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Bio-Diesel Enabled Micro Gas Turbine as Range Extender for Electric Vehicles: Design and Application Study for Asian Cities

Program: Collaborative Research for Common Regional Issues (CRC) Field: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Srithar Rajoo Sending University: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Masayuki OCHIAI Japanese University: Tokai University Year: 2014 Abstract: The project aims to design and make a micro gas turbine which can operate on bio-diesel, consequently test the practical viability of using it as range extender in a hybrid-electric vehicle (e-REV). One of the major concerns among drivers of hybrid-to-electric [...]

31/03/2014|Categories: CRC, Malaysia, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Research 2014|

Performance, exhaust gas emissions and combustion characteristics evaluation of a direct injection diesel engine fuelled by biodiesel fuel from rubber seed oil using supercritical methanol

Program: Collaborative Research Program for Alumni (CRA) Field: Energy Engineering Principal Investigator: Dr. Pham Tuan Anh Sending University: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Akihiko AZETSU Japanese University: Tokai University Year: 2014 Abstract: The research project first was the combination work between Department of Process and Equipment/Faculty of Chemical Engineering (HCMUT) and Key-laboratory for Internal Combustion Engine (HCMUT). Biodiesel fuel from rubber seed oil was produced in Department of Process and Equipment by a [...]

31/03/2014|Categories: CRA, Energy Engineering, Research 2014, Vietnam|

Optimization of pulse position modulation techniques for visible light communication using organic light emitting diode

Program: Collaborative Research for Common Regional Issues (CRC) Field: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Thai Sending University: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Shigeru SHIMAMOTO Japanese University: Waseda University Year: 2014 Abstract: The project utilizes visible light communications (VLC) as a safe and cost effective method to provide both light and data transmission at the same time. Improved modulation techniques for VLC using OLED were investigated. Furthermore, additional [...]

31/03/2014|Categories: CRC, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Research 2014, Vietnam|

Coastal hazards assessment in western Luzon, Philippines using geomorphic features and geospatial techniques

Program: Collaborative Research Program for Alumni (CRA) Field: Natural Disaster Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Noelynna Tuazon Ramos Sending University: University of the Philippines – Diliman (UP) Japanese Co-Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hiroyuki TSUTSUMI Japanese University: Kyoto University Year: 2014 Abstract: We investigated the geomorphology and age of uplifted coral terraces and wave-cut notches along the coastlines of west Luzon, Philippines. These new data not only enable a better understanding of ancient sea levels and seismotectonic processes in the Philippines [...]

31/03/2014|Categories: CRA, Natural Disaster, Philippines, Research 2014|

The activation of scallop shell as low-cost absorbent for heavy ion metals

Program: Collaborative Research Program for Alumni (CRA) Field: Chemical Engineering Principal Investigator: Dr. NGUYEN TUAN ANH Sending University: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Japanese Co-Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shiro YOSHIKAWA Japanese University: Tokyo Institute of Technology Year: 2014 Abstract: Heavy metal contamination is a major problem of the environment especially in developing countries primarily due to uncontrolled pollution levels driven by causative factors like industrial and economic growth. It was proved that heavy metal ion can cause [...]

31/03/2014|Categories: Chemical Engineering, CRA, Research 2014, Vietnam|

Risk Assessments and Appreciate Solutions for An Khe Pass, Gialai province, Taynguyen area, Vietnam

Program: Collaborative Research Program for Alumni (CRA) Field: Natural Disaster Principal Investigator: Dr. NGUYEN HUYNH THONG Sending University: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Toshihiro ASAKURA Japanese University: Kyoto University Year: 2014 Abstract: The paper considers situation of the landslide area at An Khe Pass along highway 19, Binh Dinh province and analyzes the causes and factors triggering instability. Laboratory testing and finite element method (FEM) are two essential methods used. Initial results indicate [...]

31/03/2014|Categories: CRA, Natural Disaster, Research 2014, Vietnam|

Study and application of rheo-diecasting method in automobile and engine industries in Vietnam

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Materials Engineering Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Hai Sending University: Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Keiichi ISHIHARA Japanese University: Kyoto University Year: 2014 Abstract: For automobile and engine spare parts, which are important for "localization" of automobile industry in Vietnam and which are mostly made of light metals, such as aluminum and magnesium, the diecasting is the most popuparly applied method. But there are two [...]

31/03/2014|Categories: CRI, Materials Engineering, Research 2014, Vietnam|

Preparation and characterization of iron disilicide and heterojunction combined with silicon for photodiode and photovoltaic applications

Program: Collaborative Research Program for Alumni (CRA) Field: Materials Engineering Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nathaporn Promros Sending University: King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) Japanese Co-Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsuyoshi YOSHITAKE Japanese University: Kyushu University Year: 2014 Abstract: According to the promising semiconducting properties, -FeSi2 that was epitaxially grown on Si substrates has received much attention to be employed as NIR photodetectors and photovoltaics. While researches on the formation of -FeSi2 thin films by a variety of preparation [...]

31/03/2014|Categories: CRA, Materials Engineering, Research 2014, Thailand|

Scouring rate Pattern/Monitoring: Anthropology and natural effect at Westport area of Port Klang

Program: Collaborative Research with Industry (CRI) Field: Civil Engineering Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Akib Shatirah Sending University: Universiti Malaya (UM) Japanese Co-Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jiro TAKEMURA Japanese University: Tokyo Institute of Technology Year: 2014

30/03/2014|Categories: Civil Engineering, CRI, Malaysia, Research 2014|

Development of Sustainable Solutions to Coal Ash Management in the Asian region

Program: Collaborative Research for Common Regional Issues (CRC) Field: Environmental Engineering Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Michael Angelo B. Promentilla Sending University: De La Salle University (DLSU) Japanese Co-Investigator: Prof. Dr. Hirofumi HINODE Japanese University: Tokyo Institute of Technology Year: 2014 Abstract: The research project is about developing ways to use coal ash produced by coal-fired power plant to recover valuable metals through bioleaching, and as raw materials for geopolymer production. Coal ash management is a common regional issues in ASEAN [...]

30/03/2014|Categories: CRC, Environmental Engineering, Philippines, Research 2014|