Research field (2)：
Machine elements and tribology
, Design engineering
Research keywords (4)：
Thermal Engine
, Marine Energy System
, Mechanical Design
, Stirling Engine
Research theme for competitive and other funds (2)：
2015 - 2018 Research on ship performance simulation based on fuel index control
2011 - 2016 Study on the development of the new experimental methodology for the self-propulsion model test to evaluate ship performance at the actural seas
Papers (4)：
Yoshifuru Nitta, Yasuhisa Ichikawa, Koichi Hirata, Yudai Yamasaki. Study with Micro-reactor on Deactivation of Pd Methane Oxidation Catalyst for Marine Lean Burn Gas Engine. Journal of the JIME. 2019. 54. 5. 99-105
Yoshifuru Nitta, Yoichi Niki, Koichi Hirata, Yudai Yamasaki. Effects of the Combustion Characteristics of Diesel Engine by the Intake of Exhaust Gas from Gas Engine. Journal of the JIME. 2018. 53. 533. 119-125
Yasushi Kitagawa, Katsuji Tanizawa, Michio Ueno, Koichi Hirata. Development and Validation of a Prediction System of Propeller Inflow Velocity. Conference Proceedings of the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers. 2012. 14. 255-258
Toshifumi Fujiwara, Koichi Hirata, Michio Ueno, Tadashi Nimura. On Development of High Performance Sails for an Oceangoing Sailing Ship. International Conference on Marine Simulation and Modelling 2003 (MARSIM2003). 2003. RC. 23. 1-9
MISC (352)：
澤田涼平, 平田宏一, 北川泰士, 齊藤詠子, 上野道雄, 宮崎恵子, 谷澤克治, 福戸淳司. Path Following Algorithm Application to Automatic Berthing System. 日本船舶海洋工学会講演会論文集(CD-ROM). 2020. 30
澤田涼平, 平田宏一, 北川泰士, 齊藤詠子, 宮崎恵子, 上野道雄, 福戸淳司. Support System for Berthing Operation and Automatic Berthing Control. 海上技術安全研究所研究発表会講演集. 2020. 20th (Web)
平田宏一, 川北千春. Activity Plans of GHG Reduction Project Team in NMRI. 海上技術安全研究所研究発表会講演集. 2020. 20th (Web)
仁木洋一, 市川泰久, 新田好古, 平田宏一. Investigation on Diesel Engine Fueled by Ammonia and Diesel Fuel. 海上技術安全研究所研究発表会講演集. 2020. 20th (Web)
1990 - Saitama University Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professional career (1)：
Doctor
Work history (5)：
2020/04 - 現在 National Maritime Research Institute Marine Environment & Engine System Department Group Leader
2015/04 - 2016/03 National Maritime Research Institute
2000 - 運輸省船舶技術研究所 機関動力部 主任研究官
1996/04 - 1998/03 Saitama University Mechanical Engineering Division Research Assistant
1992 - Ship Research Institute Power and Energy Engineering Division Researcher
Association Membership(s) (4)：
THE JAPAN INSTITUTE OF MARINE ENGINEERING
, The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers
, Japan Society for Design Engineering
, The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
