Teikyo University
Professor, Center for Strategic Innovation Research
Dr. Yuji Tanuma?
Completed the master's course at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Graduate School Engineering, Tohoku University in 1980. He has been involved in the development and design of turbines for power generation, and has been in charge of lectures on fluid machinery at many universities. We also cooperated in the industrial use promotion project of the K computer supercomputer. He has been in his current position since 2010.
Renewable energy using solar and wind power is affected by the weather and climate, so stable supply is difficult.
The peak demand for electricity is from 9:00 to 19:00. If it is sunny, sunlight can be used, but at present, the output of thermal power generation is increasing after the evening.
Weekly power supply and demand actual unit (10,000kWh) from August 5th (Monday) to 11th (Sunday), 2019
Created from the data of TEPCO Power Grid, Inc. "FY2019 Supply and Demand Results"
In order to develop a turbine that can be used even under adverse conditions and expand the operational range of the turbine, we will improve and research the blades of the turbine.
Small and medium-sized steam turbines are required for power generation using geothermal heat, woody biomass, and waste incinerator heat. High-performance design is difficult when it becomes small, so it will be a technical issue in the future.
Renewable energy that uses the power of nature has potential only in rural areas. When combined with a supercomputer center, it is possible to supply energy in rural areas and foster industrial promotion.
At the university, we are conducting research on simulation of turbine blades for renewable energy power generation in collaboration with researchers and companies from other universities. We expect the participation of students from a wide range of fields, regardless of faculty.
