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Reactive Fluid Engineering Laboratory
Associate Professor / SUZUKI Masataro
Associate ProfessorSUZUKI Masataro
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- Student-driven research
- Learn combustion from scratch
- You will learn to think logically
Supervisor
Associate Professor / SUZUKI Masataro
While respecting the autonomy of the students, he gives them appropriate advice to solve every problem they may face. In addition, he is a friendly professor who likes joking, which makes the teacher-student relation feel much closer
Research Content
・Acoustic Excitation
By applying sound waves from a speaker to a jet diffusion flame, the flame shape changes. In our laboratory, we are elucidating the mechanism of acoustic excitation phenomenon through measurement and analysis under various conditions.
・Thermophoresis
In any space where there is a temperature gradient present, small particles move in a strange way. If this movement can be clarified, control of soot particles in combustion engines could be expected.
・Smoldering
Smoldering is a form of combustion which involves a large amount of smoke that proceeds without the presence of a flame. In this laboratory, we are conducting experiments to elucidate the mechanism of smoldering.
・Reignition
In a fire, after extinguishing activities have ended, unburned combustible material may re-ignite. Reignition can be very unpredictable, which makes fireextinguishing activities extremely difficult. In our laboratory, we are studying how to extinguish fires without any risk of re-ignition, and how to prevent the reignition of flammable materials.
By applying sound waves from a speaker to a jet diffusion flame, the flame shape changes. In our laboratory, we are elucidating the mechanism of acoustic excitation phenomenon through measurement and analysis under various conditions.
・Thermophoresis
In any space where there is a temperature gradient present, small particles move in a strange way. If this movement can be clarified, control of soot particles in combustion engines could be expected.
・Smoldering
Smoldering is a form of combustion which involves a large amount of smoke that proceeds without the presence of a flame. In this laboratory, we are conducting experiments to elucidate the mechanism of smoldering.
・Reignition
In a fire, after extinguishing activities have ended, unburned combustible material may re-ignite. Reignition can be very unpredictable, which makes fireextinguishing activities extremely difficult. In our laboratory, we are studying how to extinguish fires without any risk of re-ignition, and how to prevent the reignition of flammable materials.
The experiment of acoustic excitation
A Day in the Lab
In this laboratory, there is no core time and there are no morning seminars.
For this, students can proceed with their laboratory activities at their own pace.
However, if they don't plan or work properly, leading to their research not progressing, they will most likely get in trouble when presenting their progress reports.
Progress report seminars are twice a week, and there is a preestablished order in which people present. Seminars are extremely important since there is also a Q&A session in which students get feedback regarding their research topic. This makes it clearer for them to know what to do next in their investigation.
This is a laboratory where you can develop the ability to find and solve problems by yourself.
For this, students can proceed with their laboratory activities at their own pace.
However, if they don't plan or work properly, leading to their research not progressing, they will most likely get in trouble when presenting their progress reports.
Progress report seminars are twice a week, and there is a preestablished order in which people present. Seminars are extremely important since there is also a Q&A session in which students get feedback regarding their research topic. This makes it clearer for them to know what to do next in their investigation.
This is a laboratory where you can develop the ability to find and solve problems by yourself.
A Laboratory Photo
Thesis Subjects
- (M)Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Acoustic Excitation Phenomenon of Jet Diffusion Flames
- (M)Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Thermophoresis Phenomenon
- (M)Limiting Characteristics of Smoldering
The number of
PhD Graduates
2
Major employers of Graduates
- Toyota Autobody
- Suzuki
- Japan Tabaco INC
- Toshiba
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Yamaha Motor
- Kobelco
- Hitachi Chemical
- Sanden
- Nissin Seiko Group
