Laboratory for Flow Control
As of October 21, 2021
Basic information
Division
Energy and Environmental Systems
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Laboratory's URL
http://ring-me.eng.hokudai.ac.jp/index.html
Faculty members accepting applicants
MURAI Yuuichi (Prof.), TASAKA Yuji (Prof.), PARK Hyun Jin (Assist. Prof.) [Master's course applicants only], HORIMOTO Yasufumi (Assist. Prof. (specially appointed)) [Master's course applicants only]
About the laboratory
Description
We are making continuing effort to improve Ultrasonic Velocity Profiler and Particle Image Velocimetory as well as applying these methods to a variety of flow fields where conventional techniques were impossible or invalid, targeting to clarify the essential flow characteristics in those configurations. Applying this method and the way of approach to solution, we select the research topics that will respond to industrial needs. Current majour targets of measurement are, 1) drag reduction of marine vessels, 2) thermal and magnetic convections, 3) design of wind turbines, 4) rheolology of various fluid media, 5) flow control for pipeline systems, and 6) a varity of mutiphase fluid dynamics applications.
Organization of research
We mainly develop ultrasound Doppler technique and particle image velocimetry for applications to industrial and scientfic feilds. We have three wind tunnel facilities for investigating aerodynamics, and ultrasound measurement systems for measuring flows in opaque media. Use of these equipments will guide the students to discovery and invention in advaning fluid dynamics.
Ongoing projects
Our laboratory is strong at development of flow measurement techniques which are applied for
1) Drag reduction of marive vessels by air lublication,
2) Wind turbines and energy hearvesters,
3) Liquid metal, chemical solution, and food rheology.
Enrolled students' research topics
The research topic will be determined by discussion to match the mutural curiosity, considering the budgets status and the future dream of students. Fluid mechanics should have been learned for the students before, who consider the entrance to our laboratory.
Information for potential applicants
Applicants' background
We are looking for students who are good at fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, and aerodyanmics. Understanding energy strategy and global warming matters motivates all the members in our laboratory.
Who should apply?
We desire the students who intend to study energy issues (wind energy, natural gas, hydropower) and environmental problems (micro-plastic pollution, geo-fluid mechanics, food problems).
How to choose a research proposal topic?
The topic you propose shall be related to one of ongoing research projects in our laboratory, referring to our laboratory webste and list of paper publications.
How the research proposal is evaluated?
We usually take an interview online after the staff received proposal and evaluated him/her positively. In avergae in the last five years, 10% of the applicants has passed and entered to our laboratory.
Plan to accept applicants
| Application type | Enrollment semester | Master’s course | Doctoral course | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXT Scholarship (Uniform call) | Oct. 2022 | 〇 | 〇 | |
| MEXT Embassy | 〇 | 〇 | ||
| e3 Special Selection | Oct. 2022 | 〇 | 〇 |
How to apply
Please follow the application procedure for the respective application category announced at the e3 web page.
Accepting Research Students
We accept applicants as Research Students prior to entering Master’s or Doctoral program. Please check the e3 web page for information about the research students.
Availability of financial support
Please check the e3 web page for information about the scholarships and other financial support.
Inquiries
If you have any inquiries about the application and admission procedures etc., please contact the e3 office. You can submit your application on-line during the "matching period" irrespective of prior contact with potential supervisor(s).