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Update date: Sep. 02, 2024
Masanobu Sotaro
マサノブ ソウタロウ | Masanobu Sotaro
Affiliation and department:
Job title:
Senior Director for Research
Research field (1):
Marine and maritime engineering
Research keywords (9):
Flow Assurance
, Pipe Wear
, Slurry Transport
, Safety Evaluation
, Operability Analysis
, Subsea Slender Structure
, Deepsea Mining
, Wind Force
, Floating Offshore Structure
Research theme for competitive and other funds (7):
- 2022 - 2025 Evaluation Method of Pressure Drops due to Three-phase Flow Transport in Large Pipes for Subsea Mining
- 2021 - 2025 Study on Flow Assurance and Technology Minimizing Pressure Loss for Subsea Mining
- 2018 - 2021 Study on Flow Assurance for Hydraulic Transport of Large Solid Paritcles in Vertically Oscillating Pipes for Subsea Mining
- 2017 - 2020 Study on the flow elasticity phenomena of multiple vertically placed large diameter bore pipes under the current.
- 2013 - 2016 Study on Hydraulic Transport of Solid Particles in Inclined / Oscillating Pipes for Subsea Mining
- 2011 - 2013 Development of Seafloor Mineral Processing System for Development of Seafloor Mineral Resources
- 2005 - 2006 Long-term field measurement of a Very Large Floating Structure and development of a rational design method
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Papers (67):
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Sotaro Masanobu, Satoru Takano, Marcio Yamamoto, Hyun Jin Park, Yuji Tasaka, Yuichi Murai. Hydraulic Transport of Large Solid Particles in Inclined Pipes under Pulsating Flow Conditions. Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. 2024. 1-40
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Satoru Takano, Marcio Yamamoto, Sotaro Masanobu. Effect of Axial Density Distribution in Liquid-Solid Flow in Pipes on the Jumper for Deep Sea Mining. Proceedings of the ASME 2024 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2024). 2024. 4. OMAE2024-126004
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Sotaro Masanobu, Satoru Takano, Marcio Yamamoto. Numerical Simulation of Pulsating Slurry Flow in a Jumper for Subsea Mining. Proceedings of the ASME 2024 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2024). 2024. 4. OMAE2024-124676
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Marcio Yamamoto, Joji Yamamoto, Sotaro Masanobu. Optimization for Buoyancy Modules Attachment on Riser System for the Production of Polymetallic Nodules. Proceedings of the ASME 2024 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2024). 2024. 4. OMAE2024-124153
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Marcio Yamamoto, Joji Yamamoto, Sotaro Masanobu. Dynamic Analysis to Identify Mathieu Instability on Hanging Riser for Exploitation of Subsea Minerals. Proceedings of Offshore Technology Conference Brasil (OTC Brasil 2023). 2023
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MISC (111):
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Sotaro Masanobu, Kazuhiro Yukawa, Masakatsu Saito, Hiroshi Sato, Kazuhisa Otsubo, Kenta Hasegawa, Mitsushi Watanabe, Kei Ishida, Joji Yamamoto, Ichihiko Takahashi, et al. Reseach on Comprehensive Safety Evaluation Technologies for Marine Energy and Mineral Resources Development Systems. Papers of National Maritime Research Institute. 2023. 23. 3. 325-360
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Toshifumi Fujiwara, Toshiki Chujo, Tomoki Taniguchi, Ken Haneda, Shunka Hirao, Jun Umeda, Tomohiro Hasumi, Sotaro Masanobu, Kentaroh Kokubun, Kazuhiro Yukawa, et al. Research and Development on Fundamental and Safety Assessment Technologies for Ocean Renewable Energies. Papers of National Maritime Research Institute. 2023. 23. 3. 299-323
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Satoru Takano, Joji Yamamoto, Yasuharu Nakajima, Sotaro Masanobu. One Dimensional Multiphase Flow Simulation for Methane Hydrate Production. Conference Proceedings of the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers. 2023. 37. 141-144
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Joji Yamamoto, Kazuhiro Yukawa, Kazuhisa Otsubo, Satoru Takano, Mitsushi Watanabe, Sotaro Masanobu. Research Efforts Towards Marine Operations and Resource Development Technology for Ocean Development. Papers of National Maritime Research Institute. 2023. 23. 別冊. 93-97
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高野慧, 金田成雄, 小野正夫, 正信聡太郎. 鉛直な固気液三相流の摩擦損失推定手法. 海上技術安全研究所研究発表会(Web). 2023. 23rd
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Patents (13):
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輸送管の耐摩耗性向上方法、磁性ビーズ、及び磁力発生装置
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鉱石スラリー輸送用配管系の摩耗評価方法、摩耗評価装置、及び鉱石の摩耗度測定装置
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摩耗検知機能をもつ輸送管、摩耗検知方法、及び輸送管の運用方法
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摩耗検知機能をもつ輸送管、輸送管の製造方法、摩耗検知方法、及び輸送管の運用方法
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鉱石の摩耗度評価方法及び鉱石の摩耗度測定装置
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Books (2):
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サブシー工学ハンドブック
海文堂出版株式会社 2016
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船舶海洋工学シリーズ12 海洋構造物
株式会社成山堂書店 2013
Lectures and oral presentations (7):
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Flow rate measurement of gas-liquid-solid three-phase pipe flows by ultrasonic pulse echography
(2024)
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Monitoring of Liquid-solid two-phase pipe flow using ultrasonic pulses
(14th International Symposium on Ultrasonic Doppler Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Engineering 2023)
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Ultrasound pulse measurement of air-lift multiphase pipe flow in an inclined pipe
(14th International Symposium on Ultrasonic Doppler Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Engineering 2023)
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Review of Deep Sea Mining R&D Activies in NMRI: 2019-2023
(Underwater Minerals Conference 2023 2023)
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Experimental Studies on Velocities of Gas- and Solid-Phases in Gas-Liquid-Solid Three-Phase Flow for Subsea Resource Productions
(The 11th International Conference on Multiphase Flow 2023)
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Education (3):
- 1997 - 2001 The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering Department of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineering, doctoral course
- 1995 - 1997 The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering Department of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineering, Master's course
- 1989 - 1995 The University of Tokyo The Faculty of Engineering
Professional career (1):
- Dr. Eng. (The University of Tokyo)
Work history (17):
- 2023/04 - 現在 National Maritime Research Institute Offshore Advanced Technology Department Director
- 2023/04 - 現在 National Maritime Research Institute Senior Director for Research
- 2021/04 - 現在 Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Visiting Associate Professor
- 2017/04 - 2023/03 National Maritime Research Institute Ocean Engineering Department Director
- 2020/04 - 2020/07 The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Part-time Lecturer
- 2019/04 - 2019/08 The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Part-time Lecturer
- 2019/07 - 2019/07 The University of Tokyo The Graduate School of Engineering Special Lecturer
- 2011/04 - 2017/03 National Maritime Research Institute Ocean Engineering Department, Deep Sea Technology Research Group Head
- 2009/08 - 2011/03 National Maritime Research Institute Ocean Engineering Department, Ocean Resources Development Research Group Head
- 2009/08 - 2011/03 National Maritime Research Institute Planning Department Manager for Research Coordination (Concurrent post)
- 2009/04 - 2009/07 National Maritime Research Institute Ocean Engineering Department, Ocean Resources Development Technology Research Group Head
- 2008/04 - 2009/03 National Maritime Research Institute Ocean Engineering Department, Ocean Resources Development Technology Research Group Senior Researcher
- 2006/04 - 2008/03 Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation Technology Research and Development Department Engineer
- 2003/04 - 2008/03 National Maritime Research Institute Ocean Engineering Department Researcher
- 2005/04 - 2006/03 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Policy Bureau, Technology and Safety Division Senior Specialist (Concurrent post)
- 2001/04 - 2003/03 National Maritime Research Institute Ocean Engineering Department Part-time Researcher
- 2000/03 - 2001/03 Corporation for Advanced Transport and Technology Engineer
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Committee career (32):
- 2018/02 - 現在 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Topic Organizer of Deepsea Mining and Ocean Resources (Ocean Space Utilization Session) for OMAE Conference
- 2023/11 - 2026/12 OMAE2026 Tokyo実行委員会 委員
- 2023/05 - 2026/03 (独)エネルギー・金属鉱物資源機構 再生可能エネルギー事業専門部会 委員
- 2021/12 - 2026/03 環境省 二酸化炭素船舶輸送分科会 委員
- 2024/04 - 2025/03 国土交通省 内航変革促進技術開発評価会 委員
- 2023/09 - 2025/03 (独)エネルギー・金属鉱物資源機構 採鉱・揚鉱ワーキンググループ 委員
- 2023/04 - 2025/03 内閣府 海洋安全保障プラットフォーム推進委員会 構成員
- 2022/04 - 2025/03 日本財団 日本-ノルウェー連携R&Dプロジェクト第三者委員会 委員
- 2022/01 - 2025/03 (国研)新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構 NEDO技術委員
- 2021/04 - 2025/03 日本船舶海洋工学会 論文審査委員会 審査委員
- 2023/04 - 2024/07 OMAE2026東京招致委員会 メンバー
- 2022/01 - 2024/03 日本財団 日本-スコットランド合同第三者委員会 委員
- 2021/04 - 2023/09 日本学術会議 フロンティア人工物企画小委員会 委員
- 2021/08 - 2023/03 日本船舶技術研究協会 甲板機械及びぎ装分科会/アンカーWG 主査
- 2021/07 - 2023/03 国土交通省 オフショアテクノロジー評価会 委員
- 2021/04 - 2023/03 (国研)海洋研究開発機構 科学掘削安全検討部会 委員
- 2017/04 - 2023/03 日本船舶海洋工学会 代議員
- 2021/12 - 2022/03 国土交通省 海・船の視点から見た港湾強靭化検討委員会 委員
- 2018/09 - 2022/03 防衛装備庁 車両用多種環境シミュレータの研究に関する外部評価委員会 委員
- 2020/06 - 2021/03 国土交通省 海・船の視点から見た港湾強靭化検討委員会 委員
- 2019/08 - 2021/03 環境省 スパー型浮体式洋上風力発電施設の低コスト化低炭素化撤去手法の開発・実証検討委員会 委員
- 2018/09 - 2021/03 環境省 二酸化炭素船舶輸送分科会 委員
- 2016/07 - 2020/03 (国研)海洋研究開発機構 科学掘削安全検討委員会 委員
- 2017/12 - 2018/03 日本財団 海洋開発技術戦略検討フォーラム 委員
- 2017/05 - 2018/03 日本財団 海洋開発技術戦略検討委員会 委員
- 2014/08 - 2016/03 環境省 環境配慮型CCS導入検討会/シャトルシップ輸送・圧入技術分科会 委員
- 2014/05 - 2016/03 (独)海洋研究開発機構 科学掘削安全検討委員会 委員
- 2014/10 - 2015/03 特許庁 特許出願技術動向調査(次世代海洋産業) 委員
- 2011/04 - 2014/03 (独)海洋研究開発機構 掘削安全委員会 委員
- 2011/10 - 2012/03 日本船舶海洋工学会 基準教科書作成委員会/執筆ワーキンググループ 委員
- 2010/07 - 2011/06 (独)宇宙航空研究開発機構 海洋・宇宙連携委員会/海洋エネルギー・海底資源分科会 委員
- 2010/10 - 2011/05 (財)日本船舶技術研究協会 海洋開発及び環境技術に関する調査研究委員会 委員
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Awards (3):
- 2021/06 - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2021 OMAE Conference Appreciation Award
- 2019/07 - (一財)エンジニアリング協会 エンジニアリング奨励特別賞 海底熱水鉱床採鉱・揚鉱パイロット試験
- 2003/11 - 日本造船学会 ポスターセッション優秀賞 世界初!メガフロート実機自由動揺試験
Association Membership(s) (1):
THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND OCEAN ENGINEERS
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