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Nuclear System Engineering Laboratory
Associate Professor / TAKEZAWA Hiroki
- Sustainable society based on energy mix strategy
- Nuclear batteries for utilizing and reducing nuclear waste
- Decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station
Associate Professor / TAKEZAWA Hiroki
Nuclear System Design Engineering Laboratory was launched on Jan. 1st, 2022 to explore innovative applications of nuclear energy with focus on small/micro modular reactors and nuclear batteries. Also, the laboratory has been contributing to an international research collaboration in the field of criticality safety and control for Fukushima Daiichi fuel debris removal.
Research Content
Lab’s three missions:
(1)For contributing to the development of sustainable society based on energy mix strategy, we have been studying the feasibility of small/micro modular nuclear energy systems that are multipurpose and work together with renewable energy technologies by load following and/or cogeneration.
(2)For contributing to the reduction of nuclear waste, we have been developing nuclear batteries for powering infrastructures located underground, deep sea, or far remote areas.
(3)For contributing to the decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station, we have been developing a criticality impact analysis code with national/overseas institutes, which will be utilized for preparing safety measures for fuel debris removal workers.
(1)For contributing to the development of sustainable society based on energy mix strategy, we have been studying the feasibility of small/micro modular nuclear energy systems that are multipurpose and work together with renewable energy technologies by load following and/or cogeneration.
(2)For contributing to the reduction of nuclear waste, we have been developing nuclear batteries for powering infrastructures located underground, deep sea, or far remote areas.
(3)For contributing to the decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station, we have been developing a criticality impact analysis code with national/overseas institutes, which will be utilized for preparing safety measures for fuel debris removal workers.
From modeling of nuclear reactors to a load following performance calculation
A Day in the Lab
We spend our days in the lab within a serious and proactive academic environment. Every week, we have a group seminar with our professor to discuss research progress and exchange ideas comfortably. Our professor always encourages us to take the initiative in our research, which helps us develop independence and strong research skills. Beyond research, annual lab gatherings give us the opportunity to welcome new members, celebrate graduating students, and connect with others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Welcome BBQ for new lab members
Thesis Subjects
- (M)Fundamental Analysis of the Passive Autonomous Load-Following Characteristics of a Small Pressurized Water Reactor
- (M)Fundamental Analysis of the Passive Autonomous Load-Following Characteristics of a Small Na-cooled Fast Reactor
- (M)Development of Simplified Model of Small Boiling Water Reactor for Load-following Analysis
The number of
PhD Graduates
0
Major employers of Graduates
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
- Toshiba Corporation
- Return to home country etc.
