Faculty Members Introduction
Toshio Otaka
Full professor
Head of the International Exchange Center
Head of the International Exchange Center
| Laboratory | Laboratory of thermal energy |
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| Main research interests | Green roof thermal storage air conditioning system, global environment-friendly Stirling cycle equipment, etc. |
| Research overview | Our research is based on a new energy-saving comfortable air conditioning system that uses the rooftop vegetable garden as a heat storage tank throughout the year. By switching the mode of the rooftop planter to a solar collector or hotbed depending on the season, we can achieve both exhaust heat utilization and energy-saving air conditioning all year round. In addition, assuming a connection to this system, we are conducting parallel research on a low-temperature difference Stalin engine for waste heat recovery and a comfortable tearoom space that exudes the Japanese spirit. |
| Instructing Courses | Industrial Thermodynamics Ａ/Ｂ, Basic Course for Technologists A/B, Project-Based Practical Design and Manufacturing C, Introduction to Research and Development, Machine Design Drafting and Digital Technical Product Documentation Ｅ, 3D CAD for Machine Manufacturing, Experiments of Mechanical Engineering、Seminars Ａ/Ｂ, Graduation Thesis |
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Model test equipment for rooftop green heat storage air conditioning system -
200 W class Stirling refrigerator