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The 3rd Symposium of Division of Energy Engineering, Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, is held as an international symposium, inviting lecturers from China, covering from the fundamentals to the prospects of thermal energy storage.  Lectures by the top researchers in this field will deepen your understanding of the fundamental knowledge.  Through learning the general direction of the technology, mutual understanding and discussion, and clarification of the problems, it aims to make a contribution to determine the needed development in the field of energy storage that is wanted in the decarbonized society.  We hope you can join this important event.  We have prepared a long time for discussion so that participants can exchange their opinions well. 

Date and time: Thursday, Feb., 27, 2025　13:00-17:00
Venue: Hybrid of on-site and on-line (ZOOM)

On-site: TKP Garden City PREMIUM Akihabara

  Front Place Akihabara　2F & 3F, 1-7-5 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku,

  Tokyo 101-0021 JAPAN

Tel: +81-3-5289-7099

URL：https://www.kashikaigishitsu.net/facilitys/gcp-akihabara/?ctid=ad_msa_kk0101

Organized by Division of Energy Engineering, Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
Cooperation (expected) by:

  Division of Thermal Engineering, Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan

Division of Environment, Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
Participation fee: JPY 5,000 (for both on-site and on-line)

Reception: JPY 8,000 (optional)
Registration: https://i-aeu.org/250227enesymp/reg.html

Due date for registration and payment: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2024

The preprint and receipts will be sent by mail.

Program

13:00-13:05 Opening

Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University

　　Prof. Yukihiko Matsumura

13:05-13:45 “Research on Calcium Looping-Based Thermochemical Energy Storage

Integrated with CO₂ Capture Technology”

School of Environmental Science& Engineering, Tianjin University　

Associate prof.　Han Rui

 13:45-14:25 “Situation of Development and Prospects of Application for Latent Heat Storage Technology for Middle and High Temperature”

Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University

Prof. Takahiro Nomura

14:25-14:35　Break

 14:35-15:15 “Thermal energy storage for heat upgrade and waste heat recovery”

School of Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology.

　Prof. Yu Qinghua

14:15-15:55 “Practice of Pre-emptive Life-Cycle Design Evaluation using Heat Storage as an Example”

Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo

Project Assoc. Prof. Shoma Fujii

15:55-16:55 Discussion

　　Coordinator: Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University

　　Prof. Yukihiko Matsumura

16:55-17:00 Closing

College of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University

Prof. Mikio Kumita

17:30-19:00 Reception

Chair: Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University

　　Assist. Prof. Mengli Zhang

Organizing committee:

  Chair Yukihiko Matsumura

  Secretary  Mengli Zhang

  Member  Takahiro Nomura

　 Member  Xin Zhou

Contact:
Administration office, Division of Energy Engineering, Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
c/o Thermal Engineering Laboratory, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University

Tel: +81-82-424-5762     Fax: +81-82-422-7193
e-mail: scej-energy-adm@ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

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The 8th International Symposium on Fuels and Energy (ISFE2024) was successfully completed over two days from July. 1, -July. 2, with the participation of many people. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your cooperation.

The next event will be held from Mon., June. 30, 2025 to Tue., July. 1, 2025 at the Higashihiroshima Arts and Culture Hall “Kurara” in Higashihiroshima City.

The final program of The 8th International Symposium on Fuels and Energy (ISFE2024) to be held on July 1-2 has been released. Please tell us about the latest research status and future directions related to the creation, storage, and use of energy and fuels. Registration is open until today, June 27.

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Program – The 8th International Symposium on Fuels and Energy (ISFE2024) (hiroshima-u.ac.jp)

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• May 27 Deadline for presentation application > Extended to June 14.
• June 7 Deadline for early and presenter registration  > Extended to June 21.
• June 14 Deadline for extended abstract submission  > Extended to June 21.

For more information, please visit the following website. 
https://symposium2024.isfe.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/

【Date & Time】Fri., May. 24, 2024 14:35～16:05
Onsite & Online Hybrid

【Place】Engineering 108 Lecture Room, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Hiroshima University

【Online】 ZOOM, If you are online, you need to apply.

【Participation fee】　Free

【Lecture】Dr. Novi Syaftika

Research Centre for Industrial Process and Manufacturing Technology

National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia

【Title】Biofuel Advancements in Indonesia: Status and Progress

【Abstract】 Indonesia, as a vast tropical archipelago abundant in resources, finds itself as a significant importer of crude oil in the energy sector. Recognizing this, and driven by the necessity for decarbonization, Indonesia has embarked on various efforts and programs to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, particularly through the utilization of biofuels for transportation. Being the largest producer of palm oil in the world, Indonesia utilizes this resource to lead global biodiesel production for transportation fuel. However, the development of other biofuel types such as bioethanol and biogas hasn’t been as extensive as biodiesel. This presentation will address various aspects related to biofuel development in Indonesia, encompassing policies, regulations, current status of market and technology, also its challenges. Additionally, research conducted in collaboration with Hiroshima University utilizing unconventional biomass, specifically macroalgae, will also be shared.

[For those who wish to participate]

Please post the following 5 items (1-4 are required) in the email, write “I would like to participate in the HU-ACE Seminar ” in the subject line, and send it to hu-ace-info@hiroshima-u.ac.jp.

１．Participation Seminar：Fri., May. 24, 2024. 140th Hiroshima University ACE Seminar
２．Name：
３．e-mail address：
４．Participation form：□Online　□Face-to-face
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Inquiries:
Advanced Core for Energetics, Hiroshima University (HU-ACE)
Email: hu-ace-info*hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please replace*with @)

The International Symposium ISFE2024 is held annually in Higashi-Hiroshima with the aim of bringing together researchers and engineers in related fields to think about the latest research status and future directions related to the creation, storage, and utilization of energy and fuels. In addition, with the aim of contributing to the development of the next generation of researchers who will support this field, the participation fee is low for an international symposium so that young researchers and students can actively participate.
Biomass utilization is also one of the main themes. We look forward to your participation.

＜The 8th International Symposium on Fuels and Energy (ISFE2024)＞
Date: Mon., July 1-Tue., July 2, 2024
Venue: Higashihiroshima Arts and Culture Hall “Kurara” (on-site/online hybrid)
　　　7-19 Saijo Sakae-machi, Higashihiroshima-shi, Hiroshima
Organizers: ISFE Executive Committee, Hiroshima University Research Center for Advanced Energy Utilization
Co-organizers: Hiroshima University, Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, Division of Energy Engineering

For more information, please visit the following website. ISFE2024 is open for presentations and registration. At the same time, we are also call for sponsorship.
The 8th International Symposium on Fuels and Energy (ISFE2024) – July , 2024, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan, Hosted by ACE, Hiroshima University (HU-ACE) (hiroshima-u.ac.jp)

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On February 28, 2024, the Advanced Core for Energetics, Hiroshima University (HU-ACE), signed an MOU on research activities between our center and the Humanoid Olfactory Display Research Center of Pusan National University.

Pusan University’s Humanoid Olfactory Display Research Center has been conducting advanced research on olfactory display technology development, and this MOU was realized after discussing an inter-center agreement to further develop research on issues such as the development of new sensors in the energy field. We are looking forward to further research and educational exchanges in the future.

Date & Time: Thu., May. 23, 2024 16:20-17:50
Onsite & Online Hybrid
Place: Engineering 110 Lecture Room, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Hiroshima University
Online: If you are online, you need to apply.

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Commentary: Yukihiko MATSUMURA
Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University

Lecture: Qiuyu YU
M2, Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society, Hiroshima University
“Supercritical Water Gasification Characteristics of Sake Residue Considering Feedstock Components”

Supercritical water gasification (SCWG) can directly convert biomass waste with high water content into combustible gases. It has a high efficiency and economic benefit since no drying process is required. Sake residue, as a biomass waste with high moisture content and low ash content, shows potential to be a new source of bioenergy. So, it is very necessary to understand the characteristics of its SCWG. The purpose of this study is to conduct SCWG of sake residue to find out its reaction characteristics. In addition, the liquid and solid phases of sake residue were gasified separately in order to confirm the detailed reaction mechanism. The effect of activated carbon (AC) was also investigated.

Lecture: Mitsuru AOYAGI
Associate Professor, Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
“Synthesis of liner-typed lignin derivatives with high recyclablity directly from lignocellulosics”

Lignin in plant cell walls have never been utilized as materials sufficiently because of random and complicated condensations between lignin molecular chains through ordinary isolation processes under high temperature and high pressure. Through the phase-separation processes between phenols (anisoles) and acids, both linear-typed lignin derivatives and hydrolyzed carbohydrates are derived with high yields under room temperature and 1 atm. Reaction mechanisms and applications of these recyclable lignin derivatives are introduced in this presentation.

Chair: Yukihiko MATSUMURA

Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University

[For those who wish to participate]
Please post the following 5 items (1-4 are required) in the email, write “I would like to participate in the evening seminar” in the subject line, and send it to bprc@hiroshima-u.ac.jp.

１．Participation Seminar：Thu., May. 23, 2024. 114th Hiroshima University Biomass Evening Seminar
２．Name：
３．e-mail address：
４．Participation form：□Online　□Face-to-face
５．message：

Inquiries
HOSTY Association (Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering)

Email: bprc*hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please replace * with @)

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Date & Time: Mon., Feb. 5, 2024 16:20-17:50
Onsite & Online Hybrid
Place: Engineering 112 Lecture Room, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Hiroshima University
※Please note that this is a different lecture hall than usual.
Online: If you are online, you need to apply.

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Commentary: Yukihiko MATSUMURA
Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima
University

Lecture: Ken FURUTA
B4, School of Engineering, Hiroshima University
“ZnO catalyst supported on carbon nanotube for biodiesel production”

Conventional biodiesel synthesis involves the reaction of methanol and oil using a basic homogeneous catalyst, which causes various troubles including wastewater treatment and soap production. To circumvent these problems, supercritical methanol was employed to achieve transesterification without catalysts. However, its high temperature and pressure resulted in expensive reactors. To solve this problem, the use of heterogeneous catalysts under supercritical methanol conditions has been investigated. In this study, we developed a zinc oxide catalyst supported on a carbon nanotube so that the reactor can be smaller and its cost can be cheaper. Canola oil was used as feedstock, and a stainless-steel continuous reactor was employed. Catalyst characteristics were determined experimentally.

Lecture: Mizuki KODAMA
B4, School of Engineering, Hiroshima University
“Enhancing Glucose Gasification Efficiency with Ru/CNT Catalyst in Supercritical Water”

Supercritical water gasification (SCWG) is a promising technology for efficiently converting biomass into useful gases. In our previous study, a catalyst consisting of 0.5 wt% Ru supported on CNTs performed well, achieved complete gasification under 25 MPa and at 600℃. Liquid and gas products were analyzed by total organic carbon (TOC) and gas chromatography (GC), respectively. A model equation for the first -order kinetic reaction was established for the reactions occurring in the entire system, and the reaction characteristics were clarified.

Lecture: Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed ALI
D3, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University
“Carbon nanotube as support for the catalyst in supercritical water gasification”

Biomass gasification transforms wood, farm leftovers, or city waste into syngas, a mix of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and methane. This process, particularly with supercritical water
gasification (SCWG), proves efficient for wet biomass, eliminating the need for pre-drying. Carbon nanotubes (CNT) show promise as catalyst supports in SCWG due to their structure. A study explored Ru/CNT catalyst for SCWG, finding it achieved complete gasification
of glucose, a model biomass compound. The slow CNT reaction allowed Ru nanoparticles to remain stable, supporting continuous gasification. The study also investigated homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, revealing higher rates at 600 °C. Even short residence
times achieved complete gasification at this temperature.

Chair: Yukihiko MATSUMURA
Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University

[For those who wish to participate]
Please post the following 5 items (1-4 are required) in the email, write “I would like to participate in the evening seminar” in the subject line, and send it to bprc@hiroshima-u.ac.jp.

１．Participation Seminar：Feb. 5, 2024、112th Hiroshima University Biomass Evening Seminar
２．Name：
３．e-mail address：
４．Participation form：□Online　□Face-to-face
５．message：

Inquiries:
HOSTY Association (Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering)
Email: bprc*hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please replace*with @)

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