{"id":2334,"date":"2026-05-19T11:18:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T02:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp\/eng\/?page_id=2334"},"modified":"2026-05-19T11:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T02:30:41","slug":"aifsl-cpc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp\/eng\/research\/dv_ifs-gcore\/aifsl-cpc\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Integrated Flow Science Laboratory (CPC Lab)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"research\">\r\n<div class=\"header\">\r\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><ul class=\"breadcrumb\">\n<li><a href=\"\/jpn\/\">TOP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp\/eng\/research\/\">Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp\/eng\/research\/dv_ifs-gcore\/\">Global Collaborative Research and Education Center for Integrated Flow Science (IFS-GCORE)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Advanced Integrated Flow Science Laboratory (CPC Lab)<li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\r\n<h2>Global Collaborative Research and Education Center for Integrated Flow Science (IFS-GCORE)<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Advanced Integrated Flow Science Laboratory (CPC Lab)<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"professor\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/professor\/ManiSarathy.jpg\" \/>\r\n<p><span>Distinguished Professor <\/span>S. Mani Sarathy<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"sdgs\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-07.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-09.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-12.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-13.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-17.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!--\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<div class=\"labo\"><a href=\"        \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enter the Lab Page<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n-->\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gray\">\r\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n<p>Energy conversion using chemical fuels remains essential for power generation, transportation, and industrial applications due to its high energy density and operational flexibility. Achieving carbon neutrality, however, requires a transition from fossil fuels to low- and zero-carbon energy carriers. The CPC Lab is <strong>c<\/strong>onnected by a shared <strong>p<\/strong>urpose and <strong>c<\/strong>ulture focused on solving global energy challenges.<\/p>\r\n<p>The CPC Lab\u2019s research focuses on understanding and designing next-generation energy systems by integrating chemical kinetics, combustion science, and energy systems engineering. Through experiments and numerical simulations, we investigate the fundamental reaction processes of emerging fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), with particular attention to ignition, flame stability, and emissions formation.<\/p>\r\n<p>In parallel, we evaluate energy systems from a broader perspective using techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA), ensuring environmental and practical feasibility. By combining fundamental science with system-level analysis, we aim to establish a platform for the design and deployment of efficient, low-emission energy technologies.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n<h4>Ammonia and Low-Carbon Fuel Combustion<\/h4>\r\n<div>\r\n<p>Ammonia and hydrogen are promising energy carriers due to their potential for carbon-free energy conversion and compatibility with existing infrastructure. However, ammonia exhibits low reactivity and introduces challenges related to NO\u2093 formation and toxic intermediate species.<\/p>\r\n<p>We investigate the fundamental reaction pathways governing ammonia and ammonia\u2013hydrocarbon combustion using experiments and detailed kinetic modeling. Particular focus is placed on ignition, flame stabilization, pollutant formation, and interactions with conventional fuels. These studies support the development of combustion strategies that achieve high efficiency while minimizing harmful emissions.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"photo\">\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"single\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/division\/29_img\/29_001-1.jpg\" \/>Experimental and kinetic-modeling analysis of ammonia combustion chemistry, showing key nitrogen reaction pathways and intermediate species governing ignition and NO\u2093 formation.\r\n<p>References: C. Shao et al, Combust. Flame, 2022; M. Kovaleva, Proc. 61st Symp. (Japanese) Combust., Tokyo, 2023.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"sdgs\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-07.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-09.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-13.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-17.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n<h4>Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Combustion<\/h4>\r\n<div>\r\n<p>Sustainable aviation fuels are essential for decarbonizing aviation, yet their diverse feedstocks and compositions introduce uncertainty in combustion behavior and emissions. Non-CO<sub>2<\/sub> effects, including soot formation and contrail impacts, are particularly important.<\/p>\r\n<p>We develop detailed reaction models and data-driven frameworks to predict SAF combustion characteristics and emissions. These models are integrated with computational fluid dynamics simulations to evaluate fuel\u2013engine interactions and guide the design of cleaner aviation systems.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"photo\">\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"single\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/division\/29_img\/29_002-1.jpg\" \/>SAF Feedstock classification.\r\n<p>Reference: https:\/\/www.iata.org\/globalassets\/iata\/publications\/sustainability\/global-feedstock-assessment-for-saf-production-outlook-to-2050.pdf (accessed March 5, 2026).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"sdgs\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-07.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-09.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-12.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-13.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-17.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n<h4>Advanced Energy Systems and Supply Chains<\/h4>\r\n<div>\r\n<p>The deployment of renewable fuels depends not only on production technologies but also on supply chain design, infrastructure, and policy constraints. We develop integrated frameworks combining techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, and system optimization to evaluate fuel pathways under realistic conditions.<\/p>\r\n<p>This work supports the design of resilient, cost-effective energy systems tailored to specific regions and applications.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"photo\">\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"single\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/division\/29_img\/29_003-1.jpg\" \/>Integrated renewable fuel supply chain framework linking fuel production, storage, distribution, infrastructure, and end-use sectors through techno-economic, environmental, and systems-level analysis.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"sdgs\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-07.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-09.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-13.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"contents\">\r\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n<h4>Immersion Cooling of Microchips<\/h4>\r\n<div>\r\n<p>The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing is driving increasing demand for large-scale data centers with high power consumption and heat generation. Modern graphic processing units (GPUs) operate at extremely high power densities, creating significant thermal management challenges that exceed the capabilities of conventional air and indirect liquid cooling technologies.<\/p>\r\n<p>In this context, direct immersion cooling, in which electronic components are submerged in a dielectric liquid, is emerging as a promising thermal management approach. Our research investigates the fundamental thermal transport phenomena governing immersion cooling through advanced optical diagnostics and numerical modeling. Using phase-shift interferometry imaging, we experimentally visualize and quantify heat transfer characteristics under various operating conditions. The effects of liquid properties, flow behavior, and power density on cooling performance are systematically evaluated to support the development of efficient and reliable next-generation cooling technologies for high-performance computing systems.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"photo\">\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"single\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/division\/29_img\/29_004-1.jpg\" \/>Optical diagnostics and interferometry imaging of direct immersion cooling, used to investigate thermal transport and heat transfer behavior in high-power electronic cooling systems.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<ul class=\"sdgs\">\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-07.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/jpn\/wp-content\/themes\/ifs\/images\/research\/sdgs_icon_e\/sdgs-09.jpg\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"footer clearfix\">\r\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n<!--<div class=\"labo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp\/reafs\/\" target=\"_blnak\" rel=\"noopener\">Enter the Lab Page<\/a><\/div>-->\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Global Collaborative Research and Education Center for Integrated Flow Science (IFS-GCORE) Advanced Integrated Flow Science Laboratory (CPC Lab) Distinguished Professor S. Mani Sarathy Energy conversion using chemical fuels remains essential for power generation, transportation, and industrial applications due to its high energy density and operational flexibility. 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