2.5 m and 10 cm × 15 cm, respectively. The flow channel area and the heater width were smaller than those of the ULPU experiments, but the radius was greater than that of the ULPU. The CHF data under the inlet subcooling of 2 to 25°C and the mass flux 0 to 300 kg/m2·s had been acquired. The measured CHF value was general
Although the harsh space environment imposes many severe challenges to space pioneers, space exploration is a realistic and profitable goal for long-term humanity survival. One of the viable and promising options to overcome the harsh environment of space is nuclear propulsion. Particularly, the Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR) is a leading candidate for near-term human missions to Mars and beyond due to its relatively high thrust and efficiency. Traditional NTR designs use typically high power reac
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