In this chapter, nuclear power plants were not discussed due to the high risk of
unexpected accidents. Safety cannot be guaranteed, even when using the latest
technology. The present government in Japan is aiming to rework nuclear power
plants in cooperation with related enterprises. Furthermore, a huge budget is required
to establish posttreatment processes for used nuclear fuel.
Given this context, it is vital to develop clean energy generation systems, instead
of nuclear power plants and thermal energy power plants that use fossil fuels. In
order to facilitate such a movement, national policies should be developed in Japan
with reference to international activities discussed in the Conferences of the Parties
to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In
conclusion, the research and development of clean energy generation systems should
be facilitated based on regional characteristics. Collaboration between developed
and developing countries will also be vital to realize a global low-carbon society.
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science basis summary for policymakers
Kawai Y, Lian B, Shirakawa N, Konishi K, Kawakita H, Yoshioka S, Sakai T (2010) Wind
measurement in BKC building roof and fundamental analysis on generation characteristics of
a vertical axis wind turbine with straight blades. In: Proceedings of EcoDesign 2010
Lian B, Kawai Y, Sakai T, Ueno A, Shirakawa N, Konishi K, Kawakita H, Nogami H, Okada K
(2010) Modeling and some experimental results of micro-hydropower system using tidal
energy. In: Proceedings of EcoDesign 2010
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vertical axis wind turbine by genetic algorithm. Adv Exp Mech 5 (in Press)
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magatama type vertical axis wind turbine blade using Hele-Shaw cell. J Jpn Soc Exp Mech 19
(1):44–51
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load based on expansion of design life for industrial products. J Environ Conserv Eng 37
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parameter estimation of fatigue life distribution. J Soc Mater Sci Jpn 29(316):17–23
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non-failure probability. In: Proceedings of FATIGUE’84, vol 2, pp 1125–1137
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unexpected accidents. Safety cannot be guaranteed, even when using the latest
technology. The present government in Japan is aiming to rework nuclear power
plants in cooperation with related enterprises. Furthermore, a huge budget is required
to establish posttreatment processes for used nuclear fuel.
Given this context, it is vital to develop clean energy generation systems, instead
of nuclear power plants and thermal energy power plants that use fossil fuels. In
order to facilitate such a movement, national policies should be developed in Japan
with reference to international activities discussed in the Conferences of the Parties
to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In
conclusion, the research and development of clean energy generation systems should
be facilitated based on regional characteristics. Collaboration between developed
and developing countries will also be vital to realize a global low-carbon society.
References
IPCC (2013) The 5th assessment report, AR5, Working Group I (climate change), The physical
science basis summary for policymakers
Kawai Y, Lian B, Shirakawa N, Konishi K, Kawakita H, Yoshioka S, Sakai T (2010) Wind
measurement in BKC building roof and fundamental analysis on generation characteristics of
a vertical axis wind turbine with straight blades. In: Proceedings of EcoDesign 2010
Lian B, Kawai Y, Sakai T, Ueno A, Shirakawa N, Konishi K, Kawakita H, Nogami H, Okada K
(2010) Modeling and some experimental results of micro-hydropower system using tidal
energy. In: Proceedings of EcoDesign 2010
Matsumiya H, Aoki S, Iida M (2005) Wind power generation. Kogyo Chosakai Publishing, Tokyo,
pp 21–26
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industries, Japan (2019) White Paper on energy, chap 1
Ministry of Environment, Japan (2018) Annual report 2018, chap 1: Trend of sustainable society
that has led to the fifth basic environmental plan
Ninomiya H, Yoshioka S (2020a) Experimental investigation of blade configuration developed for
vertical axis wind turbine by genetic algorithm. Adv Exp Mech 5 (in Press)
Ninomiya H, Yoshioka S (2020b) Experimental investigation of aerodynamic characteristics of
magatama type vertical axis wind turbine blade using Hele-Shaw cell. J Jpn Soc Exp Mech 19
(1):44–51
Sakai T, Amano K (2008) Realization of resources saving and reduction of global environmental
load based on expansion of design life for industrial products. J Environ Conserv Eng 37
(9):39–45
Sakai T, Tanaka T (1980) Estimation of three parameters of Weibull distribution in relation to
parameter estimation of fatigue life distribution. J Soc Mater Sci Jpn 29(316):17–23
Sakai T, Tanaka T (1984) Parameter estimation of Weibull-type-fatigue life distributions including
non-failure probability. In: Proceedings of FATIGUE’84, vol 2, pp 1125–1137
Tanaka F, Kawaguchi K, Tomioka M (2007) Study on wind measurements and annual energy
production of a Darrieus wind turbine. J Jpn Soc Mech Eng Ser B 73(735):111–117
Tanaka F, Kawaguchi K, Sugimoto S, Tomioka M (2008) Influence of wing section and wing
setting angle on the starting performance of a Darrieus wind turbine. J Jpn Soc Mech Eng SerB
74(739):624–631
Weibull W (1951) A statistical distribution of wide applicability. J Appl Mech 18:293–297
238
T. Sakai et al.