FY2024 Application Procedures for Joint Research Taskof Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga University, Japan
Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga University (IOES) studies and educates ocean energies and their multipurposeutilization. Now we offer the "Joint Research of Ocean Energy" opportunities as the project of Joint Usage/ResearchCenter of ocean energies. We welcome your application.
I. Ocean Thermal Energy Department
 Division of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
 Division of Innovation for thermal energy conversion
 Division of Utilization of Deep Ocean Water
II. Ocean Fluid Energy Department
 Division of Wave Energy Division of Tidal & Ocean Current Energy
 Division of Offshore Wind Energy
III. Sea Water Resource Department
 Division of Marine Biochemical Resource Creation
 Division of Information and Environment for Ocean Energy
 Division of Ocean Energy Social Science Division of Comprehensive Ocean Energy Utilization
 Division of Human Resource Cultivation for Ocean Energy

Table of Contents

1. Proposal ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Categories ................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Eligibilities for the Application................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Research Term............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Research and Travel Budget .................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Term for Public Offering ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Application .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.7 Joint Usage Facilities at IOES................................................................................................................. 4
1.8 Others .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Selection and Notification of the Results...................................................................................................... 4
3. Reporting........................................................................................................................................................... 41. Proposal

1.1 Categories
Please select one category from the table below, as well as with or without research funding.
Research Categories

Field

Specially Promoted Research A
Specially Promoted Research B
Specially Promoted Research C
Specially Promoted Research D
General Joint ResearchWorkshop

Ocean Thermal Energy (OTEC).
Wave Energy.
Tidal Energy.
Offshore Wind Energy.
Fields different from A-D above.
International symposium on ocean energy.

(1) Specially Promoted Research
There are four categories for “Specially Promoted Research” related to the four divisions in IOES. These researches
will be performed in collaboration with researcher(s) of IOES.
Specially Promoted Research A: Ocean Thermal Energy (OTEC)
IOES performs the technological advance of the ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system and the substantial
study using the organic mediums such as ammonia or an eco-friendly alternative Freon. An important research theme isa technological advance of the heat exchangers using the characteristics of the working fluids. We expect improvementof the overall thermal efficiency of the cycle of this research.
IOES offers joint research for fundamental or applied researches on heat exchanger of OTEC, LTEC (Dischargedenergy, ORC cycle, etc.), and general research of OTEC.
Specially Promoted Research B: Wave Energy
In recent years, a new wave energy conversion device and tidal power generation device are proposed, and a study
aiming at practical use is conducted at a fast pace, every part of the world. IOES also started the research aiming atpractical use of wave energy conversion in FY2005. We are studying mainly about the float type wave energy conversion
devices.
IOES offers joint research for technological advance of 1st and 2nd conversion devices as conventional type and newdevices for wave energy conversion.
Specially Promoted Research C: Tidal Power
There are many kinds of tidal power generation devices such as horizontal-axis propeller type, vertical-axis Darius
type and, etc. And there are some kinds of installation configuration such as float and bottom fixed types. Research anddevelopment about the tidal power generation are carried out energetically all over the world, now. In FY2014, IOES
constructed new circulating water tank to perform the tidal power generation and started the development of tidal power
generation devices.
IOES offers joint research for tidal power generation devices and model-testing using the circulating water tank.
Specially Promoted Research D: Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind energy is demanded worldwide in the future. In recent years, some demonstration equipment of thefloating offshore wind power generation had been installed. And technical developments are also active for super large
floating offshore wind turbines.
IOES offers joint research for development and evaluation of new design/analysis methods and element technologies
of wind turbines and floating offshore wind turbines in FY2024.
(2) General Joint Research
General Joint Research: Research of Ocean Energy which is not included in the four fields above.
(3) Workshop
Workshop: International symposium on ocean energy.

1.2 Eligibilities for the Application
Researchers from universities, public research institutes, or other equivalent organizations, who are admitted by theDirector of IOES as an appropriate one. In cases undergraduate or graduate student applies as a representative, thesupervisor must join as a co-researcher. In addition, as a rule, involve a researcher from IOES as a research partner.
If the research themes are different, you may submit up to two applications as a representative. There is no limit to thenumber of cases you can be a co-researcher.
1.3 Research Term
Adopted date ~ 2025/03/31
1.4 Research and Travel Budget(1) Research Budget
We will support grant as the upper limit for 400, 000 JPY for each research project. The applicant who needs grant,
please fill in the section VII- Statement of costs in the application form. Please write the costs for devices and consumable,
don’t include reward and travel expenses. IOES has the right of management of the devices. The travel expense will besupported within the range of budget.
The total funding of IEOS Joint Research in FY2023 was 2,658 kJPY.
(2) Travel Budget
In principle, IOES will partially support the travel expenses for each project within the budget of IOES, with amaximum of 3 days (2 nights) *person, 2 days (1 night) *person, or 3 days*person trips. In addition, IOSE asks applicants
to follow the travel expenses regulations of IOES.
The total funding for the travel expenses in FY2023 was 1,685 kJPY.
1.5 Term for Public Offering
1) ~ 2024/02/16 (fri) for applications with research grant.
2) Anytime for applications with no research grant.
1.6 Application
Please select the organizer of IOES before your application. The organizer will support each proposed research project.
If you cannot decide it, contact with someone most plausible candidate from the table below.
Organizer of research division
Division

Organizer

Phone+81-952-

E-mailOcean Thermal Energy(Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion)

Prof.
Yasuyuki Ikegami

20-4744ikegami[＠]ioes.saga-u.ac.jp

Ocean Thermal Energy(Thermal Energy Conversion)

Associate Prof.
Hirofumi Arima

28-8877

arima[＠]ioes.saga-u.ac.jp

Wave Energy

Associate Prof.
Yasutaka Imai

28-8879

imai[＠]ioes.saga-u.ac.jp

Tidal Energy

Assistant Prof.
Wakana Tsuru

28-8826

tsuru[＠]ioes.saga-u.ac.jp

Offshore Wind Energy

Prof.
Shigeo Yoshida

28-8807

yoshidas[＠]ioes.saga-u.ac.jp

Sea Water Resource

Associate Prof.
Yoshitaka Matsuda

28-8571

ymatsuda[＠]cc.saga-u.ac.jp

Download the application form from IOES web site (https://www.ioes.saga-u.ac.jp/en/collabo/collabo_apply) and fillin the application form.
Apply from the online application site (https://www.ioes.saga-u.ac.jp/en/collabo/collabo_apply).
If you have any questions about the application form and procedure for application, please contact us.
[Postal address and contact us]
Ms. Rina Nakashima
Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga University, Japan
1-Honjo machi, Saga-shi, Saga, Japan, 840-8502.
E-mail: collabo[＠]ioes.saga-u.ac.jp*Please write “Joint Research” in the subject of your e-mail.
Phone: +81-952-28-8624
Fax: +81-952-28-8595
1.7 Joint Usage Facilities at IOES
Refer the IOES's homepage (https://www.ioes.saga-u.ac.jp/jp/collabo/collabo_facilities_list/) for the experimental
equipment.
1.8 Others
It is possible to conduct research online, in cases the research can be carried out by proxy or remote control, forworkshops, or it is difficult to visit due to unavoidable circumstances.

2. Selection and Notification of the Results

The screening of “Joint research” will be performed by the review board of IOES.
The selection results (whether an applicant is selected or not) will be announced until beginning of May/2024.

3. Reporting

The researchers who received a research grant need to submit a joint research report within two months after the end
for your joint research period. And the report will be published on OTEC, the annals of IOES.
The following acknowledgement needs to be added to the publication of the adopted search research result. ;“This study was performed under the Cooperative Research Program of IOES, Institute of Ocean Energy, Saga
University. (Accept #)”In addition, submit the copy of the article to IOES.
Some excellent research will be invited for the presentation at the annual symposium on Joint Usage/Research Center
hosted by IOES.