Press Release
Results of Selection of Proposals for Nuclear Power-related Research based on Public Call for Submissions
March 18, 2013
Chubu Electric Power Co.,Inc.
Chubu Electric Power has selected a number of nuclear power-related research topics to be the subject of research projects from among proposals received on the basis of a public call for submissions.
In order to strenghen its research efforts, from October 19 to December 21, 2012, Chubu Electric Power called for the submission of wide-ranging research topics for the Nuclear Power Safety Technology Research Center. Response was excellent, with 81 proposals received from throughout the country. Following a review of the proposals by our Advisory Committee, 13 have been adopted for research.
Research based on the selected proposals will commence in FY2013, and as progress is made in future, annual research reports will be submitted. Chubu Electric Power will also present the outcomes of the research at results presentation workshops. These workshops will be open to the public.
Research areas (fields) in which submissions were called for |
Number of submissions |
Number selected |
|
---|---|---|---|
Area 1 |
Basic research that will contribute to future nuclear power technology. |
27 |
5 |
Area 2 |
Research that will contribute to improving the safety of nuclear power stations. |
35 |
5 |
Area 3 |
Research that will contribute to improving the decommissioning of reactors No. 1 and 2 at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station. |
14 |
2 |
Area 4 |
Research that will contribute to improving the maintenance and operability of reactors No. 3, 4 and 5 at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station. |
5 |
1 |
Total |
81 |
13 |
See the Attachment for details of the selected submissions.
Attachment
Attachment1
Selected Research
Research area (Field) |
Research topic |
Research representative(Titles omitted) |
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[Area 1]Basic research that will contribute to future nuclear power technology |
Research on a Decay Heat Removal System using Air Coolers |
University of Fukui |
Fundamental Research towards the Development of a Severe Accident Source Term Evaluation Method for Thorium Molten Salt Reactors |
University of Fukui |
|
Development of a Radiation Image Detection Array able to identify Radioactive Substances and display their Distribution |
Nagoya Institute of Technology |
|
Development of a Real-time 90Sr Counter using Silica Aerogel |
Chiba University |
|
Research on Remote Measurement of Direction of Gamma Rays |
Shizuoka University |
|
[Area 2]Research that will contribute to improving the safety of nuclear power stations |
Research on Early Detection of Cracks in Pipes and Prevention of Leakage of Radioactive Substances (Silicon Coating) |
MARUDAI Co., Ltd. |
Research towards Realization of More Sophisticated Prediction of Wastage due to Flow-accelerated Corrosion |
Nagoya University |
|
Technologies to Visualize Cumulative Fatigue Damage in Structures due to Seismic Loads and Evaluation of Soundness |
Tohoku University |
|
Development of Evaluation Method of Stability of High-density Wave-dissipating Blocks in Tsunami |
Nagoya University |
|
Dynamics of Radioactive Cesium and Tritium in the Environment |
Shizuoka University |
|
[Area 3]Research that will contribute to improving the decommissioning of reactors No. 1 and 2 at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station |
Treatment and Volume Reduction of Decontaminated Water using Waste Milk Ozonides |
Shizuoka University |
Clarification of Conditions for Laser Decontamination and Research on Mechanism to prevent Dispersion of Dust |
The Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries |
|
[Area 4]Research that will contribute to improving the maintenance and operability of reactors No. 3, 4 and 5 at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station |
Development of Non-destructive Inspection Technology for Large Structures using Backscatter X-ray CT |
Nagoya University |
Attachment2
Overview of Public Call for Research Proposals
1. Recruitment Eligibility
a. Researchers engaged in scientific and technological research at nationwide universities and public research institutes who are researchers or research group leaders capable of performing research into the fields of research listed in 2.
b. Companies with their head office or branch office (business establishment) located in Shizuoka Prefecture that are capable of performing research into the fields of research listed in 2.
2. Fields of Research Involved in Public Recruitment
Area 1 Basic research that will contribute to future nuclear power technology.
Area 2 Research that will contribute to improving the safety of nuclear power stations.
Area 3 Research that will contribute to improving the decommissioning of reactors No. 1 and 2 at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station.
Area 4 Research that will contribute to improving the maintenance and operability of reactors No. 3, 4 and 5 at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station.
3. Recruitment Period
October 19 (Friday) to December 21 (Friday), 2012
4. Research Period
From one to two years from commencement in fiscal 2013
5. Research Fee / Number of Research Projects
Restricted to 5 million yen annually per project, with a total of approximately 10 projects planned
6. Research Format
Joint research and sub-contracted research
7. Selection Method
An advisory committee consisting of persons of experience and academic standing from outside of the company will be established, and successful candidates will be selected during initial and secondary selection processes.
*About the Nuclear Power Safety Technology Research Center
Chubu Electric Power established the Nuclear Power Safety Technology Research
Center within the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station on July 1, 2012. This represents
an attempt on our part to strengthen our nuclear power-related research efforts,
including the promotion of research towards more effective use of the Hamaoka
Nuclear Power Station and essential research towards the safe use of nuclear
power as an energy source into the future, in order to contribute to increased
safety and improved operation of nuclear power stations in the wake of the accident
at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.